Whick neck thru?

[johnny_be_goode]

I have a few guitars on my list.
Any owners here?

1. Ibanez RGT
2. Parker Fly MOJO (not really neck thru)
3. Jackson SL1 or SL3
4. ESP M-II

:?:

 

[subversion]

which Ibanez RGT?

 

[johnny_be_goode]

Any of the prestige RGT

 

[Funk]

I'd pick the ESP based on tonal preference and workmanship. Jackson's are great too but I do not like the current production of USA Made ones. Not much a fan of new production of Ibanez guitars too. Don't like Parkers.

Maybe you could give us an idea what you're looking for. Best advise for you to try them yourself then post a review here 8)

 

[ShredCow]

You better give a budget too.

 

[johnny_be_goode]

budget cheapest neck thru.

Whats wrong with the current Ibanez, and USA jackson?

 

[subversion]

Any of the prestige RGT

i've got a review here: http://soft.com.sg/2006/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=255203#255203

 

[johnny_be_goode]

Any of the prestige RGT

i've got a review here: http://soft.com.sg/2006/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=255203#255203

I have tried that guitar before... :roll:
I find the neck slightly wider on the upper frets...

(i mean comparing with some other guitars...56mm, 58mm)

 

[ShredCow]

Neck wider at the upper frets make sense to me.

Drop by davis and try some of their signature series ESPs there. Some neck thrus there.

 

[johnny_be_goode]

Have you all heard of any Davis's ESP sales b4?

 

[LimpPisskit]

Neck wider at the upper frets make sense to me.

Maybe he's like Anthrax guy....needs guitar with only 12 frets! :wink:

budget cheapest neck thru.

:?

spoken like a true wanna-be. Likes $2-$3K guitars but doesn't have a clue what he's looking for.

RGT is not a model.... it's a line of guitars.....each with it's own specs. :roll: Did you bother to check that there are more that 1 version of the M-II neck thru??

ESP- play great, cheap fingerboards/inlays, sound average (actually usually bland especially alder ones), generally overpriced terrible re-sale value. paint flakes at the light impact

RGT - can play great. watch for weight discrepancies and neck warpage. Sound as good/bad as the DiMarzios that are in them. Look much prettier on the outside than what's really inside. Can you decide between the ultra and wizard/prestige neck profiles? Usually thick lacquered neck too. what's with this magnetic hold tremolo edge pro crap? bring back the little white rings!

Parker - uncomfortable. thin thin uber thin neck. no particular sound. too many buttons/knobs/switches/cables for live work esp. where alcohol may be involved. Forget it unless you record or need a piezo. lacks balls...you need pedals...lots of expensive exotic pedals to play anything other than country music. SS frets are cool...sometimes.

Jackson USA SL - heavy, sticky lacquer, big wide neck with big big frets for big big hands. watch for crappy frets and binding. Can do a bit of everything musically but the cheesy graphics will force you to sell sooner than later. Tend to be shrill and with a rubbery low e.

there I just saved you $3k

 

[johnny_be_goode]

spoken like a true wanna-be. Likes $2-$3K guitars but doesn't have a clue what he's looking for.

there I just saved you $3k

Ya RGT is a line, knew that, Yes I did bother to check out on M-II, there are ebony fingerboard version (cheap fingerboard?)

Know what i'm looking for - a neck thru. :wink:
budget: cheapest among them, wait for sale and prepare to fork out $...

How did you just saved me 3K :?:

Ok, thanks, you listed out how you feel about these guitars

Feature wise: what I see for these guitar

RGT
Edge Pro, (no need to cut ball end)

M-II
EMG, OFR, Ebony

SL1
Semour Duncan, OFR, Ebony

Mojo
3 mode trem, piezio, Seymour duncan, Split coil, SS frets

 

[ShredCow]

RGT
Edge Pro, (no need to cut ball end)

No need to cut ball end? Its a gimmick.

 

[Funk]

budget cheapest neck thru.

Whats wrong with the current Ibanez, and USA jackson?

Just don't like the 'specs' even though they claim it's the same as older models. I don't like it but that doesn't mean you won't like it. Personal preference.

For me your guitar is as good as the amp you're playing it with. Well something like that. Haha. You should try it through your setup if you get the chance. Would be better as you can judge them for yourself.

I've tried all of it (except the Parker model you listed I think) and have to say that the ESP was the best sounding one. I tried quite a few Parkers before, didn't bother to know the model as I didn't liked them very much.

G'd luck in your search 8)

 

[Funk]

Yes I did bother to check out on M-II, there are ebony fingerboard version (cheap fingerboard?)

I have to say that the ESP guitars (not LTDs) are well made. I'm not saying LTDs are crap though (so lay off my ass LTD fans). I've tried quite a few of their models and have to say there's nothing cheap about it. It's well made and I guess it's priced fairly (if you get it from Davis at a good time). Dunno why Davis sometimes have this fluctuation of prices in their ESP lines.

I don't think anyone can decide for you which you should buy. Try them out for yourself. If you're paying a high amount of money, sometimes it's just not worth it to take risks. From my experience and observation, in Singapore the resale value for all those models ain't that great. Decide wisely young chap.

 

[johnny_be_goode]

when is a good time to get from davis? never heard of any sales like SL?

BTW has anyone tried Edwards neck thru?

 

[ShredCow]

If you can wait a couple mths, I might be getting an ESP Edwards.

Neck thru.

 

[johnny_be_goode]

which models ?

 

[ShredCow]

The 27 fretter

 

[johnny_be_goode]

Was looking at the 27fretter
Nice guitar,

Are the pickups 4 conductor?


If they are, I can probably add a toggle to split the cool rail,

If not, my choice could be any 24 frets model with coil tap.

Not easy to find a guitar... :evil: