i need a neck that's as good/better than a JEM neck

ibanezman08 · #1 03-19-2007, 01:36 AM

Hello, i've been viewing this site for about 1 year and I finally decided to start posting. I don't currently own a JEM but I own an RG1570MRB with Dimarzio Evolution pickups. I also own a Carvin Legacy 100W combo. I'm saying this just so I can fit in better with you guys.

what's that website where that guy makes his own JEMs (not ibanez). you can have on custom designed for you and for a lot cheaper than a JEM.

also, would I be able to use that neck on an RG body made by Ibanez? I'm thinkin' about buying a cheap RG prestigue (around 900) and upgradeing the neck, pickups, and doing a locking stud mod as well (though not any time soon...just wondering).

the RG prestigue necks are awesome but ibanez JEM necks are by far the best I've played because they have a such good fretwork. they are jumbo frets but they don't feel nearly as tall or sharp as the frets on my RG1570. they feel much more smooth but the overall quality is far greater. they're my favorite necks but I think that the overall quality of Ibanez JEMs are nowhere near 2000$ +.

the neck doesn't have to have vine inlay, although it would be nice. 400-500$ is max I would pay for the neck. i checked Warmouth but they don't make necks like that do they?

**Ayrton** · #2 03-19-2007, 02:12 AM

Have your guitar set up by a pro *cough* Rich *cough* and you will love it just as much, if not more than a JEM.

chone · #3 03-19-2007, 06:13 AM

There are a few popular places where you can have a neck built for you. Check out the vendor discussion forum here: http://www.jemsite.com/forums/f29/
Specifically, Christopher Woods and Legacy One (see edit) have gained popularity. ET Guitars is new around here and looks pretty promising!

I wouldn't recommend that you buy one, though. Nothing wrong with those vendors, but it seems like a fret detailing job would make you happy.

edit: on second though, you should probably avoid Legacy One. I won't explain why - this thread isn't for that - but read the threads in the vendor discussion forum.

crevis · #4 03-19-2007, 06:56 AM

A fret dress by Rich should make you cream your jeans, more so than the JEM frets.

ibanezman08 · #5 03-19-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by crevis

A fret dress by Rich should make you cream your jeans, more so than the JEM frets.

really? but the frets are already way too tall compared to a JEM.

anyway, so i can just ship my guitar to him and he'll do a set up like that with a fret dress/level? how much will he charge?

**Ayrton** · #6 03-19-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ibanezman08

anyway, so i can just ship my guitar to him and he'll do a set up like that with a fret dress/level? how much will he charge?

Just click the Ibanez Rules banner up top and email Rich.

chone · #7 03-19-2007, 05:05 PM

Rich might not bother with just a setup if he's pretty busy. Though he might be the best man for the job, it might be easier to go local. email him regardless, but keep that in mind!

newbieguitarmaker · #8 03-19-2007, 05:11 PM

rich did my rg and i definitely like the feel of it better than the jem's and rg's i've played without the setup from rich.

ibanezman08 · #9 03-19-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chone

There are a few popular places where you can have a neck built for you. Check out the vendor discussion forum here: http://www.jemsite.com/forums/f29/
Specifically, Christopher Woods and Legacy One (see edit) have gained popularity. ET Guitars is new around here and looks pretty promising!

I wouldn't recommend that you buy one, though. Nothing wrong with those vendors, but it seems like a fret detailing job would make you happy.

edit: on second though, you should probably avoid Legacy One. I won't explain why - this thread isn't for that - but read the threads in the vendor discussion forum.

I went to Christopher woods. sounds like something i'd be interested in doing.

how's his work compared to a JEM? does he assemble even floating bridges?

chone · #10 03-19-2007, 08:51 PM

From what I can gather, Chris seems to do quality work. Read up on the vendor forums.

He doesn't assemble bridges...you would have to supply your own. I don't really understand that question though..

ibanezman08 · #11 03-19-2007, 09:09 PM

yes you do, you answered it well.

that sucks, i'm not gutiar mechanic so i don't know how to install a bridge.

Rich · #12 03-19-2007, 09:40 PM

Something wrong with just using a real JEM neck?!

ibanezman08 · #13 03-19-2007, 10:41 PM

i don't wanna pay 2000$ although i might have to because...

wait, you don't sell JEM necks do you?

Rich · #14 03-19-2007, 10:43 PM

Sure. Why buy the cow when milk is $1 a quart

Nordhauser · #15 03-19-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ibanezman08

what's that website where that guy makes his own JEMs (not ibanez). you can have on custom designed for you and for a lot cheaper than a JEM. \

that's non-existant.

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