Im getting a 2nd guitar for this christmas and this is what I'm interested

Ibanez RG321MH
It seems fine but the only problem with it is that in black(I dont really fancy the grains popping out) and blue.I want the mahogany oil finish.

Ibanez RGR321EX
Looks great but basswood?I dunno,but is it okay for metal?

Ibanez SA160QM
The HSS pups are making me think twice.I've the impression that HSS are not good enough for metal .This guitar has EMG Designed bridge pup.Is that a plus?Is it fine for metal?

Epiphone Les Paul Classic
How is it?I heard many people complaining bout under Elite Series epiphones.

Epiphone Les Paul Standard(2002 model)
I can get it,but it's the alder+mahogany model.I've tested it,but it didn't have that kinda crunch.I guess that just because I tried it thru a lousy amp.I'll try it again later

Jackson RR3
I'd love this but I don't have enough money for one of these.To continue saving,I'll have to wait till next year.Worth it?

Ibanez Dunno-what-RG 7 string.MIJ with FR.
Saw this in the local music store,and I think it's MIJ or maybe what the salesgirl meant was it's bought from japan 2nd hand.

Ibanez RG with wilkinson bridge loaded with V7 V8
I dunno the model yet,I'll ask tonight.What's so special bout the wilkinson?

Ibanez RGT42
The neck's broken but it's fixed already.Comes with an Edge III.I know that bridge sucks but the price's cheap.

So which one should I get?I know I should save up for the RR3 but I have NO guitar now.And yes,I'm gonna get a new amp to replace my Laney HCM10 after I get my guitar.I'm pretty interested in the SA160 but it's just the HSS issue and the Les Paul Classic but I think it has a rather fat neck.Thanks for the help.

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Added on December 3, 2007, 6:25 pmI'll appreciate it too if you have anything in mind that you wanna recommend.

This post has been edited by freakfingers12: Dec 3 2007, 06:25 PM

The RGT42 woudld be my choice

But how can H-S-S pups not be for metal..?

And EMG = Metal kao kao

But seriously, from ur list.. I would go for the Jackson RR3 if I have the budget.

Basswood... Depends la, what is your definition of metal.
Most of the "metal players" use Alder or Mahogany/maple top from what I notice.


Merry Xmas..

So many to choose from. I don't know jack about most of the Ibanezes you listed there but I reckon the SA with SSH are pretty cool, can play metal no problem, they're probably more versatile too.

But if I got the money, I'll get the RR3 with Duncans.

well..pretty obvious for me ..

lets just say..all the guitars you listed above..are at the same price range ..(accept for RR3) ..

means its roughly ...1000-1500 ?

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Ibanez Made In Japan 7 stringer ....

2nd hand also canot get at that price...

anyway , whats wrong with basswood ..i thought alot of modern metal bands uses ibanez ...(basswood)

HSS combo..you can always change your single coil to a single coil sized humbucker

I find the most appealing to me is the RR3...
I know first hand because it's a GREAT metal axe.

I think the RR3 is the most awesome guitar,but the Ibanez RGT42 also good.

Maybe you should get the RR3,and change the pickup to EMG 81.That should be enough to play metal.

Actually, the loaded JB/Jazz combo is pretty awesome for metal.
Just ask Bullet for my Valentine.

Alder bodied guitars with EMG81 sounds horrible, to my ears to be fair. I'm no big fan of actives, so it might be me.

I dunno lah,the Ibanez RGT42 got crack before and has the Edge III bridge. I'm only afraid that the crack with sorta like weaken the neck and might break it in future.I dunno bout the Edge III.I heard that Edge III sucks bad.

I like the RR3 too,but I have to still save up till next year to get one and right now I dont have any guitar to play.

how about a Jackson Dinky? They sound amazing as well......

like this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Jac...itar?sku=512239

Jackson Dinky DXMB...... EMG HZs, Floyd, 24 frets, alder body and maple neck

This post has been edited by blacktrix: Dec 4 2007, 09:54 AM

Nah,the dinky's outta my price range unless someone wants to sell one to me cheap XD


Anyway,I'll admit it,I hate the feel of les pauls.That leaves me with

RGR321EX
I like the way the RGR looks,but it only comes with black and blue and I read that the RG321MH is much better.

RG321MH
Not much of a looker,but I heard that it's highly recommended for heavier genres.

SA160QM
Right now,I'm thinking about getting this instead of the RGs.Wise choice?
I'll most probably pop some duncans or emgs in them though.

Speaking of the RG321MH ... If you ever gonna try that one out , make sure you try it with the RGR321EX (which is in the same range, fixed bridge RGs) .. You'll notice how 'thin' the supposedly mahogany bodied RG321MH sounds, and the "Mahogany" body of the RG321MH is so light.

Even the Basswood RGR321EX feels/sounds more solid than the RG321MH.. Weird.

Really makes me wonder what kinda "Mahogany" body is the Made-in-Indonesia RG321MH having? Read that nowadays certain guitar manufacturers normally will just use Agathis wood and just label it as Mahogany, because it doesn't really matter much to them already, especially when they produce low-end guitars.

I personally think the RG321MH from the U.S. Ibanez website is the real deal, although I haven't tried that one out before.


And if you throw in some duncan/EMG into the SA160QM, it will BURN. .. Literally.

where did u see the MIJ ibanez 7 string?

You see,I'm not so sure if it's MIJ or not because the salesgirl abit blur.Anyways,it's in Malacca,syarikat daniel around melaka raya area.

among all those...
my pick would be the RR3.

also for Ibanez RG with wilkinson bridge loaded with V7 V8.
wilkinson what first? and what happened to the original?

the SA160 is ok, but the designed by EMG pickup is a piece of crap.
its basically the same level as EMG Select...ie. USD20 pickups.

and from your list also...i guess you're confused? since you have a list of fixed and trem guitars there.

LP also can be made into metal...hetfield, trivium, slayer...
and mine

Or mine

Woah,nice collection.Anyways,I've decided to get the SA160 and dump in some EMGs or SDs.Most probably SDs though.I did consider getting a guitar with FR but with my price range,they'll probably suck.I guess my 4th guitar will be an RR3 or if I have the cash,RR5 or maybe some sorta Razorback.

lol @ guitar hero 3 controller
i'd go with the RR3 though.

This post has been edited by SweetTooth: Dec 4 2007, 01:40 PM

Hey,
pick RR3 if u gonna metal. LOL
I went to Bentley with RG1570 in mind, but ended up not buying that one bcos the sound is simply not as good as RR3 (pickups big difference).
Whats your budget actually? RGR321EX is ok, i have tested one too but maybe need to change PUPs if u want better sound. However, dont forget amps...get a decent one if possible. hehe