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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E vs Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection

Reasons to Get
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E over Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection

Number of Frets
22 vs 24
Warmer neck pickup
Compound Radius
12" to 16" vs 17"
Balanced playability for chords and single-notes
Neck Profile
Charvel Speed vs Super Wizard
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Pickups Brand
Seymour Duncan vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Pickup Mods
Coil Split vs None
Splits humbuckers into single coil pickups
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.77'' (19.6mm) vs 0.67'' (17mm)
More comfortable open chords for big hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.83'' (21.1mm) vs 0.75'' (19.1mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for big hands
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm) vs 1.693'' (43mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Bridge
Floyd Rose vs Edge
Allows intense vibratos and techniques like Dive Bombs
Value Score
77 vs 71
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection over Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E

Country of Manufacturing
Japan vs Mexico
Built with higher quality standards
Release Year
2021 vs 2016
From a more recent year
Neck Profile
Super Wizard vs Charvel Speed
Thinnest neck you can get for shredding
Switch Positions
5 vs 3
More tone options
Number of Frets
24 vs 22
Allows to reach higher notes
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.67'' (17mm) vs 0.77'' (19.6mm)
More comfortable open chords for small hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.75'' (19.1mm) vs 0.83'' (21.1mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for small hands
Nut Width
1.693'' (43mm) vs 1.688'' (42.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Edge vs Floyd Rose
Intense vibratos with more features than a Floyd Rose

Other Key Differences
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E vs Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection

Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 vs V8
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N vs Infinity R
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Alder vs Basswood
Different Body Wood
Fretboard Wood
Ebony vs Maple
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
6 vs R6
Different Headstock

Shared Features
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E vs Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection

Neck Wood
Maple
Same Neck Wood
Nut Material
Locking
Same Nut Material
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Tone Knobs
1
Same tone control
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm)
Same string tension and fret separation
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Joint
Bolt-On
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Type of Frets
Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings

Common Strengths

  • Retainer Bar
  • High-Quality Nut

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E is probably the better product overall with its final score of 72 compared to the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection's 71 score, although not by a lot.

The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E wins when it comes to sound, value for the money. On the other hand, the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection has the upper hand when it comes to playability, build quality.

If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E is the better choice.

The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E meets 4 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection meets only 3. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E
  • Comfortable shape
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

New Player Friendliness

Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection
  • Comfortable shape
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Overview

  • From Charvel's 2016 Pro-Mod series
  • Made in Mexico
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
  • Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • Charvel-Branded Die-Cast tuners
  • Weight around 8.45lbs (3.8kgs)
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Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection Overview

  • From Ibanez's 2021 RG series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 17" Fretboard Radius
  • Basswood body
  • Maple/Walnut neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: V8 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Infinity R (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Edge tremolo bridge
  • Super Wizard Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh machine heads tuners
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Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Woods Used in the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E

Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
Ebony
Alder wood pattern used for guitar building
Alder

Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

Alder is the most popular wood that Fender uses in most of their guitars nowadays. Even though they say it's because of its balanced tone with an emphasis in the upper midrange, it probably is because it isn't too expensive, and it's also pretty lightweight—more than Mahogany. Find out more about Alder.

Woods Used in the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection

Basswood wood pattern used for guitar building
Basswood

Basswood is a lightweight type of wood that isn't as expensive as other popular choices for guitar building. It gives more power to the mid-range frequencies. Its color can vary from pale white to light brown. Find out more about Basswood.

Winner: Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E has pickups from a more specialized brand than the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection. Its pickups should simply give you a better, fuller sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Hard Rock and similar genres.

You can purchase similar pickups to the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E's and use them on any guitar:

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

The Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection gives you 5 switch options while the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E gives you 3. This means that the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

Only the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E comes with some kind of pickup modification: Coil Split.

Coil Split lets you disconnect one of the pickup coils. When used with humbuckers, it turns them into single-coil with lower output and cleaner tone.

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E's switch options
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E
Pickups 90
Sustain 80
Versatility 74
Tuning Stability 85
Sound 82
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection
Pickups 55
Sustain 80
Versatility 72
Tuning Stability 85
Sound 73

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E compares to the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E is built in Mexico while the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection is made in Japan.

Mexico has been for a long time where Fender has built their semi-premium series. If you don't want to overpay for a wellp-built instrument, a guitar built in this country by a good brand always offers good value for the money.

Japan has a long history of high-quality guitar building. Little has changed in terms of their manufacturing and quality control over the years. Many guitars made in this country can be compared—and even beat—others made in the US.

Winner: Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

In this case, both have Locking nuts. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.

Both models come with a retainer bar, which is helpful when changing the strings on a double-locking tremolo. Without it, the strings would change pitch once you lock down the nut, so you'd have to make more micro-adjustments at the bridge to tune it correctly

Winner: Tie.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E's brige is a Floyd Rose. This is a double-locking bridge system that allows you to perform techniques like dive bombs and pinch harmonics. The locking nut allows your guitar to stay in tune even after the most intense tremolo usage. The disadvantage is that it takes more work to change the strings and set up everything correctly.

On the other hand, the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection's is a Edge. This is a double-locking tremolo system designed by Ibanez. It's a tremolo inspired by Floyd Roses but with its own design improvements, like a push-in arm, better-positioned fine-tuners for more right-hand comfortability, replaceable knife edges, and more mass for more sustain. These bridges offer tons of versatility, but they also require more work than simpler tremolos to set up.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection.

Tuners

Both come with regular tuners. The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E's are Charvel-Branded Die-Cast while the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection's are Gotoh machine heads

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

Both have a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Tie.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Retainer Bar
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Mexico
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection
  • Made in Japan
  • Locking Nut
  • Tremolo
  • Retainer Bar
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E
Quality of materials 41
Features 80
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 64
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection
Quality of materials 51
Features 65
Quality Control 85
Build Quality 67

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Nut Width
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Nut Width
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection Nut Width
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection has the wider nut with 43mm (1.693'') vs 42.9mm (1.688''). This is a 0.1mm (0.0050000000000001'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E and Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection's Scale Length
Both have the same scale length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

In this case, both have a scale length of 25.5".

This is the scale used in most Stratocasters. It's slightly longer than the typical 24.75'' size found in Les Pauls, and it's one of the main reasons why Stratocasters have such a bright sound in general. A longer scale also means that the strings will have higher tension. This will help you get lower action without suffering fret buzz, which will also be helpful when playing in lower tunings without having to increase your string gauge.

However, this also means that there will be more separation between frets, which can make it more difficult to play. Also, bending the strings will require more strengths due to the increased tension, but remember that a tremolo guitar will offset this difficulty.

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Neck Profile
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E's neck profile
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection Neck Profile
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

In this case, both have different neck shapes:

The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E has a C type of neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

The Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection, on the other hand, has a Super Wizard neck. Ibanez is famous for this neck shape. They're similar to C-shaped necks, but they're even thinner. Some people like it because it gives them all the free room they need to play fast single notes (shredding). But some people prefer a thicker type of neck they can grab and rest their hands more comfortably.

Fretboard Radius

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Fretboard Compound Radius
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E's Compound Fretboard Radius
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection Fingerboard Radius
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E is the only one with a compound radius. This is a huge win because it will give you the best of both worlds: a more curved radius in the first few frets for chords, and flatter as you come closer to the body for soloing.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison favor small hands .

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E and Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection Frets Size
Both have a similar Jumbo fret size

Both have a Jumbo fret size. This is one of the tallest frets you can get. You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings. It will give you the best sustain and all types of chords will be easier to play. However, you can end up changing the pitch of your notes if you press too hard, which is something people used to feeling the fretboard do when trying Jumbo frets for the first time.

Final Playability Scores

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E
Bending & Vibrato Ease 70
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 80
Playability 70
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection
Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
Chord Playability 50
Solo Playability 90
Playability 73

Specs Side-by-Side

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E vs Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection
General Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection
Brand: Charvel Ibanez
Year: 2016 2021
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 6 6
Made in: Mexico Japan
Series: Pro-Mod RG
Colors: Black Green, Orange
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Alder Basswood
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) Edge tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Gotoh machine heads
Fretboard: Ebony Maple
Neck Material: Maple Maple/Walnut
Decoration: White Dot Matching color dot
Scale Size: 25.5" 25.5"
Shape: Charvel Speed Super Wizard
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.77'' (19.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) 1st Fret: 0.67'' (17mm) - 12th Fret: 0.75'' (19.1mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Nickel Silver 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16" 17"
Nut: Locking Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'') 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker / Passive) V8 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker / Passive) Infinity R (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 5 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split None
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 1 1