These two, they are worlds apart. The Ibanez RG is the epitome of everything fast & furious. The Gibson LP Jr DC wants you to take your time, feel every playing moment. Had an interesting time playing both in a single sitting.
The RG has a flatter - wider neck profile, trying to slow down on this one isn't easy. It's possible but psychologically, the brain kept telling the fingers to play fast & make it worth the while because this kinda neck profile was meant for this kind of playing. The hand is also postured differently, making the most of the available space for playing many notes. The Gibson neck will fight any attempts to be reckless with individual notes. The rounder - narrower neck profile also means that flattening out one's fingers while playing to achieve a marked playing speed is rather futile. The hand would turn lethargic quite easily. A simple understanding on the matter- the curved thumb (influenced by the round neck profile) does not complement the straightening of the other fretting fingers.
So these guitars, given their technical profile, are they exclusive for a certain playing style? Yes & no. Yes because their individual neck profile complements a certain playing style. No because many of us would learn to adapt to the instrument's quirks to make things work. 😎
Wishing you a great midweek.
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