Moser Guitars or Ibanez Guitars?

darren · 01-23-2008, 10:05 AM

Ibanez has actually been pretty good about supporting lesser-known artists. If you look at their "artists" list, you'll see a lot of bands on the fringe, and some that appear completely unknown.

But at Ibanez, only the top-tier artists get access to the custom shop. But if you're happy with stock or slightly modified production instruments, Ibanez may suit you well.

That said, Moser is a boutique builder and his stuff is in a totally different league. I find it's all just a bit too extreme for my tastes, but he does make some pretty badass instruments.

lailer75 · 01-23-2008, 10:07 AM

i talked with one of the guitarist from Despised Icon, and he has nothing but praise for neal`s guitars,attention to detail,and customer support.

darren · 01-23-2008, 10:08 AM

I wonder, though, whether you'd be getting totally custom Mosers.

I didn't realize they had an "import" line.

Apophis · 01-23-2008, 10:09 AM

Moser's designs are the best metal shapes imo

TonyFlyingSquirrel · 01-23-2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darren

I wonder, though, whether you'd be getting totally custom Mosers.

I didn't realize they had an "import" line.

All of the imports ship direct to MCS for final setup before going out for distribution to Sam Ash & other dealers though. This is something out of the ordinary for import instruments.

The imports play effortlessly, too!!

Stitch · 01-23-2008, 10:14 AM

No. LTD do it. ESP do it. Schecter do it.

A lot of import instruments are inspected and set up in the US.

JJ Rodriguez · 01-23-2008, 10:15 AM

I'd go with Moser. I'd take a custom over a modified production guitar any day, unless your band is actually big enough that you would get access to the LACS.

Stitch · 01-23-2008, 10:20 AM

I'd go with Ibanez, even if it was only a discounted models + one modified instrument a year - everything he has said says to me taht he is happy with his Ibanez kit, so why change? Moser stuff doesn't really do much for me, too pointy. If I was offered that choice I'd go with Ibanez, and not because of blind fanboi-ism, but because they already do everything I want them to.

JJ Rodriguez · 01-23-2008, 10:49 AM

Well, it's all personal preference really. If I could only modify the instruments, I doubt Ibanez would make the modifications I'd want, ie neck through 7, OFR7. I don't even know if the LACS would put an OFR on a guitar...

drawnQ · 01-23-2008, 10:55 AM

totally go for moser.
if they are looking for creative new acts and want to endorse, go for it!

free guitars are never bad. that doesn't mean that one day you won't be able to get ibanez, but go with what you can get.

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01-23-2008, 10:05 AM	#21
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 7,852 Main Seven: OMFG! EBMM JP7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Standard Rig: GT6PowerBlockThiele Thanked: 40	Ibanez has actually been pretty good about supporting lesser-known artists. If you look at their "artists" list, you'll see a lot of bands on the fringe, and some that appear completely unknown. But at Ibanez, only the top-tier artists get access to the custom shop. But if you're happy with stock or slightly modified production instruments, Ibanez may suit you well. That said, Moser is a boutique builder and his stuff is in a totally different league. I find it's all just a bit too extreme for my tastes, but he does make some pretty badass instruments.

01-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#22
lailer75 Smart Dumby Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: lewiston me Posts: 381 Real Name: BILL Main Seven: none, frowny face Rig: MESA T.REC Thanked: 3	i talked with one of the guitarist from Despised Icon, and he has nothing but praise for neal`s guitars,attention to detail,and customer support.

01-23-2008, 10:08 AM	#23
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 7,852 Main Seven: OMFG! EBMM JP7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Standard Rig: GT6PowerBlockThiele Thanked: 40	I wonder, though, whether you'd be getting totally custom Mosers. I didn't realize they had an "import" line.

01-23-2008, 10:09 AM	#24
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 9,271 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	Moser's designs are the best metal shapes imo

01-23-2008, 10:14 AM	#26
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,899 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 110	No. LTD do it. ESP do it. Schecter do it. A lot of import instruments are inspected and set up in the US.

01-23-2008, 10:15 AM	#27
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,534 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 45	I'd go with Moser. I'd take a custom over a modified production guitar any day, unless your band is actually big enough that you would get access to the LACS.

01-23-2008, 10:20 AM	#28
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,899 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 110	I'd go with Ibanez, even if it was only a discounted models + one modified instrument a year - everything he has said says to me taht he is happy with his Ibanez kit, so why change? Moser stuff doesn't really do much for me, too pointy. If I was offered that choice I'd go with Ibanez, and not because of blind fanboi-ism, but because they already do everything I want them to.

01-23-2008, 10:49 AM	#29
JJ Rodriguez Pantysniffing zombie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 6,534 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7CT Rig: FramusDragon-Norbert Thanked: 45	Well, it's all personal preference really. If I could only modify the instruments, I doubt Ibanez would make the modifications I'd want, ie neck through 7, OFR7. I don't even know if the LACS would put an OFR on a guitar...

01-23-2008, 10:55 AM	#30
drawnQ ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TX Posts: 336 Thanked: 2	totally go for moser. if they are looking for creative new acts and want to endorse, go for it! free guitars are never bad. that doesn't mean that one day you won't be able to get ibanez, but go with what you can get.


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