Difference between bridges

[Ironjose]

Hey guys, its been a long time since i came and post a thread, anyways i´m looking foward into buying a new axe and you´d guess it its an Ibanez, well i´m looking at only two for now both completely different, its a RG2550E, that one has an Edge Pro but on the other hand and next to it there is a RGT42DXFM which has a EPII what are the main differences between them, i mean, i know that the Edge and the Lo Pro have made history, but this new ones i just don´t know, can you help here.
Just by looking them i´d choose the RG2550 and prestige neck but the RGT has a neck through.
I played them and i like better the RG2550 but still i need some info on them, could someone help me. any info would be thankful.
JJ

[lyconxero]

The RG2550 is a better guitar hands down: Better build quality, better materials, better bridge, better pickups, BETTER GUITAR! If you can afford the RG2550 and you like it then go for it. But if a neck thru is really what you desire then you should check out the Prestige RGT series.

[Kontalonis]

I've heard that the EPII and the Edge Pro have kind of a TRS/Edge comparison but less severe. Overall i think if you're a heavy trem user, the EPII just will not satisfy you.

[AirGuitar]

Edge Pro 2 is just a cheaper version of the Edge Pro. Cheaper materials, cheaper finishing and not as stable. If you want a good trem and can afford it go for the edge pro equipped RG2550, itll easily be a better all round guitar.

[Ironjose]

OK thanx you guys... but something scared me, i´m not paying that much attention to it but i think is one of those things to pay attention to... the trem arm washers, there was a thread that the arm doesnt fit well on the guitars... by now i have been lucky with the guitars i have bought before they all work fine, nice and well but when i read this post i got cold feet about it, check it out... http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46932
and tell me something else... if you dont mind does the edge pro stands at the lo pro?
JJ

[Rusty Shackleford]

I played for a half hour or so and changed the strings on an edge pro II, and being used to the classic edge and lo pro trems I feel the edge pro II is an abysmal device. Its tragic that they switched to their new designs. =(

[damo7v]

Originally Posted by Ironjose

Hey guys, its been a long time since i came and post a thread, anyways i´m looking foward into buying a new axe and you´d guess it its an Ibanez, well i´m looking at only two for now both completely different, its a RG2550E, that one has an Edge Pro but on the other hand and next to it there is a RGT42DXFM which has a EPII what are the main differences between them, i mean, i know that the Edge and the Lo Pro have made history, but this new ones i just don´t know, can you help here.
Just by looking them i´d choose the RG2550 and prestige neck but the RGT has a neck through.
I played them and i like better the RG2550 but still i need some info on them, could someone help me. any info would be thankful.
JJ

re. the bridges, visually they're very similar, but from someone who has owned both for a long time:

edge pro uses the original edge series arm and bushing. edge pro II uses friction and a small allen screw to hold it's arm. consequently, it's very difficult getting the arm to not spin freely (if that's your thing).

edge pro has steel "sound metal chip" inserts at the intonation point. edge pro II does not.

edge pro is quite fluid in use and compares well if you're familiar with the earlier edge series. the edge pro II for whatever reason is noticeably stiffer.

althought they're both pot metal, i'd wager the construction of the edge pro is slightly superior to the edge pro II. this is based on close inspection alone - i am not a student of metallurgy!

as to which guitar i'd take, for me it'd be the 2550. but then i'm something of a snob. though don't assume that because the rgt is korean made that it's not up to scratch. i think there's less room for error on a neck through guitar.

[Ironjose]

Originally Posted by damo7v

re. the bridges, visually they're very similar, but from someone who has owned both for a long time:

edge pro uses the original edge series arm and bushing. edge pro II uses friction and a small allen screw to hold it's arm. consequently, it's very difficult getting the arm to not spin freely (if that's your thing).

edge pro has steel "sound metal chip" inserts at the intonation point. edge pro II does not.

edge pro is quite fluid in use and compares well if you're familiar with the earlier edge series. the edge pro II for whatever reason is noticeably stiffer.

althought they're both pot metal, i'd wager the construction of the edge pro is slightly superior to the edge pro II. this is based on close inspection alone - i am not a student of metallurgy!

as to which guitar i'd take, for me it'd be the 2550. but then i'm something of a snob. though don't assume that because the rgt is korean made that it's not up to scratch. i think there's less room for error on a neck through guitar.

ok i have notice those differences, when i was going to buy my new guitar i was having this issues now i know, but thanx.
so if you have had experiences with this tremolos, i guess to take the edge pro any day before the edge pro II and III coz i´ve played the III and pure crap when you are trying to make pull up the trem arm just fells of the trem so i knew that was a crappy trem.
now i have my rg2550e which is great, for some reason it stays in tune very well and for a very long time, any tips or comments are welcome.
but now i have a question, which of the current RG standar models are good to look at... or maybe reasonable buying prospects?
thanx you guys
JJ

[albee1952]

By the way, the Edge Pro is a drop in upgrade for the Pro II. I also have an RGT42FM(trans red stain) and pulled the Pro II and replaced all the hardware with gold using a new Edge Pro from my Ibanez dealer(about $250 with the matching gold nut). Now it really is equal to the higher priced RGT3120 IMHO. 4th guitar in this photo
http://members.aol.com/albee1952/studio/gtrwall.jpg

[Ironjose]

Originally Posted by albee1952

By the way, the Edge Pro is a drop in upgrade for the Pro II. I also have an RGT42FM(trans red stain) and pulled the Pro II and replaced all the hardware with gold using a new Edge Pro from my Ibanez dealer(about $250 with the matching gold nut). Now it really is equal to the higher priced RGT3120 IMHO. 4th guitar in this photo
http://members.aol.com/albee1952/studio/gtrwall.jpg

nice pic man... how did you upgrade the trem? any routings?
JJ

[albee1952]

It was a drop in replacement. No power tools required. And IMHO, it looks WAY better than original.