Apex-2 vs RG7620

afireinside · 03-28-2008, 03:28 PM

Ok would like advice from the pros AGAIN.

Got myself in trouble, was at THE mega store of fools (guitar center) and saw a '99 RG7420 in out of the box condition (plastic on the covers,not a swirl or scratch) w/o case. Pretty good, neck is great pups suck, set the guitar up well (stays in tune nicely) Dig the magenta crush color!!!!!!

Reading on here found out that the japan lo-trs is ok, not like the lo-pro 7 (I have a '91 rg 570, '98 rg 520 with edges, and a '92 rg770 lo-pro so I am not new to ibby trems/setups)

SO I found a '98 RG7620, Black (not good......) with a tiny ding on the upper horn edge with UV case stock pups (better then the rg7420's but still may be replaced)

Now looking around the net (work has been slow) I discover the APEX-2 mahogany body a +, PAF 7 a + (better then any other pups listed) Tone pros TOM another + (Dident really want a trem on a 7 anyways but hate regular hardtails) color is fine not for or against it .

How is japan vs indo quality between the two? Neck diffrence between? howare they? Mahogany should have better tone (love my schecter c-1 blackjack 6'er) I can take back the rg7420 (love the magenta lol wife digs it too) the 7620 I can sell later if I dont like, or even cancel it before they ship tomorrow..... Their are just toooooo many options and I can only keep 1 seven!!! Wife is pissed as it is........ Opinions? (I know peer pressure.........)

ibznorange · 03-28-2008, 03:34 PM

Out of those, id keep the 7620 since it has the nice trem, but if you arent a trem dude, id say apex, since it has amahogany body, and no trem

yevetz · 03-29-2008, 05:33 AM

Apex is mahagony. But quality is uncomparable, really quality of 7620 or much higher that Apex..........so my opinion is go with 7620

OrsusMetal · 03-29-2008, 07:07 AM

The 7620 and 7420 both have the original wizard 7's. The Apex2 however has the wizard 2. So, compare the neck of your 7420 to the 7620, and the Apex2 to a RG7321 (assuming you've tried one). But, the Apex neck will be a little nicer than the 7321. Just in the overall construction.

So if you want the really thin necks, I'd say either keep the 7420 or go for the 7620. If you want a little more on the back of your neck, the Apex2.

Aled Smith · 03-29-2008, 11:00 AM

ive not played an APEX yet but if its anything like the K7 then it should be worth it. However the 7620 is worth its weight in gold, everyone loves them and theyre worth having. im still waiting for a decent one to come on Ebay.co.uk so i may grab it

Clydefrog · 03-29-2008, 11:11 AM

Hmm..

Apex 2 = Indonesia

7620 = Japan.

I think you'll know which is the better buy for the money.

Collapse · 03-29-2008, 02:54 PM

Apex 2 is a great guitar I have one a love it

Sentient · 04-01-2008, 01:47 PM

I too, own an Apex 2, and love it. Personally, I think the whole "hate on Indonesia" attitude is becoming more & more undeserved. At least from what I've seen personally, it's quite unwarranted. There ain't a thing wrong with the quality on my Indonesian axe.

I highly recommend the Apex 2.

Sepultorture · 04-01-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sentient

I too, own an Apex 2, and love it. Personally, I think the whole "hate on Indonesia" attitude is becoming more & more undeserved. At least from what I've seen personally, it's quite unwarranted. There ain't a thing wrong with the quality on my Indonesian axe.

I highly recommend the Apex 2.

only time i'd be worried if it said "Made In China". then i certainly wouldn't wanna buy it, china's manufacturing quality and control is utter garbage

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03-28-2008, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
afireinside ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Westland Mi Posts: 37 Thanked: 2	Apex-2 vs RG7620 Ok would like advice from the pros AGAIN. Got myself in trouble, was at THE mega store of fools (guitar center) and saw a '99 RG7420 in out of the box condition (plastic on the covers,not a swirl or scratch) w/o case. Pretty good, neck is great pups suck, set the guitar up well (stays in tune nicely) Dig the magenta crush color!!!!!! Reading on here found out that the japan lo-trs is ok, not like the lo-pro 7 (I have a '91 rg 570, '98 rg 520 with edges, and a '92 rg770 lo-pro so I am not new to ibby trems/setups) SO I found a '98 RG7620, Black (not good......) with a tiny ding on the upper horn edge with UV case stock pups (better then the rg7420's but still may be replaced) Now looking around the net (work has been slow) I discover the APEX-2 mahogany body a +, PAF 7 a + (better then any other pups listed) Tone pros TOM another + (Dident really want a trem on a 7 anyways but hate regular hardtails) color is fine not for or against it . How is japan vs indo quality between the two? Neck diffrence between? howare they? Mahogany should have better tone (love my schecter c-1 blackjack 6'er) I can take back the rg7420 (love the magenta lol wife digs it too) the 7620 I can sell later if I dont like, or even cancel it before they ship tomorrow..... Their are just toooooo many options and I can only keep 1 seven!!! Wife is pissed as it is........ Opinions? (I know peer pressure.........)

03-28-2008, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 7,626 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Ir now Sevenless :squint: Main ERG: A Dead Cat Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Combo Thanked: 47	Out of those, id keep the 7620 since it has the nice trem, but if you arent a trem dude, id say apex, since it has amahogany body, and no trem Reverse Headstocks or Bust Dude...i just got a spam email that was titled "Funky date rape trick" -Zepp88 I just got another funny email "Her pussy smiled at me" -Zepp88 Don't tell me you haven't heard of Raptor Jesus It's important that you know this information :headnod: It will decide your fate when we are pwned. -JoeOvChaos I was going KAT KAT KAT KAT and you were going KAT... chk... KAT... chk-die. -TomAwesome

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yevetz Happy? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kiev (Ukraine) Posts: 6,475 Real Name: Vova Main Seven: Ibanez RG 2127 Main ERG: Ibanez RG 2228 Rig: Epiphone Valve Jr. Thanked: 230	Apex is mahagony. But quality is uncomparable, really quality of 7620 or much higher that Apex..........so my opinion is go with 7620 http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/pol...ml#post1177328 OMG1337WTF Sorry for my english

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03-29-2008, 07:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
OrsusMetal A Mural Of Twilight Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In a giant void Posts: 602 Real Name: Sean Main Seven: Ibanez RG7 Custom Rig: None right now. :( Thanked: 5	The 7620 and 7420 both have the original wizard 7's. The Apex2 however has the wizard 2. So, compare the neck of your 7420 to the 7620, and the Apex2 to a RG7321 (assuming you've tried one). But, the Apex neck will be a little nicer than the 7321. Just in the overall construction. So if you want the really thin necks, I'd say either keep the 7420 or go for the 7620. If you want a little more on the back of your neck, the Apex2.

03-29-2008, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Aled Smith ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wrexham in north wales Posts: 210 Thanked: 0	ive not played an APEX yet but if its anything like the K7 then it should be worth it. However the 7620 is worth its weight in gold, everyone loves them and theyre worth having. im still waiting for a decent one to come on Ebay.co.uk so i may grab it

03-29-2008, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Clydefrog ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Manchester, IN Posts: 1,007 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: 7621W, 7421CF Rig: PodXT Live Thanked: 42 $Clydefrog is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Clydefrog is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Clydefrog is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Clydefrog is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Clydefrog is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Clydefrog is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Clydefrog is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Hmm.. Apex 2 = Indonesia 7620 = Japan. I think you'll know which is the better buy for the money.

03-29-2008, 02:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Collapse ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NewGlasgow,NS Canada Posts: 30 Thanked: 0	Apex 2 is a great guitar I have one a love it

04-01-2008, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sentient 7 stringin' cyclist Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: King, NC Posts: 708 Real Name: Burke Main Seven: Ibanez Apex 2 Rig: Digitech GNX4 Thanked: 8	I too, own an Apex 2, and love it. Personally, I think the whole "hate on Indonesia" attitude is becoming more & more undeserved. At least from what I've seen personally, it's quite unwarranted. There ain't a thing wrong with the quality on my Indonesian axe. I highly recommend the Apex 2.

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