http://www.jemsite.com/forums Discussion about USA Custom, USRG, American Masters, Prestige and J-Custom Ibanez 6-string Guitars. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:41:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://static.keebali.com/jemsite.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.jemsite.com/forums http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96991&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:54 GMT I recently bought an RG1570L, and theres many things that I like about this guitar. But I have a problem getting the actions as low as I have it on my GRG170L. The reason for this is that it seems that the radius on the bridge matches quite well with the radius on the fretboard, which in theory... I recently bought an RG1570L, and theres many things that I like about this guitar.

But I have a problem getting the actions as low as I have it on my GRG170L. The reason for this is that it seems that the radius on the bridge matches quite well with the radius on the fretboard, which in theory means that you can get the same low action on all six stringes.

That is if you never ever try to bend the strings!

It seems that to avoid choking the high E string when bending, I end up with far to high action for the middle string.

This doesnt happen on my GRG170, where the radius on the bridge seems to be larger (flatter) that the fretboard.

Does anyone experience similar problems, and is there a simple solution?

Finn ]]> F242 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96991 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96959&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:40:44 GMT Does anyone know who makes the best Ibanez replicas? Because I cannot find any Ibanez RG 7 or 8 strings with upside down headstock, nor specific finishes like various camos and natural satin finishes, different colored bindings, lightning Inlays or the ibanez shark style inlays, and of course the... Does anyone know who makes the best Ibanez replicas? Because I cannot find any Ibanez RG 7 or 8 strings with upside down headstock, nor specific finishes like various camos and natural satin finishes, different colored bindings, lightning Inlays or the ibanez shark style inlays, and of course the very elegant Kahler locking systems (but with a Floyd Locking Nut),...

if good luthiers who make replicas right to spec exist, does any one know if whether these replicas are legal for me to play in my band?

I found 2 companies in poland but how do i know if they are high quality.

Thanks ]]> FarBeyond http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96959 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96941&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:06 GMT Hi all,

I've been browsing around this forum for some time now, just would like to thank you all. I have stumbled upon and classified for an 89' rg-570. The picture of the headstock does not seem to have a serial number. Is this something I should be worried about? And is this price fair? Thank you very much. ]]> firerock http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96941 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96863&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:46:30 GMT http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/14/11829.jpg The one on the left. Which is that? http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/disc...s/14/11829.jpg

The one on the left. Which is that? ]]> Of Angels http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96863 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96852&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:19:02 GMT Hey everyone, i'm brand new to the Jem site. I'm currently looking to purchase a new high end Ibanez. I've been looking at a lot of J customs and prestige models. But am having a hard time finding places/people to purchase from. other than of Course Ibanez rules. Does anyone have any other suggestions as to where i can find these rare items i desire? Thanks in advance for your responces and time. cheers!

- Kirk Kirkwood ]]> Kirk Kirkwood http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96852 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96846&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:33:02 GMT YES! It finally arrived after a week of missery, the Ibanez PGM301 :D

Its near mint condition and its totally awesome! I can't believe the tone and playability of this monster, its incredible!









]]> yomb http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96846 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96766&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:48:26 GMT I got this for Ģ745.00 at Coda Music its an RG2550Z Despite what people say the trem is perfect, the pickups are nice hot and responsive over a beutiful guitar. :D Image: http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7802/img2596.jpg Image: http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4950/img2593q.jpg Image:... I got this for Ģ745.00 at Coda Music its an RG2550Z Despite what people say the trem is perfect, the pickups are nice hot and responsive over a beutiful guitar. :D





]]> ShredWithMe http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96766 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96703&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:53:51 GMT I just received my RG3120 today and looking at the trem more closely I question whether or not it is really the edge lo pro as advertised. I looked at pictures on the Ibanez Rules site and this doesn't look like either edge pro or edge lo pro to me. The ones on the site said Licensed by where this only only says Ibanez. Please let me know what I have here.







]]> MJ Slaughter http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96703 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96651&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:31:24 GMT I'm waiting on the delivery of a RG3120 and hope to get some information about the fret board. I think it's radius is 16" but can someone tell me if it is a compound neck? The seller claims it is but I haven't seen anything about this guitar having a compound neck. If it is, what is the radius at the high and low end of the neck?

Thanks ]]> MJ Slaughter http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96651 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96526&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:11:11 GMT Well, I currently own an RG350. It is a very fine guitar, but I WANT (I want, but I dont need :( ) something better. I am currently looking at 6 different guitars: The RG1550/1570 The RG3570/3550 The RG2550/2570 The RG770DX The Jackson DK2M Well, I currently own an RG350.
It is a very fine guitar, but I WANT (I want, but I dont need :( ) something better.

I am currently looking at 6 different guitars:

The RG1550/1570
The RG3570/3550
The RG2550/2570
The RG770DX
The Jackson DK2M
The ESP Horizon II FR

I live in Portugal, our currency is in Euros, but if I buy one of these guitars, I will order online, most probably from dv247.com

My dillema:
Should I get the RG1550/1570?

It is relatively cheap, (700 euros or so, on guitare playback).
It has a Basswood body (The same as my RG350), but it has an Edge Pro, and is a Prestige guitar.
If i get this guitar, I will change the pickups to a Air Norton / Tone Zone Combo.

The RG2550 (I can get this for 800/900 euros)
The same as the RG1550/1570, but it has DMZ/IBZ pickups, a different neck, and whatnots...
I would change them to the AN/TZ combo too, so I guess the RG2550 is a NO GO.
(I would be paying more and I would get the same)

The RG3550 (I Cant find this guitar for Sale in europe ANYWHERE :( )
This seems to be a very fine guitar, and GUESS WHAT? It already has the Air Norton and Tone zone pickup combo, so that eases things up a little bit :)
But it has the Edge0, which a ton of people here seem to hate...


The ESP Horizon II FR:

I know it isnīt an Ibanez guitar, so dont kill me :(

haha, I simple love the body, the neck, it has some fine pickups, ORIGINAL Floyd Rose, it is Japanese made, etc...
It costs about 1400 euros, it is a bit expensive, but right now, I am looking for a "High-End" guitar that will last for the rest of my life, so I guess that getting this would cut the GAS off hahaha

The Jackson DK2M:
It has an Alder Body, Seymore Duncan Pickps, Floyd Rose (dunno if it is a licensed one, or a original), People say it has a think neck, etc...
It costs about 500 euros NEW... it is the cheapest of the 6 guitars that I posted, and it has some very fine specs...



What I am looking for in a guitar:

Kick ass playabilty, Nice sound, great sustain, thin neck, etc... (low action?)

I know that the price range is very different (500 euros to 1500 lol), but I am looking for something that is Good, and fits my needs.

The RG1570 seems to be a very fine guitar, and with the AN/TZ combo, it will probably be at the same level as the ESP, no?

The RG2550 seems to be a fine guitar also, but I guess that it is not worth it

The RG3550 seems to have all that I want, but It has the Edge0 tremolo that every one complains

ESP: haha lol, is it worth it to shell out 1500 euros on this guitar???

Jackson: Price vs Performance king?



Well, sorry for such a long text, I hope that I used acceptable grammar, etc... thus I am Portuguese, and, well, English is not my first Language.


Thank you for all your future answers, I hope that this is just GAS speaking, but I will probably end up getting a better guitar than my RG350 somewhere in a near future, and I dont want to have the feeling:

"Damn, with x Euros more I could have something much better..." ]]> JoaoFX http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96526