Hardtail Ibanez

newbieguitarmaker · #1 07-08-2009, 12:21 PM

Hey guys, I am looking at getting a hardtail just to mess around on and I was wonder what 24 fret hardtails you guys would recommend. I'd love a PGM but I don't think I can afford that for awhile, I was looking at the non-prestige Ibanezes but I was wondering if the feel of my 2570 and 1527 would out do it so much that I'd never play it.

Should I just wait it out until I can get a PGM or what?

Thanks

reguv760 · #2 07-08-2009, 12:40 PM

get an RGA

RG 421/321's seem decent for Wizard II's...

Reg

AxeHappy · #3 07-08-2009, 12:59 PM

RG321 is a great guitar.

prydogga · #4 07-08-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by newbieguitarmaker

Hey guys, I am looking at getting a hardtail just to mess around on and I was wonder what 24 fret hardtails you guys would recommend. I'd love a PGM but I don't think I can afford that for awhile, I was looking at the non-prestige Ibanezes but I was wondering if the feel of my 2570 and 1527 would out do it so much that I'd never play it.

Should I just wait it out until I can get a PGM or what?

Thanks

Nothing can out do the 1527 neck.

scotte_za · #5 07-10-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by prydogga

Nothing can out do the 1527 neck.

Agreed!

Buy another 1527 and block the bridge

mike570 · #6 07-10-2009, 12:43 PM

I might think of looking for a used PGM on the Internets. I'm hoping we might see a fixed RG1570 one day and have been considering trying to find a good used PGM301. I personally don't want the f-holes, though.
The RG321, the RG2EX1, and the RG3EXQM are great guitars but it would be cool to have something nicer; and with an HSH config.

adriandavidb · #7 07-11-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by reguv760

get an RGA

RG 421/321's seem decent for Wizard II's...

Reg

I thought the RGA321 had a a wizard (one), not a wizard 2?

Hadeloc7 · #8 07-11-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by adriandavidb

I thought the RGA321 had a a wizard (one), not a wizard 2?

The RGA321 does have a Wizard I neck. I think he was referring to the RG321.

If you are just looking for a nice, no frills, solid hard tail to play around with at minimal cost, I recommend the RG321. Also, if you like doing mods, the RG321 is like a blank canvas.

nato101010 · #9 07-11-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by newbieguitarmaker

Should I just wait it out until I can get a PGM or what?

No, you should get a

save up for one of them!

Jack Secret · #10 07-11-2009, 08:22 PM

The SZ520 I have isn't bad thought it had to have some upgrades. If you don't mind LP shapes, get an old LP copy or one from the PF series.

I wouldn't wish that hardtail JEM on anyone. :P

reguv760 · #11 07-11-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hadeloc7

The RGA321 does have a Wizard I neck. I think he was referring to the RG321.

If you are just looking for a nice, no frills, solid hard tail to play around with at minimal cost, I recommend the RG321. Also, if you like doing mods, the RG321 is like a blank canvas.

yep... RG321's have Wizard II while the RGA321 is a Wizard Prestige.
also, i think RG321's use mahogany bodies as well.

Reg

trouble311 · #12 07-12-2009, 12:55 AM

The 321 DEFINITELY has a Wizard II and has a mahogany body...shameless plug, got one for sale in the Classifieds section.

AxeHappy · #13 07-12-2009, 06:31 PM

It's a great guitar. I take it to work to teach 5 days a week and it serves me fine.

**jim777** · #14 07-13-2009, 11:07 PM

321's are great guitars for the coin, no doubt

newbieguitarmaker · #15 07-14-2009, 07:29 PM

Maybe I'll check out a 321, I really need to keep the money down and a hardtail is really something I'd like for gigs and messing around.

I sorta like the Rgt6exfx even though the paintjob is a little flashy. It at least has real emgs and offset dot inlay. I'm not too into emg's but w/e.

Thanks guys, I'll be checking around.