01 jem7vwh v 05 jem7vwh difference?

The '01 has a Lo Pro Edge trem, (considered to be one of the best), locking trem posts, an ebony fretboard and the neck has a scarf joint at the headstock.

The '05 has an Edge Pro, non-locking posts, rosewood board and a 5 pc. maple/ walnut neck.

so oes that means that the 01 jem is not as good as a 05 jem?

RG3120 said:

so oes that means that the 01 jem is not as good as a 05 jem?

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Depends what you consider to be better! Most people round here would say that the 01 is better (or at least more desireable).

I prefer the ebony fret board, but I love the new 5 piece necks. It's really a matter of preference. You'll find people on this site who will say lo-pro is better, and others will say Edge Pro is better. Play e'm both and the get the one you like. It's not a popularity contest.

I prefer the '05. But that's just me

The '01 in my opinion is the better guitar because it has a Lo-Pro. I also like the look of the Ebony board against the white headstcok/body.

As someone else said, the '01 will be a far more sought-after guitar as well.

Ebony makes me drool. Feels a LOT smoother than rosewood to me. Not to mention the contrast with the vine.

I don't use the trem much at all, so it doesn't make much of a difference to me.

I've got a 03 which is a trasition one: Ebony + Edge pro. That one is IMHO the best.

grrr. there is no "the best". only personal preference.

but while i'm at it, my '04 is the best. rosewood smells nicer than ebony, edge pro fetches more money on e~bay, and it has the scarf-jointed neck just like mom used to make.

why? because i said so.

damo7v said:

grrr. there is no "the best". only personal preference.

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What part of "IMHO" you didn't read?

I have a 1999...love that ebony and the Lo-Pro For me it's the earlier 7vwh.

rufes said:

What part of "IMHO" you didn't read?

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i guess the "H" bit.

rufes said:

I've got a 03 which is a trasition one: Ebony + Edge pro. That one is IMHO the best.

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I have an '03 as well. I have not heard rosewood on a 7vwh, but I do love the way the ebony sounds for sure on mine. Who knows though, I might like the rosewood better!

rufes said:

I've got a 03 which is a trasition one: Ebony + Edge pro. That one is IMHO the best.

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Same here dude. Ebony fretboard with easier to replace parts. Gotta love it.

Mine's an '03 too. I love the ebony and get and get along fine with the EP, but it would be nice if it was a Lo-Pro.