Which one of these guitars would be the better pick?
Would also love to see other suggestions for guitars ~$600 with this color
https://reverb.com/item/83494919-ibanez-joe-satriani-js140m-soda-blue
#Satin Blue
upbeat grove
tall current
that depends how much u want to change tunings and if u want a trem
id also recommend the version of the prs w the trem if u want a middle ground but it only comes in a satin version of that blue
oak loom
Which one of these guitars would be the better pick?
Would also love to see othe...
The better pick for what? Just in general? Or do you have a certain thing you’re going for
Ibanez has the S521 which is cheaper than both of those, it comes in blue but it’s a little different
upbeat grove
The better pick for what? Just in general? Or do you have a certain thing you’re...
i like to play a wide variety of genres, so something versatile and comfortable
oak loom
tall current
i like to play a wide variety of genres, so something versatile and comfortable
how often do u change tunings
even if it is to drop d
upbeat grove
how often do u change tunings
not really at all tbh
i mostly go for cleaner tones in indie and jazz/fusion, occasionally some classic rock and grunge
tall current
do u want a trem
upbeat grove
i think one would be nice, although it's not a dealbreaker either way for me
tall current
?
oak loom
The Ibanez S521 destroys everything in its price range of low $400s and it would save you some money if you’re not looking for a trem system.
But they’re all nice guitars
tall current
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this would be my rec it is the prs but w the prs trem
so it isnt locking but is still floating
tall current
upbeat grove
will be visiting my local guitar shop later to try out some guitars, what should i be on the lookout for when playing?
playing an iyv prs knock off rn and its p nice, but looking to upgrade a bit
tall current
what feels comfortable and has good specs
upbeat grove
what are some specs i should look out for?
tall current
if u like the iyv one a prs se u would probably like alot
oak loom
I like this one a lot 🙀 but that’s not exactly satin blue
tall current
https://reverb.com/item/93198867-paul-reed-smith-se-custom-24-23 if u are ok w this shade of blue i would recomend a 24-08 over the ce just for the extra pickup combos it does
there is also a turquoise but it is abit further away from the blue u like
upbeat grove
https://reverb.com/item/93198867-paul-reed-smith-se-custom-24-23 if u are ok w t...
does the ce not have coil splitting?
tall current
does the ce not have coil splitting?
it does but it is 1 push pull that does both the 08 allows u to do 1 humbucker and 1 single coil at the same time
like it has 1 mini toggle per pickup for coil split instead of 1 push pull that does both
open path
the Aaron Marshal sig from Schecter is also quite pretty
upbeat grove
No, if I do get a trem it will be my first one
Any tips on what to look out for or general advice?
oak loom
Any tips on what to look out for or general advice?
For what exactly? A guitar with a tremolo?
upbeat grove
For what exactly? A guitar with a tremolo?
yeah
oak loom
yeah
Get an Ibanez with the edge system. It’s fantastic and they’re relatively cheap
Floyd’s and Ibanez’s Edge Trem (designed by Gotoh) trade blows. They’re both really good
I just put a filter in GC for 600 as the maximum, in stock, new, with locking tremolo and you should get some good results
Just remember that if you do get a double-locking tremolo that you can’t really tune it easily. You’ll need to fine-tune it at the bridge with a tool. Is that what you want to do?
cursive stratus
Do not get a floating double locking rrem as a first guitar w a trem
I recommend getting something w a normal trem or js get a hardtail
upbeat grove
what's the difference between locking vs non locking trem?
i'd prefer ease of use tbh, unless the benefits are significant
oak loom
what's the difference between locking vs non locking trem?
Tuning stability is incredibly good on the double-locking trem
And it’s difficult to tune the double-locking trem if you don’t know what you’re doing. jabn’s advice is good.
upbeat grove
sounds good, thanks for the help
tall current
Any tips on what to look out for or general advice?
Get the one of the prs SEs w a trem then