All user reviews of 4/5 for the Ibanez RG2228

Japan
Floyd blocked
Channel baritone 27 "24 frets
EMG 808

UTILIZATION

The handle? Of madness!
This is an 8 strings but the neck is fine, very fine! Very Ibanez neck but still has something special.
I had a RGA8 is nice but the handle is different ... I was not comfortable with it.
On the Prestige, no pb.
The handle is really nice to play one of the best that I've ever played!

Sound: EMG, 8 strings ... this is not really for the ride.
I've never had EMG before, but I find these pickups rather well!
It's pretty accurate ... etc.

SOUNDS

For my style zik: yes (djent and whatnot like that).
I'd had a choice, I would probably put Bareknucle above, not that EMGs are not good, but because I used to play on liabilities.
I play Peavey 5150 + Mesa cab V30: it does what.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few months.
+ As mentioned above, I had a RGA8. It's nice but entry level ... we clearly feel the difference with the Prestige.

What I like +: handle! and box (very nice!)
The least? the handle! ahaha! Nah it's just that I would have preferred a pitch + long.
I already played 7 string 27 inches in drop G # (drawing 70) and I love it.
For 8 strings, so I must tie up in the damn.
29/30 inches would be great.

Price / quality ratio: not the best.
Let me explain: the RG2228 Prestige is a really good scratch but nine price it stings anyway ... for that kind of scratch.
Personal: This is not my guitar main I use to experiment so stick euros in 1800 ...

On occaz on the other hand, it's great.
You find that between 1000-1200 euros and there's the fact considering the quality of the guitar and the case (and yes it is not bad!).

With the experience I would do this choice yes. But if I can get the same, the same inning with a pitch of madness + long there: I hesitate.

As a long time seven string player, I just had to get myself one of these RG2228s to see what all the fuss was about. There are actually two versions of these. Sometime around 2008 or so, they decided to upgrade them with titanium rods in the neck to help improve overall stability, and I think the headstock might be slightly different, but they're fairly similar. The guitar features a basswood body, a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, 24 extra jumbo frets, dot inlays, a special locking hard tail bridge, two humbuckers, one volume, one tone and a three way switch.

UTILIZATION

First thing I should mention is that the neck on this is pretty damn huge. If you have small hands, you'll probably hate this. Hell, I have big hands, and it took me awhile to get used to it. I had some issues with hand cramps at first, so I had to adjust my technique when playing this. The guitar itself is put together nicely, and the fretwork is solid. It's a good bit heavier than a normal RG, so keep that in mind as well. The bridge on this is actually a hard tail bridge, despite it looking like a floyd. I kinda wish it was a real floyd, but that's because I'm a bit of a tremolo whore. The neck on this is a 27'' scale neck, and while it's noticeable, it's not a huge adjustment in playing when compared to other neck scales. I can go from 24.75'' to 27'' without much of an issue.

SOUNDS

The guitar comes equipped with EMG 808s stock. These are the industry standard 8 string pickups, and they do a pretty good job. I prefer them to the Blackout 8s which tend to be a bit too bass heavy. The cleans on these are somewhat sterile sounding, but that's to be expected of most active pickups. The mid gain tones are decent, but they really excel in the high gain department. The pickups can get a bit muddy with the low F# (or whatever you happen to tune it to), but it's not too bad. If you need more clarity, try swapping in some EMG 808X pickups. They help cut down on the mud and give it some more dynamics than the standard EMG 808s.

OVERALL OPINION

Before Carvin came out with their 8 string model, this was about the best 8 string you could get for the money. I greatly preferred them over the Agiles with their crappy fretwork and QC issues. However, now that Carvin has released their models, it's kinda hard to recommend these. One thing that might help those that play more conventional guitars: try tuning the F# down to E. To me, that made much more sense than keeping the F# as I was able to move around the entire fretboard in a more natural manner. Trying to relate F# and E was a pain for me.

(I tried this guitar, I do not possde)

- In what country does she makes? (United States, Japan, Mexico, France ...)
-> Japan

- How many frets, what kind of micro as well as their configuration?
-> 24 frets, active EMG pickups screws mancge

- What type of bridge (Floyd, Wilkinson ...)?
-> Ibanez fixed but adjustable as a flow blockage, mechanical Gotoh ...

- What are the rglages (Volume, Tone slecteur micro ...)?
-> Volume and tone.

- What type of race?
-> Flatter you die!

UTILIZATION

Well, I'll tell you about the game plutt lead shred-fusion style. It is therefore an Ibanez worthy of the name, a guitar made for this. The handle is extra wide and extra sr flat. For bends, the thumb passes just above the handle. The strings are closer to each other. I am a rather dfenseur the traditional 6-string so it was a test INTERESTED.
The guitar is gnerale Legris and ergonomics is a prestige.
I t surprised that the thick rope (8th) is given in F #, I expected a Sol.
In fact, it's great because it allows to play power chords in standard position but all scales and arpeggios symtriques position. Therefore be found easily in 20 minutes j'tais dja surprised to be able "sweeper" on 8 string. Obviously the eyes and fingers have feelings srieusement opposed and must be a real time adaptation to believe that the strings are in the middle (5) and R (4).
This guitar also offers tural opportunity to play slap and tapping for those who want to learn stick!
Agree with other reviews, the strings are spaggettis origins, they are changed for better and more large.
In sum, I find agreeable and easier to play on this guitar on a 7-string. Personally, I would change the strings F # (8) for the (1) aige.

SOUNDS

You will never have the sound of Brian Setzer with this guitar. Because even though my concept of a dfenseur "sound is in the fingers," even when I have to recognize we can not lay eggs to a bull.
So the Power deathmetal and grind etc ... It is a rgal, you can almost put your fingers in pif, if the right hand edge, there is immediately a riff that cavernous hard.
Emg's are definitely not luxury with as low as master, you really are the top and the violin is not the strong point of this guitar (well the model I tried.
For the solos, it takes more than rflexion not to give in "nonsense". I did not find the sound excellent compared to other guitars. Difficult to develop a set of nuances. The style merger goes the limit.
I have not tried the clear, I think the guitar trs neutral gladly see if I can fade. I hesitate to 8 / 10 ... I put 7 (which is not a bad note with me)

OVERALL OPINION

I jou over one hour in a store, I think is hot.
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Ah, the +: the 8-string is unique and the handle that makes possible their use, Emg that reassure and strengthen the whole. Ah, forget it really face. An eight-string imposes ca!
The -: Sounds a bit entry-level finish, wood, his ...

- How do you report qualitprix?
I find it good for a guitar trs exceptional. 1500EUR it affordable for anyone who wants it. (Not like a Gibson Zakk Wylde). I think Ibanez rsonnable t produce this guitar also to benefit the greatest number and not one that would MODEL exclusive right in the catalogs. No maker worthy of this name do not make an 8 string to 1500EUR or for 2000 ... 1500 is the price for a stratum.
on the other hand, excluding additional 2 cords, so the same six chords classical guitar, that would be rather 800EUR 700-max for myself, blah, blah ...

Frankly, I find this nice scratch and would like to return the tater now ... Sr, she gave me a better feeling than a 7-string, it is radical.

(Originally written by belzeb/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Made in Japan. Superb finish (it's an Ibanez): lime tree body with a thin layer of varnish so the finish is very delicate (the guitar I tested at the store had already two scratches!!).

Two passive EMG 808 pickups (yes!!!).

Tremolo: the same Ibanez tremolo as on all Prestige models. It's a good-quality tremolo but given that it's locked, it's not really a tremolo!!! It's an excellent idea because a tremolo system is more convenient for the string locks than a tune-o-matic bridge.

Controls: tone and volume controls and 3-way toggle switch.

Authentic Ibanez neck: flat, fast and wide. If you like Ibanez guitars, you'll like it.

I give it a 7 because of the delicate finish and the pseudo active pickups!

UTILIZATION

The neck is a typical Ibanez neck so it's flat, well-finished, wide and very comfortable. But you'll need long hands because it's pretty big. Don't expect to play the upper frets for rhythm parts ... On the other hand it's not a problem for solos given the shape of the body (standard SG body)...

The playability is optimal for an 8-string guitar. Regarding 7-string guitars, I've been playing them for several years and the playability and comfort is not as different from a 6-string guitar... But with this 8-string model, you enter a new world... So don't buy it without testing it!

The sound is not surprising: it's extremely powerful... But if you want to get good sounds you have to own a good amp.

The clean sound has nothing special... I understand why Meshuggah uses many effects in clean mode (moreover, they don't play Ibanez instruments when recording). Don't use the 8th string in clean mode because it sounds like a bass guitar with ultra dull strings and a loud fret noise!

Regarding the strings, the string set provided with the guitar is much too light! You make bends unintentionally, even on the E and A strings. It's impossible to control it. So use a heavy string set and take the guitar to a professional so he can adjust it!

SOUNDS

This guitar might be good for my kind of music (progressive death metal)... But I will buy an 8-string guitar when I have enough money!

I can't say anything about the best amp for this guitar because I tested it with a lousy Peavey amp...

The sound is rather fat (as expected), and don't forget the guitar has passive pickups.

Use this guitar with a fat distortion but not with a clean sound!!

OVERALL OPINION

I only tested it.

Pros: playability, weight (not too heavy), neck and distortion sound. Cons: clean sound and very wide neck.

It's the only 8-string guitar available almost anywhere so I can't compare it with other 8-string models... I would like to test the ESP model but I've never seen it in a shop!

The price is too high due to the fact that Ibanez is the only big manufacturer in the 8-string guitar market, but the quality doesn't justify the price. It's the price of originality. But if you want an F sharp you'd better buy a 7-string baritone guitar instead of this RG.

I wouldn't buy it... Save your money and get in contact with Meshugga's luthier. 8-string guitars are very special instruments and it seems they are not compatible with mass production. Perhaps Ibanez will improve this model in the coming years...