rg321mh vs sz320mh

davidian · #1 02-28-2005, 06:53 AM

hi all

after bringing my 7 string back(it wasnt my cup of thea)i am looking for something new after some searching i have 2 guitars i liked

the rg321mh(with optional emg's because its much cheaper)
and the sz320mh

seeing as i cant order them both to try them out so i am asking you guys for some advice

thnx

dex · #2 02-28-2005, 08:13 AM

Well if you want more of a Gibson/PRS feel and look go for the SZ, if you want more of an Jackson/Ibanez pointy type feel/look grab the RG.
The guitars are very different, different necks, different construction, different scale so you'll have to decide for yourself.

ilia

Scott 74 · #3 02-28-2005, 09:19 AM

I love my RG321MH, but my onlyl gripe is they put the pickup swtich and vol knob to close to my right hand so I"m always running into them when I play the bottom three strings. I've learned to adapt so no biggie for me just thought you should know!

germX · #4 02-28-2005, 10:37 AM

i own both for obvious reasons- they can't replace each other, same brand name, different offerings altogether.

which neck profile do you favour? if you wish for a flatter, thin type, go with the RG (however, the Wizard II in the 321 isn't the flattest/ thinnest Ibanez has to offer. IMO it feels just right, very addictive...). if you wish for a fatter, rounded profile, the SZ would serve you well.

also, the scale length of these 2 guitars are diff, the RG being the slightly longer of the 2- 25.5"

Rotti · #5 02-28-2005, 11:05 AM

I have the SZ320mh, and I think I would have preferd the RG321mh. I miss the Wizzard II neck on my old RG. If you're into RG's go for the RG321MH. Thats what I would do. The SZ is nice too, but the RG neck is nicer I think.

Kontalonis · #6 02-28-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by davidian

the rg321mh(with optional emg's because its much cheaper)

RG321mh with emgs? I think i feel some GAS. *drool* I would definitely go with that option as the stock SZ pickups are not that great. The wizard 2 profile on the 321, from what i hear, is a little bit thicker than the original wizard and is very addicting. Also, the mh finish is really beautiful and it also has neck binding. Overall it is a very striking guitar. EMGs in that guitar would be a dream ride.

TWO THUMBS WAY WAY UP ON THE 321!

By the way, welcome to the forum!

davidian · #7 02-28-2005, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kontalonis

RG321mh with emgs? I think i feel some GAS. *drool* I would definitely go with that option as the stock SZ pickups are not that great. The wizard 2 profile on the 321, from what i hear, is a little bit thicker than the original wizard and is very addicting. Also, the mh finish is really beautiful and it also has neck binding. Overall it is a very striking guitar. EMGs in that guitar would be a dream ride.

TWO THUMBS WAY WAY UP ON THE 321!

By the way, welcome to the forum!

thnx man

i tried the sz520 today thats the better looking version and i liked it but it did not feel special but it did play good and i like the smaller frets

to bad the natural finish for the rg321mh is not avilable here or else i know wich i pick and i dont like black to much so only royal blue is left but i dont know how it looks irl

does anyone here have a pic of the royal blue finish for me?

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btw i am thinking on putting emg 81/60 on for the rg because it is way cheaper wil that sound better than the iba/duncan pups on the sz?
i never played a guitar with emg's before but shadows fall has those pick ups to and i really like there sound

Kontalonis · #8 02-28-2005, 07:14 PM

The emgs will blow the Seymour Duncans out of the water my friend.

germX · #9 03-01-2005, 01:44 AM

not true, it's a matter of preferance- if you like clear, passive units, the Duncan would reward you well.

Kontalonis · #10 03-01-2005, 11:29 AM

Sorry, forgot to say that that was only my opinion and not a fact. Thanks for the reminder.

davidian · #11 03-01-2005, 05:32 PM

well the guitar will be a metal(core) guitar but if it can sing as well as scream thats only beter because i like doing chords allot to

i dont know if it helps but the guitar i have now is the grg170 dx and i absolutly love it to death

btw doesnt anyone have a real life picture of the royal blue version of the rg321?

germX · #12 03-02-2005, 03:24 AM

i've handled the royal blue version in person but have no pics of it... i bought the black finish instead. imagine a dark blue hue with visible wood grain on the body due to an absence of lacquer. hope my black 321 would give you an idea of the body texture...

davidian · #13 03-02-2005, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by germX

i've handled the royal blue version in person but have no pics of it... i bought the black finish instead. imagine a dark blue hue with visible wood grain on the body due to an absence of lacquer. hope my black 321 would give you an idea of the body texture...

so its not a painted finish?

i like the way the black one is painted but i dont like black

germX · #14 03-02-2005, 10:22 AM

there's definitely black paint on it, just that it's devoid of the lacquer overcoat... if you've handled the Fender Highway1 series, you'd know what i mean (or the Gibson Faded series for that matter). i don't quire like black either, but i prefer this black than the royal blue. after 14yrs, this is my first black guitar...