[JPMDan]

1527 IMO

[Naren]

I've played both (own one of them) and I'd go with the 1527. I'm not much of an EMG fan (I don't hate them, but I don't particularly like them either). The 1527 is much much more comfortable in my opinion. I might like to get a Hellraiser sometime, though.

[Lankles]

Originally Posted by guitarplayerone

ibby

the schecter neck is fine for rythm
spend 30 seconds shredding on it and youll see why i hate it

YOU NEED MOAR POWAAAR.

Big necks aren't for everyone, but after a few months of not playing an Ibanez 7 I cannot put into words how unpleasant it was trying to negotiate the tongue-depresser thickness. So I ordered a Loomis. I win.

[Audiocide]

The Schecter is by no means a bad guitar, but it's the Ibanez any day of the week for me. I just love the ease of playing on that guitar.

[angryman]

I'd really like an HR, I love the look of them & prefer fixed bridges but I just can't get along with the fat necks on Schecters, i've tried a few different models too just to see if the necks vary but still no luck.
So my vote's for the 1527.

[JBroll]

Is there any sort of pattern of hand size and neck preference around here? I have fairly large hands, but not monster-paws like, say, Loomis, and I can't stand playing Ibanez necks because my hand cramps up and I can't get a good grip... and other people find the fat necks uncomfortable and can't play well on lower strings with them. Any thoughts?

Jeff

[Buzz762]

I like the fatter necks, and I'd say I've got pretty average sized hands. My problem with Ibanez is that I feel like I'm going to break the neck off -- I have the same feeling when playing my Jackson as well. I know it's highy unlikely that i actually will, but I get that feeling while playing it. I do play an acoustic guitar with a large neck much more frequently than my electrics, though, so I have have gotten quite used to it.

I dunno about the neck, though. My hands tend to sweat a lot so they stick to the finish they use on the necks, a problem which I don't have with Ibanez.

I'm not for or against either, I'm just spouting off some thoughts about them.

[djpharoah]

I would get the 1527. Dude prestige guitar and if you upgrade the pups - its killer! The slim neck and amazing RG7 shaped body make it a better buy should you be looking to get that.

I have large hands and find the neck on the Hellraiser to be nice, but after playing it for a while, my hand started getting tired from the extra wide neck. Maybe I wasnt used to it. But no such problems on my Ibanez.

[axechain]

rg1527 only thing the finish is ugly cosmic blue whatta F
but iwould go with carvin dc727

[7 Strings of Hate]

schecter will sound and play nicer, but, no trem and the resale value sucks cuz everyone is ibby crazy, i had a 007 elite , only reason i got rid of it is cuz the ibbys had trems which i want and the s body is comfortable, if your more concerned about how you look and players view you, i'd take the ibby, if you want a quality instrument at the same price that will exceed, get the schecter