Hmm guys, is the Ibanez RG2550Z any better than the RG655? the pickups are the same and the only difference is the neck and the bride
I've always told friends that there is no 'better', it's purely subjective. I was gonna do a formal review of the RG655 since trying it at Swee Lee some time back but he he... it's still in the works. will link it here when that happens.
Back to the 655- how does it compare to the other Prestige models? 655 & some other 6xx series are special edition by ibanez namely because these models feature the Super Wizard neck profile + Ibanez Edge bridge while being in the lower tier of the Prestige range. Do note that the SW neck profile is the manufacturer's thinnest on offer & not the standard feature in all the Prestige guitars. A quick summary of the Prestige features as they go up the tier:
RG1XXX- entry level Prestige models, EZ bridge (discontinued as at time of this entry, some still available @ Swee Lee)
RG2XXX- as per 1XXX but sporting DiMarzio Ibz pickups, EZ bridge
RG3XXX- highest in the series, Dimarzio pickups, recently featuring mahogany body (used to be American Basswood), EZ bridge
On a personal note, the DL Edge bridges or any of its derivatives are only as good as your embrace, if it's not your thing, do consider fixed bridge models.