I know the Japanese made guitars come with the Edge trem and better pickups, but does the wood quality differ alot? How will a high end Korean compare with a low end Japanese made Ibanez?
I have a Japanese RG and a Korean one:
I think the wood quality is almost the same, but the Japanese one is better built (better routings, high-end wood-cut, better chamferings etc.).
The necks are almost the same in quality and crafting.
IMHO the p-ups are NOT SO different: ok, Japaneses might be better, but NOT SO better. Korean p-ups are very powerfull with plenty of harmonics and sustain!
The Korean bridge is kinda crappy! If you got one, NEVER touch the bar! You better watch out for a used Edge and slam it on (no routings required)!!
I've put a Lo-Pro Edge on my Korean 270, and dudes... it kick-asses!
Anyway, I think there's not an high-end Korean and a low-end Japanese. Koreans are all low-end, and Japaneses are all high-end.
People say it's a 50/50 shot at it fitting, but so far I'm 2 for 2. Fit perfectly on a 450DX and a 570, it's a tight fit on the 570. We'll see how it fits once it's swirled. I might shave 2mm off each side just in case when I'm doing the claw routing.
I personally do not care for Korean Ibanez guitar. I owned a JS100 and ran into problems because of the craftsmanship and the Lo Trs trem. I can feel the difference in quality when I pick up a Japanese model. Now as far as an Edge trem fitting where a Lo Trs once was usually requires some routing. Personally I think Bloodyswirl has been lucky to fit 2 for 2.
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