Author Topic: Lo-Pro Vs Edge (Read 15849 times)

Davey · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2007, 07:36:11 PM »

Quote from: dave_mc

^ heh, yeah, I guess I'd better add that in in future, bob. The one I had stock appeared to be made from tinfoil.

lol exactly.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2007, 09:32:53 PM »

Well, that's a kick in the arse.

I've been looking at the lower RG models, like the 350DX and EX as a double-locking trem but an alternative to a chuffing annoying Floydy.

What would one of you Ibanez enthusiasts recommend then?

Twinfan · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2007, 10:14:35 PM »

RG550 or above. Don't buy anything non-Japanese.

Simple :D

dave_mc · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2007, 10:29:30 PM »

^ yeah. I think the 2003 470's had an edge pro maybe (limited edition), but I'm not certain.

but yeah, it should be good if you go 550 or higher.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2007, 11:05:26 PM »

If cash is really tight, try finding an RG470, not korean version though the japanese version.
But there are loads of older jap models going on ebay every day.

dave_mc · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2007, 11:15:15 PM »

^ i'd actually advise against that, even though it's MIJ, the stock trem is still poor- it'd be actually cheaper to get a 550 (more than likely), and then you wouldn't have to fork out for a new trem.

not to mention that the lo-trs (unlike the lo-trs-2 on the korean ones) has the wrong size studs for a direct swap with an OFR, you'd have to do a little drilling too.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2007, 11:23:32 PM »

If he has enough money now there is an RG550 w/hard case for £300 buy it now on ebay.

dave_mc · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2007, 11:25:16 PM »

^ yeah, i mean the 470 went for about £400 new, i'd guess you'd be doing well to get one of them for less than £200... add in a new trem, and you're over the price of a 550. Not to mention the hassle of trying to get a trem to fit. EDIT: and you don't get a hard case.

:drink:

Mr Ed · « **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2007, 09:11:00 AM »

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

If he has enough money now there is an RG550 w/hard case for £300 buy it now on ebay.

$%&#! I don't... unless someone wants to buy my Tokai SG for £300 right now? :D

Cheers for the advice chaps, I'll keep that in mind - anything lower than a 550 (preferably an older one) probably isn't worth bothering with.

Much obliged.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2007, 03:35:20 PM »

What about the ZR trem on the Ibanez S series?

http://www.ibanez.co.jp/eg_page_2007.php?AREA_ID=3&PAGE_ID=502&COLOR=CL01&MODEL_NO=S470

samoth2 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 01, 2007, 03:45:55 PM »

I have a S470, and i love the trem. I haven't tried many others though, but it stays in tune for a long time, no matter how much you abuse it.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #26 on:** February 01, 2007, 03:52:19 PM »

Quote from: samoth2

I have a S470, and i love the trem. I haven't tried many others though, but it stays in tune for a long time, no matter how much you abuse it.

Nice one, cheers amigo. 8)

samoth2 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 01, 2007, 04:21:52 PM »

No problem :P

In general the guitar is really nice to, i especially like the thin body. You should give it a try.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2007, 05:09:07 PM »

I havn't played the ZR but most people say that it is the best trem money can buy.

indysmith · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2007, 05:19:09 PM »

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

I havn't played the ZR but most people say that it is the best trem money can buy.

I have one on my S1675FM prestige (in my avatar). I love it. it's a very very nice tremolo, with a fantastic action, very adjustable. Only thing i don't like about it is that it has SO many features...mine has a d-tuner on it aswell, which is something that isn't on any of the other guitars. There's just so much you have to set up on this trem, but once it's done it is nigh on perfect.