between 7dbk, 3120 prestige or 2020x with piezo - have the m

theblackpage · #1 05-09-2001, 08:36 PM

i am between the jem 7dbk and both of the prestige models, the 3120 and the 2020x with piezo
i am seduced about the 3 of them and played the 3 of them, but the hell, i really love the 3 of them.
any help? (imho´s will be enough)

tomizm · #2 05-09-2001, 09:18 PM

Depending on what I already have, I usually shop for versatility. *I would suggest buying the guitar that fills the biggest gap in your collection (if you have one at all).
If this is your first serious guitar, I would go with the Prestige, if this is a 3rd or 4th guitar I'd go with the 2020.
I like the DBK too, especially the Breeds, but it's not a top priority on my list.
I gave what you asked for.

chromeboy · #3 05-09-2001, 11:36 PM

That's a tough call, especially since you've played them all and love them all. If this is the case, you can purchase based on aesthetics and or character.

IMHO...JEM all the way!

rkeeler · #4 05-10-2001, 03:27 AM

I love the 3120s......I think they have the best combination of the bunch (looks, feel, sound)......although the 2020 are prestige they have a bigger neck (and less comfortable neck) than the 3120s......but they do have the piezos...........this sound can be pseudo replicated with the 3120s.....I took out the 5 way lever switch in my 3120s and had them replaced with 3 way lever switches and had the Petrucci wiring installed. *So it all comes down to looks between the DBK/3120.......classic or contemporary.........

Turrokk · #5 05-10-2001, 08:18 AM

Mahogany body rules. I've got and RG620, which is quite similar to the 3120 (only the pups and the neck are a bit different). I really like the heaviness of the mahogany.. it's so.. umm.. full and rich. I haven't played the 2020 though.
7db's are nice too.. But I would stick to the 3120.. Only my own personal opinion.

Jimi D · #6 05-10-2001, 09:51 AM

I'm sorely biased by my love for my 7DBK, but wouldn't the 2020x be the most versatile? I think it's really a toss up - you're in a no-lose situation; you just can't go wrong, tho' the Jem might hold its resale value a little better than the others... If I had been in your shoes six months ago, I probably would have gone with the 3120 or 2020x, but having owned and played (and played, and played :-) my 7DBK since before Xmas, I'm totally sold. I love this guitar! :biggrin:

**jono** · #7 05-10-2001, 10:10 AM

Personally I'd just pick which ever one you like the colour/look of best, unless you really want piezos then the 2020 is the only choicel.

**jemsite** · #8 05-10-2001, 01:12 PM

good question. all things near equal, i take the 2-1-2 pickup configuration. If the piezo is important you have your answer. All three are great axes. Good luck... glen

dwswift · #9 05-10-2001, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Quote: from Turrokk on 7:18 am on May 10, 2001
Mahogany body rules. I've got and RG620, which is quite similar to the 3120 (only the pups and the neck are a bit different). I really like the heaviness of the mahogany.. it's so.. umm.. full and rich. I haven't played the 2020 though.

Just an FYI, the RG2020 is mahogany too! *If I were you I'd go for the 2020 in a heart beat!

bduersch · #10 05-11-2001, 01:10 AM

I've had my 3120 for a couple years now and I absolutely swear by it. To me, it has a much beefier, warmer tone than the DBK (if that's your thing). The switching is very versatile, too... I find myself using the middle positions on the 3120 much more frequently than I use the middle positions on the DBK.

Personally, I don't think you could go wrong with any of the above guitars, but I guess I'm a little biased...

--B