any ibanez tat . . . .
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Go to www.ibanez.com and see if there are any more sharkfin inlay guitars.
Don't understand why you don't want the RG 350DX.
Don't understand why you don't want the RG 350DX.
Okay... then get a MIJ RG. All MIJ RGs (now) are prestiege models. www.ibanez.com will have all your answers.
You can try the SA, S or SZ prestiege too.
You can try the SA, S or SZ prestiege too.
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ShredCow said:
not all- the current RG450MH (the remaining few) isn't a Prestige unit & it's a Japanese make...
BlackMoo
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All guitars can last. Unless you treat them bad.
Why the preference for cosmetics?
Also, MIK does not mean inferior. 2nd handed are good too.
Why the burning need to spend so much for your first Ibanez?
razer, I've noticed you deciding and choosing a guitar for some time but to no avail. Are you the type who is all talks, no action? In any case, with the budget of $1.5k, You needn't spend all. An Rg350 will surely fit your needs. With the balance, you can use for maintainence and future upgrades.
I'm not against people owning expensive guitars, but I'm against people wasting money. Should you be interested a review of the Rg350 can be found here : http://www.soft.com.sg/new/modules.php?name=MReviews&op=show&rid=27 . IMO this axe, with proper care, upgrades if possible, will last you long.
Regarding your decision to change "parts,pots,pickups etc." .
there isn't a need to change every single part of the guitar, unless its of an inferior grade. The Rg350 and up have good hardware, save the pickups which could use an upgrade. Then again, if you're not an avid performing musician, why upgrade? Wasting money? You don't have to customize every single part of the guitar ; its not a haro bike, mind you.
But other than that, I'd recommend that guitar above for starters, and to hold on to your cash till you know what you truly want.
Why the preference for cosmetics?
Also, MIK does not mean inferior. 2nd handed are good too.
Why the burning need to spend so much for your first Ibanez?
razer, I've noticed you deciding and choosing a guitar for some time but to no avail. Are you the type who is all talks, no action? In any case, with the budget of $1.5k, You needn't spend all. An Rg350 will surely fit your needs. With the balance, you can use for maintainence and future upgrades.
I'm not against people owning expensive guitars, but I'm against people wasting money. Should you be interested a review of the Rg350 can be found here : http://www.soft.com.sg/new/modules.php?name=MReviews&op=show&rid=27 . IMO this axe, with proper care, upgrades if possible, will last you long.
Regarding your decision to change "parts,pots,pickups etc." .
there isn't a need to change every single part of the guitar, unless its of an inferior grade. The Rg350 and up have good hardware, save the pickups which could use an upgrade. Then again, if you're not an avid performing musician, why upgrade? Wasting money? You don't have to customize every single part of the guitar ; its not a haro bike, mind you.
But other than that, I'd recommend that guitar above for starters, and to hold on to your cash till you know what you truly want.
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Re: Hmm
ibanez enthusiasts, please let the Korean origin not affect your appreciation of the guitar. the korean makes today are above average & worth the asking price, nothing shoddy about them, unlike the situation say a decade ago...
it's not about where they are from, the Chinese Ibanez Artcore models are notable examples of good workmanship despite being non-Jap.
neuro182 said:
ibanez enthusiasts, please let the Korean origin not affect your appreciation of the guitar. the korean makes today are above average & worth the asking price, nothing shoddy about them, unlike the situation say a decade ago...
it's not about where they are from, the Chinese Ibanez Artcore models are notable examples of good workmanship despite being non-Jap.
Re: Hmm
+1. Have you guys heard the latest news regarding Ibanez? They are shifting their production of the Prestige line to Korea, only the high-end stuff will be made in Japan. By J-Craft, if memory serves me correctly.
The "Made in XXX" stereotype has got to end soon...
subversion said:
+1. Have you guys heard the latest news regarding Ibanez? They are shifting their production of the Prestige line to Korea, only the high-end stuff will be made in Japan. By J-Craft, if memory serves me correctly.
The "Made in XXX" stereotype has got to end soon...
neuro182
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Yea
BlackMoo : haha ur perpetual lust for my RG350DX is evident
Subversion : I tink some people haf the stereotyped mindset that maybe if the axe isn't MIJ, then it might be be of a lower quality. Same goes for the Gio series. But I'm totally into my RG350DX, even if its made in Korea, it still plays well for me.
BlackMoo : haha ur perpetual lust for my RG350DX is evident
Subversion : I tink some people haf the stereotyped mindset that maybe if the axe isn't MIJ, then it might be be of a lower quality. Same goes for the Gio series. But I'm totally into my RG350DX, even if its made in Korea, it still plays well for me.
Re: Yea
the people that saying korean made ibanez is a minus point is you, isn't it?
neuro182 said:Subversion : I tink some people haf the stereotyped mindset that maybe if the axe isn't MIJ, then it might be be of a lower quality. Same goes for the Gio series. But I'm totally into my RG350DX, even if its made in Korea, it still plays well for me.
the people that saying korean made ibanez is a minus point is you, isn't it?
neuro182
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Re: Yea
I'm speaking in the context of such people who might think that its a minus point
Maybe I didn't explain myself clear enough. My bad 8)
popeye said:neuro182 said:Subversion : I tink some people haf the stereotyped mindset that maybe if the axe isn't MIJ, then it might be be of a lower quality. Same goes for the Gio series. But I'm totally into my RG350DX, even if its made in Korea, it still plays well for me.
the people that saying korean made ibanez is a minus point is you, isn't it?
I'm speaking in the context of such people who might think that its a minus point
Maybe I didn't explain myself clear enough. My bad 8)
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Re: Yea
i understand you my friend 8) the situation here (in SG) isn't as 'bad' as it is elsewhere- there are people who won't even go near a non-Jap Ibanez. i think it helps if Ibanez states the country of origin in their catalogues, so that they know that even the professionals (eg: Marty Friedman/ Chris Camozzi) have nothing against non-Jap units.
neuro182 said:Subversion : I tink some people haf the stereotyped mindset that maybe if the axe isn't MIJ, then it might be be of a lower quality. Same goes for the Gio series. But I'm totally into my RG350DX, even if its made in Korea, it still plays well for me.
i understand you my friend 8) the situation here (in SG) isn't as 'bad' as it is elsewhere- there are people who won't even go near a non-Jap Ibanez. i think it helps if Ibanez states the country of origin in their catalogues, so that they know that even the professionals (eg: Marty Friedman/ Chris Camozzi) have nothing against non-Jap units.
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Re: Hmm
here's what i know about the Ibanez Prestige issue, if you know more, help me supplement the details. in any case it had been mentioned before...
1. Previously, the authorities of Ibanez's parent company Hoshino, had a row & they decided to shut down Fujigen Gakki, the wing which handles Ibanez production.
2. Plans were under way & we saw many Ibanez models going to Korea, including the Prestige models of the non-RG models.
3. However, they decided not to close down Fujigen (very recent move), mainly due to reasons pertaining to sales impact.
4. As it is, only selected Prestige/ Other models are made in Japan under J-Craft management, however, no decisions were made (yet) as to whether the regular models RG/ S/ SA etc are gonna revert to Japanese management following the decision as stated above.
the Korean Prestige, namely the SZ/ S/ SA models are currently handled by Korea's World Music Company (the reason why serial numbers start with 'W'), the very plant which oversees the production of PRS' SE models. if you are about to doubt these models- don't. the finish/ fit/ playability are top notch.
jumbofret said:
here's what i know about the Ibanez Prestige issue, if you know more, help me supplement the details. in any case it had been mentioned before...
1. Previously, the authorities of Ibanez's parent company Hoshino, had a row & they decided to shut down Fujigen Gakki, the wing which handles Ibanez production.
2. Plans were under way & we saw many Ibanez models going to Korea, including the Prestige models of the non-RG models.
3. However, they decided not to close down Fujigen (very recent move), mainly due to reasons pertaining to sales impact.
4. As it is, only selected Prestige/ Other models are made in Japan under J-Craft management, however, no decisions were made (yet) as to whether the regular models RG/ S/ SA etc are gonna revert to Japanese management following the decision as stated above.
the Korean Prestige, namely the SZ/ S/ SA models are currently handled by Korea's World Music Company (the reason why serial numbers start with 'W'), the very plant which oversees the production of PRS' SE models. if you are about to doubt these models- don't. the finish/ fit/ playability are top notch.
subversion: I believe you covered the whole matter very well!
The whole Fujigen-Gakki issue is very confusing... :?
I was shocked and sad when I heard that Fujigen-Gakki was gonna close down its guitar-manufacturing division and continue as a wood panel production plant for automobiles etc.
The whole Fujigen-Gakki issue is very confusing... :?
I was shocked and sad when I heard that Fujigen-Gakki was gonna close down its guitar-manufacturing division and continue as a wood panel production plant for automobiles etc.
That's a good way to end that "Made in" stereotype...
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that's how it is- 'Ibanez'/ Fujigen/ Hoshino are commercial entities, they feel less painful making decisions, unlike us players, who sometimes nearly died knowing certain things.
btw, it's what the Fender fans went through during the CBS years, but their large headstock Fenders were still made in USA...
btw, it's what the Fender fans went through during the CBS years, but their large headstock Fenders were still made in USA...
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