Thinking about coming back to...

BTB007 · #1 08-14-2006, 03:23 PM

the Ibanez family!
I really miss it! I've been using just a Line 6 Variax and an XT Live. I recently sold my 500 to buy a 600 and that was a mistake. The 600 has a thinner neck so I thought I would be better off, but my small hands are still cramping. The only neck that I've never cramped up on is the Prestige wizard neck. And, I'm totally missing having one in my arsenal. So, what should I get? I'm thinking either an RGT320Q or the RG2550/2570. Or, maybe the RGA321. I just can't decide if I want a trem or not.
Help!

Brian

**GilkyBear** · #2 08-14-2006, 03:37 PM

What style of music? You can always get one of those tremol-no or similair device too.

BTB007 · #3 08-14-2006, 03:39 PM

Haha, I play in a church praise band! But, I love the Ibanez trems. Yep, I would have to get a tremol-no for sure.
What about the RG1820X?
I'll need to get a good acoustic sound.

P.D.U.-OTIO · #4 08-14-2006, 03:46 PM

The RGT320QBRB would be my first choice. You will have to fix the neck though. When I bought mine it was (broken). For some really stupid reason it had this sticky, glossy, laquer on the back of the neck. It sucked. My thumb would get stuck and oh, it sucked, like a Jackson or something. But it sounded so smooth and sweet, sweeter than all my Prestiges I think. So instead of taking it back and telling Ibanez, "Fix this, what the hell are you doing putting this stupid **** on the back of your necks anyway?", Also, why would a guitar manufacturer that is known for it's playability, and dynamics go and do something like that? For looks? Because Jackson does? That's the main reason I don't buy and play Jackson's! Cause the neck's (broken) right when you buy any neck-thru.
Anyway, my tech sanded it down for me and put a nice oil finish to her and tapered her off just nicely! Now she plays as great as she sounds! And because she's the most beautiful and best SOUNDING of your choices, that's the one I would choose. Peace, good luck...

Ironjose · #5 08-14-2006, 04:11 PM

i would have to say, for your kind of music which varies i a sort of way get a 2550 or a 2570 if you a want a lower cost get a 1570 or the lower line the RG´s.
JJ

Jaden · #6 08-14-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironjose

i would have to say, for your kind of music which varies i a sort of way get a 2550 or a 2570 if you a want a lower cost get a 1570 or the lower line the RG´s.
JJ

+1 - extremely versatile guitars

BTB007 · #7 08-14-2006, 05:55 PM

Thanks for the replies. I quickly put my Variax and XTL up for sale and then quickly locked the thread. I think I'll just buy an Ibanez and keep my Line 6 stuff for now.

Phishphood42 · #8 08-14-2006, 06:01 PM

You can get a J custom for the same or price or even less than a 320Q. PM me if your interested, I found some good deals looking for mine.

fettouhi · #9 08-14-2006, 06:09 PM

Wise choice I say

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Regards

André

Aftershock · #10 08-14-2006, 08:08 PM

Whats the Variax 600 like? I've been eyeing it for some time now.

Dee · #11 08-14-2006, 08:16 PM

J Custom all the way, if you have the money.

TongueShredder · #12 08-14-2006, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BTB007

Haha, I play in a church praise band! But, I love the Ibanez trems. Yep, I would have to get a tremol-no for sure.
What about the RG1820X?
I'll need to get a good acoustic sound.

Just curious. Have you ever thought of mixing your church music with Dio's type of riffs and rhythms to raise the emotion level of the masses that come to your church every weekend and put everyone at the edge of their seats? The music may be a little heavy metal (ok alot more) but the lyrics are totally the opposite.

Flobanez · #13 08-14-2006, 10:12 PM

Good news. Me, I will always love Ibanez. Good to hear you're coming back to Ibanez, Ibanez is calling your name.

aloymetal · #14 08-14-2006, 10:28 PM

good decision

i'm also love the variax and played them (all series) a few time, but... the neck!
the neck is thicker.
but now... warmoth have a custom replacement neck for those variax.
maybe you can try to contact warmoth to get the neck you want (if you still wanna keep the variax).

gemini8026 · #15 08-14-2006, 10:29 PM

BTB, after playing my Jacksons and my Wolfgangs, I was becoming "tired: of them. With my new Ibanez RGA121, I feel like playing mor ethen ever. SMooth unfinished neck thats nice and wide and lets me work on my technique and soloing.

I used to complain the Wizard necks were too thin, but the new prestige ones seem a little thicker, and perfect for my hands. My next purchase will be an RGA220 neckthru. In the meantime though, this current axe is great!