Yeah I've heard the Ibanez/UV comments like that time and time again. A UV especially the UV7BK is not just an RG7620 with fancy bells and whistles. Still, I think the source of a lot of anti-Ibanez sentiment is how outrageously overpriced they are. As much as I love UVs and other high end Ibanez guitars, you have to admit the prices they go for new are a complete slap in the face.
Having played several of the new UV's, besides sounding better due to better pickups, I don't see how it's better than an RG1527. The fit and finish appeared to be the same.
But the old ones are different, that I agree with.