I can see that. I have changed the pups in both guitars since the video was recorded, but have the Jackson pups hanging around for a possible project. Thanks for watching. 🎸

I have both and I agree with you. Although I have Seymour Duncan on my Ibanez and standard pickups on my Jackson but I still prefer to play with my Jackson, it's built for metal 🎸

I have both as well and agree 100%. You have to dig into the quantums to get that edge, which is kinda cool. I have a few Jacksons with stock pickups that I aint in a hurry to change.

Totally agree. I actually like the Jackson pups but I replaced the Ibanez Quantum's with Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz set.

Yes.

Bought 3 of the jackdons

Thanks man. Yeah, the modulation can get a bit carried away. I need to get in to the amp models. I didn't know you got rid of the LTD. I actually got rid of the 50's CV to get the Jackson.

@@benpowersguitar oh damn! Well you've got killer strats anyway!

That's awesome Matt.

Thank you FABIO! I hope you are doing well.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

Thank you. I really appreciate the support.

@@benpowersguitar you’re very welcome thank you! Great channel!

Thanks man. Maybe I will compare them next time.

That's awesome! What color did you go with?

I personally prefer the Ibanez RG450/470 series. Mainly the neck. The JS32 will do fine though. Also, Jackson has the dk2xr and dk2xr, which used can be a great deal. Trying the old Ibanez first is definitely the way to go.

@@benpowersguitar OK thanks, will do, my main concern is that the Ibanez Gio pick ups sounded a bit muddy at higher gain, from what I remember. Gotta put some new strings on first anyway though, then I'll see what happens. It's a bugger we don't have any decent brick and mortar shops anymore where I live, or I could just walk in and try a couple of guitars. The only one in my area has moved away years ago and mainly sells custom shop Fenders and brands that noone ever heard of, preferably with lots of switches, weird looking shapes and reliced to bits for like 5k or more. All hail the 'new age' 🤣😂

@@peter333 Yeah, some of the Ibanez models pups aren't my favorites. For that reason. Not having a decent store, at least a GC around, makes it hard to really tell anything. Another one you may want to consider is from GuitarFetish. SBS SS260. They have a 20" radius, roasted flame maple necks, Floyd Rose and are pretty nice. I have one here, but won't be putting up the vid until next year.

@@benpowersguitar Thanks for the advice but I'm in Netherlands, wish we had music stores like there are in USA or UK. There are 1 or 2 in Germany but they're too far away for me.

The compound radius make a difference for some players. I still think it comes down more to neck profile and body contours for a lot of us. Both great intro's for double locking systems.

Yeah, Ibanez feel can be hard to beat.

@@benpowersguitar for sure. I have 4 Ibanez guitars and still want to get at least 1 if not 2 more. lol I do need to get my RG sorted out though as I don't like the EMG/Infinity HSH combo.

@@ccjmusic Always need more!

@@benpowersguitar I really love their GAX guitars. I have an old GAX70 and a GAX30. If you ever get the chance you should try one out. I love the look of the double cuts.

@@ccjmusic I have been checking out the GAX30 and AX120 a bit online.

That is a Jackson I have been wanting to try.

I would say get one, or the js12 if you want 24 frets. For the money the js11 is a fun guitar. Thinking about getting the red one myself. The tuners leave a little to be desired, just put some inexpensive locking tuners on it. If you are wanting to do big whammy bar tricks, this really isn't the guitar for that. The plastic nut and tremolo system are ok, and I actually like the pickups.

GIO is a line of entry level guitars, RG is just the shape pretty much, there gio rg’s around 200 and there also prestige and j custom models which are high end

@@KadenSlam Gio is entry level, but RG is a separate series. although these days you can find a few RG names floating around the Gio range, but there not the real thing. the Ibanez ranking system has always been a mystery to people, but traditionally atleast before 2010, it goes Ibanez Gio range, which at the time they didn't make too many budget guitars, but the ones they did only said Gio. some of them didn't even have the Ibanez name on it. the main series started with the RG Standard range, that's kinda like there mid range similar to Fender's Made in Mexico line, then above that is the RG Premium range. those are the ones that are most often played by popular bands such as Slipknot and Korn. that's the way the series kinda went for a long time, but as time went on Ibanez started introducing other series. Steve Vai's Jem series came along, although they been around even before that, but they were seen as Ibanez Custom range, but later on they started making affordable versions. another range they added in the last 5 years is the Prestige series, then there's the AZ series, S series, they were really slim. the newest series is the AZES, but you get the point. getting back to it, the name RG used to mean higher quality, and they still are, but in recent years the RG Standard range isn't what it used to be. there still solid guitars, but as far as the RG compared in the video, it could be a lower range RG. Jackson has the Dinky series, but they do have different Dinky's. there's a JS22 which is like 200 bucks, but there's also the JS32 that has the same pickups, but with a few upgrades. locking tuners, upgraded trem system, better wood and slightly better feel. id imagine the RG in the video is probably closely related to the JS32, even though he said the Ibanez is priced a little higher, but there are alot more RG models to chose from than the Jackson Dinky series.

The logo gio ruins everything on the guitar .

Very cool. I haven't shown it on the channel yet, but I have the RG470AHM. Love the guitar and the Blue moon burst looks great. Only Ibanez I have played with an ash body. I think you'll like it.

Those are some nice guitars. From the lower / mid range end, I have to agree. Ibanez just feels tighter and just better.

@@benpowersguitar Those aren't from the lower range end. Japanese built Ibanez RGs are the Prestige/J series end, and the Jackson Indo built Soloist was over a grand. The low end would be the 200-500 price Gio's and Jacksons, the mid range I consider 500-1000 USD. You have a few higher midrange or lower high end like the Premiums for Ibanez. But the Genesis was built to keep the price as close to the original price from the late 80's. They wanted to try to keep everything as close to the original as possible.

@@ryant3600 The Jackson Dinky JS32 is $300 and the Ibanez RG450EXB $400.

@@benpowersguitar oops my bad. For some reason I had the 550 and the Indo Jackson Dinky pro my bad.. sorry

@@ryant3600 Hey no problem man. I wish those were the ones I was comparing😎🎶

The Jackson is Licensed by Floyd Rose, not built by. The quality of a Licensed by trems varies greatly. The one on the Jackson is very usuable, but not as good as a Floyd Rose Special (their cheap model). The Ibanez from what I understand is a proprietary model, not a FR or Licensed by. Either way, it compares very closely to the FR Special, which I have on my Schecter. The FR Special has just a little smoother fine tuners over the Ibanez, but that's it. It holds tune just as well as the FR Special. I did a month long side by side with all 3 of them. Also, the price of the Jackson has gone up $70 since I made this video. It's now $369.99. The Ibanez RG450EXB is still $400 (not always avail, currently they are). At a $30 price difference, I would say the Ibanez is the better guitar for the money. Though the Jackson has a compound radius, which some people really like.

@@benpowersguitar awesome, great info. thanks for the video and reply!!

They are both about the same thickness, but the shape/profile is different. Also, the fretboard radius is different. Personally, I would say the Ibanez is more comfortable. You really want to play both if you aren't familiar with their necks. They are very different feeling, while both being thin speed necks.

I would have to agree. IMO, Ibanez stock pups have always been a little lacking in their low & mid range guitars.

​​@@benpowersguitar yep, Ive replaced my stock pick ups on my low/mid RGs to emgs! 💪 Some people hate on emgs, I think they rock. 🤷 Although I don't have a very wide experience with other types of pick-ups either.

@@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL Very cool. Never understood the hate for EMG's. Lot of good music made on EMG's.

Do you need/want the Floyd Rose? If not, the options really open up. For a FR equipped guitar, the Ibanez plays better, the Jackson sounds better, imo. That said, I believe the Kramer Pacer would be an excellent Floyd Rose choice in that price range, though I have not tested one yet.

@@benpowersguitar Actually yeah, I am looking for a floyd rose equipped guitar. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Thanks for watching.

Yes, the dinky is thinner than the RG.

I really think the neck profile is the biggest thing to consider between Ibanez & Jackson, when talking shred guitars. Most players seem to heavily prefer one or the other. Myself, I find the Jackson uncomfortable after a few minutes and love the Wizard III from Ibanez. I can easily see how people would prefer either. I always recommend trying them out if possible, for at least 15 minutes each. Thanks for a higher end reference.

They don't come with them. I said the ones shown were added.

I have several of both, and varied price levels. Love both brands. They have been slowly replacing my other guitars.

@@benpowersguitar Gibson Guitar or Fender guitar although Jackson's is fender

Yeah, they are usually HSS.

@@benpowersguitar Thanks, I’ve been looking for a 24 fret super Strat to buy for months. I’m looking for 5 way so I can still get the 80’s Strat quack sound on 2&4, and hopefully bridge & neck humbuckers. A neck humbucker for Jazz/blues & a Bridge Humbucker for shred solos. Basically, one guitar that could fit any genre, if that exists?! Any recommendations?

@@HenryMusic255 Ibanez RG with an HSH config. If you want more strat feel to the neck, higher end Squier's have some HSH configs.

@@benpowersguitar Thanks a lot bro, I’ll definitely try to find an RG HSH. Would you know if they have 2 point trems? I recently tested out a few Ibanez’s vs Jackson’s & the Jackson had a large but clean sound, if only they did 5-way switching & 2 point trems

@@HenryMusic255 They do for their floating dble locking trems. For the RG's, I don't know that they have any trems that aren't floating.

I am starting with the nut first, just to see how much difference it makes. Hopefully within the month. However, I am also planning on replacing the tremolo with a FR in the next 6 months.

@@benpowersguitar I would go for the Gotoh bridge. Please watch this Review kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8Caq9x_t7TJmXk.html

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Interesting.

Both are great choices.

@@benpowersguitar I started with sgr and learned down wit sickness in a couple months but I notice my sgr some parts come lose sometimes

@@AchillesRage501 I think Ibanez is a bit better made.

Thanks for watching, it's appreciated. Yeah, a few tweaks and the Jackson is really nice. I do like darker fretboards myself. Not sure why so many companies are still subbing jatoba, laurel, purple heart & amaranth for rosewood now that it can be used again. I suspect cost or they still have an excess supply. At least amaranth is nice and dark.

They are equal quality. I prefer the radius of the Ibanez.

Sir thanks for reply !! one more question Jackson js22 electric guitar vs any ibanez under 300$ ?? Which guitar are better deal Plz suggest sir 🙏🏻❤️

@@Imaproduction I am not a huge fan of the Gio and other sub $300 Ibanez guitars, but that's because I love the Wizard necks. I think I would rather have the js22. That said, there are a lot of Ibanez models under $300 that I haven't tried.

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@@Imaproduction Thank you my friend, I appreciate the support.

Thanks for watching and commenting.

I love them, but would say try several different brands in you price range. See how they feel on your lap, how the neck feels in you hand. They really do make an excellent guitar, even their inexpensive lines.

I HIGHLY recommend getting a cheaper guitar for your "first" guitar, Ibanez RG's have an extremely peculiar feel to them, for a "first" guitar if you want an Ibanez, get one of the Ibanez Gio guitars, they are all under 200 bucks, they come in many different colors and shapes, and their design is not as peculiar as an actual Ibanez RG guitar, yet they look identical. here is a link to three different Ibanez Gios www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GRX70QATBB--ibanez-gio-series-grx70qa-transparent-blue-burst www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GRG121DXMGS--ibanez-gio-series-grg121dx-metallic-gray-sunburst www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GRX20ZBKN--ibanez-gio-series-grx20z-black-night Thank you, and your welcome.

@@coldcode727 would you recommend this guitar for all types of music? and what amp would you recommend? i’m a beginner and i want to make sure i get the right amp and guitar to last.

@@dezireegomez2769 don't get a Floyd Rose trem as your first guitar, for the amps I would recommend a practice amp, maybe like a Marshall 10 - 15 watts?

Since it is your first guitar I say stick to something around the $100 - $400 price range.

Shame the Ibanez didn't work out, but I must say you have some awesome favorites.

I would agree, especially in the less expensive price range.

Jackson makes some pretty expensive guitars to. I bought one of the js32s I liked it just guitars ain't in my blood I wish they were I could never catch on

I have seen bad in every brand over the years. These are both solid choices unless you get a one off.

same

That's a shame you don't like yours, mine has been great. Of course, so has the Jackson. Though I did replace the pickups in both guitars. I appreciate you checking the video out.

Only thing good on the ibanes is the neck and keep it around for a backup, also the Floyd sits lower or something and has less performance than the Jackson and all pickups need replaced on both of course, also ibanes has a lot less tone a more dead tone,the Jackson is far more superior all around

Thanks for watching.

Eb tuning, is that what you're talking about?

Jackson a has a slim neck, so it may work well for you.

I often drop my mid pick up so I won't hit it. I prefer HH over HSH.

@@benpowersguitar Wow! I'm surprised. Because most other guitar players make fun of me when I mention that I don't like a pick-up in my "strumming lane"!. I thought I was the only one who disliked a mid pick-up. Thanks for understanding.

​@@freddyferrillo9704bro same issue i do face while strumming hahaha...Gonna but js 32 warrior..❤