Which guitar is better for its price?

[JSeagle]

Ok, I've got around $440. I really want to get the XPT707FX and that is around double what I have saved up or I could get the RG7321. I have enough to get the RG, but are the Xiphos worth the extra $400. keep in mind I want something that will last a long time. Can anyone tell me what I should get?

 

[ParsonsMatt]

Look on the used market. Your money will go a lot farther if you buy used.

Neither of those will be good guitars. Ibanez's lower end are unfortunately pretty hit or miss lately, from what I have heard.

To best help you, it'd be great if you could answer a few questions... What is your price range? Do you want 6 strings or 7? What kind of a sound do you like ( warm/cutting, tight/huge, bright/dark )? What bands/albums/songs have a similar sound? Do you have any color or shape preferences?

 

[ShredHeadJHJ]

I would look into Carvin 7-strings. I have a Carvin & it's sweet! The 7-strings are supposed to be great, & I believe it. The Ibanez S Series 7-strings are also decent.

www.carvinguitars.com

 

[waif]

The difference between a $400 and $800 guitar will be huge. I've played the cheap Ibanez 7-strings and they blow tbh. If you really want a 7-string and you're willing to go up to $800 (and if you want a quality instrument you pretty much have to) you should look into Carvin and Schecter 7 strings as well.

 

[JSeagle]

The difference between a $400 and $800 guitar will be huge. I've played the cheap Ibanez 7-strings and they blow tbh. If you really want a 7-string and you're willing to go up to $800 (and if you want a quality instrument you pretty much have to) you should look into Carvin and Schecter 7 strings as well.

So, you are saying Ibanez 7-strings are not as good as Schecter 7-strings?

And I am only getting a 7 string, because that is what I'm interested at this moment.

Thanks guys.

 

[ShredHeadJHJ]

Well, I think you can get an Ibanez S-Series 7-string for something like $700. Buy it, then save up more money & down the road swap the pick ups out for DiMarzio's.

 

[JSeagle]

I think that would be perfect. Thank you very much for your help bro.

 

[ShredHeadJHJ]

Let me say this: I am no 7-string experts, but I know a good guitar when I play it. I played that one & I thought it felt great in my hands. It's a Wizard II Neck & the neck was a high point. The string spacing was also great. Hopefully you can find one at a local music store if you have some & try it out.

If that doesn't work search e-bay for a used Schecter Jeff Loomis guitar I want one of these!!!

 

[ParsonsMatt]

So, you are saying Ibanez 7-strings are not as good as Schecter 7-strings?

And I am only getting a 7 string, because that is what I'm interested at this moment.

Thanks guys.

Schecters are in my opinion better than Ibanez in the 7 string department. The Loomis and C-7 are excellent guitars.

 

[waif]

So, you are saying Ibanez 7-strings are not as good as Schecter 7-strings?

Not a 7-string expert but I'd say yes. And Schecter's mid-to-high end stuff is definitely better than Ibanez.

 

[JSeagle]

I'm actually about to buy the Jeff Loomis signature guitar. It looks bad ass and it plays great.

 

[ShredHeadJHJ]

Smart thinking.

 

[waif]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdgFTjifUVk&feature=related[/ame]
Put in some blackouts, sounds fucking ferocious.
Although to be fair that's a pretty nasty rig he's got going overall.

 

[JSeagle]

Now I just need to save up 500 more bucks! WOOOOOOOOooooooOOOooOooOo!!!!

Thanks for the comments guys. You all have been a great help.

 

[tagradh]

I got an Ibanez RG7321 or whatever it is for just over $200. It'spretty awesome.