Bridge:- Ibanez GRG121dx has a fixed bridge while Jackson JS22 Dinky has a floating bridge. Fixed bridge is easy to handle, guitar can be tuned and retuned on any tuning. Floating bridge is complex to handle, needs to be set up from back panel for changing the tunings. Fixed bridge guitars are the better choice for playing drop tunings because changing the strings and tuning the guitar is all that's needed. Floating bridge guitars are a mess to handle because the configuration is very frustrating in case of drop tunings. Tone:- Jackson JS22 Dinky has the old school bright and crunchy tone which defines the entire era of 80s thrash and 90s death metal. Ibanez has a kind of flat yet loud tone which feels more like the era of late 90s/early 2000s nu metal and 2000s metalcore.
Wow dude! I loved your statement but let me tell something more about the bridge of the JS22. It has a tremolo bridge which can be tricky with tuning stability but is not as hard as Floyd Rose bridge. That is truly a mission when comes to tuning stability or even changing the strings. Thanks for passing by.
I absolutely love your videos. Jackson's sound feels heavier bass and highs, if you're beginner the Gio neck could be better despite a bit more plain sound and 5 modes pick ups you'll will use mode 4 most I guess. I'll probably go for Jackson's white or grey finished and I'll consider the thicker neck as a challenge even being a beginner as I am.
Amazing video my friend!! Both guitars are great!! I agree with you, the Jackson's riffing in first round sounded full and heavier than the Ibanezes. The Jackson has a fuller sound but I believe that in the fast runs, like in the second round, they get mixed up while in the Ibanez even if it's a bit more dry it sounds more fluent. Rock on!! 🙂🤟
Jackson is my favorite guitar brand - i also have an Ibanez Gio which i`m planning the change it`s humbuckers as they`re not high output but sounds really nice - the JS22 is more powerful and sounds much better .
I have a js-22, it was between these 2 guitars. I think the Jackson has a fuller sound. The ibanez has a good tight sound but i guess it would come down to the neck feel n Bridge. I did deck the 2 point term on the Jackson so for me that's not a deciding issue. I did like the Ibanez tight sound but the bass kinda got lose a tad. The jackson neck pup ain't half bad imo
@@davi90rtcb Yeah bro for 200 usd u cant go wrong tbh. I do like a thin neck the wizard 2 is my favorite all time. I would like the Jackson if it was say 16 all the way.
Which one have better playability, quality and most colorful sound? I'm about choosing my first electric guitar and I have no idea which is the better choice. Side note: I want to play every style. And I will chose a Fender Mustang LT25 amp.
The Jackson is super good if you want to play metal (the JS22 has a chubby neck that I don't like very much). If you're looking for versatility a good Ibanez can provide a fantastic playability and a smooth neck (like this model btw). Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcbThanks Ypu so much!🎉 I don't know why maybe I feel a little crazy, but I found the JS 32 with Floyd Rose bridge, at a price limit for my budget ... is it worth it or not? Because I would buy the Jackson but I was burned by a Squier with poor tremolo power and I'm terrified of that JS22 is the same with tuning etc..
@@edoardomilan9060 The JS32 is amazing. I still own a Kelly but it hasn't a floyd rose. I'm not a floyd rose fan btw. Take much to set and I don't need whammy bar in my playing.
Mine needed a setup pretty bad out of the box. After learning how to do that it's been a great guitar and I know I'll always keep it around. 10-52s feel really nice as well. I swapped out the tuners for Hipshot locking tuners because the backlash on the stock ones is really terrible.
I was actually quite lucky with the "out of the box" situation: no fretbuzz and they stay in tune very well. The tuners of the Jackson are a bit stiff but I don't consider it a problem. Thanks for passing by dude.
Marathoning my videos, thanks a lot my friend. They both held the tuning very well. The only difference I found about the two models was in the neck: JS22 was a bit fatter. Thanks again for watching my videos.
Depends. If you want to upgrade your guitar, go for Ibanez. Better quality body, better feel. Pickups not as good. If you don't want to upgrade, go for Jackson. Better sound straight up. But the playanility is not as good as the Ibanez. That is my two cents.
This could be a good one my friend. The neck of the JS11 is better than the neck of the JS22 (at least in my hands). If you want to play mostly metal and you're on a budget, it would be a good choice.
My Opinion on this , is Both Jackson and Ibanez. They both are the same quallity of guitars as i have numbers of serires. JACKSON JS 11,22,34Q,JS24,32q. Ibanez Gio RG120Ex white ,5EX1 Mattie blsck,RG120DXblack ,RGRX20 white and Purple RG 380ex. Love them all. Gibson and Epiphone Les Pauls as well as LTD 2 Fender strats
we got the same opinion, ive already tried both, stock pickup is a little better on the jackson, while the ibanez, i feel more comfortable on its neck, but i prefer the ibanez, just change the pickups, hardware etc..
Just put some emg's in them and who cares which is better. I have an ibanez 2ex1 with emg 81 and 85 and Gotu locking tuners. Wizard 2 neck. The black knobs and tremolo were switched to chrome. It sounds and plays amazing. Wouldn't trade it for a Prestige.
ciaoo, una domanda, sul sito ufficiale ibanez e su alcuni siti c'è scritto che la grg121dx ha 5 switch, ma guardando le recensioni qui su TH-cam dicono solo 3, effettivamente quanti ne ha? Perché sono indeciso tra l'ibanez grg121dx-bkf e la grg131ex-bkf per via degli switch visto che la 131 sono sicuro ne abbia 5
Ciao bel, guarda, il sito dell'ibanez è da prendere con le "pinze" ma ti assicuro che la mia ha 5 posizioni (c'ho fatto un video a riguardo, lo trovi qui sul canale). Personalmente, l'altra non l'ho mai provata quindi faccio fatica ad esprimermi. Posso comunque dirti che ho provato 3 Ibanez diverse (sempre economiche: GRG, GRX, GSA) e tutte avevano 5 posizioni. Secondo me li ci azzeccano ;-) Grazie per essere passato.
@@ztigxr_6831 Urca, riguardo alla paletta mi cogli impreparato. Per quanto riguarda la GRG121, ha un ottimo manico ed è molto veloce, ma a livello di suono generale è che quella che mi è piaciuta di meno. Quando l'ho usata in alcuna delle mie cover (punk rock/heavy metal) ci ho dovuto lavorare molto per fare uscire quello che avevo in testa. Ad ogni modo ricorda: scegli quella che t'ispira di più e suonala. Questo è quello conta ;-)
Im torn on which to get. On one hand, the jackson has a compound radius and sounds a little better stock. The ibanez, though fixed bridge, better headstock design, and 5 way switch
Hey dude, the neck of the JS22 is not my favorite, I'd rather take the ibanez in that case. A 5 way switch can give you a lot of possibilities but if you're planning to play rock or metal 3 are more than enough. Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb I'm still learning, but definitely into more than just rock and metal. I've been dabbling in jazz blues fusion up to country and metal lately. Definitely leaning towards the ibanez! Thank you!!
Hey dude, thanks for the kind words first. I tried two JS22 with regular headstock and the neck was pretty fat on both of them. Never tried the Ibanez 370d so I can't say about it. Thanks for passing by.
@@thecapivaralover If you're starting out, with the Floyd rose might be tough. Get a regular bridge and you'll be fine. Not a great fan of Floyd rose myself ;-)
Hello to you my friend and welcome here. This one is a tough call: I loved the sound of Jackson and his tightness but the neck of the Ibanez was better. Personally, I'm more a riff guy so the Jackson might be my choice. But remember, choose what's the best for you. Have a nice day you too.
I prefer the Ibanez, maybe I’m a bit biased because it’s my favourite brand. Both are great for metal but the Jackson is a bit smaller in scale (hence ‘dinky’)
I have Jackson JS 32 with stock pickup, and just bought used Ibanez GRG121DX stock pickup. The are very similar guitar. I Love both, but slightly more to Ibanez for its playbility. I use Jackson for Drop C, and Ibanez will use for Drop D. Great video comparison btw,
I'm super in love with the Js32 from Jackson. Very fantastic model. The playability is a strong point for Ibanez but the one that you mention lacks some bite when playing metal. Thanks for passing by,
Hey dude, never tried the grg150 (just saw that it's a model not around anymore). The Jackson Js11 is pretty reliable guitar: good neck and playability. Thanks for passing by.
They complement each other , My idea was the Ibanez should have the dive bridge and Jackson have some willy Nelson bridge to match the raw Jimmy Hendrix wood to burn , In all the NATO Jackson body is good cheap mahogany, The warrior in NATO is also heavy and sits well standing to Ibanez still use basswood in low end models which is not worth the difference in coin , And the Jackson pickups are ok , Ibanez for new age
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I remember you told me you were doing this video. Now I’m 100% gonna buy the Jackson js22. Great video 🤘🏾⚡️
I always keep my promise ;-)
Thanks for coming back.
Bridge:-
Ibanez GRG121dx has a fixed bridge while Jackson JS22 Dinky has a floating bridge.
Fixed bridge is easy to handle, guitar can be tuned and retuned on any tuning. Floating bridge is complex to handle, needs to be set up from back panel for changing the tunings.
Fixed bridge guitars are the better choice for playing drop tunings because changing the strings and tuning the guitar is all that's needed. Floating bridge guitars are a mess to handle because the configuration is very frustrating in case of drop tunings.
Tone:-
Jackson JS22 Dinky has the old school bright and crunchy tone which defines the entire era of 80s thrash and 90s death metal.
Ibanez has a kind of flat yet loud tone which feels more like the era of late 90s/early 2000s nu metal and 2000s metalcore.
Wow dude!
I loved your statement but let me tell something more about the bridge of the JS22.
It has a tremolo bridge which can be tricky with tuning stability but is not as hard as Floyd Rose bridge.
That is truly a mission when comes to tuning stability or even changing the strings.
Thanks for passing by.
I absolutely love your videos. Jackson's sound feels heavier bass and highs, if you're beginner the Gio neck could be better despite a bit more plain sound and 5 modes pick ups you'll will use mode 4 most I guess. I'll probably go for Jackson's white or grey finished and I'll consider the thicker neck as a challenge even being a beginner as I am.
What really matters is that you play it buddy.
Thanks for passing by.
it is not a lot thicker. it just doesnt have that flat d profile like the ibanez. still feels good
@@davi90rtcb
Amazing video my friend!! Both guitars are great!! I agree with you, the Jackson's riffing in first round sounded full and heavier than the Ibanezes. The Jackson has a fuller sound but I believe that in the fast runs, like in the second round, they get mixed up while in the Ibanez even if it's a bit more dry it sounds more fluent. Rock on!! 🙂🤟
Thank you buddy.
Ha, just looked this up today and found your video. 13 seconds in and you have a subscriber my dude!
Thank you buddy. You are very kind 🤗
Jackson is my favorite guitar brand - i also have an Ibanez Gio which i`m planning the change it`s humbuckers as they`re not high output but sounds really nice - the JS22 is more powerful and sounds much better .
The choice is yours my friend, but if you have the chance, try a JS32.
You won't be disappointed, trust me ;-)
Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb I already have a JS32 Kelly and another 1 on the way - but thanks for the great advice ;)
Cujo9071 was my old account - Jackson 4ever
They're more better for solos than riffs
For rhythms the jackson is better, but leads the ibanez wins
I have a js-22, it was between these 2 guitars. I think the Jackson has a fuller sound. The ibanez has a good tight sound but i guess it would come down to the neck feel n Bridge. I did deck the 2 point term on the Jackson so for me that's not a deciding issue. I did like the Ibanez tight sound but the bass kinda got lose a tad. The jackson neck pup ain't half bad imo
I share your ideas about the sounds.
Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb Yeah bro for 200 usd u cant go wrong tbh. I do like a thin neck the wizard 2 is my favorite all time. I would like the Jackson if it was say 16 all the way.
this video is pretty good, as always. Just bought the ibanez, I intend to change the pickups later.
Thanks for the kind words my friend.
I love my js22 change pups and it is monster axe but the stock isn't too bad better then ibanez lol I loved this vid
Thanks for passing by dude.
Which one have better playability, quality and most colorful sound? I'm about choosing my first electric guitar and I have no idea which is the better choice. Side note: I want to play every style. And I will chose a Fender Mustang LT25 amp.
The Jackson is super good if you want to play metal (the JS22 has a chubby neck that I don't like very much).
If you're looking for versatility a good Ibanez can provide a fantastic playability and a smooth neck (like this model btw).
Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb Thank you for your reply. It helped a lot.
Hi 🎉Congratulations for the video. Which one is the best for rhythm? In your opinion which one is the best to start with?
You can start good with of them by friend.
I just don't like the neck of the JS22: a bit too fat for me.
Playability is great on both sides.
@@davi90rtcbThanks Ypu so much!🎉 I don't know why maybe I feel a little crazy, but I found the JS 32 with Floyd Rose bridge, at a price limit for my budget ... is it worth it or not? Because I would buy the Jackson but I was burned by a Squier with poor tremolo power and I'm terrified of that JS22 is the same with tuning etc..
@@edoardomilan9060 The JS32 is amazing. I still own a Kelly but it hasn't a floyd rose.
I'm not a floyd rose fan btw. Take much to set and I don't need whammy bar in my playing.
@@davi90rtcb Thanks for all the advice, in the end I got a Jackson JS32T Rhoads, with a fixed bridge!🎉
Mine needed a setup pretty bad out of the box. After learning how to do that it's been a great guitar and I know I'll always keep it around. 10-52s feel really nice as well. I swapped out the tuners for Hipshot locking tuners because the backlash on the stock ones is really terrible.
I was actually quite lucky with the "out of the box" situation: no fretbuzz and they stay in tune very well.
The tuners of the Jackson are a bit stiff but I don't consider it a problem.
Thanks for passing by dude.
Your what? Ibanez or Jackson?
@@InterestingWorldLove Jackson
@@InterestingWorldLove Kinda in the middle.
thanks for the video ;). could you also test 121dx vs grx70qa?
If I get my hands on one I'll certainly will.
Thanks for passing by :-)
I'm marathoning your videos in search of the best instruments... Can you tell me if the Jackson Js11/22 holds the tuning well? This is my fear now
Marathoning my videos, thanks a lot my friend.
They both held the tuning very well. The only difference I found about the two models was in the neck: JS22 was a bit fatter.
Thanks again for watching my videos.
Depends. If you want to upgrade your guitar, go for Ibanez. Better quality body, better feel. Pickups not as good. If you don't want to upgrade, go for Jackson. Better sound straight up. But the playanility is not as good as the Ibanez. That is my two cents.
Thanks for passing by.
Jackson js22 is the winner for me. Nice,Solid and Budget Metal Guitar \m/
And who will win between the Ibanez GRG121DX and the Jackson Dinky JS11?
This could be a good one my friend.
The neck of the JS11 is better than the neck of the JS22 (at least in my hands).
If you want to play mostly metal and you're on a budget, it would be a good choice.
About the JS22, is it out of tune when using the whammy bar?...Answer please
Actually, I'm not a great whammy bar user so I can't tell you about it. Sorry
Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb ohh...😂got it, i appreciate it anyway...
Thank You
You're welcome.
Have a new Ibanez to show you for next week.
Stick around 😉
My Opinion on this , is Both Jackson and Ibanez. They both are the same quallity of guitars as i have numbers of serires. JACKSON JS 11,22,34Q,JS24,32q. Ibanez Gio RG120Ex white ,5EX1 Mattie blsck,RG120DXblack ,RGRX20 white and Purple RG 380ex. Love them all. Gibson and Epiphone Les Pauls as well as LTD 2 Fender strats
we got the same opinion,
ive already tried both,
stock pickup is a little better on the jackson, while
the ibanez, i feel more comfortable on its neck,
but i prefer the ibanez,
just change the pickups, hardware etc..
I'm glad we share the same opinions.
Thanks for passing by.
This was cool!!!!
I own both the Jackson id say takes it tbh on the playability but the Ibanez tone is. Kinda a lil better I'd say
I like you point of view my friend.
Thanks fro passing by.
Just put some emg's in them and who cares which is better. I have an ibanez 2ex1 with emg 81 and 85 and Gotu locking tuners. Wizard 2 neck. The black knobs and tremolo were switched to chrome. It sounds and plays amazing. Wouldn't trade it for a Prestige.
I tried that experiment of changing pick ups (not once but twice).
I don't know if it's worth the shot.
Thanks for passing by.
🎸🤘🔥🤘🎸
ciaoo, una domanda, sul sito ufficiale ibanez e su alcuni siti c'è scritto che la grg121dx ha 5 switch, ma guardando le recensioni qui su TH-cam dicono solo 3, effettivamente quanti ne ha? Perché sono indeciso tra l'ibanez grg121dx-bkf e la grg131ex-bkf per via degli switch visto che la 131 sono sicuro ne abbia 5
Ciao bel,
guarda, il sito dell'ibanez è da prendere con le "pinze" ma ti assicuro che la mia ha 5 posizioni (c'ho fatto un video a riguardo, lo trovi qui sul canale).
Personalmente, l'altra non l'ho mai provata quindi faccio fatica ad esprimermi.
Posso comunque dirti che ho provato 3 Ibanez diverse (sempre economiche: GRG, GRX, GSA) e tutte avevano 5 posizioni.
Secondo me li ci azzeccano ;-)
Grazie per essere passato.
grazie mille davvero, ultima cosa, la grg131ex-bkf ha la paletta al contrario, cosa cambia rispetto ad una normale?
@@ztigxr_6831 Urca, riguardo alla paletta mi cogli impreparato.
Per quanto riguarda la GRG121, ha un ottimo manico ed è molto veloce, ma a livello di suono generale è che quella che mi è piaciuta di meno.
Quando l'ho usata in alcuna delle mie cover (punk rock/heavy metal) ci ho dovuto lavorare molto per fare uscire quello che avevo in testa.
Ad ogni modo ricorda: scegli quella che t'ispira di più e suonala. Questo è quello conta ;-)
okk, grazie ancora
Im torn on which to get. On one hand, the jackson has a compound radius and sounds a little better stock. The ibanez, though fixed bridge, better headstock design, and 5 way switch
Hey dude,
the neck of the JS22 is not my favorite, I'd rather take the ibanez in that case.
A 5 way switch can give you a lot of possibilities but if you're planning to play rock or metal 3 are more than enough.
Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb I'm still learning, but definitely into more than just rock and metal. I've been dabbling in jazz blues fusion up to country and metal lately.
Definitely leaning towards the ibanez! Thank you!!
I went with the Ibanez the Jackson headstock doesn’t look good to me
lol.i feel th exact opposite.i don't like the ibby headstock.i feel ya.
Loved the video!! What are yout thoughts on Jsckdon JS22 (reversed headstock) VS Ibanez 370DX?
Thanks!!
Hey dude, thanks for the kind words first.
I tried two JS22 with regular headstock and the neck was pretty fat on both of them. Never tried the Ibanez 370d so I can't say about it.
Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb Thanks for the reply!! I'll be going with the JS22R as I'm kinda afraid to try a Floyd Rose guitar for now.
@@thecapivaralover If you're starting out, with the Floyd rose might be tough.
Get a regular bridge and you'll be fine.
Not a great fan of Floyd rose myself ;-)
hello my friend have a nice day i am stuck between js11 and grg121dx which one would you buy please help
Hello to you my friend and welcome here.
This one is a tough call: I loved the sound of Jackson and his tightness but the neck of the Ibanez was better.
Personally, I'm more a riff guy so the Jackson might be my choice.
But remember, choose what's the best for you.
Have a nice day you too.
@@davi90rtcb thanks a lot kanna
I prefer the Ibanez, maybe I’m a bit biased because it’s my favourite brand.
Both are great for metal but the Jackson is a bit smaller in scale (hence ‘dinky’)
@@m3gabea5t Thanks for sharing your opinion.
Siempre será mejor Jackson … jaaaaaacksooooon teeeaaaaam aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah 🤘🏽
I have Jackson JS 32 with stock pickup, and just bought used Ibanez GRG121DX stock pickup. The are very similar guitar. I Love both, but slightly more to Ibanez for its playbility. I use Jackson for Drop C, and Ibanez will use for Drop D. Great video comparison btw,
I'm super in love with the Js32 from Jackson. Very fantastic model.
The playability is a strong point for Ibanez but the one that you mention lacks some bite when playing metal.
Thanks for passing by,
Sound the same to me. Neck and tuning is more important to me at this price point
Good one my friend.
Hope to see you in the next video.
@@davi90rtcb will do 👍🏻👍🏻
ibanez grg150 or jackson js11?
Hey dude,
never tried the grg150 (just saw that it's a model not around anymore).
The Jackson Js11 is pretty reliable guitar: good neck and playability.
Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb thanks my guy
i prefer the jackson... 200 dollar beast! got mine for 150. its mean af
Hey dude,
It is a lovely guitar but that neck for me are points off.
Thanks for passing by.
They complement each other ,
My idea was the Ibanez should have the dive bridge and Jackson have some willy Nelson bridge to match the raw Jimmy Hendrix wood to burn ,
In all the NATO Jackson body is good cheap mahogany,
The warrior in NATO is also heavy and sits well standing to
Ibanez still use basswood in low end models which is not worth the difference in coin ,
And the Jackson pickups are ok ,
Ibanez for new age
I like your point of view my friend.
Thanks for passing by.
The Ibanez sounds more chorus-y than the Jackson especially on the fast shreds parts
Thanks for passing by.
Ibanez grg have raw sounds
thanks for passing by.