Jem555 vs. Jem7VWH - Which is better? - Page 3

Mickyvai · #31 01-10-2003, 04:51 AM

I'm very tired of hearing all those bad comments on the 555 model.
It's 5 years that I own it and I can be satisfied.Sure, the trem is not as good as the edge, but a player modifies his stile to reach perfection on his own guitar.I mean everyone can play well on the lo trs, it's only a matter of time.In response to those who say the vine inlay is not extended on all the neck and so the 555 is crap: when you are on stage the only thing that is impressive is your style and sound and not your moter of pearl long inlay.Pickups are fantastic and that's the "only" thing that means.
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**jono** · #32 01-10-2003, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickyvai

In response to those who say the vine inlay is not extended on all the neck and so the 555 is crap: when you are on stage the only thing that is impressive is your style and sound and not your moter of pearl long inlay. Pickups are fantastic and that's the "only" thing that means.

Unfortunately you're right for the most part here. Yes the 555 sounds great, but, (there's always a but) only other guitarists will be able to notice the difference especially when playing out on a gig, where most of the audience is

a) not interested in the intricacies of your sound, and

b) couldn't tell the difference anyway.

That just leaves 2 things for your style to impress them with, your note choice to an audience who for the most part

a) won't care, or

b) won't notice, because you're not playing any songs they know.

And then your look.

Where yep you guessed it, most folks will either say

a) "Oooh that guitar's pretty" or

b) "Huh, which one?"

You've got to play the guitar you choose for you and yourself only... no-one else in the general population will either know or care.

If you like the 555 then that's great. I certainly wouldn't rule one out

Texter · #33 01-10-2003, 12:47 PM

I found me a nice previously owned 7VWH for less than a new 555. There's a big difference between the instruments. One is even better than the other.
Didn't anybody notice the VW an VWH similarity which makes it all a funny comparison? Let's say the Jem555 is PassatV8 (ignoring that that's a superfluous car) and the 7VWH a Phaeton.
Lamborghini is part of the Volkswagen Group BTW (belongs to Audi) for those of you who want to get creative...

No need to swear F%$^&#i here

VAIMalmsteenism · #34 01-19-2003, 06:35 PM

What if I baught a JEM555 and then installed new pickups and a new tremolo system. I heard from a friend of mine that it plays like a dream. What do you guys think?

Joel Lyndgohrd · #35 01-20-2003, 02:39 AM

The 555 already got evolution pickupss so I don't see point in changing them. Unless you are looking for someting in particular.
Changing the tremolo can be done, but you could just as well by yourself a used "real" JEM.

bytebold · #36 02-24-2003, 07:56 AM

Hi,
the Jem 555 is made in Korea. Is is it the same wood as a Jem i.e. vbk ?
To make my custom Jem i would take a 555, put a new trem on it and finish it in an other colour.
Is this a good idea ?

Thanks, Uwe

Hamlet · #37 03-04-2003, 09:18 AM

i think jem VWH is better than 555,you know,maybe the VWH is more expensive than 555,but all the parts from VWH is a best material in the world for electric guitar.

italianjoy · #38 06-11-2003, 02:10 PM

iì've got a jemm555 and it's sound is good for me...but i've to say theVWH is better....if you want to spend a lot take this...i bought my axe for 600$...but....why did steve use a lot the VWH????heheh
good luck

martin.dugdale · #39 01-21-2004, 12:14 PM

Is it just me or does everyone seem completely blind to the idea of value for money, bad-mouthing the 555 when its quite clearly a fine guitar.

Of course if you double the money you spend you damn well ought to get a better guitar!!!! Also, how could a JEM555 be rated as number 10 in the top ten New Guitars poll in the UK's Guitar Buyer magazine if it was a substandard instrument.

It is obviously worth noting earlier points as to the higher quality of similar priced RGs... but i personally feel the aesthetic of the JEM is well worth the extra pennies [or cents, wherever you're reading this]. That doesn't imply its a polished s**t though.

So reality check. You get what you pay for. They're both good value, its just a matter of personal financial priority.

wemedge · #40 01-21-2004, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin.dugdale

Is it just me or does everyone seem completely blind to the idea of value for money, bad-mouthing the 555 when its quite clearly a fine guitar.

Of course if you double the money you spend you damn well ought to get a better guitar!!!! Also, how could a JEM555 be rated as number 10 in the top ten New Guitars poll in the UK's Guitar Buyer magazine if it was a substandard instrument.

It is obviously worth noting earlier points as to the higher quality of similar priced RGs... but i personally feel the aesthetic of the JEM is well worth the extra pennies [or cents, wherever you're reading this]. That doesn't imply its a polished s**t though.

So reality check. You get what you pay for. They're both good value, its just a matter of personal financial priority.

Hi Martin:

You are correct, both guitars can be judged on their own merit.

However, not "everyone" bad mouths the 555. Granted, emotions tend to run high sometimes when one discusses the lo trs, half-vine etc., Many of the posts I've read, including a Jemsite commentary on the 555 gives it its due merit.

I don't think most readers would disagree with you that in the case of the Jem7vWh and the 555, you do get what you pay for. Anyway, the original post asked for opinions on the 555 COMPARED to the Jem7vWh, and that's what he got.

So, to answer your question, no, everyone is not completely blind to the idea of value for money, just a tad emotional about their favorite axe.

cheers
Wemedge

minivai · #41 03-02-2005, 04:04 PM

i have the 555 and love it!!!!i dont care what people say as the only diff. is the trem!

SpikeSocietySucks · #42 03-07-2005, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minivai

i have the 555 and love it!!!!i dont care what people say as the only diff. is the trem!

yeah! and Hell is freezing over as we speak......

I'm not going to even bother to you all the differences you just missed out.

I'll leave that to you, go check out the report of the JEMV7 at ibanezrules.com namm 2005, (the links at the top of the page) and then think about that.

The 555 is an adequete guitar, but next to a Real Jem it doesn't compare.

Allen Garrow · #43 03-07-2005, 10:52 PM

LOL,, if you gotta ask,,, you should buy the 555

GuitarAkuma · #44 03-09-2005, 09:11 AM

Problem is with the new 555 spec the only visual difference between it and the 7v is the inlay, are Ibanez shooting themselves in the foot?

I mean the both have the same plating thickness, pickups, trem, neck the scary question today is, is it REALLY such a bad purchase based on todays spec??

And no I would never buy one!