Good points of the KE2 (deciding on a gtr.)

[Mario8672]

I've made a similar thread on jemsite. I thought I was set on the Jackson KE2, but then I looked closer at the Ibanez JEM7V. They have the exact same list price (to the penny!). And I was wondering (from the owners of this guitar), what are the major Pro's of the KE2?


Help me decide, they're the same price, and I like the look of them equally. A force is messing with my mind.

[wilkinsi]

It's a no brainer - the KE2.

[Mario8672]

yea, but _why_ ?

[wilkinsi]

Better looking... and, you're posting your question on a Jackson Forum.

[kelly user]

looks cool, and it is not an IbenHAD. and its american. support our economy bitch!

[Mario8672]

I know, that's intentional. I want the actual _users_ of the guitar to tell me what's great about it.
Tell me the +'s of the KE2, not the -'s of the JEM7V :P

[Mario8672]

looks cool, and it is not an IbenHAD. and its american. support our economy bitch!

I'm Canadian, neither guitar supports my economy

[kelly user]

I'm Canadian, neither guitar supports my economy

our, mine. Tomato, tAmato same difference. :ROTF:

[kelly user]

JEM /Ke2
bolt on ( ibanez necks are too thin IMO) /neck thru (just right)
stupid monkey grip (anyone actually use the damn thing)/ no stupid monkey grip
asian/ american
ghey vine (horrlibe quailty last time a close up pic)/ bad ass shark inlays
ibanez /JACKSON
front loaded( less wood)/ rear loaded (more wood)
one color paint job/ a butt load of colors (red looks hot)
signature (ghey) / non-sig
no stage presence / ITS A FUKKIN KELLY
crap ibenhad trem/ OFR

need i say more.........

[Axewielder]

A few more....
ke2 = ebony w/ neck binding, jem = rosewood w/o neck binding

Also, they drill all the way through the neck on those jems where the nut is, making them a bit less stable

[slash]

If you like the look of them equaly how 'bout taking them for a test drive and pick the one that sounds the best and plays the best for you?

[Thwap]

JEM /Ke2
bolt on ( ibanez necks are too thin IMO) /neck thru (just right)
stupid monkey grip (anyone actually use the damn thing)/ no stupid monkey grip
asian/ american
ghey vine (horrlibe quailty last time a close up pic)/ bad ass shark inlays
ibanez /JACKSON
front loaded( less wood)/ rear loaded (more wood)
one color paint job/ a butt load of colors (red looks hot)
signature (ghey) / non-sig
no stage presence / ITS A FUKKIN KELLY
crap ibenhad trem/ OFR

need i say more.........

Game, set, match....

[Slashaxl]

JEM /Ke2
bolt on ( ibanez necks are too thin IMO) /neck thru (just right)
stupid monkey grip (anyone actually use the damn thing)/ no stupid monkey grip
asian/ american
ghey vine (horrlibe quailty last time a close up pic)/ bad ass shark inlays
ibanez /JACKSON
front loaded( less wood)/ rear loaded (more wood)
one color paint job/ a butt load of colors (red looks hot)
signature (ghey) / non-sig
no stage presence / ITS A FUKKIN KELLY
crap ibenhad trem/ OFR

need i say more.........

+1
I own an KE-2, and have previously owned Ibanez guitars. Ibanez guitars I've tried, to me is not even close to any Jackson I have played.
Ibanez sounds thinner overall, poorer quality and does not look good imo.
And the handle? Destroys whatever chance the Ibanez might have had imo

[Bengal65]

If you like the look of them equaly how 'bout taking them for a test drive and pick the one that sounds the best and plays the best for you?

+1 I agree with Slash and I think you will really like the quality of materials in the KE2. The neck through Jacksons, necks are second to none. Nothing like a American made bridge strung up a bound ebony board, on a quarter sawn maple neck. Also, the electronic controls are high quality, such as the CTS pots.

[Mario8672]

Jemsite's main arguments:
-5 piece neck is more stable than the quartersawn necks (not sure)
-Edge Pro stays in tune better than OFR
-Much better fretwork
-smooth neck finish on the jem definitely beats the finished jackson necks (I can agree)

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what do ya'll have to say about that? true or false?