Ibanez RG 1570 Prestige

[subversion]

it is lamentable seeing/ reading product reviews being a platform to uphold personal interpretations which remain subjective, regardless from who it's coming from. there's no wrong in expressing one's opinion on certain subject performance but for many of us, we tend to attach a personal conviction to a certain perspective which is quite the key to friction.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

I also don't think anyone who hasn't tried ALL the RGs can say that they ALL are bland.

 

[subversion]

it depends on who tries which guitars. if you force feed RGs down the throat of a Gibson enthusiast (for instance), most likely, you won't hear anything positive being churned out. this would then irk the RG fanatics who would proceed to rubbish all Les Pauls & such & so the festering continues...

there is a tendency is all of us to expect our favourite guitar attributes to manifest in other brand names which would not happen because these products are clearly the output of the manufacturer's embrace- they serve to further their (commercial) objectives regardless of what others deem more blissful.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Some also like both.

I for one would love both.

 

[subversion]

i'm through & through an Ibanez fan but on some days i just can't play them not because of workmanship issues or rubbish wood grade but because they fail to supplement my music- i just need my other guitars to manifest some ideas.

however much we revere a certain guitar, it is limited to what it's conceived to be.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Funny thing is, my interest is shifting from Ibanezs to Epi Les Pauls...

 

[Phil]

Okay! Let's get back on track.

I've the same prestige RG1570, in mirage red. Good review, and good observations. The single coils are indeed noisy.

I've also swapped out the V8 with the Has-sound Hellions. More growl.

RG is a metal guitar, and it does what it does very well. I'd not do more, or any less. It's just something you'd have to live with.

Thus, I've gotten myself a M.I.J Telecaster, right up the other end of the spectrum.

 

[subversion]

RG has it's metal inclinations but it's not a metal guitar per se.

 

[wong_stanley]

RG is still a nice comfortable guitar to play. Regardless of it's sound.

 

[subversion]

aha- maybe the reason i don't mind owning >1? he he...

 

[KissMyAxe]

This guitar rocks.......period. Remember to swap both humbuckers to Tone Zone and Air Norton (neck). I had them and I never looked back

 

[poundcake]

RG has it's metal inclinations but it's not a metal guitar per se.

Yup! Fully agree with e statement by bro sub here....IMPO,Its just a matter of how we groom e guitar with e tone, pups, amps and efx preferences. Other than that it looks to me like a plain prata though...Gotta add some recipe with lil bit of onions, egg and curry to go along and...BooM!! Ready for Rock 'n' Roll my fren...:mrgreen:

 

[wong_stanley]

Ibanez RG 1570
Price before discount $1900

This guitar is made in Japan crafted by Team J Craft. This guitar is manufactured in three different finishes; suede black, mirage blue and mirage red. I own a mirage red model made in the year 2005. Different colours can be spotted from the finish depending on which angle the guitar body is viewed from. Ibanez guitars with Wizard necks is a must have in a shredder's inventory. Wizard necks are the thinnest necks offered by Ibanez.

Features: 5 piece maple/walnut Wizard neck (great for shredders), Basswood body, rosewood fretboard with tiny dot inlays, Gotoh tuners, double edge locking tremolo unit. The Gotoh tuners are highly reliable. The tremolo retains its tune after constant usage. The only disappointment about the Edge Pro bridge is its finish, the bridge is finished off with a Cosmo black finish. The finish will fade within 2 months of daily playing. Unless the guitar is played without the player resting his/her palm on the bridge. Other than that the craftsmanship is almost flawless, the deep cut-aways allow easy access to all the frets, not as easily accessible as a neck through model. I was able to spot a very fine gap in the neck joint, possible to slot a piece of 70 gsm paper into the gap.

Sound: Equipped with factory installed V7(neck), S1(middle), V8(bridge) pickups. The factory installed pickups are great for metal playing styles. The V8 humbucker has a lot of crunch in the tone great for metal riffs, the V7 humbucker is quite smooth and warm great for sweeps and riffs. The S1 is a single coil pickup which is supposed to be similar to a strat tone but somewhat lacks of substance. All the pickups are quiet except for the S1 single coil. This is a rather versatile guitar, although Ibanez is always known as a guitar brand for metal players. The overall sound is good, although a replacement for the V8 will be a good idea.

Playability: Great action and good for fast runs down the fretboard, the jumbo frets make it hard to miss.

Conclusion: This guitar has always been unnoticed at swee lee, and don't be bothered by the basswood on this guitar, often people do not think highly of it. This guitar has great sound especially for metal and rock music. My personal score for it is a 9/10 rating.

http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/eg_page.php?AREA_ID=4&PAGE_ID=587&COLOR=CL01&MODEL_NO=RG1570

Please forgive me for any mistakes made as it is the first time I have submitted my own review.

 

[wong_stanley]

Ibanez RG 1570
Price before discount $1900

This guitar is made in Japan crafted by Team J Craft. This guitar is manufactured in three different finishes; suede black, mirage blue and mirage red. I own a mirage red model made in the year 2005. Different colours can be spotted from the finish depending on which angle the guitar body is viewed from. Ibanez guitars with Wizard necks is a must have in a shredder's inventory. Wizard necks are the thinnest necks offered by Ibanez.

Features: 5 piece maple/walnut Wizard neck (great for shredders), Basswood body, rosewood fretboard with tiny dot inlays, Gotoh tuners, double edge locking tremolo unit. The Gotoh tuners are highly reliable. The tremolo retains its tune after constant usage. The only disappointment about the Edge Pro bridge is its finish, the bridge is finished off with a Cosmo black finish. The finish will fade within 2 months of daily playing. Unless the guitar is played without the player resting his/her palm on the bridge. Other than that the craftsmanship is almost flawless, the deep cut-aways allow easy access to all the frets, not as easily accessible as a neck through model. I was able to spot a very fine gap in the neck joint, possible to slot a piece of 70 gsm paper into the gap.

Sound: Equipped with factory installed V7(neck), S1(middle), V8(bridge) pickups. The factory installed pickups are great for metal playing styles. The V8 humbucker has a lot of crunch in the tone great for metal riffs, the V7 humbucker is quite smooth and warm great for sweeps and riffs. The S1 is a single coil pickup which is supposed to be similar to a strat tone but somewhat lacks of substance. All the pickups are quiet except for the S1 single coil. This is a rather versatile guitar, although Ibanez is always known as a guitar brand for metal players. The overall sound is good, although a replacement for the V8 will be a good idea.

Playability: Great action and good for fast runs down the fretboard, the jumbo frets make it hard to miss.

Conclusion: This guitar has always been unnoticed at swee lee. This guitar has great sound especially for metal and rock music. I give it a 9/10 rating.

http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/eg_page.php?AREA_ID=4&PAGE_ID=587&COLOR=CL01&MODEL_NO=RG1570

Please forgive me for any mistakes made as it is the first time I have submitted my own review.