Winter NAMM 2012 News
Its pretty crazy that Ibanez can make a guitar like this and sell it so cheaply but their Prestige models that cost twice as much come with pickups that sound like they should be in 100 dollar guitars. This guitar with its comfortable body and its solid bridge make it a really solid metal guitar and it is a bit cheaper than the comparable guitar...
The guitar is very solid, and if you're a fan of RGAs, you'll love this. Some are disappointed that there aren't any old school hard tail models like they made a few years back, but I don't mind. Then again, I'm a trem user, so I prefer these floyded models. I'm also an extended range player, so I'd personally buy the 7 string model, but thes...
Overall, this guitar is just ok, which is disappointing, because Ibanez usually rocks. And this color is so loud and in your face, the guitar should be able to perform! But unfortunately, the tremolo system is just not up to snuff. At this price, I'd just look for an older RG from Japan with the Edge system.
I am truly impressed with how accurate these are. It's like a true time machine. In fact I would say these are better overall than the originals. The Japan factory is doing some great things these days and they did this guitar a lot of justice. If you can find one of these, please pick it up. It's worth every dime. Who says hair metal is o...
The playability of these is amazing. That said I have some gripes. The finish isn't really my thing. It's a minor annoyance but still, I'm not a fan of the trans black color. Also, the front jack design is annoying for a guy like me who uses an angled jack. Beware of this. It's something that can be overlooked easily. Also, I don't love t...
This is the same story you get with a lot of mid to low end Ibanez guitars. The playability is there but the sound isnt. Ibanez is one of the worst companies when it comes to stock pickups. These pickups are fit for the garbage can. When you buy an Ibanez like this you pretty much have to factor in the cost of a pickup change into the price beca...
This guitar certainly looks cool but if you want an actual Prestige model you are better off buying one used. This guitar is pretty much a normal RG with a pretty looking top. If you are fine with a normal RG and want something with a bit more flash then this guitar is for you. If you are looking for something that plays a lot better than you mi...
For the price, this guitar is unstoppable. I've seen them going for as little as $200, up to around $500 on the used market. Even at $500, this guitar is a fantastic instrument, and I'd recommend to any Strat lover to check it out if they can find it.
These guitars are very hard to find because they are discontinued. I have no idea what the going used prices are for these guitars but I would suggest just going with a newer production model from Ibanez because they make pretty comparable guitars to this one. These are fun guitars to play and very comfortable to record with as well.
At new you can find these guitars provide around $350 which is a great price for this instrument. If you're looking for a tremolo or a Floyd Rose and this is not the guitar for you. Ibanez does make plenty of guitars that feature to Floyd Rose with the active pickups so I would go that route if that is what you're seeking.