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jojo74
Published on 10/17/08 at 16:46
Guitar made in Japan
24 Jumbo frets
2 Ibanez humbuckers: V8 V7 in neck and bridge
Basswood body
Channel Wizard screwed five rooms (three elements reinforced with maple walnut 2 items)
Rosewood
For the electrical signal: 1 knob volume, 2 tone knob and a 5-way switch
For the piezo signal: 1 knob volume of a double knob EQ 2-band (vertically mounted)
A selector signal electric / piezo 3-position (electric mix, piezo)
An electrical outlet / piezo and piezo output only
Vibrato Ibanez Double Edge Pro LR Baggs piezo
Gotoh Tuners
Galaxy Black Finish
UTILIZATION
In view of the characteristics is a comprehensive tool that we take in his hands.
On the average weight, adjusting well to the guitar body and it will be appreciated as the bevel where the right arm rest (typical of the series RG).
Like many Ibanez and a fortiori on Ibanez Prestige, the handle is very well studied, fast and comfortable. The grip is immediate, the base of the neck was cut to facilitate access to acute.
Looking more closely at this race, we can see that the pieces in maple (cut in the length of the shaft for strength) are reinforced by other pieces of walnut, including a very hard wood used to support the sleeves acoustic guitars.
There is also a reinforcement block level-strings for a better hold of the agreement.
All this gives a solid handle and reliable.
Vibrato Ibanez Double Edge is licensed under Floyd Rose but has some features like the fact that it is not required to cut the ball ends of strings to install them. Another specific, there is a guide on the side of the base for easy tilt adjustment of the vibrato (very handy!).
The stem of vibrato is extremely easy to assemble, which is quite confusing at first. Just press it into its stand, clip and go
The vibrato is very flexible and pleasant to use, no problem of detuning the guitar once set correctly.
Beware though, on the one hand this system is based on teflon rings to wear out over time and secondly, the stem of vibrato tends to rub on the double knob the piezo tone.
The finish is exemplary for this price range, the veneer of glitter-encrusted body, chrome-plated metal parts, the insignia and markings Ibanez Pearl silver overtones are the most beautiful effect!
Finally, how can we forget the fabulous flight case comes with the guitar, especially designed for the shape of it, including a detailed manual and a kit with all the tools necessary to adjust the guitar and the teflon rings Replacement vibrato.
SOUNDS
This is the rub, the microphones installed on the instrument are Ibanez V7 and V8. Microphones that do a good job but certainly in dire need of personality and bite. However, they work well together and offer some versatility with different combinations:
Position 1> Duplicate bridge pickup for metal and rhythmic solos
Position 2> split bridge pickup combined with neck pickup split also ideal for crystal clear sound
Position 3> combination of pickups bridge and neck humbucker, you get a sound "thick" which corresponds to the heavy rhythms and jazz phrasing
Position 4> neck pickup split and connected in parallel (as if each of the micro splits were part of two separate microphones), we obtain a sound "fenderien" that combines roundness and slamming ... not bad for the rhythmic funk
Position 5> double neck pickup, round and warm sound typical of the neck position
In all these cases, the microphones are still very neutral and flat ... the sound would certainly take on another dimension if these pickups were replaced with DiMarzio example.
However, this guitar has a wildcard: the piezo!
This works as a piezo acoustic guitar, it resonates with the vibration of the string and transforms this vibration into an electrical signal. In the end, the piezo produces a sound that approximates that of an electro-acoustic guitar (do not expect either to its authentic sound, a full case does not sound like a hollow box) . It can work alone or in combination with the electrical signal which provides amazing sound possibilities. Everything is customizable, you can use the output of a piezo acoustic amp while using the other output electric / piezo on his usual amp. We can mix the signals at will, playing on the volumes and tones respective electrical signals and piezo. By passing the time, it is not difficult to get the sound you want.
OVERALL OPINION
The Ibanez RG-1820X GK guitar is a very well thought out, built with many elements that facilitate the comfort of the guitar and tuning the guitar. It is a model of versatility, with features that allow you to explore a huge range of sounds, thanks to piezo and different combinations of microphones.
High quality materials (lime as the Music Man Petrucci for the body, walnut to strengthen the handle, chrome-plated steel for the vibrato, the mechanical and pots), this guitar has a price / quality ratio is very interesting.
The only thing we regret about this instrument is its lack of sound personality. In order to make the sound less "neutral", a replacement of the microphones is planned: the V8 will be replaced with a DiMarzio Norton and V7 will be replaced with a Dimarzio Paf Joe.
A notice will be written on the rendering of the two microphones in their respective fields ...
24 Jumbo frets
2 Ibanez humbuckers: V8 V7 in neck and bridge
Basswood body
Channel Wizard screwed five rooms (three elements reinforced with maple walnut 2 items)
Rosewood
For the electrical signal: 1 knob volume, 2 tone knob and a 5-way switch
For the piezo signal: 1 knob volume of a double knob EQ 2-band (vertically mounted)
A selector signal electric / piezo 3-position (electric mix, piezo)
An electrical outlet / piezo and piezo output only
Vibrato Ibanez Double Edge Pro LR Baggs piezo
Gotoh Tuners
Galaxy Black Finish
UTILIZATION
In view of the characteristics is a comprehensive tool that we take in his hands.
On the average weight, adjusting well to the guitar body and it will be appreciated as the bevel where the right arm rest (typical of the series RG).
Like many Ibanez and a fortiori on Ibanez Prestige, the handle is very well studied, fast and comfortable. The grip is immediate, the base of the neck was cut to facilitate access to acute.
Looking more closely at this race, we can see that the pieces in maple (cut in the length of the shaft for strength) are reinforced by other pieces of walnut, including a very hard wood used to support the sleeves acoustic guitars.
There is also a reinforcement block level-strings for a better hold of the agreement.
All this gives a solid handle and reliable.
Vibrato Ibanez Double Edge is licensed under Floyd Rose but has some features like the fact that it is not required to cut the ball ends of strings to install them. Another specific, there is a guide on the side of the base for easy tilt adjustment of the vibrato (very handy!).
The stem of vibrato is extremely easy to assemble, which is quite confusing at first. Just press it into its stand, clip and go
The vibrato is very flexible and pleasant to use, no problem of detuning the guitar once set correctly.
Beware though, on the one hand this system is based on teflon rings to wear out over time and secondly, the stem of vibrato tends to rub on the double knob the piezo tone.
The finish is exemplary for this price range, the veneer of glitter-encrusted body, chrome-plated metal parts, the insignia and markings Ibanez Pearl silver overtones are the most beautiful effect!
Finally, how can we forget the fabulous flight case comes with the guitar, especially designed for the shape of it, including a detailed manual and a kit with all the tools necessary to adjust the guitar and the teflon rings Replacement vibrato.
SOUNDS
This is the rub, the microphones installed on the instrument are Ibanez V7 and V8. Microphones that do a good job but certainly in dire need of personality and bite. However, they work well together and offer some versatility with different combinations:
Position 1> Duplicate bridge pickup for metal and rhythmic solos
Position 2> split bridge pickup combined with neck pickup split also ideal for crystal clear sound
Position 3> combination of pickups bridge and neck humbucker, you get a sound "thick" which corresponds to the heavy rhythms and jazz phrasing
Position 4> neck pickup split and connected in parallel (as if each of the micro splits were part of two separate microphones), we obtain a sound "fenderien" that combines roundness and slamming ... not bad for the rhythmic funk
Position 5> double neck pickup, round and warm sound typical of the neck position
In all these cases, the microphones are still very neutral and flat ... the sound would certainly take on another dimension if these pickups were replaced with DiMarzio example.
However, this guitar has a wildcard: the piezo!
This works as a piezo acoustic guitar, it resonates with the vibration of the string and transforms this vibration into an electrical signal. In the end, the piezo produces a sound that approximates that of an electro-acoustic guitar (do not expect either to its authentic sound, a full case does not sound like a hollow box) . It can work alone or in combination with the electrical signal which provides amazing sound possibilities. Everything is customizable, you can use the output of a piezo acoustic amp while using the other output electric / piezo on his usual amp. We can mix the signals at will, playing on the volumes and tones respective electrical signals and piezo. By passing the time, it is not difficult to get the sound you want.
OVERALL OPINION
The Ibanez RG-1820X GK guitar is a very well thought out, built with many elements that facilitate the comfort of the guitar and tuning the guitar. It is a model of versatility, with features that allow you to explore a huge range of sounds, thanks to piezo and different combinations of microphones.
High quality materials (lime as the Music Man Petrucci for the body, walnut to strengthen the handle, chrome-plated steel for the vibrato, the mechanical and pots), this guitar has a price / quality ratio is very interesting.
The only thing we regret about this instrument is its lack of sound personality. In order to make the sound less "neutral", a replacement of the microphones is planned: the V8 will be replaced with a DiMarzio Norton and V7 will be replaced with a Dimarzio Paf Joe.
A notice will be written on the rendering of the two microphones in their respective fields ...