Bad quality wood on the rg1527???

Ishan · 10-29-2007, 06:43 AM

While I don't like basswood I don't see it being bad quality. I can totaly understand its applications (like on the RG2228, it clears up the lows nicely, even if I'd have gone with ash myself). So if the QC is good, it'll be good for what it is , a neutral wood (it's no "tone" wood for me as it don't emphasise anything).

HamBungler · 10-29-2007, 06:49 AM

Well, think about this, the Petrucci guitars are made of Basswood and they cost over $1000. Its all tonal preference, unless of course it is in fact a bad cut, which it probably isn't.

lailer75 · 10-29-2007, 08:55 AM

basing thier assumtion on weight is complete B.S.! typically if you were offered two of the same guitar your best bet would be yhe lighter of the two

Stitch · 10-29-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lailer75

basing thier assumtion on weight is complete B.S.! typically if you were offered two of the same guitar your best bet would be yhe lighter of the two

Totally right. Sounds like a Les Paul player gave you your advice. The thing is, with a big, heavy, dense wood there is often less tone coming from the wood because the impedance of the wood is so big compared to the impedance of the strings that the body doesn't really affect the vibration of strings in any direct tonal way.

I'd take an S-series Ibanez over a Les Paul - same wood, different weights and vibrational shapes.

If all that wasn't true, why do all those strat-playing fools make such a huge fuss about the thickness of the finish from certain years?

Your RG is fine. Don't listen to the dude, he seems to be able to talk with his sphincter.

ZeroSignal · 10-29-2007, 11:00 AM

Steve Vai, Satch, Paul Gilbert and John "The Overlord" Petrucci all use basswood body's. So meh to your friend.

7StringofAblicK · 10-29-2007, 11:10 AM

agreed with all this

but i'd still love to see a Ibby use Alder in the 1527

Whoracle · 10-29-2007, 05:26 PM

yeah... you guys are right, i love the tone of my 1527... so that's enough for me

thank you all

Pablo · 10-29-2007, 05:36 PM

Well, whilst I find basswood pretty bland, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it as a tone wood. My "bland" is other people's "even" - personally I prefer alder or even swamp ash (for that added "pop").

Cheers

Eske

angryman · 10-30-2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stitch216

Totally right. Sounds like a Les Paul player gave you your advice. The thing is, with a big, heavy, dense wood there is often less tone coming from the wood because the impedance of the wood is so big compared to the impedance of the strings that the body doesn't really affect the vibration of strings in any direct tonal way.

I'd take an S-series Ibanez over a Les Paul - same wood, different weights and vibrational shapes.

If all that wasn't true, why do all those strat-playing fools make such a huge fuss about the thickness of the finish from certain years?

Your RG is fine. Don't listen to the dude, he seems to be able to talk with his sphincter.

Listen to this Man, he speaketh the truth

gizzi · 10-30-2007, 02:25 AM

swamp ash is a very light wood, but that doesnt make it a poor quality wood. its highly sought after for strat style guitars.

10-29-2007, 06:43 AM	#11
Ishan 0xDEADBEEF Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paris, France. Posts: 2,091 Real Name: Yoann Main Seven: What for? Main ERG: 30" Intrepid Pro soon :) Rig: BM>QuadX>SS PA>2x12 Thanked: 13	While I don't like basswood I don't see it being bad quality. I can totaly understand its applications (like on the RG2228, it clears up the lows nicely, even if I'd have gone with ash myself). So if the QC is good, it'll be good for what it is , a neutral wood (it's no "tone" wood for me as it don't emphasise anything). Bloody Murder #5

10-29-2007, 06:49 AM	#12
HamBungler Lord Zorgatron Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodville, OH Posts: 1,079 Real Name: Nate Main Seven: Schecter A-7 w/X2N7 Rig: Peavey -> GNX 3 Thanked: 13	Well, think about this, the Petrucci guitars are made of Basswood and they cost over $1000. Its all tonal preference, unless of course it is in fact a bad cut, which it probably isn't. I'm assuming he's going to want to mass produce these rack pies, and why not? I love racks, I love pies, so put them together and you have pie covered titties. - JJ Don't thank me, thank the wombat rapist. - Jamie Mah Deviantart Myspace The Many Faces of Egoraptor

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Pablo Resident Wanker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 778 Real Name: Eske Main Seven: Ibanez HRG7 / Carvin 727C Rig: Diezel VH-4s Thanked: 2	Well, whilst I find basswood pretty bland, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it as a tone wood. My "bland" is other people's "even" - personally I prefer alder or even swamp ash (for that added "pop"). Cheers Eske "Do be do be do" - Frank Sinatra

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lailer75 Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: lewiston me Posts: 381 Real Name: BILL Main Seven: none, frowny face Rig: MESA T.REC Thanked: 3	basing thier assumtion on weight is complete B.S.! typically if you were offered two of the same guitar your best bet would be yhe lighter of the two

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7StringofAblicK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,731 Real Name: Eric Rose Main Seven: Carvin/Hellraiser 7 Rig: VHT Pittbull 100/CL Thanked: 18	agreed with all this but i'd still love to see a Ibby use Alder in the 1527

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Whoracle :O Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mexico Posts: 69 Real Name: Ignacio Main Seven: Ibanez RG1527 Rig: Line6 PodXT Thanked: 0	yeah... you guys are right, i love the tone of my 1527... so that's enough for me thank you all

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gizzi ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 22 Thanked: 0	swamp ash is a very light wood, but that doesnt make it a poor quality wood. its highly sought after for strat style guitars.


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