Ibanez RG1820X, Worth?
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 Nov 5 2007, 10:01 AM
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QUOTE(strinq @ Nov 4 2007, 11:59 AM) are there ibanez guitars made in the US? Got... the LACS (L.A. Custom Shop). But they only build for endorsees... I only know that the highest end ones are made in Japan.   Only way to get one without getting an endorsement deal is to buy 2nd hand off the market... but 2nd hand prices can probably challenge 1st hand price of the J.custom...  |
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Nov 5 2007, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(ongpohheng @ Nov 4 2007, 05:14 PM) i recomended Ibanez Gio series. it's perfect for metal music for begginners like me.( u r playing metal right?) is Ibanez Gio can compete with SX strat in sound quality??anyway, i saw somebody selling ibanez gio for rm680 in the trAde zone area. |
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Nov 5 2007, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(dennishew2004 @ Nov 5 2007, 10:44 AM) is Ibanez Gio can compete with SX strat in sound quality??  i donno bout SX strats quality la, but if u are into distortion and metal, i say this guitar not bad,and the design is awesome. cause i just use it for stage-performance last 2 week ago.here is a review of the guitar http://youtube.com/watch?v=NZLY4XP9i4A i think somebody is selling it cheap at lowyat tradezone(bout 700 i guess) edit: if im not wrong,my first guitar was SX strats=.= and i hate it, i trade it for a ibanez gio.but thats my opinion thou. u might hate the ibanez gio. This post has been edited by ongpohheng: Nov 5 2007, 11:18 AM |
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Nov 5 2007, 11:20 AM
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What's your budget
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Nov 5 2007, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(supercolossal @ Nov 5 2007, 11:20 AM) What's your budget Yes. I think that's the most important question! ? If it's around RM1k, you'd probably be able to scout around a few deals for 2nd-hand guitars that are not MIC... Actually SX vs Gio, I think you'd be better of going for a SX, provided that you find one that is decent. The thing about Gio is that the QC is pretty consistent, the problem is that the level of quality isn't very high at all! IIRC, there are some SXs which have quite decent build quality, but you'll have to test it out first...  |
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Nov 5 2007, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(RustReaver4D1 @ Nov 5 2007, 11:52 AM) Yes. I think that's the most important question! yup, agreed. If it's around RM1k, you'd probably be able to scout around a few deals for 2nd-hand guitars that are not MIC... Actually SX vs Gio, I think you'd be better of going for a SX, provided that you find one that is decent. The thing about Gio is that the QC is pretty consistent, the problem is that the level of quality isn't very high at all! IIRC, there are some SXs which have quite decent build quality, but you'll have to test it out first... but is the choice of TS. so people(like me) find ibanez gio more appealing. and ibanez gio both has diffrent pickup. sx is a sigle-coil( if im not wrong). but its all judge by TS budjet. |
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Nov 5 2007, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(supercolossal @ Nov 5 2007, 11:20 AM) What's your budget my budget for guitar below RM700, the look of Ibanez gio really attracts me, esply i love metal music, but i'm not sure the quality..? |
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Nov 5 2007, 03:15 PM
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Nov 5 2007, 04:20 PM
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Nov 5 2007, 04:32 PM
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Nice. Same one I recommended for my nephews.....
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Nov 6 2007, 07:35 AM
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errr... just to ask.. are all DX version of ibanez have bound neck?
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Nov 6 2007, 08:29 AM
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Just one note of caution, if u plan to do crazy dive bombs and abuse ur whammy, don't expect it to stay in tune...
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Nov 6 2007, 12:44 PM
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RG1820X at that price?Check the model properly
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Nov 6 2007, 04:29 PM
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QUOTE(ongpohheng @ Nov 5 2007, 04:20 PM) i now own a ibanez gio. wow...thanks bro, even show me ya pics, yea i know Ibanez really attracts me & i saw in trade zone selling only rm680, is yours China made also??guess wont be big diff if that so, huh? the quality is suprebe. but i cant tell u how long the guitar last, cause its new.but i can tell u this, from my opinion, the ibanez is an eye catcher. i never even regreted 1 moment buying that ibanez. and the ibanez gio is one of the few affordable ibanez guitar of all. so far, i use for playing all kind of metal song and it really sounds great! well,its ur choice thou  here is 2 picture of my ibanez gio   |
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Nov 6 2007, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(dennishew2004 @ Nov 6 2007, 04:29 PM) wow...thanks bro, even show me ya pics, yea i know Ibanez really attracts me & i saw in trade zone selling only rm680, is yours China made also??guess wont be big diff if that so, huh? i guess all ibanez gio are made in china >..< cause ibanez gio are lower end model from ibanez |
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Nov 6 2007, 09:54 PM
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i think they're made in indonesia now...new RG's are made in indonesia
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Nov 6 2007, 11:08 PM
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QUOTE(SweetTooth @ Nov 6 2007, 09:54 PM) i think they're made in indonesia now...new RG's are made in indonesia sorry bro, i've checked China made is rm580 & Indon made is RM1150 in IOI mallnot sure is the same model... This post has been edited by dennishew2004: Nov 6 2007, 11:08 PM |
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Nov 6 2007, 11:37 PM
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i.e. fake?
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Nov 7 2007, 07:33 AM
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no lah.. maybe one is MICh GIO and the other one is MIId RG
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Nov 7 2007, 07:44 AM
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QUOTE(neotoxin @ Nov 7 2007, 07:33 AM) no lah.. maybe one is MICh GIO and the other one is MIId RG yea, agree... |
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