Ibanez 2024 NAMM

[NoodleFace]

Is that really too niche? A 27" with an evertune? I mean it may be... but I just got one of those goofy "Arctic Metal" LTD's because I didnt want an RGIXL7 in a matte color and wasnt quite willing to commit to an RG2027XL right now.

For the record, the LTD M7BHT is probabvly my favorite guitar right now, just wish it didnt say "ARCTIC METAL" on the headstock. Would rather have an equivalent RG. They're just what Im used to.

In the ERG world, it seems the big name manufacturers have always lagged behind what people really want. I mean... how long were we stuck only getting 25.5" 7 strings?

I think the manufacturers probably want to play it safe until there is a big demand.

On the topic of headless, please for the love of god no. I can't be the only one thinking that.

 

[Stiman]

Anyone know when the new models typically become available to order? Is it after NAMM?

 

[Stiman]

On the topic of headless, please for the love of god no. I can't be the only one thinking that.

I agree.

If I want a headless, I'll go buy one from a company that excels at it. Keep the Ibanez guitars Ibanezy, you know? It's like, I'm not asking Gibson for a headless Les Paul. If I want a Les Paul, I'll get a proper Les Paul. If I want an Ibanez, same thing.

Maybe this is controversial, but I like that different companies have their specialty, and not have every manufacturer try and build every type of guitar.

 

[AltecGreen]

It's like, I'm not asking Gibson for a headless Les Paul. If I want a Les Paul, I'll get a proper Les Paul.

Gibsons are known for their headless Les Pauls.

 

[Crungy]

On the topic of headless, please for the love of god no. I can't be the only one thinking that.

I completely agree. The Quest series is ass ugly but then again I think basically any headless is ugly. For some reason headless basses disturb a little less, but still, no thanks ever.

 

[l1ll1]

Yeah nah... nah... thanks... nah.

 

[Crungy]

It's like, I'm not asking Gibson for a headless Les Paul.

If Gibson makes a headless Les Paul we'll know the end times are truly here.

 

[OneTwoThrill]

In USA and Europe, greats guitars are made too.

But really pricy! In Europe Ibanez MIJ are high quality affordable guitars.
PRS, Fender, EBMM, Gibson, Suhr ... made in series are about 4 to EUR7000. It's a non-sense. No professional guitar player can buy these but only fortunate businessmen or I don't know.
No one of my professional friend can afford those guitars. They all have a single one for 2K and that's all.

A talented luthier can make a custom shop hand made guitar for 2 to 3K (trem, PU, finishings of your choice). I cannot understand a PRS John Mayer worths 3 to 4K, a Stingray or a Suhr 3,7K made in series.

Indeed a custom made guitar is difficult to sell. But is it your point when you purchase such a top guitar?
Ibanez Prestige guitars are for me, the best quality price ratio I can afford or pre-Prestige series if I can find out one.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Those are some guitars alright
And now we wait for the ESP 2026... I mean 2024 lineup.

 

[Dayn]

The URL for the BTB806MS on the Ibanez website was changed from ending in '_01.html' to '_02.html'. Give a few days while I connect the dots, there's a grand conspiracy going on here.

 

[LiveFast88]

I agree.

If I want a headless, I'll go buy one from a company that excels at it. Keep the Ibanez guitars Ibanezy, you know? It's like, I'm not asking Gibson for a headless Les Paul. If I want a Les Paul, I'll get a proper Les Paul. If I want an Ibanez, same thing.

Maybe this is controversial, but I like that different companies have their specialty, and not have every manufacturer try and build every type of guitar.

Ironically, the quest is one of the best headless I have played. If they made a MS 7 string quest, I'd pay strandberg money for it.

 

[jl-austin]

I don't get it!

Okay, fine Fugi is backed up, I get it. But they only release a hand full of MII stuff?I expected more MII.

 

[lattjeful]

I don't get it!

Okay, fine Fugi is backed up, I get it. But they only release a hand full of MII stuff?I expected more MII.

Production probably isn't as stable as we think, especially with material prices being higher. They might also drip feed product launches. They did a bit of that last year.

 

[gunch]

The RG4XX update was pretty cool

 

[hatena6]

Thomann - New from Ibanez

We added 9 products made by Ibanez in the last six weeks.

www.thomann.de

 

[JDizzle]

Thomann - New from Ibanez

We added 9 products made by Ibanez in the last six weeks.

www.thomann.de

Unless I'm mistaken, there's a few more new releases there not covered previously

 

[Dayn]

Unless I'm mistaken, there's a few more new releases there not covered previously

There's a BTB7MS listed there. Seven-string bass multiscale, though it's 33.5-35". If it was 37" I would have died.

 

[Jon Pearson]

Ibanez RG7420EX-BKF

7-String Electric Guitar RG Series, Body: Meranti, Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Maple, Neck profile: Wizard II-7, Fingerboard: Jatoba, Fingebroard inlays: White dot, Fingerboard radius: 15.75", Scale: 648 mm (25.5"), Nut width: 48 mm (1.89"), Locking nut,...

www.thomannmusic.com

Honestly, I'm thinking if the QC is reasonably within "just needs a setup" range, I would get pne of these just as a stage guitar and keep my main 7s at home. I like the Edge Zero II bridge, especially after replacing the the intonation screws with better quality metal. I like that it's just a flat black RG with a trem for a reasonable price.

 

[jl-austin]

The purple RG470 is cool, I'm a sucker for purple.

 

[Leuka]

I can't see any differences between the specs for RG7420EX and RG7320EX. No idea why they're saying it's a new model, I might be missing something. Oh well, good to see it's not going anywhere since I've been eyeing one for a while.

EDIT: that purple RG470 looks so FUCKING GOOD