Ok, so I read in another thread that Cort makes both Ibanez and Schecter, so perhaps that could shed some light into why they look so similar. Or it could be complete BS and Ibanez is just trying to rip off Schecter because their guitar is priced $100 less. Dunno, but I have the Ibanez and the guitar just feels so damned good in my hands. I saw the same schecter yesterday at Sam Ash and was wondering what the heck was going on.

Disclaimer: I totally suck at guitar, only been playing 4-5 months and I've never played a Gibson, American Strat, or anything priced over $500.
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