Ibanez 2022 discussion.

[MaxOfMetal]

Sorry, didn't want to make a new thread. If I'm looking for a 7 string prestige with a lo-pro - is the S5527TKS the only option still?

If it has to be a Saber, yes.

There are some rare last production S540-7s that got Lo-Pros over the Edge 7, but they are RARE.

 

[NoodleFace]

If it has to be a Saber, yes.

There are some rare last production S540-7s that got Lo-Pros over the Edge 7, but they are RARE.

That's right, I heard about those rare ones. Thanks.

I'm really enjoying my S6570 so was toying with the idea of looking for one. Some dude is selling the S5527 on facebook for $1800

 

[MaxOfMetal]

That's right, I heard about those rare ones. Thanks.

I'm really enjoying my S6570 so was toying with the idea of looking for one. Some dude is selling the S5527 on facebook for $1800

That's a good price, and those are getting hard to find as well, I'd grab it if I was you.

 

[Alberto7]

That is Douchebag Maestro Alex Gregory for you, my good fellow.

I stand corrected! I had almost forgotten about that, thank you for the humbling reminder

 

[Crungy]

Ughhh, I want that. There's even a nightswan style one (preceding the nightswan?? IIRC that's 87):

I just saw one of those pink ones locally and thought about getting it. Kinda wishing I did!

 

[odibrom]

No. All Premium UVs got the Edge Zero II w/o ZPS.

That's what I thought, thank you...

 

[odibrom]

That's right, I heard about those rare ones. Thanks.

I'm really enjoying my S6570 so was toying with the idea of looking for one. Some dude is selling the S5527 on facebook for $1800

I bought mine last October for 1150€. She was like new except for 2 little marks in the finish. I saw that one on fb as well...

 

[Ibanez Rules]

Ibanez is dropping the ball on 7 string trems builds. Except for the few RG752RPB's left all there is are the RG8527 J Custom and extended scales. Nothing regular scale with a trem in current production Prestige. [in the US, maybe you EU guys are getting something]

 

[CapinCripes]

Ughhh, I want that. There's even a nightswan style one (preceding the nightswan?? IIRC that's 87):

This is basically what I wanted the az line to be. Top mount edges and and all just with an updated neck joint. Something similar to the older charvel promods. An rg410 in rfr with a maple board would be awesome. I'm sure the az as they put them out sells way better than any update of these would... But still.

 

[spacebard]

Wow some great new Ibanez here:

Ibanez Guitars | 50 Guitars

www.ibanez.com

My favorites are:

 

[MrWulf]

As a neck thru lover i'm gasing hard at some of the 7 strings neck thru with trem. But the price my lord...

 

[cardinal]

I guess the idea and the prices aren't much different from the ESP Exhibition stuff.

So rather than complain about the price, I will complain that none of the 8-strings have a tremolo.

 

[Necros]

Is this worth buying in the new Polar Lights color?
https://www.sweetwater.com/.../RG5120MPRT--ibanez...
Ive always wanted a Prestige MiJ RG Ibanez, theyre the most comfortable shape for me, and i want a 6 string since i have a 7 and 8 but sold my low-end 6 Yamaha years ago and been missing that feel. I also want something with a good floating tremolo so this checks all boxes and this color is amazing. I play metal/hardcore and related genres and intend to keep this in standard D/drop C for metalcore/tech death stuff in the vein of Necrophagist/August Burns Red, etc., ie soloing, fast riffing, chugs, etc.
Does anyone own the other color model? Hows the feel and craftsmanship? Does the bridge kill the attack/sustain much? Is it worth 2000$? And also it seems the pre-order wait on this is like 9 months according to one site. I can probably get a ~200$ discount through my sales agent, being a long-time Sweetwater customer, but its still pretty expensive, but the next best thing is the various custom shops which lands me north of 3-4000$. I feel like Prestige line is the cheapest of high quality guitars and im already familiar with the specs with my other guitars being Ibbies.
So what say you?

 

[KentBrockman]

That's right, I heard about those rare ones. Thanks.

I'm really enjoying my S6570 so was toying with the idea of looking for one. Some dude is selling the S5527 on facebook for $1800

I actually just bought a like-new condition S5527 from Reverb the other day. Paid a painful amount - not too much lower than what you are seeing on Facebook. Ultimately not a terrible price considering the previous owner barely played it. I have also owned an RG1527 (still have it), RG1527Z, and an RG7321. It's a fantastic instrument. If it's in NOS condition, then I would totally buy it (but that's just me).

 

[mrdm53]

Just curious. Why Ibanez is so obsessed with using Dimarzio Fusion Edge on almost all of their new guitars?

I'd happened to try them once in local store (RGIXL7), and it was meh. The guitar itself is fantastic thought, only if it has better pickups at that price point.

Even in J.custom they still using Fusion Edge...

 

[Lorcan Ward]

Just curious. Why Ibanez is so obsessed with using Dimarzio Fusion Edge on almost all of their new guitars?

I'd happened to try them once in local store (RGIXL7), and it was meh. The guitar itself is fantastic thought, only if it has better pickups at that price point.

Even in J.custom they still using Fusion Edge...

They must have ran out of Paf 7s and Tone Zone/Air Norton pickups.

 

[Dr Bonkers]

I would love to see a Universe Jr like the JEM Jr.

That would be a fun little instrument.

 

[Surveyor 777]

I would love to see a Universe Jr like the JEM Jr.

That would be a fun little instrument.

Never thought about that, but yeah - that's a good idea (to me).

 

[NoodleFace]

I actually just bought a like-new condition S5527 from Reverb the other day. Paid a painful amount - not too much lower than what you are seeing on Facebook. Ultimately not a terrible price considering the previous owner barely played it. I have also owned an RG1527 (still have it), RG1527Z, and an RG7321. It's a fantastic instrument. If it's in NOS condition, then I would totally buy it (but that's just me).

I want to buy it but pretty sure my wife would kill me since I just bought the S6570Q and Schecter recently. Technically I only bought one, but she just sees two guitars coming in at once and has the wtf face.

 

[Adieu]

Wait, LACS as in Los Angeles?

What kind low-wisdom individual would pay at all, much less an extra figure, for an Ibanez to NOT be made in Japan???