Ibanez 2024 NAMM

[complex-barb.0t]

The GRGR330EX seems cool for the money...until I realized it has medium frets. What is the logic behind doing that? I bought last year a SP3 Kiko that has medium frets as well. It would have been a great guitar, but the low frets throw me off when switching from other guitars. I feel it's a poor design decision for a metal focused guitar. Is there any "good" reason to use medium frets? Or is it just a way to upsell somebody into the $600+ range?

 

[complex-barb.0t]

So the Pentatone pedals actually seem pretty cheap; $99 for the gate and $130 for the EQ. That actually seems like a good deal if the gate doesn't suck.

Agreed. $130 for the PEQ pedal is pretty compelling.

 

[MASS DEFECT]

Might try this out as a modding platform, since I have an old Ibanez trem and a Duncan Blackout preamp assembly I can put on this. I didn't like the fixed bridge one from last year, this will do.

 

[OmegaSlayer]

I like the S770
A lot, but I have enough S already
End of Ibanez 2024
Period

 

[Dayn]

https://www.ibanez.com/na/products/detail/btb7ms_1p_01.html



I don't need this at all. But isn't it so cool? I passed on a cheap Ashula and BTB806MS last year. Maybe this'll tempt me in a moment of weakness.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Agreed. $130 for the PEQ pedal is pretty compelling.

I can only find a handful of parametric EQ pedals for sale, and they're only 3-band AND significantly more expensive. So yeah Ibanez made a really fucking smart move by releasing the EQ section by itself.
And like I said if the noise gate isn't shit, then it's also a good deal for $100 considering it's a 4-cable gate.

EDIT: Oh yeah that 7-string multiscale BTB is obnoxiously cool too lmao

 

[Seabeast2000]

https://www.ibanez.com/na/products/detail/btb7ms_1p_01.html

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I don't need this at all. But isn't it so cool? I passed on a cheap Ashula and BTB806MS last year. Maybe this'll tempt me in a moment of weakness.

That's a lot of bass. I don't know basses.

 

[Neon_Knight_]

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

Weren't LPs the original headless guitars?

 

[Grindspine]

https://www.ibanez.com/na/products/detail/btb7ms_1p_01.html

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I don't need this at all. But isn't it so cool? I passed on a cheap Ashula and BTB806MS last year. Maybe this'll tempt me in a moment of weakness.

My EHB1506ms has already shown me that a multiscale 6 string at 32.5-35" is already pushing the limits of my hand. I am way more comfortable on the EHB 5 string. Seven is right out.

 

[Dayn]

https://www.ibanez.com/na/products/detail/btb7ms_1p_01.html

My EHB1506ms has already shown me that a multiscale 6 string at 32.5-35" is already pushing the limits of my hand. I am way more comfortable on the EHB 5 string. Seven is right out.

Oh man I have an EHB1006MS myself. I love it, but the only thing putting me off the BTB is that the shape of the EHB is just too damn good.

 

[Crungy]

https://www.ibanez.com/na/products/detail/btb7ms_1p_01.html

My EHB1506ms has already shown me that a multiscale 6 string at 32.5-35" is already pushing the limits of my hand. I am way more comfortable on the EHB 5 string. Seven is right out.

The 7 only has a fan of 1.5", unless you're talking about nut width. I think the 7 is 9 or 10 mm wider than your EHB.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I'm surprised the BTB 7 string on;y goes up to 35''. I surely thought that would have been a 37'' on the lowest.

 

[Crungy]

I'm surprised the BTB 7 string on;y goes up to 35''. I surely thought that would have been a 37'' on the lowest.

I was assuming it would be 37" as well with a low F#. Instead it's low B to high F.

Good on Ibanez for covering all the bases (hey o) by having basses for drop tuning and another for going much higher.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

I'm surprised the BTB 7 string on;y goes up to 35''. I surely thought that would have been a 37'' on the lowest.

It's factory tuned B to F. For comparison Conklin went with 34" for their single scale basses tuned like that.

If they went F# to C it would have made a bit more sense to go longer, but it's already a huge bass serving a smaller niche so they played it safe on scale and tuning.

 

[jl-austin]

My original plan is still in place for 2024, try to snag a DY genesis.

And see what Charvel offers.

 

[crushingpetal]

I had not seen that. Looks pretty cool! $280 CAD though... Pretty pricy for a TS no?

Oh yeah, it's pretty dumb. But... it's blue! I passed on the red one they released 5 years ago.

 

[Grindspine]

Oh man I have an EHB1006MS myself. I love it, but the only thing putting me off the BTB is that the shape of the EHB is just too damn good.

I have a 1505ms Caribbean Seafloor, a 1505ms Pacific Blue Burst, and the Black Ice Flat 1506ms. I reallllly like the 1506, but reaching the low string physically hurts. I cannot play it for more than a few minutes.

The 7 only has a fan of 1.5", unless you're talking about nut width. I think the 7 is 9 or 10 mm wider than your EHB.

The 1506 is already my limit for width. It is fun to play, but hurts reaching those lows.

 

[crushingpetal]

Weren't LPs the original headless guitars?

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Man, it's just a flesh wound.

 

[Mboogie7]

No lefties whatsoever.

 

[Dayn]

I sent a link to this to a friend to make fun of her small hands, then I did a double-take and I think I'm going to get this. It looks like so much fun.