RG350EX VS JEM JR
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that hardcore test on the trem systems hurt on so many levels. Never the less great review.
I have an RG 350 and saw that you couldn't pull the bar up very far. Mine was the same. When I modded it I noticed the incredible amount of paint in the neck pocket. When I removed the paint down to bare wood I thought maybe the same build up of paint was present around the trem studs. Oh my lord! I removed the foam and studs to find thick globs of paint. I removed the paint down to bare wood and put foam and studs back in. What an incredible amount of back travel on the trem that was recovered. As well, removing the paint from the base of the neck pocket, made for a great set up with a low a action and a trem that was flush to the body
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I put the actual floyd rose trem bar on my 350ex , Fits great and works as expected!
Nice video. You got some very nice tones from both guitars. Sound-wise I preferred the Jem JR, which I believe has Ibanez Quantum pickups. I think the 350 has Ibanez Infinity pups. Both are actually OK for stock pickups, esp on clean & crunch. I've had Ibanez axes with both pickups and they both tended to get very muddy on high gain settings. So I replaced both sets with Seymour Duncans in one gtr and DiMarzios in the other...MUCH better.
Ibanez actually has decent guitars in the $400 - $600 price range. If you can get one that's set up good with a stable trem system, has good fretwork, good electronics, and decent stock pickups, they're usually keepers. Then for me, it's just a matter of swapping out the pickups with SDs or DiMarzios. I have 4 Ibanez guitars and I love them. Will be adding a Jem JR in the near future. Hoping to own a real Jem some day.
Great review. I've got an RG4 and a JemJr - they're both great guitars. You can give them great setups to make them great players, and they're cheap enough that modding isn't going to ruin them and bankrupt you.
I loved your video, I'm planning to buy the RG350 and these is one of the best videos I've seen. Good Job
Thank you for sharing your signal chain!
Super helpfull video once I am getting RG350 on a deal!
That's some serious abuse there, lol! Quite surprised how they still were in tune. Nice Review!
Have a Jem555 Indonesian with DiMarzio and other one Jem555 Korean with Infinity mod. Both are so much great,different and fun to play,no limit to that. Infinity pickups are great sounding to,don't listen to people to much,draw your own conclusion after playing one and not after some one say their own and stick it as a tag to it. Video is great,loved it!
Keep it up this way!
All the best from Italy
I personally love both had both but gave my rg350ex to my dad. Got the jem jr in pink 👌🏿
the pink jem jr is definitely the best!!! i have had mine for about a year and a half and continue to play it as much as i did the day i got it.
Popped Evolution P/Us in my RG.... I use them in all my guitars. My Schecter and beat up old Washburn also have Evolution P/Us in the bridge position. They all sound awesome.
Great comparison brother!
Subscribed!!!!!!!! Very Nice Video and super Informative!😉
They both kick ass! I prefer the twang on the jem single coil mid pick up.
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I have the Ibanez RG350EX since 2012 I guess (got it used) and it's such a great guitar. I'm really satisfied with it. Thank you for the great vid, I would love to own an Ibanez JEM too one day!
How much did you get it used?
I bought the Jem Jr with the intention of adding DiMarzio pickups but I was so impressed with the stock pickups so I just kept them. Pinch harmonics are awesome. Especially when using a BOSS 7 band EQ pedal. The trem however, sucks ass. The bar never stays tight so I just left the back plate off due to always having to tighten the Allen screw for the collar the bar slides into. A Gotoh GE-1996T solved that problem. The guitar holds tune after using the tremolo bar now. My Jem Jr is yellow so I added green knobs and a pink cap for the selector switch. I just need to find some matching pink paint for the claw area.
Did you use the studpost of the gotoh ge1996t?
Was the Gotoh GE-1996T Easy to instal ?
On the 350, I believe there is a grub screw underneath just below where the bar goes in. Tighten and should solve the bar coming out. I think.
If you put a small spring in the cavity of any screw in trem bar before you screw it down it will tighten up beautifully and stay in place wherever you move it.
I dig both but I was shocked at how the Jem Jr. trem held up a little better in the torture test and I was also shocked at how Strat sounding the middle pickup was which was it's original intent when in much more expensive trim. I love the old RG 350EX but I'm stunned at how well the Jem Jr. holds up at $500. I was expecting it to fail all over the place, and it still has the scalloped trem routing. When I was a teen in the late 1990s I had an ESP LTD that I payed $600 for and I'm not even going to go into late 90s LTD quality 🙄. If they had the Jem Jr back then I would have been the first in line and I don't even like the monkey grip gimmick.
The Jem is warmer and better for classic rock, blues and I assume echoey material. The RG350EX is much colder and more suited to metal or industrial music (especially if it's mostly riff based).
I own both but my jem is Koren made with the Evo pickups, i really like em both but the 350 is more maintenance and goes out of tune a bit more with pull ups with the bar
Jem jr made in Indonesia is best than made in japan..
I have the same feeling. My 350 goes out of tune easily. Have to take it somewhere to have a check
RG for life. I think the jem is an amazing guitar, very beautiful, but I have put my RG through hell and back and it has proven to be a practical quality gig guitar that can take the beating on the road and stay playing like new. the patina fits the RG better, the jem is one that you treat like a baby. Any musician that walks on stage with an RG has my respect, awesome shred machine.
Own jem7.. its 12 y/o now but still workin g great..
Is it me, or did the 350 have better intonation than the JR during the 2 instrumental segments near the end?
i have the jem jr, bought it in samash miami dolphin mall back in october 2015
Does the rg stay in tune well after dives?
Is this a good guitar for beginner? I am bit concerned about the tremolo, does it stay in tune well? thank you so much
The floating tremolo would be a bit of a nightmare for a beginner... it does come out of tune and string changes can take a while. Something with a regular tremolo or a tune o metic would be recommended. Cheers -Ryan
I own a Jem JR and had it set up for 10s to help with tuning. I even blocked the tremolo an I'm still having tuning issues. 😭
still owning her? still tuning problems?
Hello, you know for any chance if the pickguard of the RG fits on the Jem JR?
Infinity pickups aren't that great. I've RG 350EX, I replaced Infinity pickups with DiMarzio DP213 Paf Joe and DP216 Mo Joe. The tone difference was night and day.
Where did you get a shiny cover on jm?
is the rg350 worth it for 236 usd?
Almost difference of pickup sound?
11:36 HAHAHA That was so brutally HONEST! Either way though, the JEM JR for my ears has better pick-ups.. the accessibility of the floyd is also better, although the quality of the metal is not so great, so swapping for a better floyd should be taken in consideration.
I'm considering a Jem Jnr & it's good to see it hold tune. That's far more trem abuse than I'd be giving it. Lol Sound wise, they both so7nd great.
Mine is same 350ex but with z (with edge zero instead of edge 3). Imo the rg tastes more rock than the jem, that a little twankie to my ears.
But I love the jem appearance, tree of life inlay, handle & pickguard.
Idk how you made the JEM dive like that and stay in tune because I keep the trem arm off mine because it only knocks it out of tune 😂😅
How old is yours? And is this issue there in all Jem Jr models?
great video but It is not clear which keeps the tuning better. much distortion and few open chords
One can always change the pick ups ... most or many will replace and choose a di marzio or seymour D PU.. main question is what will they both sound and play like with those pickups in them .. that the best way to judge these guitars IMO
So you're looking for a video comparing 2 entry level guitars with multiple pickups in both? Ignoring all the other hardware differences? Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar ... it is personal preference.. no point in changing everything.... Some might want to leave the stock PU´s some i doubt the priority for most will be replacing the tuners or the tremelo.. Sound and feel are priorities at that price.. IMO .... i did say IMO in previous answer.. thank for the video ryan... ps. yes maybe stick the same pick up in both in the same position and then give the viewers some feed back . because many like to improve / mod what they have if they can ..
Trust me... I’m one to mod my guitars. Out of 45 guitars I’ve moved about 36 of them. Mostly Bridge/Tuners/Pickups. But for most looking to buy Entry Level Guitars like these, soldering new pickups would be too advanced. And for those who would do a pickup swap: DiMarzio Evolutions would be 90% of everyone’s choice for both. Cheers -Ryan
The 350ex sounded better to my ears. It sounded more full. Jem was bit thin to me.
Nice vid! New subscriber. Question: I’m looking for a guitar with an EVH mid-80s sound - you know, pickups with some warmth (but enough ummph to cut thru a mix), not TOO hot, 24 frets preferred, good reliable trem, moderate price. Any suggestions? Thx!
Beat advice I could really give… look for a used Jackson that was made in Japan. The Jackson branded trems were made by Schaller and are top notch! They usually came with JB/Jazz or JB/59 combo which should suit what you’re looking for. Jackson’s usually go for pretty cheap used… but if you want one with a reliable trem then you have to go with the Japanese Models. Best of luck! Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar Thank you!
Love !!
does the jem jr have the little dots on the top part so you can see quicly which fret it is?
... Yes. It's rare that a guitar doesn't have that. Cheers -Ryan
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My jem jr sold already and i bought an S series and old 320fm 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Just picked up the Jem jr Indonesian used in absolutely MINT condition for $349 at Guitar Center.
It's a beauty. Plays like butter, the trem is much better than I expected, fretwork is fine and not a scratch, ding or mark on it.
I also own an Ibanez RGT42DX, also about a $500 guitar new, and the Jem blows it out of the water.
The one complaint. Well, maybe two but they are both minor is the fine tuners feel less than smooth and I'm probably going to put in Dimarzios as I want a bit more diversity out of my tone.
I like locking trems. I always get locking I only got one string though body type bridge on my rr Jackson js32 satin Black. I've got 9 guitars. 2ibanez rg250,rg450, 4 Jackson's is 34 transparent purple, 1998 Jackson dinky pro. Gloss black Reverse headstock, Adrian Smith Jackson trans Green, schecter diamond series Synyster Gates,Dimbag Darrell Dean razorback blue lightning bolt with Seymour Duncan dimebucker in the bridge. My most expensive is my dime Dean I'm probably going to sell it for 700 dollars in great condition with case. Ibanez are really in their own league but hey to there's a lot of good guitars I like having a variety.
Better comparison would have been the 450DX to the Jem jr. Since they're the exact same guitar just different cosmetics.. Would have been fun to see peoples responses as to what sounded better etc.. :)
RG 470 DX 1996 is a good guitar?
Yep - but don't tell Jem Jr owners its the exact same guitar minus the CNC and pretty colors. Oh, and its 100$ less. Jr owners get offended....lol
@@dvscool They're both super cheap budget guitars, though. Do people actually get offended? I got the 350 so I could sink a few hundred bucks into it to see if I could make it semi-playable. The Jem Jr I bought just to see if I might want to get the Woody Jem. It was a passable guitar... the woody was meh, too. Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar People actually get offended. What If I said, The Jem Jr....is the best fake Jem out there? Which, it is......There is not ONE part of a Jr that is present on a V7....for example. They share nothing....zero. fake Jem.
That was always my impression. Body shape and Inlay Shape... that's it. That's the whole point of the Jr, isn't it? Jr to me implies that it is a shell of what it could actually be. That's the same way that I take the RG Series. If it's not Prestige then it's just an under model. Like the Epiphone version. Is that not how it is look upon? I've never been a big fan of Ibanez Gutiars, to be honest. My first real guitar was an Ibanez PR1660 V. Great guitar. But I never looked at Ibanez again for 20 years because they didn't really have a clear brand distinction from their cheaper models and higher end models. That and I went on a 25 year Gibson and Paul Reed Smith kick (USA Core Models... not SE's or S2's). I picked up a few Ibanez guitars last year just to check them out again. The only thing that Ibanez has taught me since buying a few last year was that Jackson is vastly superior. But Jem Jr is the equivalent to an Epiphone Les Paul Special. It has the shape that everyone likes. and you can say you own a Les Paul (although I would cringe at that). Same thing as the 350 or 450... they are super cheap RG Series. Get them if you want to mod them or just to check out Ibanez a little. I can't believe people would get offended by that hahahaha Cheers -Ryan
The Jem Jr looks awesome, I like that tree of life fretboard, but people often say the trem is very bad. I'm playing for about 2 years now, consider upgrading my Squier with something that will look cool and have more than 21 frets, but also that would be just one step upgrade to my squier affinity, but... some people say trem is okay, some say it's very bad. Are there any beginners that are playing Jem Jr for more than a year? Is the trem okay for a beginner?
There's a lot of dedication that goes into keeping a tremolo system like this in tune. Some of them can be fine and only require a bit of maintenance... but you're looking at anywhere between 30-60 minutes with a screw driver and Allen keys to change strings. I would recommend watching videos on how Floating Tremolos or Floyd Roses work before purchasing a guitar like this. Just so you are aware of the maintenance that is involved. Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar Thank you for response! Yeah I checked the floating threm maintenance videos, but I like improving and I'm looking forward to learn how to setup floyd rose-style trem. From what I found is that Ibanez RG=good and Edge Zero II trem=good enough :), so I'm currently shopping for some 500 eur Ibanez RG with Edge Zero II. Not many choices (in stock), but I will probably decide between RG350DXZ or RG370AHMZ, they both look super cool and have 24 frets so should cover most songs. Cheers!
Rg 370 ahmz or Jem jr which one should I choose because in my locality both are priced same. But I find 370 has better looks for me ofcourse.
Which plays better for you? That's the best way to decide. Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar ok then I ma surely gonna choose the 370 ahmz
I like the Jem Jr. sound.
I Like the black one to listen to, The black one has more presence , Just my ear only.
Which one do u prefer for begginner?
Neck felt nicer on the Jem Jr and you might be more inspired by a nicer looking guitar. Jem jr might be the way to go. Cheers -Ryan
I prefer the older version. Both looking good though.
Where did you buy the pickguard ang truss rod cover on ibanez jem?
eBay. Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar i can't find that store
There are usually a ton of eBay stores from China that make these pick guards and you can usually get them very cheap... you just have to wait a few months for delivery. Cheers -Ryan
The Jem has a warmer sound and the rg has the classic rg rock sound
Im an Ibanez RG man to the bone since the 80’s owning / playing the 87’RG570(JB),07’RG350DX(white/sharktoothinlays),20’RG550(NP)”Genesis” and never owned the Jem Jr. but always wanted one for a good price!#Ibanez#RG❤️#🎸🤘🏻🔥❤️✨
Which one do you prefer for intermidiate?
Either one will do the trick to be honest. Some prefer one bridge over the other. Cheers -Ryan
Any Review on The RG450 DXB?
I don't see any review like that happening. I was not a fan of the JEM Jr, and the RG350EX that I have is quite problematic. Even with the majority of components replaced on it... Although I highly recommend doing a light sanding on the neck if you get one... quite comfortable after a light sanding. Cheers -Ryan
Hello!! Tengo la RG350 EX Y ES UJA MARAVILLA!!!!!!!!!⚡👌🏼
If anyone is getting the RG350EX get the RG350EXZ since it got the Edge 2 tremolo on it, it actually holds in tune after many hours of abuse.
Is the dxz a better alternative?
@@shinzousasageyo7066 The DXZ is a newer version of the EXZ. The DXZ have better pickups than the EXZ but the same tremolo.
Your right.... I have an RG370DX with the Edge Zero 2 and it always holds a perfect tune and stays level. I bought this guitar for $192 brand new the first year they came out in 2005.
Help me plz which is better sound n tune better? What you suggest?
It’s kind of hard to answer correctly. I didn’t have many issues with the Jem Jr Staying in tune, however, a TON of others have had issues. Same goes for the RG350EX. Sound wise it really depends on the pickups. It is always really easy to purchase and install another set of pickups (EMGs are plug and play basically). Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar do you suggest change the af pickup with emg 81 humbucker? Or keep the pickup as it is
That would be an incredible upgrade from the stock pickups on either. Cheers -Ryan
the jem pickups sounded better in the mix. the seemed more present. or clearer without being to trebly.
RG definitely much more for metal, but the jem looks like....wowwwww!
Clarity on the RG: DARK and JEM: LITE
what is the diference between the 350ex and the 350dx?
Different color. Suffics ex or dx stand for colors
One has pickgaurd, one doesn't.
What about 350dxz vs jemJR?
Well... I got rid of my Jam Jr and I'm not a big fan of my 350EX (even with the Pickup upgrade). I don't see myself getting the Jem Jr again or another RG350. Cheers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar Ok thx! You have any experience of RG370AHMZ?
Not really. Unfortunately the neck on the 350EX kind of killed off most of my Ibanez desires hahaha. I think it just needs a refinish... but since that guitar the only Ibanez that I've only bought a XIPHOS but that has a finished neck. Cheers -Ryan
The Jem Jr sounded better to me.
It hurts me to say this as I own the Jem Jr 2022 model and love it to chuffing bits.... but while I prefer how the Jem sounds... The RG really does hold it's tuning better that I can hear.
Thanks for this nice video.
Jem Jr is better for me.
🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
I see u just changed rg 350's pickguards with Jem's
Tonality sounds pretty similar between the two. Actually quite surprised that the 350 held its own. I can’t base the playability of them because I own neither. I do own a RG450 and I can say for the price it is an excellent guitar. For whatever it’s worth.
For me, rythem RG best but for lead JEM is the winer.
Omg tomorrow i choose a jackson dinky or jem jr ,,,never played either been bc rich for many years
Jackson Dinky Pro Series are REALLY nice guitars! You can usually get a great deal on one used! Chers -Ryan
@@Crypticmaskguitar thanks, I'm getting new guitar ,today fell through, but make shakey vid of what it get soon,,,,like red movie im getting a pig
I confused
😂those are some serious dive bombs!!
Jem stays in tune after diving?
For the most part it did. It all depends on the set up. Cheers -Ryan
those trems are not good enough...it will work properly for the first year or so, then problems will begin, it is a cheap guitar, made of cheap wood and cheap electronics. It sounds good I believe, I´m thinking on buying one, but it is importante to keep that besides the great look, and the fact that it says "jem", I don´t know...maybe it´s just just an RG with the Jem Jr logo....
@@cesarurbani2294 I agree with you on the trims I got a used rg370qmsp it never stayed in two and then I put a Floyd Rose in it stays in tune just fine
Ibanez Jem Jr made in indonesia??
Yes harganya 6 jutaan
Both made in Indonesia
350 in construction and hardware. Can chage the pickup anytime to whatever you like. I got the dx for 12 years now. Built like a tank. But i'll buy the Jem-jr just because of its looks.
The rg350ez has so much more mids...
guys dont replace the trem, just buy a block and springs and lucking term. u will still dive bomb and get all the advantages that the floyd rose have and more..
I prefer JEMM jr. I love the scream...... but the JEMM cost too much.
i prefer the rg pups for some reason. lol idk i just do.
JEM sounds like a proper guitar to me, if you know what I mean =)
They both have their own advantages and cons! I have them both too!
350 ex have two. Take them over the jem Jr all day long.
How strange the 350 sounds better in bridge but the Jem jr sounds fatter and better in middle and neck. To my ears anyway.
Ibanez Jem Junior made in Indonesia. My student returned it twice duo to manufacturer fault. I would not recommend it.
I need that shirt LOL
07:51 that is some serious guitar BDSM porn
jem jr wins ,makes 350 sound flat . good job on video.
These kind of guitars is fun about 10minutes then you feel SO🤔? And back to standard strats and teles you go.
I have an RG since '95. Nothing faster or smoother than a good RG IMO.
Jem jr hands down
I prefer jem jr's color.
I thought the Floyd rose would come out
Jem doesnt have the bite i prefer. P90 rules
RG sound good....Jem jr like a girl...aummm....
Basswood just have better sonic properties.
RG for 🤘🤘🤘🤘
ok i just bought both xd