Estock
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Can anybody confirm or deny the existence of a new Prestige FR? It was mentioned previously, but I've seen nothing to back that up. Very curious!
Ibanez 2014 NAMM Thread
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TheWarAgainstTime
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^I'd like to hear about one too. The FR series is severely underrated!
I don't know....
I don't like these gibralters nearly as much as I like the hipshots that the boys at Schecter are putting in their guitars. Frankly, I don't see the point in getting one of these prestige sevens over say, the new Schecter Merrow and Loomis sigs or even the Banshee line of sevens. I realize people like the looks of different guitars, but for quality, fit and finish, features, hardware and the dollar, this is looking a little lopsided.
Do we have price information on these prestige sevens yet?
I don't like these gibralters nearly as much as I like the hipshots that the boys at Schecter are putting in their guitars. Frankly, I don't see the point in getting one of these prestige sevens over say, the new Schecter Merrow and Loomis sigs or even the Banshee line of sevens. I realize people like the looks of different guitars, but for quality, fit and finish, features, hardware and the dollar, this is looking a little lopsided.
Do we have price information on these prestige sevens yet?
Nice to see that they're putting out just straight-up RG Prestige sevens with hardtails, even though they're just 25.5. I've heard so many mixed opinions about the Iron Labels so it's always good to see more Prestiges.
SevenStringJones
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http://www.ibanez.de/fileadmin/downloads_brands/ibanez//Kataloge/Ibanez_2014_high.pdf
Saw this on the Guitar Porn Facebook page.
You're welcome!
Saw this on the Guitar Porn Facebook page.
You're welcome!
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correct me if I'am wrong but I'am pretty sure that his splatterpaint RGD7 lacs which he used for the last tour is 25.5"
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The Made in Japan Artist is here!
I think I just came a little bit. That's pretty much my dream 6 string right there.
I think I just came a little bit. That's pretty much my dream 6 string right there.
Jonathan20022
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Where's all the stuff that's been teased? The RGD and Jake's Signature for example? I know Zimbloth said that the RGD is still coming, but if this were Ibanez's full unveiling I'd find it severly lacking. More in the aspect of not having more unique items and a small variety instead of the "99% of things that haven't been revealed".
SevenStringJones
Oh Billy
Where's all the stuff that's been teased? The RGD and Jake's Signature for example? I know Zimbloth said that the RGD is still coming, but if this were Ibanez's full unveiling I'd find it severly lacking. More in the aspect of not having more unique items and a small variety instead of the "99% of things that haven't been revealed".
Agreed. The front page says "Full Line 2014" but its kinda disappointing. Sure hope they're going to add more to it.
stretcher7
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This is a small sample of what the US is getting from what I've been able to gather. The lack of leaks is unusual, but I think we'll all be happy!
Chuck
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I hope those hard tail Prestiges have cosmo black bridges. They look in between chrome and cosmo. Nick can you tell me what they really are?
ts73
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Not really an option when you've been playing for 25 years.
As a side note, while it may seem otherwise when you start out, the picking hand is really what carries most of the weight, and poses most technical challenges. If I'm wrong, perhaps all right-handed people should be playing lefty.
Sorry about the digression. Back to Ibanez.
WhoThenNow7
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It would be obvious, if Head didn't say, "it's just a 7 with an RGD body".
This makes me wonder.. and there was never any official word on the scale length, guess we'll just have to wait.
WhoThenNow7
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The lefties should just pull a hendrix and string their guitars upside-down, and drill a hole in the "bottom" horn for their strap.. Sounds weird but, if one of the greatest can make it work, then so can you!
Then you lose a lot of upper fret access. You also lose the benefits of the body contouring. The controls are in the way of your picking arm. If you use the trem bar, its always dangling across the bridge. Not to mention Hendrix always sounded out of tune.
WhoThenNow7
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I don't think the top horn would interfere too much with upper fret access.. So if the player is more fond of fixed bridges, I think it would work just fine.
Not really helpful link actually, as thats the European catalog and most of the new models coming to North America arent listed there.
Yes its been confirmed already. Its coming.
There are plenty reasons to get a Prestige Ibanez over a Schecter Diamond series. The same reasons why someone would want a USA Schecter over a Diamond series. Its not that complicated really
PS: the new redesigned Gibraltars are excellent bridges. Seriously the most overblown topic of concern in SSO history. Anyone who has played them knows better.
Prices on the Prestiges range from $999-2099. Most Prestige models have come down in price this year and are great values.
Nick, do you know if there are price reductions on other non-Prestige-styled Japanese instruments, suh as the Jem7V7?
Mikeibz
Ibanez employee
NAMM is close....! To answer one thing, the guitars Head has been using with Korn are 25.5" scale.....
