The "VS" Thread (Having trouble choosing between two or three guitars? Post here!)

[Hourglass1117]

Originally Posted by DslDwg

If you don't have to have the 20" Radius I'd look at the JP7 Stealth - it has the Ebony, my understanding is all of the new JP's will have stainless frets and will probably save you a few dollars.

Honestly, I'd run far, far away from a matte finish black guitar.
The JPXII and the BFR are just far prettier too. Not to mention the different body shape on both. Personally the JPX through JPXII shape has been my favorite thus far.

[DslDwg]

Originally Posted by Hourglass1117

Honestly, I'd run far, far away from a matte finish black guitar.
The JPXII and the BFR are just far prettier too. Not to mention the different body shape on both. Personally the JPX through JPXII shape has been my favorite thus far.

Of course to each their own. I have another guitar in matte black and love it!

If I didn't have to sell body parts to do it - I'd have a Koa JP7 tomorrow. The price differential from the standard to the BFR is pretty high though.

I love the JPX and JPXII colors but I do prefer the old body shape which seems more custom to JP while I feel like the new body shapes are kind of treading on the same ol' super-strat territory.

Anyway just a suggestion and like I said to each his own. Either way grab one I love my JP7 great great guitars.

[Metalus]

How good is the resale value on Walnut Burst BFR's?

[DslDwg]

Originally Posted by Metalus

How good is the resale value on Walnut Burst BFR's?

Actually the re-sale on all EBMM JP's is pretty good - the problem is finding serious buyers for a $2500 used guitar.

[Djentleman_007]

Ok so I ended up getting the hellraiser special C-8 but I also found a used Level 4 Ibanez RGA7QM for $273, turns out it only has a bad volume knob and some scratches, so I jumped on it. So due to my indecisiveness I got BOTH, I will probably write a review on the RGA7QM when I get it since noone seems to have played them much seeing as they just came out. I won't bother with the Hellraiser (unless you guys really want me to) because there are probably a billion reviews of that one by now.

[Brohoodofsteel75]

I see the main differences but is there one you'd prefer over the other? Why? My friend bought a 6 string. He's returning it and wants to know which one of those 7's to buy?

[Djentleman_007]

Originally Posted by Brohoodofsteel75

I see the main differences but is there one you'd prefer over the other? Why? My friend bought a 6 string. He's returning it and wants to know which one of those 7's to buy?

Personally I would prefer the Douglas Hadron 727 due to the Neck-thru construction which works well with the mahogany body, from what I have heard (someone correct me if this is incorrect) bolt on's tend to sound better with other types of body wood, then again all of that comes down to personal taste and other than the neck construction and the middle pickup on the hadron there are almost no difference from what I can see, unless you are counting the finish options in which case the scope seems to have more. Maybe someone who has played both can give a more clear opinion but thats my 2¢

[Rustycrutch]

I own an RGD2127Z and the other guitarist in my band owns a Schecter Demon-7 I have to admit that for $650 the Demon-7 was a great buy, and it has got one of the new thinner schecter necks and it feels great! But in both of our opinions the RGD is far supperior, just based on the sheer craftsmanship. They both have great tone, the passives on the RGD sound just as ballsy as the active seymours on the Demon-7. But yeah, as Broj15 said before, "when you pay $1600 for a guitar your going to get a guitar that plays and feels like it cost you $1600 and When you pay $900 for a guitar your going to get something that plays and feels like it cost you $900

^^ That's exactly right. The RGD just feels like a lot more time and hardwork have gone into it. So if you want a good quality, well priced guitar, get the schecter. You will probably eventually want to upgrade to a top of the line guitar. But if you want a top of the line guitar that NOW will fully and completely satisfy you go for the Ibanez

Your choice man Both sick guitars in their own right
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[Thrashman]

Originally Posted by The Reverend

Woods don't affect amplified tone nearly as much people would have you believe. You'll certainly hear a difference playing acoustically, but once you jack in, forget it.

[Erazoender]

Did someone say "Best bang for your buck"?










To infinity and beyond!





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[The Reverend]

Originally Posted by Thrashman

Can't tell if this is serious or a troll.

If trolling, check the link I included in the post!

[Thrashman]

Originally Posted by The Reverend

Can't tell if this is serious or a troll.

If trolling, check the link I included in the post!

I wasn't trolling, I was laughing at the ridiculous comment you just made.

I know for a fact that what you said is not true, not neglecting that pickups will make a big difference in the overall sound.

[cobblestone]

Im looking at a few models of LTD for my new 7 and was wondering what you guys would say. Im trying to choose between these models

LTD H-1007
LTD MH-417
LTD EC-407
ZH-7

Any advice from owners would be appreciated.... if any body owns two of the models how do the compare tonewise, feel? I will not be able to play these before i choose i i figured id as the experts. Thanks in advance

[Don Vito]

I'm not sure what to tell you....those are all pretty similar.

I'm wanting a white EC-407 myself, but it's really up to you.

[7stringDemon]

Love them all. While the H1007 has the best features and attention to detail (out of them that you listed), I'd go with the MH417. It's just a bare bones brutal ....ing guitar. Switch to Blackouts and you have a death metal MONSTER!!!!!

[cobblestone]

thats the problem im having is the similarities.... the h1007 is a deluxe so im aware it and the zh7 are a little higher end but im not sure if they are worth the extra 100$-300$... any body played more than one of them?

[benny]

I think that part is what you've got to decide by yourself, for yourself. Usually higher end means "better", but there is always the lemon and the exception to that rule. Electronics can always be changed!

[GXPO]

I love LTD's (own an MH-400) but can't abide the EMG hard-on. Just can't stand switching out the electronics on them, but I'm lazy. Are you set on an LTD?

[cobblestone]

I like LTD necks and I do like emg actives, I've never had a more difficult guitar decision.

[7stringDemon]

Maybe get the MH-417 then use the extra to get yourself a nice new pedal or a cheap practice amp or something. Or start saving for a bigger amp if you need one.

Onviously, I'm not sure what your rig consists of so I could be completely wrong with all of my suggestions. Hell, with the money you save, you can get an awesome set of locking tuners for it! It doesn't really NEED them but it will definitely benifit from them.

[the britt shredder]

I mean all LTDs are nice its just a simple matter of what it needs least that helps you decide.

[great_kthulu]

I know there's a vs. thread in the beginners board on here, but I figured this is a few more options then what that thread is generally used for. Anyway, I have been spending a lot of time with sevens in stores lately and decided that it is time to make the move. I posted a bit about my needs in another thread, but things have changed a bit, so I will review: I need an axe primarily for metal, but some versatility would be appreciated. I don't like Ibbies, the necks are to thin, so please don't suggest any. I would also like to note I am not a huge fan of actives, but they are not a deal breaker for me. My budget is 1000$. Anyway, the choices I have come up with (and what I see as the pros and cons of each) are as follows:
Carvin DC727 with fairly basic specs
+Custom
+most personal guitar
+very versatile
+/-stock carvin pups
-difficult to switch pups if I so desire
-wait time

BC Rich Marc Rizzo stealth 7
+cool shape
+floyd (I like trems but they are not that important to me)
-actives

LTD AW-7
+classy looks
+dimarzio pups
+ decent versatility

LTD Hex-7
+Badass looks
+NERGAL
+/- most "metal" of the axes I am looking at
-actives

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, also feel to suggest any other axes you would feel fit my needs. Thanks.

[Bouillestfu]

Seeming as you don't seem to like Actives I won't suggest the LTD Deluxe H-1007...
Have you thought of Ibanez? The RGD prestige might suit you well?
If anything I'd shoot for the AW-7 simply because for the price it's an amazing deal and LTD are very well built!

[oneblackened]

AW-7, or if you want an FR, the BS-7. Those are your best options, I think. The Carvin is a better guitar (probably), but since the guitar requires modification to fit new pickups, I'd get the LTD.

[nostealbucket]

Carvin. The wait time is pretty quick, considering its a custom. And the pickups aren't as bad as everyone says they are. They do metal fairly well.