JS900 Question!

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Hey guys,

I'm new here and I'm really keen on getting a new JS900 BP for myself (in Malaysia we're pretty much limited to a BP JS900 or a BTB JS1000). I am aware of the electronic and wood differences between the two models however, I'd like to know more about the Lo-Pro Edge and Edge bridges on the JS900 and JS1000.

Being a Strat player, I have very little experience with Floyd Rose style bridges so I was wondering it the "higher" Edge bridge will affect my playing style or will it be difficult to switch over from a Strat style bridge to adapt to the new Edge bridge?

I have a habit of resting my picking hand on the bridge saddles of my Strat while picking and from what I've heard, I can't do this on Floyd Rose style bridges without accidentally triggering some tremolo action? or will the Lo pro Edge be better for my case?

I can't try the two guitars out because the distributor here only orders them if someone is purchasing a unit but I managed to try the cheaper JS100 with the TRS bridge (hope i got that right) and it worked pretty ok for me because the bridge felt rather stiff.

I'd appreciate any help you can offer in this matter, thanks!

[jono]

Well, in my experience, the Edge is usually a little looser than the Lo-Pro Edge with the same/similar set up on the guitar. The Lo-Pro is also definately less obtrusive when compared to an Edge bridge and as such is probably a little more like the traditional strat bridge.

Some people prefer the Edge, some the Lo-Pro I'm personally happy with either. However in order to minimise the difference between a normal Strat bridge and the Ibanez bridge I think in truth I'd say go for a Lo-Pro, just to be on the safe side.

If you want the Black Pearl colour on a JS1000 click on THIS link, or the big swirled Ibanez Rules banner at the top of the page and Rich will sort you out

[Rich]

Personally I don't think you'd have a problem adapting to either. The LP does have some convenient featuers like the profile of course, and the string un-locks being on the top mid as opposed to the bottom back. I wouldn't let the trem be the deciding factor in which guitar to purchase.

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hey guys,

thanks very much for your input! i think i am definitely going to give one of them a try, right now i'm basing my choice on the color options (the JS1000 is not available in BP here in Malaysia (and I think the new models are a little too expensive for my budget)

do you have any used JS1000s in BP in stock, Rich? i'll drop you an email to get a quote, maybe i'll just start saving for a new JS1000

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i got my js1000bp from rich and im in england were u cant get a bp mine was 2nd hand but rich will get you one new i would guess

trust me youy will love one and richs setup rocks

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hey there!

yeap, i guess the UK and Asian models are the same, we can't get a JS1000 BP here either, I am hoping Rich has a used 2nd hand model in stock because the new models are quite a bit too expensive but if i save enough for one though, i'd definitely get it from Rich, many of the local distributors here don't know a thing about proper setup

by the way, how much did the shipping cost over to England?

[rilla]

The couple of times i've had quotes for shipping to england, it's been $160-180 US... but the major sting here is the import tax, its something like 20% - you should check if any taxes apply in your country

[Rich]

Check your email

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thanks rich! that's an excellent quote i'll follow up with you there


thanks to all for your help!