help guys - USRG10 vs. USA Custom shop Ibanez RG

stratcat · #1 08-31-2002, 12:57 AM

ok, I've swore when I get the chance, I'd get another USRG with a floyd on it to go with my hard tail USRG. But, today at guitar centers, I found the next best thing I think, I need you guys' opinions if it wouldn't be too much.. this is a USA Custom Ibanez RG. The obvious difference is the neck isn't the same as the USRG, but it's in decent shape, has a thick slab of figured wood on it for the top, probably 1/2" thick.. sounds great, plays great.. they are wanting 600 bucks for it..

is this comparable to the USRG? is it worth 600 bucks. No custom paint, just a figured top..

thanks..
John

gkelm · #2 08-31-2002, 06:41 AM

If it's in good shape, that price seems like a pretty good deal. I'd say it's right up there with the USRGs, just a different flavor (with normal truss rod, etc). Post some pics if you get it.

Greg

Mark DY · #3 08-31-2002, 09:07 AM

A UCEW perhaps?

stratcat · #4 08-31-2002, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark DY

A UCEW perhaps?

I"m not sure, I'll call and get the serial number, it only had that, no model number.. it looks like this axe..

hey Greg, I'll make sure I post pics and put some on my website..

Mark DY · #5 08-31-2002, 01:12 PM

That's a UCEW -Lacewood (sweet).

Usa Custom Exotic Wood.

Oh, and I definitely would think $600 is a decent price for that guitar as long as it's in good playing condition. Case come wid dat?

Thick tops on those things, none of that 1/4" crap - BEEFY!

stratcat · #6 08-31-2002, 02:21 PM

oh man, that top is THICK!!!

it's in good shape, got a few nicks on the backside, some pock marks on the front (not real noticable) and comes with the case and all. I guess I'm going to have to put it on layaway.. thanks for the help Mark..

how are you liking your USRG? man, they are great!!

stratcat · #7 08-31-2002, 02:29 PM

the serial number is F127097, does that help us out with this?

vaijem777 · #8 08-31-2002, 02:35 PM

Yup. 1991 USA Custom Exotic Wood Lacewood (UCEW1LC) Cool guitars! I had one, and it was probably the best playing of the (4) UCEW's that I had at the time. Great tone, great Ultra neck....very nice axe. $600 is a decent price...about average if it's in mint shape. Definitely a little less-common than a USRG20 or 30.

stratcat · #9 08-31-2002, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vaijem777

Yup. 1991 USA Custom Exotic Wood Lacewood (UCEW1LC) Cool guitars! I had one, and it was probably the best playing of the (4) UCEW's that I had at the time. Great tone, great Ultra neck....very nice axe. $600 is a decent price...about average if it's in mint shape. Definitely a little less-common than a USRG20 or 30.

WOOO HOOO!!! I guess, I'll jump on that one.. it'll make a nice match to my USRG10.. thanks for the help man..