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Ibanez or ESP
Topic Started: Aug 21 2008, 11:41 PM (292 Views)
Artheus	Aug 21 2008, 11:41 PM Post #1
Member Posts: 31 Group: Members Member #8,647 Joined: July 5, 2008	Hello Everyone... Eventualy got some cash for my new guitar... And noww... It's either ESP LTD MH250 NT or Ibanez S320 or RG320... And I just don't know what to do... I just love the ESP but I fear that it's action wont be as good as Ibanez's. I've red couple of reviews and some people complained about dead frets... It would be perfect if I could try it out but I cant... What do You think? Thanx
	Ibanez RG 1570 Line 6 Spider II 212 Marshall JCM 25/50 2554 (1987) ARS LONGA, VITA BREVIS


monwobobbo	Aug 21 2008, 11:58 PM Post #2
Posts: 600 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	either would be good however i would lean toward the Ibanez guitars myself. if you have a good guitar tech avilable they could address any fret problems that the ESP Ltd. may have. i would shy away from a guitar that has had alot of complaints myself it shows that there are quality issues. i have a LTD bass and love it so i'm kind of suprised to hear that the guitar has a bad rep. i have had several Ibanez's over the years and never had a problem. my noodle while watching tv is a dirt cheap ibanez that i had a little work done on (pawn shop prize) and it plays great and even with the cheap non-locking whammy stays in tune amazingly well. (my guy is an ace with no-locking tremeloes).
	and now for something completely different


mynameisDavid	Aug 22 2008, 01:59 AM Post #3
Member Posts: 917 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	I'd imagine your talking about the fancy RG320? Because i have one with upgraded pickups (SD's) that plays wonderfully and the ESP MH series isn't good at all Go with Ibanez



phill1883	Aug 22 2008, 11:01 AM Post #4
Member Posts: 36 Group: Members Member #8,740 Joined: August 15, 2008	I have owned 3 ibanez's from a Ł200 s series to my current RGT and I have never had a problem. In my opinion the ibanez is the safe bet.



Artheus	Aug 22 2008, 01:35 PM Post #5
Member Posts: 31 Group: Members Member #8,647 Joined: July 5, 2008	thanx guys... It's almost done. I'll think about what You said and see what happens and let ya know
	Ibanez RG 1570 Line 6 Spider II 212 Marshall JCM 25/50 2554 (1987) ARS LONGA, VITA BREVIS


Bullet	Aug 23 2008, 06:23 PM Post #6
Admin Posts: 1,834 Group: Admin Member #183 Joined: January 13, 2007	I would go with Ibanez over LTD However, I would go for ESP over Ibanez Conclusion, LTD are crap!



Zuchini	Aug 27 2008, 12:03 PM Post #7
Member Posts: 37 Group: Members Member #8,772 Joined: August 27, 2008	I have an RG series ibanez and ive never had any probs. When i borrowed my mates old ESP it had wonky pickups and an oversized lead plug. My bet would be Ibanez.
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thetenthplace	Sep 16 2008, 12:32 PM Post #8
Newbie Posts: 12 Group: Members Member #8,836 Joined: September 16, 2008	Bullet Aug 23 2008, 06:23 PM I would go with Ibanez over LTD However, I would go for ESP over Ibanez Conclusion, LTD are crap! agreed with that, LTD do suck compaired to ibanez and proper esps ibanez all the way in that comparison Zuchini I have an RG series ibanez and ive never had any probs. When i borrowed my mates old ESP it had wonky pickups and an oversized lead plug. My bet would be Ibanez. i am suprised by that, was it an actual esp or was it a different type of esp? my ESP is spot on perfect, and my friends ones are all perfectly made too is now very intrigued Edited by thetenthplace, Sep 16 2008, 12:34 PM.



Metallon	Sep 18 2008, 07:51 PM Post #9
Member Posts: 50 Group: Members Member #8,784 Joined: August 30, 2008	High-end LTD's aren't bad? And I've seen a case of an ESP being crappy. Lots of string buzz from low E-string and A-string. It was an Eclipse-II I believe. Even after three reparations (one of them being like, Sweden's best guitar tech) the buzz was still there. The customer was REALLY not happy. AT ALL. I truly felt sorry for him. You pay $2500 for a great guitar from a renowned company, you need to have a proper guitar. period.
	I express my emotions musically to impress people with music emotionally.


roast	Sep 18 2008, 08:45 PM Post #10
Board Lord Posts: 1,017 Group: Co-Admin Member #59 Joined: September 2, 2006	I really dont think LTD's are all that bad. For the lower end stuff, you wont find better for the same price. In my humble opinion, Ibanez guitars are $h!te. Go for the ESP/LTD. -Mick.
	Guitars: 2007 Custom Built handmade Les Paul. 2007 Custom Built handmade maple Stratocaster 2006 Stratocaster Luthier Built Fernandes Ravelle Elite w/Sustainer + EMG Yamaha F310 Acoustic Amps: Hughes And Kettner Warp 7 Marshall TSL602 Marshall SLP Cornford H50 Bogner Shiva Fender Super 60 Effects: Morley BH Wah Boss: DS1 CS2 BD2 TU2 CH1 DD3 Digitech Whammy Proco Rat Clone


linzzz	Sep 29 2008, 10:16 PM Post #11
Newbie Posts: 2 Group: Members Member #8,869 Joined: September 29, 2008	Hi Guys I am waiting delivery of a new ESP EC1000 Ltd LH. As a southpaw choises are limited,always promised myself a Gibson Les Paul for my 50th but cant honestly justify spending over a grand on a guitar. I've had a Ibanes GRX 70 for the past 12 years so time to take the plunge. Did a lot of serching and reading reviews but at my limited abillity it all came down to the looks. Went for the Vintage black with gold hardware. Only worry now is that it don't sound ten time better than my old axe !



MonkeyWrench	Oct 13 2008, 09:41 AM Post #12
Newbie Posts: 7 Group: Members Member #8,910 Joined: October 12, 2008	I have one of each make (RG320 and an LTD EC200) and I love them both, but in terms of playability its got to be the ESP for me.



Artheus	Nov 17 2008, 05:18 PM Post #13
Member Posts: 31 Group: Members Member #8,647 Joined: July 5, 2008	Thanx for all the posts !!! I had some problems with the Internet over last couple of months, but I'm back I eventually got myself an Ibanez Prestige 1570 decided to spend a bit more and go for the right quality. I'm in love with this guitar
	Ibanez RG 1570 Line 6 Spider II 212 Marshall JCM 25/50 2554 (1987) ARS LONGA, VITA BREVIS


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