Having checked out the AZ line, and getting a Kiesel Delos I'd go with the Kiesel 100% of the time. I had a Charvel DK24 on my hit list, too, as a high-quality more affordable 24-fret guitar. Nope. Even if it doesnt say so. These are both strat style guitars, but they have less in common than they might seem to at a glance. It has coil splitting and gets stratty. I sent back the Suhr and got a J. A friend of mine has warned me it is C-type and very chunky -yada,yada- not for fast-playing (the myth again). So having both of these guitars to mess around with, I thought I'd A/B their sound/feel/quality. I don't care what it is, there will always be more $1000 guitars sold than $3000 to $4000 guitars. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. What do you think about this? Suhr Ibanez AZ Fender Ultra vs StratocasterSuhr ClassicIbanez AZNFender MB 60s I have a question about the necks. Since you just posted an NGD, I assume you just got this guitar and are still in the honeymoon phase. Ive had my eye on a prestige AZ for a while as they check so many boxes. The neck on the AZ is just phenomenal. do you feel bad for fender because suhr exists? . Funnily enough, many find it chunky and fat. Vsrls: Catalinbread Effekt pedl rak, elad Catalinbread Effekt pedlok. On the less expensive side check our the Charvel DK24 Pro Mods. I'm in the market for a new six string electric guitar, for use in standard tuning. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Hes tried quite a few things to fix it and is likely to just get a new pot entirely. It means the endorsement is genuinely about the gear and not a pay check. volume knob position. Deoxit usually works magic. Suhr makes stellar products but their artist deals are nothing compared to what Ibanez or FMC will do for an artist. Az SAGS-50 egy A-alak gitrllvny minden tpus gitrhoz s basszusgitrhoz, ksznheten az univerzlis tartrsznek. Still, I could feel the difference just not a thousand miles off. Anyway, if you can play both that would be your best bet.. but I would personally go with the Ibanez. Also my cutoff would be different depending on the category of guitar. On the Tom Quayle, I used 4 out of 10 positions. You are using an out of date browser. I hope you find the guitar thats right for you, regardless. I can live with either. The AZ is specd with the same two singlecoils in neck and middle, and the output diference from neck to middle is pretty modest, compared to middle to bridge (where you do tend to want something hotter). Now, I am not so sure. I think both guitars are overpriced for what they are, but if youre choosing between these two, those are my main thoughts beyond the simple matter of which one feels and sounds better to you? If it were me, Id get a Squier and replace the nut and (if necessary) the pickups. All right reserved. And for guitars with locking tremolos, differences in bridge quality have more practical importance than for non-locking ones, and there are considerations about whether the guitar is a candidate for a drop-in bridge replacement. Yamaha has slipped from where they once were on price/performance, but they are still generally the best by that measure. 1 Wisdom. -Greg. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Suhr ClassicIbanez AZNFender MB 60s, 29327 178 876 392 206 106, , "" July 2021. IMO great instruments vs the similar suhrs/anderson builds they stack up well at a good price point. Rimo BlogIbanez! So I am not sure I would change them in the short run. My first love was a Strat, Ive owned that guitar for coming up on 24 years, have modded the hell out of it, and love that guitar to pieces. I will keep thinking about it but I am so torn as the guitars are so different. My full thoughts below. Ibanez Jem: Suhr Modern: are also a step up in craftsmanship, features and design for Fender. Ibanez AZSuhrTom Anderson 24 Playability and tones are stellar. Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. FWIW my second most played guitar (after a Suhr modern) is my Ibanez JS, not my other Suhr. Dirtier and higher gain tones felt more compressed. I'm not sure. The satin line is built in the same regard that John Suhr uses with the customs and you can expect the same build quality out of the satin line. https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/8gwnnl/gear_discussion_ibanez_az_hss/?utm_source=reddit-android. That's probably the most commonly used bridge pickup for Suhr. If I were in the market for that kind of guitar (and Ive considered it), I have to confess Id go with the Ibanez. I havent played the Ultra but own the AZ and it is my go-to guitar. You must log in or register to reply here. a1b2t . If theres any way you can play one, youll probably come close to doubling the cost, but if nothing else itll help you put the AZ into context. the forum rules you agreed to follow when you signed up. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. If you have something funky and fun, I'll cover shipping.The signal chain was AxeFX2 (Friedman BE, Double Verb) with the Horizon Devices Precision Drive pedal. Suhr doesn't do traditional endorsement deals, everyone has to pay. I had an RG3120 many years ago, it was a fine guitar. Ibanez AZ +2Suhr As I have a Player Strat which is already very good, I dont see the need to upgrade to another Fender right away. In the case of these guitars, this combined with the pickups, pretty much makes up the whole sonic signature of the instrument. Be prepared your wallet is in danger. There was a time when the necks and bodies on cheap guitars were frequently problematic, but those days are mostly gone. The budget-friendly equivalent - the AZ Essentials series - carries the torch well, delivering one of the best budget Strat-style guitars around. Ive been lucky to spend lots of quality time with it but I cant justify an extra $1k+ either. Ibanez's full-fat AZ series is one of Ibanez's most popular new models, thanks to its slick looks, versatility and fantastic playability. AJ They are here to help. Fretwork isn't always great on a Prestige either but generally better than Premium, yes. What's your favorite 335 style guitar for under $1000 used? Nice write up. It doesn't raise as high in pitch as an Edge, sure, but it shocks me how it stays in tune every time. 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Which, I like strats. Sure. Wowsa! I'd agree, the pickups are certainly different. [.] b: Width of the neck at the fret position specified by the neck dimension. To me, it played like a dream! The noiseless pickups sort of make up for this. With that said, I think Suhr has caused a couple companies, like Ibanez and Fender, to up their game. You also get to pick your options and can send in your own pickups to be installed. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. That's a very fine band and you are a very fine guitar player! Hardware and built: The Ibanez has stainless steel frets, which is supposedly a plus (not a connosseur here). At $2,000 new, they enter the same market as the Suhr Modern style, but as more of a production guitar at around $1k cheaper. It partly comes down to what a person values in a guitar. Glad you like your AZ. JavaScript is disabled. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. They also come in 6 and 7 string multi scale for a little more. Don't let anyone else talk you out of what you want. Aktv 6 hros basszusgitr hangszed szett, az egyszerre tiszta, meleg s ts hangzs rdekben. To acknowledge this. Possibly because of the contrast, the neck pickup alone feels very bland and kind of muddy. Tuners are only an issue if the stock ones are really bad, and if they have to be replaced youre talking another $100 for Sperzel or equivalent. I play a very wide assortment of Rock. Downside is that stainless frets, while awesome, will be a lot harder and more expensive to have dressed, if you have any high frets to deal with. The Ibanez has more tonal options thanks to a toggle to split humbucker and add certain combinations. I am a lazy bastard and will not spend my days oiling the fretboard. IMO you should go with the Prestige AZ but that's me.