Schecter C-1 Blackjack FR or Ibanez RG1570?

[stodge]

I think I've scratched the S320/S520 off my list. I played the S520 and S670 today and I was really disappointed that I couldn't stand the necks. They didn't feel fast at all - I felt like I couldn't move around the neck because the feel was so... I'm not sure how to put it... rough? I don't know. I thought the S670 was drastically over priced - the cheap, plastic edge on the neck cheapened the guitar. The whole range felt and played cheap just my opinion. I did like the trem though!

Anyway the ones that I feel play the best are the Schecter C-1 FR Blackjack and the Ibanez RG1570. What are your feelings about the Schecter compared to the RG?

[shreddersymphony]

Well since this is primarily an Ibanez forum you'll understandably get more support for the Ibanez most likely, lol.

However, having tried both and compared features side by side, I would 100% go for the Schecter. Duncan Blackouts are great pickups, and I really dont like the V7/V8 pups that the 1570 comes with.

[HeavyMetal4Ever]

I'd go the 1570. The neck is the deal breaker for me. The Schecter is a touch too beefy for my tastes. I really like the Prestige Wizard, it fits in my hand more comfortably than the Schecter, and just feels nicer to me.

Throw some new pickups in a 1570 and it can hold it's own with any of the more expensive Prestige models.

Whichever one you choose, enjoy your new axe.

Rock on!

[stodge]

I know I'll get a generally favourable opinion of the RG1570 but I guess I'm not 100% convinced of Ibanez's current quality control. From playing various Ibanez guitars it feels like they're cutting corners across the board. I'm likely wrong (hopefully!) but I have to be careful - CAN$1k is a lot of money for me to blow on something that might give me problems later.