Set-neck versus bolt-on?

lee_UK · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject:

I have this model in my armoury and find it the most versatile of all my guitars, i have it by the main computer, connected to a Line 6 guitar port, i just learn all my songs with it, and it is a very good guitar, i dont like the look of it, mine is actualy an orangy/yellow burst, the shape isnt realy to my taste but i bought it for it versatility. Mine is made in Korea and the build and quality level is very good too.

mrblanche · Jammin' Hot Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 117

and yes, that's the one. Haven't recieved it yet, but I've looke at a couple of examples of the guitar at a local store.

It has a list of almost $600, but a street price of about $450 and you can find it new for as little as $329. I avoided the Floyd Rose style tremolo; it looked more complicated than I need.

One worrying point is that these don't sell well on e-bay, but the Fender does. Of course, that's like buying a Harley or a Peterbilt; it's only important if you're buying for the next guy, not yourself. (That ought to start up a discussion!)

1bassleft · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:42 am Post subject:

Yes, it's a fair point that most other makes don't resale like the Fender/Gibson/Ric trio do. It had crossed my mind but, as you say, getting the right guitar for you is more important than what you might get selling it on.

I'll say another thing. There are certain Gibsons, and certain Fenders, that just don't catch on and they don't fetch a big price s/h on eBay either. Standard Strats and Teles, standard LPs and SGs, that's what conservative types pay for s/h. That Fender you were considering is a classic depreciator. There just wouldn't be enough buyers interested to get it selling for a good price s/h. In that respect, the Ibanez is no worse than that Fender; probably better. At least the Ibanez is what you'd expect from the brand.

mrblanche · Jammin' Hot Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 117

I tried both the Fender (2 copies) and Ibanez (2 copies) in a local music store, and I just didn't like the feel of the Fender at all, and when I tuned them up, both Fenders had a lot of fret buzz. Probably just not set up yet, but neither of the Ibanez had that problem. I have also heard somewhere that the Fender showmasters, at least the flamed/quilted maple top ones, have been discontinued. I haven't seen that officially anywhere yet.

I'll confess a weakness for natural wood; I spent 5 years in a cabinet shop paint department, and I can put a lacquer piano finish on almost anything!

lee_UK · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 9:35 am Post subject:

Go with the Ibanez, for the models you are looking at they are the better instrument.

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