Ibanez RG7321 vs. ESP LTD SC-207

itsallinmyh3ad · 12-28-2007, 01:07 AM

Hey guys. I just traded my Hellraiser-7 for a new 6505+, and I'm looking at buying a new 7 string. I'm looking at this 2 particular models because of my price range. Which one would you recommend, and why?

Apophis · 12-28-2007, 05:31 AM

You have to try them by yourself, but I can give you my feelings, what I feel about them (my opinions only)

SC 207
- better contoured body
- no neck pu - I don't use and like them
- I hate tom bridges

RG 7321
- I'm bored of those RG shapes
- better hardtail bridge - beter intonation imo

In that price range there's nothing special in those guitars, those are low end of Ibanzez and LTD

You have to switch pickups for sure, then those guitars will be much better.

Nick · 12-28-2007, 05:42 AM

this may not be any help but i think you should save a bit longer and get a higher end SC model. the difference in quality between the higher and lower end Ltd models far outweighs the price difference.

In the long run youl be better off.

Naren · 12-28-2007, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

this may not be any help but i think you should save a bit longer and get a higher end SC model. the difference in quality between the higher and lower end Ltd models far outweighs the price difference.

In the long run youl be better off.

I think it would be a waste to use a lower quality guitar on a new 6505+.

Nick · 12-28-2007, 05:56 AM

my thoughts exactly

yevetz · 12-28-2007, 06:19 AM

Dude...get Ibanez...but not 7321....better get used 7421 7621 7620 7420.....it will be better .

Good luck

Jeff · 12-28-2007, 06:38 AM

There's also the Schecter C-7, which sells for $450, is made better than either of the ones you mentioned, and has better pickups.

Diggers · 12-28-2007, 09:16 AM

I just put Dimarzio's in my 7321 and it's awesome.

Unless you can afford the pickup change with it, you might be a little disappointed in the sound - especially as you'll want to crank it through that 6505!!

I really rate the 7321, mine has a Blaze bridge and AN neck - i love the feel of the guitar, the neck fits my big hands well, and the body is comfortable.

If you plan on getting a higher 7, the 7321 would make a good backup - so i wouldn't worry about 'wasting' money on a low end instrument.

I'm looking for a 1527 now - the 7321 won't be backup - but will be my hardtail guitar. Try one, if you like the feel, go for it - just grab some Dimarzio's!

thedownside · 12-28-2007, 09:32 AM

i have both guitars right now. the sc207 is still my main 7, it kills. i'm sure the higher end ones are better, but both guitars are amazing performers for the dollar you pay for them.

now if you can try them, pick the one with the neck you prefer best, and has a bridge you like the most, both are vastly different on each model.

pickups have been mentioned, the rg's blow, and i'm usually a fan of stock pickups. the ltd's on the other hand, they actually have nice pickups, i've done allot of recordings with them (do a search i've posted a few). i eventually swapped them out, but they are actually nice pups.

itsallinmyh3ad · 12-28-2007, 10:55 AM

Thanks guys. I'm actually considering now to get a viper-407, since I just received the MF 20% discount.

If I get the viper, I'll also get a pair of blackouts for my ltd.

12-28-2007, 01:07 AM	#1
itsallinmyh3ad ...Made me do it. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,152 Thanked: 55	Ibanez RG7321 vs. ESP LTD SC-207 Hey guys. I just traded my Hellraiser-7 for a new 6505+, and I'm looking at buying a new 7 string. I'm looking at this 2 particular models because of my price range. Which one would you recommend, and why?

12-28-2007, 05:31 AM	#2
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,284 Thanked: 69	You have to try them by yourself, but I can give you my feelings, what I feel about them (my opinions only) SC 207 - better contoured body - no neck pu - I don't use and like them - I hate tom bridges RG 7321 - I'm bored of those RG shapes - better hardtail bridge - beter intonation imo In that price range there's nothing special in those guitars, those are low end of Ibanzez and LTD You have to switch pickups for sure, then those guitars will be much better. __________________

12-28-2007, 06:19 AM	#6
yevetz I am a COCK!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Posts: 8,318 Thanked: 264	Dude...get Ibanez...but not 7321....better get used 7421 7621 7620 7420.....it will be better . Good luck __________________ Sorry for my english

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thedownside ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moncton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,125 Thanked: 25	i have both guitars right now. the sc207 is still my main 7, it kills. i'm sure the higher end ones are better, but both guitars are amazing performers for the dollar you pay for them. now if you can try them, pick the one with the neck you prefer best, and has a bridge you like the most, both are vastly different on each model. pickups have been mentioned, the rg's blow, and i'm usually a fan of stock pickups. the ltd's on the other hand, they actually have nice pickups, i've done allot of recordings with them (do a search i've posted a few). i eventually swapped them out, but they are actually nice pups. __________________ http://www.beforethefallen.com

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12-28-2007, 05:42 AM	#3
Nick Stop the Madness! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: glasgow scotland Posts: 3,007 Thanked: 21	this may not be any help but i think you should save a bit longer and get a higher end SC model. the difference in quality between the higher and lower end Ltd models far outweighs the price difference. In the long run youl be better off.

12-28-2007, 05:56 AM	#5
Nick Stop the Madness! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: glasgow scotland Posts: 3,007 Thanked: 21	my thoughts exactly

12-28-2007, 06:38 AM	#7
Jeff Banned from Reality Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,262 Thanked: 23	There's also the Schecter C-7, which sells for $450, is made better than either of the ones you mentioned, and has better pickups.

12-28-2007, 09:16 AM	#8
Diggers ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 96 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I just put Dimarzio's in my 7321 and it's awesome. Unless you can afford the pickup change with it, you might be a little disappointed in the sound - especially as you'll want to crank it through that 6505!! I really rate the 7321, mine has a Blaze bridge and AN neck - i love the feel of the guitar, the neck fits my big hands well, and the body is comfortable. If you plan on getting a higher 7, the 7321 would make a good backup - so i wouldn't worry about 'wasting' money on a low end instrument. I'm looking for a 1527 now - the 7321 won't be backup - but will be my hardtail guitar. Try one, if you like the feel, go for it - just grab some Dimarzio's!

12-28-2007, 10:55 AM	#10
itsallinmyh3ad ...Made me do it. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,152 Thanked: 55	Thanks guys. I'm actually considering now to get a viper-407, since I just received the MF 20% discount. If I get the viper, I'll also get a pair of blackouts for my ltd.