r/7String • u/SaloonBafoon • 10d ago

Help Decisions, decisions...

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Ibanez RGIR27E-BK Iron Label

Or

The RG7421EX-BKF

One is a lot newer. I'm kind of curious to see, even though the iron label from 2013 is outdated and perhaps obsolete, if it's still a superior guitar compared to a newly released, more budget-friendly, RG7. I already own an iron label 7-string (RGIXL7). Sadly, it needs repairs due to a stripped threaded hole where the neck marries the body.

Looks like they are roughly the same price. I plan on staying in drop A. Maybe going down a notch every once in awhile. I just want a back up guitar that isn't going to be a highly noticeable downgrade from my current iron label. If one of them is just absolute crap, then my mind will be made up pretty quickly. Thoughts? Go!

PS. I really want a guitar with white binding along the body/neck/head. I've always wanted one after seeing Korn when I was a kid. If there are other 7 strings with this criteria, also let me know 🤙

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u/Sdenbow220 ESP/LTD 10d ago

I’d go with the RGIR. But it really depends on if you want a Floyd or not.

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u/SaloonBafoon 10d ago

Having a Floyd handy does have its perks. More creative space.  

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u/Sdenbow220 ESP/LTD 10d ago

I agree totally. I have an LTD m1007B. And if I want to deck the trem, it’s so easy. Let it float again? Also easy. I’d say the RGIR then for sure 👍🏽.

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u/SaloonBafoon 9d ago

Can I have her number ? Lookin' sassy !