i'll take the washburn over the ibanez any day. but, maybe you have a "bad" one. every manufacturer ships a bad one now and then. i'm getting ready to buy a washburn "j9vg washington" because of the way it plays. i've sample a few different makers and i am pleased with the action on this one. it's a nice guitar, although a different type than what you have. maybe you should sell the 'burn and collect enough extra to purchase the ibanez. good luck.