RGA321 versus PGM301

johliatay · #1 05-25-2005, 08:24 AM

Okay, I have playing both of these guitars for the last 2 weeks at a local shop and love them both.

So now I am looking for your opinion? I know it is hard to compare these guitars because of their significant differences, but what do you think?

Which should I go with?

bates · #2 05-25-2005, 10:59 AM

Its got to be the 301.

Plays better
Sounds better
Looks better
Is better

giannifive · #3 05-25-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bates

Its got to be the 301.

Plays better
Sounds better
Looks better
Is better

That's RG*A*321 (Prestige), not RG321.

They're both Prestiges, so I'd say it's a matter of personal taste.

Scott 74 · #4 05-25-2005, 11:53 AM

exactly personal taste cause I'd pick the RGA321 before I would buy the PGM301!

johliatay · #5 05-25-2005, 12:03 PM

That is my problem. I really do love both guitars for different reasons. Both seem the same quality and the craftsmanship on both is great.

They both appeal to me in very different ways.

I am leaning toward the RGA321 because I can get it for the same price as the PGM301.

Knightmeir · #6 05-25-2005, 12:47 PM

I've been so bent on Jems that I didn't know such a beautiful guitar existed...
The RGA looks effing gorgeous.

Flobanez · #7 05-25-2005, 12:51 PM

I'd go with the PGM.

Ibateur · #8 05-25-2005, 01:33 PM

RGA for me

lyconxero · #9 05-25-2005, 02:27 PM

What kind of pickups does the PGM301 come with? I know that the RGA321 comes with V pickups and if the PGM comes with PAF Pros then I might go with that if the price is the same.

jkahrs · #10 05-25-2005, 02:57 PM

The PGM301 comes with PAF Pros and a Jem single coil pickup. The PGM301 will hold it's value better too. I personally don't like the change in the neck profiles for the 05 models. But if I had to choose between the two I'd definitely take the PGM301. --Jason

damo7v · #11 05-25-2005, 03:00 PM

i have a hard time getting past the painted-on f holes on the pgm's. so for me the rga wins by default.

bates · #12 05-25-2005, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giannifive

That's RG*A*321

Sorry dident see the *A* in there.

I have been using the 301 for about a year now and its a great guitar but it has a really annoying problem. The string Ferules at the back of the Guitar fall out whenever i change the strings. Its not so bad if im at home but if im at a gig
i have to worry about breaking a string and the Ferule pinging off into someones Pint.

Also the RGA has the Gibraltar Bridge instead of the standard one

vette6600 · #13 05-25-2005, 10:15 PM

the pgm screams paul gilbert, no matter what style you're playing. i couldn't play that guitar on stage. sort of like a jem 7vwh.....

lyconxero · #14 05-25-2005, 11:25 PM

I totally agree with you there. That's another reason why I'm not big on signature models. I'd rather take a normal guitar and mod it to suit MY needs.

jkahrs · #15 05-25-2005, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bates

Sorry dident see the *A* in there.

I have been using the 301 for about a year now and its a great guitar but it has a really annoying problem. The string Ferules at the back of the Guitar fall out whenever i change the strings. Its not so bad if im at home but if im at a gig
i have to worry about breaking a string and the Ferule pinging off into someones Pint.

Also the RGA has the Gibraltar Bridge instead of the standard one

During your next string change just give the ferrules a light coat of glue, something like white Elmers glue, to hold them in place. Problem solved. --Jason