"Resonance" has been a real buzzword on here lately when talking about guitars, and after getting my Schecter baritone (most resonant electric I've ever owned), I too have come to appreciate it, mainly for the increased tactile feedback while playing. However, is it a deal breaker?
I ask cuz I recently went to Guitar Center and spent some time comparing an Ibanez RG Premium ($950) and an ESP LTD M-300 FM (~$500) - and I gotta say, I loved the sound (and of course the look
), of the Ibanez, but holy shit did it feel stiff and dead when playing, not very inspiring until the amp was cranking. The LTD, on the other hand, despite being cheaper, neck-thru, and still having a Floyd-esque trem, felt much more alive.
But...fuck me, the Ibanez is so goddamn beautiful, especially this one:
And sure seems to get some great tones from his - so tell me, dudes who have owned tons of guitars; ever had any that looked great, sounded great, and felt...not so great, but you still felt they were worth keeping?
I ask cuz I recently went to Guitar Center and spent some time comparing an Ibanez RG Premium ($950) and an ESP LTD M-300 FM (~$500) - and I gotta say, I loved the sound (and of course the look
But...fuck me, the Ibanez is so goddamn beautiful, especially this one:

And sure seems to get some great tones from his - so tell me, dudes who have owned tons of guitars; ever had any that looked great, sounded great, and felt...not so great, but you still felt they were worth keeping?
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