Wizard or Wizard II?

neroceasar · 05-09-2008, 03:25 AM

whats the difference? I love my 1077xl neck but i don't think it's a wizard...

ibznorange · 05-09-2008, 04:04 AM

On 6 string necks, the wizard II is about 2mm thicker down the middle, the whole way down the neck, than a wizard/superwizard (sw is like a degree rounder than the wizard)
On 7's its more like a mm thicker, and theyre a bit flatter

Mattmc74 · 05-09-2008, 09:03 AM

Vegetta · 05-09-2008, 09:29 PM

I have guitars with both and really the difference isn't really noticeable

ibznorange · 05-10-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegetta

I have guitars with both and really the difference isn't really noticeable

I am TOTALLY gonna disagree with you on that one

I really just dont get on with the wizard too well anymore, used to love it, but its too thin for me. The wizard 2 is the nicest 6 string profile ive used on a production guitar imo

FortePenance · 05-10-2008, 01:28 AM

Noticeable to me... I'm twiddling on an RG450 w/ wizard neck and it feels a lot skinnier than the the Wizard II. This is esp. true if you're comparing 7 string necks.

Arctodus · 05-10-2008, 02:13 AM

Original wizard does not have a flat spot on the back.

Wizard II does this "U" shape with a flat spot on the back, I suppose so your thumb has better articulation. Wizard II also is slightly thicker

Funny to me because the wizard is skinnier yet it feels more comfortable then the odd shape of the wizard II.

Mattayus · 05-10-2008, 07:57 AM

See, I can't comment on the difference, because I have an unfair test.
I have an ibby RG350dx (wizard II), and an RG7620 (Wizard) but one's a 6 string, and the other a 7, so i can't really tell!

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 05-10-2008, 11:54 AM

Wizard II.= 19mm@first fret and 21@twelth fret, D shape, broad shoulders flat and thin
Wizard....= 18mm@first fret and 20@twelth fret, C shape, rounder, skinnier
S. Wizard= 17mm@first fret and 20@twelth fret, C shape, like wizard but very smlightly skinnier and asymmetrical

The only Super Wizard neck I've ever played was on a J custom RG9000 series (9670 to be exact) which In my opinion is the best Guitar Ibanez has ever made. The asymmetrically of the neck gives it more grip all the while being ultra thin and verrry fast. The wizards however are the standard for an Ibanez shred neck.

Toshiro · 05-10-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknown Doodl3.2

Wizard II.= 19mm@first fret and 21@twelth fret, D shape, broad shoulders flat and thin
Wizard....= 18mm@first fret and 20@twelth fret, C shape, rounder, skinnier
S. Wizard= 17mm@first fret and 20@twelth fret, C shape, like wizard but very smlightly skinnier and asymmetrical

The only Super Wizard neck I've ever played was on a J custom RG9000 series (9670 to be exact) which In my opinion is the best Guitar Ibanez has ever made. The asymmetrically of the neck gives it more grip all the while being ultra thin and verrry fast. The wizards however are the standard for an Ibanez shred neck.

That's the Current "Wizard Prestige" neck you have listed as a Wizard, the original Wizard neck and and the "Super Wizard" are identical in spec. The S-W feels different because of finishing and the Bubinga Strip(which is what makes it a "Super").

The Super Wizards were not supposed to be asymmetrical, and none of the one's I've played have been. They were just the updated Wizard neck used on the RG5xx guitars from about 1998 to the early 00's.

Now, there are about 2-3 other "Wizard" profiles used on J-Customs, but that's a whole other story.

	sevenstring guitars		sevenstring registry		photo gallery		merch

05-09-2008, 03:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
neroceasar DEATHMETAL!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 265 Real Name: clay Main Seven: Ibanez rg1077xl prestige Rig: MAKO>RIVERA Thanked: 7	Wizard or Wizard II? whats the difference? I love my 1077xl neck but i don't think it's a wizard...

05-09-2008, 04:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 6,345 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Carvin DC727 + OFR Main ERG: A Dead Cat Rig: Plexi Superlead Thanked: 28	On 6 string necks, the wizard II is about 2mm thicker down the middle, the whole way down the neck, than a wizard/superwizard (sw is like a degree rounder than the wizard) On 7's its more like a mm thicker, and theyre a bit flatter 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

05-09-2008, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mattmc74 Goes to 11 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bay city, michigan Posts: 1,805 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7421 Rig: Marshall>Randall Cab Thanked: 41	^ I want an old Charvel San Dimas with a ZR trem!!!!! I want a ziploc rain coat. zepp88

05-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vegetta ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Near Morgantown WV Posts: 2,159 Real Name: Rick Main Seven: cb rg1527 Rig: ADA mp1/ SpiderII Thanked: 12	I have guitars with both and really the difference isn't really noticeable this space for rent

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!

05-10-2008, 01:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
FortePenance Thats what she said! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,638 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Xiphos soon Thanked: 18	Noticeable to me... I'm twiddling on an RG450 w/ wizard neck and it feels a lot skinnier than the the Wizard II. This is esp. true if you're comparing 7 string necks. E J A C U L A D H E S I V E

05-10-2008, 02:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Arctodus ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Naptown, MD Posts: 50 Rig: Microcube Thanked: 5 / 1	Original wizard does not have a flat spot on the back. Wizard II does this "U" shape with a flat spot on the back, I suppose so your thumb has better articulation. Wizard II also is slightly thicker Funny to me because the wizard is skinnier yet it feels more comfortable then the odd shape of the wizard II.

05-10-2008, 07:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mattayus Djentleman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 1,191 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620GN Rig: Peavey Banditt 112 Thanked: 27	See, I can't comment on the difference, because I have an unfair test. I have an ibby RG350dx (wizard II), and an RG7620 (Wizard) but one's a 6 string, and the other a 7, so i can't really tell! Yep, It's made from bits of real Panther... so you know it's good. http://www.mysoundclinic.com www.myspace.com/mattayusmusic

05-10-2008, 11:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Unknown Doodl3.2 look at each other.. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,940 Real Name: Claude Main Seven: RG7620BK Rig: Mark III -> Vader Thanked: 16	Wizard II.= 19mm@first fret and 21@twelth fret, D shape, broad shoulders flat and thin Wizard....= 18mm@first fret and 20@twelth fret, C shape, rounder, skinnier S. Wizard= 17mm@first fret and 20@twelth fret, C shape, like wizard but very smlightly skinnier and asymmetrical The only Super Wizard neck I've ever played was on a J custom RG9000 series (9670 to be exact) which In my opinion is the best Guitar Ibanez has ever made. The asymmetrically of the neck gives it more grip all the while being ultra thin and verrry fast. The wizards however are the standard for an Ibanez shred neck.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Aaron the king wizard	Kotex	General Music Discussion	1	09-11-2007 03:59 PM
Wizard 7 neck	drshock	Pickups, Electronics & General Tech	2	03-13-2007 04:42 PM
I never noticed how small the Wizard 7 neck is....	WarriorOfMetal	Sevenstring Guitars	24	02-01-2007 11:26 PM
Neck shapes: Wizard vs. Wizard 7	WarriorOfMetal	Pickups, Electronics & General Tech	10	11-30-2006 12:51 PM


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.0 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Content © 2008 Sevenstring.org LLC - Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Standard Guitars

Wizard or Wizard II?