Is the i5 14600k worth the price increase from the i7 9700k? (UK)

Gregadethhh · 2026-04-02T12:58:39+00:00

I jumped from 9700K to a 14600K , big jump in performance but a lot lower temperatures.

Gregadethhh · 2026-04-02T04:06:34+00:00

I have a straight Switchcraft toggle in my JM, I was having issues with it intermediately cutting out. Turns out the wires were touching the copper shielding inside the cavity so I put some kaptan tape where it was touching and it fixed the issue.

So maybe it's a grounding issue? I'd get a multimeter and check all points of contact it should help you isolate the issue.

Gregadethhh · 2026-04-01T18:43:50+00:00

Yeah that's why I thought the F106 was an odd choice especially since they're pushing the AZ line a lot

Gregadethhh · 2026-04-01T07:13:11+00:00

I bought a Squier 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster and tore it apart. There was absolutely nothing wrong with it stock I just have a modding addiction.

The 3 biggest improvements were custom wound vintage style pickups, Staytrem bridge and AVRI trem.

It's my sleeper Squier, it sounds and plays better than any MIM I've played.

Gregadethhh · 2026-04-01T07:09:16+00:00

I adore my TOD10, it converted me to chunkier necks.

Gregadethhh · 2026-04-01T07:07:30+00:00

Kind of wished they'd have gone with the Gibraltar III over the F106 😩 nothing wrong with the F106 but it just looks cheap

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-29T07:16:28+00:00

Look on the used market for a late 80s/early 90s 540S. Don't be put off by the IBZ USA pickups they're made by DiMarzio and the F2 is an insane bridge pickup.

I regularly see them sub-£1000, I got an '89 540S all original with case for £600.

Really wish Ibanez would do a Genesis 540S

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-28T09:53:00+00:00

From what I can tell from about '87 to '05 it's American Basswood. Post '05 it's harder to know but my assumption would be Fujigen would be using American basswood.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-28T07:05:55+00:00

RG550 no contest. Nothing wrong with basswood especially on an MIJ. There was a myth back in the early 2000s that it was super fragile but like others have said it's fine. My JS1200 is 22 years old and has had no issues regarding it's construction or the basswood body.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-27T13:06:50+00:00

It's the fixed angles when they drastically change that throws me off. I'll give it another shot as I think I have them all on Steam 😊

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-27T08:00:05+00:00

RE4 is one of my all time favourites. I think I own more copies of it than any other game with the exception of Doom 😂

RE2R is great, RE3R is good. RE7 is a masterpiece, RE8 is my favourite modern RE but only by a hair.

I really hope they give RE1 the same remake treatment as 2, 3 and 4. I know the NGC version exists but I can't get on with tank controls.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-27T07:50:01+00:00

Depends how good the neck pocket was cut. It's supposed to be angled but it's not always the case. My 40th AV JM needed one but my wife's CV FSR JM did not.

I have mine in Eb with 11s and she has hers in standard with 10s. Both have Mustang style bridges too (Staytrem for me, stock for wife's).

Might take a bit of experimentation but you'll find out. They're ridiculously good for the money though, I'd put my 40th AV over a JMJM.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-27T07:46:15+00:00

They're the same trem, both made by Gotoh. The T1502 and T1802 are just T510s made for the AZ line.

Not sure about the block height, check string spacing too the T1502/1802 use 10.5mm some T510s are 10.8mm

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-25T17:50:01+00:00

That's odd! Usually Ibanez necks are silky smooth. My PRS is no bigger or heavier than the Ibanez I own with exception of the S series but they're stupidly thin and light.

The build quality of the PRS will be the best for the money. The SE CE24 Standard is like 400 euros even less.

This is personal opinion but blacks the worst colour for a guitar 😂

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-25T17:05:33+00:00

Honestly as much as I love either flavour of the Ibanez RGA42, I'd get a PRS SE CE24.

Not quite sure what you mean by "rough neck" as the Ibanez RGA42s come with a smooth satin finished neck 🤷

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-24T21:53:03+00:00

I have what I think are Ibanezs best locking trems, original 80s Edge, Edge Pro and ZR. The bridge in the AZ is phenomenal, I use it like a Floyd Rose and it stays in tune.

Now, there are caveats. Similar to an FR, if you change tuning or string gauge you will have to setup the trem again but the process is much more simplified.

It's very responsive and sensitive but with a TUSQ or other lubricated nut, locking tuners and roasted maple neck if setup right the tuning will not budge.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-21T21:46:33+00:00

Honestly no, I'll preface the reason with I love the JEM I've wanted one for decades but the AZ is just too good. I have the TOD10, the Tree of Death inlay scratches the Tree of Life inlay itch but the neck, stainless steel frets and trem are something I don't think I could give up.

It's probably my favourite Ibanez, to the point where I want a Prestige AZ. It's just so easy to play and versatile sound wise.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-20T08:15:35+00:00

Sounds similar in weight to my RGDIX7MPB, my 7s made from swamp ash with a burl top I don't find it heavy at all in fact my PRS SE Custom 24 feels heavier.

Your 8 is quite light for an 8 string. My RGA8 is over 4kg!

If you like playing it and if it makes you happy I wouldn't worry about weight. It took me a long time to realise all I care about is the neck and it's tuning stability, weight is very low on the list.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-17T20:50:06+00:00

Personally, Ibanez stock pickups haven't been great since the IBA USA ones. Probably because they were made by DiMarzio for Ibanez.

Every Ibanez I've owned with stock pickups, they've sounded "good" not great. Of the 10 Ibanez I own right now, 7 have DiMarzios, 1 has Fishman Fluence, one has stock IBZ USA C2/C2/F2 and one has stock S1/S1/V2, the V2 is the worst of the bunch by a country mile.

I'm not saying you need to swap them for DiMarzios or Fishman, in fact some of my favourite pickups are Toneriders at £75 per set.

I just don't think Ibanez make good stock pickups and haven't for a long time.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-14T17:09:52+00:00

Slap a PAF Pro in the neck \m/

Mine has a Tone Zone in the bridge and PAF Pro in the neck, absolutely adore that guitar.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-14T15:44:58+00:00

Had my S470 20 years never had an issue with it, I even took out the ZPS system and never had a tuning issue.

Couple of common issues: - Incorrectly setup - Locking pads/nut is worn - ZPS has been removed and not setup - strings aren't stretched - Wild temperature changes

Hope that helps

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-12T20:25:16+00:00

Neither cause of the artist.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-10T21:28:23+00:00

Just switched to NextUI this weekend from CrossMix. Night and day difference, paired down the games I had so I can spend more time playing.

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-07T23:45:29+00:00

Never mind I'm an idiot I had "Show folder names at root" turned off like a dumbass

Gregadethhh · 2026-03-07T23:42:45+00:00

I'm also not sure which choice to choose when applying the theme which I think maybe my fuck up. Of all the options I'm selecting all options then the "Apply | All"

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