what is the difference between grg270 and GSA370QMAM

[itachi46]

well yea what is the difference? anyone experienced it (besides the fact that one is h-s-h and the other is s-s-h) and is the GSA worth 80 dollars more?

 

[subversion]

main differences:

*number of frets- GSA (22) vs GRG (24)

*GSA has a quillted maple laminate top, the GRG is devoid of one

*the GSA has a curved body top (just like the SA series), the GRG's is flat.

the GSA costs more due to its cosmetic top, which adds zilch to tone

 

[itachi46]

so really im payin just for cosmestic and not sound quality?

so 300 for the 6months old grg and 380 for the 3 months old gsa can someone tell me which is a better buy or neither

 

[17wil]

definately the 380 GSA

 

[subversion]

the extra $$$ is worth it if the guitar in question is better maintained. age aside, try both guitars, get the one you like playing/ you like to hear.

unlike the RG & SA models, which sport different wood types (RG- basswood/ SA- mahogany), both the GRG/ GSA are basswood models. there would be marginal tonal difference, it's more about playability.

 

[itachi46]

well the grg guy just stopped contacting me and i cant get hold of hm so i gues im going for the gsa... but how do i know its not a fake...

 

[subversion]

thus far, there's no fake GSA models, it's a very affordable guitar, the cost of making a fake would exceed an original. if you need a visual reference of the guitar, go to Ibanez's homepage & print out the details.

 

[itachi46]

i cant find a decent picture of gsa370qm except for one... which is relatively small

 

[subversion]

if you can spare the time, visit Swee Lee's bras basah showroom, there are Ibanez Gio catalogues just next to the entrance (glass) door (to the left). look for a brown box, ask for a copy, they'll be glad to spare you one 8)

 

[itachi46]

mhm.... is 380 for a gsa370qm reasonable tho

 

[subversion]

resale value is subjective, it should reflect the condition of the guitar.

 

[itachi46]

for a 10/10 or maybe 9.5/10 condition?

 

[subversion]

then it's a good wager, but i'd ask for $350... 8) if it comes with a bag/ accessories/ other goodies, $380 is very reasonable.