Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

[Econ]

If you could only have one guitar, and you had up to $1500, which of these guitars would you get and why?

Jackson PC1
PRS Custom 24 (used)
Ernie Ball Axis
GMW Strathead replica
Ibanez JEM or JPM

[Shawn]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

Jackson PC1, Hands down. Possibly the Axis. The PC1 does everything well, IMHO, and the sustainer is a blast.

A well thought out and comfortable guitar.

Shawn

[Chameleonfong]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

Ibanez JEM.
I prefer floyded and 24 frets guitar and H-S-H config. (I'd have taken the PC1 if the headstock wasn't so fugly.)

My two cents

[xenophobe]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

GMW, though for $1500 I would pick another USA Jackson, a SL2H or something. None of the models you listed is anything I'd really be interested in though.

[paddok]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

GMW or PRS 24.

[JACKSONWOLF]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

Jackson PC1. If only it had a Pointed headstock

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

Econ, you already had/have PC1 and GMW Strathead Strat,
I don't know what exactly you want from these guitars but I'd say PRS?
I would love to go for a White Jem or maybe a Paul Gilbert Model if I were looking for a Bolt On neck with 24frets.

[86mod5]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

I've only played the CU24 out of the bunch and I love it. I ended up buying it.

[quiksilver]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

JEM. Playable, expressive & inspiring, each to the extreme.

[Econ]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

So far the opinions vary, but I've tried all of the guitars mentioned in the original post, except the Ibanez JEM. I liked the PC1 and actually was on the lookout for one, but they are too expensive new and also found the neck a little bit too thick for my taste. It is playable by my standards, but just a little too thick. The PRS CU 24 is a hell of a guitar, but that rotary switch thing is a pain in the neck. I didn't like too much the tremolo on the PRS. The Axis felt good, but the sounds were a little uninspiring. GMW's are great, but the one I currently have is only 22 frets and I keep finding myself missing the extra 2 frets. The JPM has and incredible neck and the Dimarzio Air Norton/Steve's Special is killer.

I'll probably continue to listen to other suggestions.

[Brad]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

My Vote = PC1 [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Tune_Up]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

I would say the PC1 but if you like the PRS 24 Custom you can always replace the rotary switch with a toggle and then use Push/Pull pots to slipt coils etc...

[Jim Shine]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

I would buy two used Soloists. One Custom with Floyd and one Student with Kahler.

[EvilBatman]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

From your list: JEM (of the 7V variety)

Alternate Vote: Used Soloist (You could get two like Jim said)

Though, if you took your $1500 and went to a couple of the better known JCF dealers, you might be surprised at what it can get you new. You might even be able to find a used Anderson in your price range.

[pagemalicious]

Re: Jackson, GMW, Ibanez, PRS, Ernie Ball ??????

PC1. It's got every thing i'd want in a guitar. Versatile, good looking and practicle.