OK, so I've been playing a ibanez gio for the 2.5 years I've been playing. I want a better guitar I've spend hours researching and listening to demo's. I went to guitar center and spent about 4 hours playing everything they had. I really like the Ibanez xpt 700. I like the way it feels, the way it sounds, the looks, it's comfortable, balanced ect. But the price is a bit steep right now. So I have looked into the 300 (seems the same but different pickups) and jackson have got the warrior that's a bit cheaper.

Does anyone have any of these guitars? that can help with a little info.

Maybe buy the 300 upgrade pickups later?
Is the Jackson as good or better?
Or should I just wait?

I have got these 2 on top of my list

Xiphos
Warrior

Thank's for any input

Doug