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Dragonblade629
It appears to me that the reason the RGA8 looks different is just camera angle trickery. Where are the differences that everyone's seeing.
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well, i dont buy what rich says. hes an ibanez endorsee he should say something cool on their products![]()
Rich is not an Ibanez endorsee, he is a dealer, BIG difference. He was a thorn in the side of Hoshino for years, because he was an internet dealer getting things through the other North American distributor, Chesbro, as well as exclusive stuff from overseas.
Someone at Hoshino finally had the sense to look at the volume, dollars, and fantasic reputation Rich was getting (ask anyone about his sales inspection/ set-ups), and brought him in as their ONLY authorized internet-only dealer. Otherwise, you have to have a brick-and-mortar store front, or at least a large catalog presence.
Rich has also held nothing back in criticisms of Ibanez. He was one of the loudest to complain when Ibanez stopped using the locking bridge studs. He shares many of the concerns we as players do, but instead of just screaming about it, he does what he can as far as he can. None of us can control where something is built, specs, price, etc. Rich knows his market-if you notice, no GIO's or RG3xx in regular inventory. He works with guitars of good quality, and makes them even better before they leave his house/shop.
You don't have to buy from Rich, but if you do, know that he is as passionate about your guitar as you are.
Cheers,
Butch
Until now, Rich only stocked Prestige and higher Ibanez guitars. The Premium series is the first Ibanez series he's stocked that is MII. He may be an Ibanez dealer, but he is straight with you, and that is why he offers different prices with setups and fret dresses so every guitar that leaves his shop plays great. Also, ff you look at the pics I don't think its a thin veneer on the Premiums either, there is natural binding and the binding looks to also be quilted maple. $899 is a great price, considering these will basically be direct competition for Schecter's top of the line Imports which sell for right at the same price. Ibanez and the Japanese factory bought this Indo factory, rather than just contracting it out as well. It is Ibanez's factory, rather than a factory that is making guitars for Ibanez. Lets also factor in the outrageous price increases that we've seen from Ibanez the past several years. the RG1527 used to be $899 new, and now its $1199....that is a $400 increase.
indo eww..
It's not a production model. It's a showcase. They're supposed to be trying out crazy stupid shit on them.
It's also less insane that that non-prestige double necked Xiphos they did last year...
I too was contemplating this, if they did make the EZ2's 400 radius to match it would be badass.I was looking at the premiums, and the radius is 400, like the other MII guitars. The MIJ radius is 430. I am curious as to how they will play now.
I wonder if the edge zero II was made for 400 radius?
the RG1527 used to be $899 new, and now its $1199....that is a $400 increase.
A premium 7 with these specs would be amazing!
Title says most of it, has anyone seen a place online to pre-order the RGD7321 or know if a release date has bee put out?
i just hope the websites aren't any real indication that Canada won't be getting an RGD7321, i fucking need that guitar in my life
k well thats good news that its just a showcase.