Ibanez RGTHRG1 HR Giger Guitar
Ibanez RGTHRG1 HR Giger Guitar
In one of the most interesting pairings worlds of the visual and musical arts in recent memory, designer H.R. Giger, best known for the creature of "Alien" fame, has joined forces with Ibanez, the fretted-instrument maker for heavy metal band Korn, jazz guitarist George Benson and many others. On display at the 2005 "NAMM" musical instrument convention in Anaheim, CA in January were two different limited edition Ibanez guitars featuring bodies utilizing the designs of H.R. Giger.
"H.R. Giger's collaboration with Ibanez is a natural pairing when delving into the world of string instruments," commented H.R. Giger's agent Les Barany at the convention site. "Mr. Giger is an acknowledged fan of diverse musical styles and an accomplished jazz pianist and saxophone player in his own right. Giger's musical enthusiasm and his avant-garde approach to industrial and 'practical' design is right at home in the Ibanez camp." Bill Reim, president of Hoshino U.S.A. which distributes Ibanez in the United States, and who has contributed to many Ibanez designs himself, was extremely enthusiastic about the new partnership. "I was always a big fan of H.R. Giger's work, and I was infl uenced during my years in art school by his designs for album covers for Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Deborah Harry and others. I had always wanted to use H.R. Giger's designs for some of our displays, so when the chance came to actually utilize his graphic designs for our guitars, we were more than ready to do so."
Body Mahogany
Bridge/Tremolo Edge Pro II
Controls 5-way switch
Fingerboard Rosewood
Frets 24 Jumbo
Inlays Shark Tooth
Neck Material 5ply Maple/Walnut
Pickguard None
Pickups Ibanez Infinity 1 Humbucker Neck Pickup, Ibanez Infinity 1 Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Scale 24 1/2"
