Schecter VS Ibanez

[Andico]

Hey guys hope y'all doing well,

Schecter C-6 Plus VS Ibanez GRG170DX.
which should I go with, this is my first guitar and I'm not sure which to go with.
my local shop called me to go test schecter C-6 (they didn't have GRG170) to see if I like it or not, but I'm not the best at knowing if a guitar sound is better than the other one.
The schecter has a fixed (Tune-O-Matic thru body) while GRG provides T102 tremolo.(Daddy told me to not care about a tremolo since u can always stick with a pedal.)

what do you think, should I get the Schecter C-6 Plus or should I Stay with Ibanez GRG170DX.

[Dad3353]

1 hour ago, Andico said:

... should I get the Schecter C-6 Plus or should I Stay with Ibanez GRG170DX.

 

It's difficult to answer this, all the more so as it's your first guitar. I'd start off by suggesting that there's no real point in comparing the 'sound' of any guitar in this range; they are all good, and capable of producing quality 'tone', in many genres, once one knows how and what to play (plus pedals, amps, modelling etc...). So, listen to them, certainly, but that's not the important factor, really. What counts far more is how it feels and appeals to you. Is it comfortable (sitting and standing...)..? Do the controls seem easy to understand and use..? Does the neck feel good, when forming chords, or trying out solo runs or riffs..? Does it feel 'balanced' (you shouldn't have to hold the neck up with the fretting arm if it's got a decent strap on...). Look at the price, factoring in a hard case, or, at a minimum, a decent gig bag. If they have any other guitars in stock, take the time to give them all a decent try-out, too; it would be odd that they only have these two guitars on hand. Which one feels best, to you, whatever the shop folk say..? Ideally, give yourself a few days to reflect, and go back once you've decided; don't feel rushed to take one home that day (Yes, I know that that's a very difficult urge to resist..!). You can get just about any sound you want out of any guitars there, so it's a factor, but not the principle one. Hope this helps; let us know how it goes, maybe..? 

[Andico]

got it, Thanks so much for your reply.
no worries it's been almost 1 month since I'm searching for best guitar that suits me so I'm not in a rush.
Also the shop has a Variety of guitars but the GRG was the one I was looking for and C-6 was the one they suggested for a beginner.
I will certainly go there and try them out to see which is more comfortable for me.

 

[ezbass]

As Dad says, it has to be playable and comfortable for your hands and body, whichever feels best should be the one you buy. However, that said, don’t overlook the visual appeal. The more you play, the better you’ll become, so having something you want to pick up and play, because of the way it looks, as well as the ergonomics, is also important.

[Andico]

On 16/11/2024 at 17:01, ezbass said:

As Dad says, it has to be playable and comfortable for your hands and body, whichever feels best should be the one you buy. However, that said, don’t overlook the visual appeal. The more you play, the better you’ll become, so having something you want to pick up and play, because of the way it looks, as well as the ergonomics, is also important.

Thanks a lot for your help.
I will look for a Yamaha for my 2nd guitar as Yamaha's agent ( @ezbass ) said they are all good.

[Crusoe]

I wouldn't worry too much about whether a guitar has a tremolo arm or not for your first guitar (strictly speaking, it's a vibrato system, not a tremolo). Trems can cause issues with guitars staying in tune - not always, but some times. i notice that the Schecter has a rosewood fretboard and a graphite nut. Some people prefer the look of rosewood (and, if they are to believed the sound) and a graphite nut would be good for tuning as the strings are less likely to get stuck. It's all going to be down to personal preference - how the guitar feels. I've never played Schecter, but I do own two Ibanez and they are both very good quality and I like the feel of them.