Hey people, I'm now in the market for a 2nd electric and having a wee problem deciding which to get.

Firstly I mostly play rock (heavy stuffs) but do also play on clean.

I have two axes in mind, the S520EX and AX-50.

Clearly the AX-50 is cheaper but then I can swap out pups to either EMG H4s or H4As which comes total quite cheaper or same price as the S520EX with stock pups. The reason I picked H4s or H4As as to 81s or 85s is because they are passive and do not need a battery for which I think is cost effective for me.

Aside from that, both axes are Indonesian and the ESP has a fixed bridge not tremelo while the S520EX does.

The tremelo difference might or might not affect my decision because I currently do not utilise it at all due to the fact my current axe has a single way unlocked bridge so I'm not sure whether will I should factor this into my decision or not.

Any advices? How are the H4 and H4A pups? Any differences between the two?

Really? I asked the shop as they did not have a display set and they sais it was indonesian but the korean one would be more expensive.

My budget would be around 2.6k and I play music ranging from Metal (Metallica/Slipknot/Children of Bodom/Nightwish etc etc) to Heavy Rock (Creed/Alter Bridge) to Clean (Strumming Acoustic songs and stuff)

But basically I want to focus on crunchyness in distortion for mutes which maintaining an acceptable sound for clean stuff. My budget will be around the S520EX's price which currently I have a special deal for RM2.5k + a hardcase.

So in the end the S520EX with stock pups is a better choice than the AX-50 with EMGs? (this time with 81s or 85s since blacktrix said the cost is negligible)

And it all boils down to???

I should consider a RG instead?

This post has been edited by ffrulz: Aug 3 2008, 07:42 PM

I'd prefer a new one. Yeah around 2.6k. Not really strictly Ibanez, I'm alright with ESP but the design of Jacksons is not to my liking though.

After much consideration I decided to hold out a little bit longer to see whether I can expand my current budget or not. Any other guitar makes to consider in the meantime people?

About the Prestige 1570 do I need to swap the pups?

Looks nice but I wish I could have the S body though.

Anyway, since I'm holding out to expanding my budget, just how much do I need to get a decent axe? 3.2? 3.5?

Discontinued model? I couldn't find it in the site.

I was looking at the Malaysian website. They didn't list that model there and it wasn't on the Japanese site either lol so I thought it was a discontinued model.

To Mr.Z (until now I still cannot figure out hot to use the multiquote system. Maybe it doesn't work on FF) :
Thanks for the offer but I think I'll hold out a little while longer.

Ah got it. I was clicking the reply button beside the Edit. No wonder it doesn't work. Thanks.

Ooh ok. So the Malaysian site only lists the current year lineups?

Toneport UX1 or GX? I don't need the mic port.

Nobody tried out the Toneport GX? Wanting to get an interface, what are the major differences between this and the Guitarport?

Around 2.2k over here in JB IIRC.

Anybody here with the new Line 6 Pod Studios? Are there any noticeable changes from the previous Toneports?

What do you people think about electric axes with piezos on them?

I'm still thinking of which axe to get, damn decision making.

The RG1820X seems like a nice one to get, comes with piezos which is a plus I guess since I don't have an acoustic, only currently a classical and a starter ibanez.

Uh I think the picture shows a 22 fret Gibson.