Standby-7 needed: ibz vs. schecter vs. ltd.

petereanima · 04-14-2008, 11:29 AM

so i won't change my main seven (RG7420) - but the devil never sleeps and as we play about 20 gigs a year, it could happen (as it already did once) that a string breaks live...changing strings on a FR live is bu-urns, so i need a replacement guitar for such situations. will sell some of my gear this week because i need a new cab also...so new 7s which are affordable (about 400,- euro) are:

Ibby RG7321
LTD SC-207
Schecter Diamond Omen 7
Schecter Diamond Demon 7

i can only test the 7321, others would have to be bought blind. the schecter demon would be my last choice due to the active PUs (don't want to take care of changing batteries). anyone who played/owned all of these?

budda · 04-14-2008, 11:47 AM

you'd be changing batteries maybe once a year..

why not another 7420?

s7eve · 04-14-2008, 11:50 AM

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jackson_metal_head · 04-14-2008, 11:56 AM

So you want a fixed bridge then? or would a FR be alright?

i would say go for an ibanez RG7421, i Personally dont like schecter necks

Wolfv11 · 04-14-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

you'd be changing batteries maybe once a year..

why not another 7420?

Yes, provided you dont leave it plugged in overnight and drain the batteries out, something I am terribly guilty of

I think your best off with finding a good used 74/762* Ibby. The are incredibly solid and reliable guitars. And are always made better with a good pickup swap.

Ive had experience with the older omens, the ones with the goofy headstock, not the newer 3 over 4 ones. They feel great and play great, however as most will tell you, the neck might be too much for ya as they are on the thick side. But definitely a good choice, also made better when ya swap the pickups.

The 7321 is also a great option if your gonna swap the pickups and have it setup real well.

But ideally your best bet is another 74/76er. You simply cannot go wrong with those axes. Usually those are found at great prices, I got my 7621 for roughly 325 or so.

blackgecko · 04-14-2008, 01:19 PM

i have the ltd and is a cool guitar for the price, only problem is the pickup can be a PITA while you get used to it

Blood Tempest · 04-14-2008, 02:51 PM

Go for the 7321. Swap the bridge pup, neck also if necessary and call it a day.

Metal Ken · 04-14-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfv11

Yes, provided you dont leave it plugged in overnight and drain the batteries out, something I am terribly guilty of

EMGs are rated for 3000 hours of use. That translated to a bit over 4 months of leaving it plugged in before the battery dies.

Wolfv11 · 04-14-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Ken

EMGs are rated for 3000 hours of use. That translated to a bit over 4 months of leaving it plugged in before the battery dies.

That must be on the more recent EMG's, I have a guitar with some older ones, before they started using that clip that allows you to swap other emg's (or blackouts)
That one seems to die out if i leave it plugged in.

D-EJ915 · 04-14-2008, 07:05 PM

The 7321 is the bottom of the barrel for that group of guitars, the schecters feel like a totally different class of instrument. Never played the LTD.

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petereanima Austria Hot Bitch! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austria Posts: 513 Real Name: Peter Main Seven: RG7420 + C-7 Rig: Herbert -> DragonCab Thanked: 6	Standby-7 needed: ibz vs. schecter vs. ltd. so i won't change my main seven (RG7420) - but the devil never sleeps and as we play about 20 gigs a year, it could happen (as it already did once) that a string breaks live...changing strings on a FR live is bu-urns, so i need a replacement guitar for such situations. will sell some of my gear this week because i need a new cab also...so new 7s which are affordable (about 400,- euro) are: Ibby RG7321 LTD SC-207 Schecter Diamond Omen 7 Schecter Diamond Demon 7 i can only test the 7321, others would have to be bought blind. the schecter demon would be my last choice due to the active PUs (don't want to take care of changing batteries). anyone who played/owned all of these?

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jackson_metal_head Seventh Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 38 Real Name: Freddie Main Seven: Ibanez RG7621 Rig: Ashdown fallen angel Thanked: 0	So you want a fixed bridge then? or would a FR be alright? i would say go for an ibanez RG7421, i Personally dont like schecter necks

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