On my Jems and Universe the pickguards aren't all that well aligned. Even on my 90HAM...
but that's when you look at it real close. *My Maxxas is the best you can get, no flaws.
My korean bass, tr505, is definitely a bit crappy. Sounds nice though. Only the bent headstock(5-strings are too much), the 3 color body under the nice sunburst and tonka finish hardware won't make it a prize-winner...But hey, I've got 2 low B's, and that's what counts...
Rosewood fretboards are a definite problem on cheaper
Ibanez guitars. They're usually dehydrated in the stores which gives them those little white spots...
When I play my 7VWH I know I have the best darn guitar I'd ever want...(except for a black or chrome 24-fret 7-string MAXXAS maybe, but those aren't going to happen ever)