crushingpetal
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I'm kinda' impressed no one has spilled the beans about Ibanez '24 so far.
Ibanez 2024 NAMM
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Hollowway
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I was thinking the same thing. Usually by now either something has leaked, or a store has fucked up by posting an item for sale that shouldn't be released online yet.
crushingpetal
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Yup. My best bet was a smaller store listing something early. Hey, it's 2023, maybe people have figured out how to work a website
soul_lip_mike
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Axe palace nick said no new Japanese Ibanez models for 24.
Albake21
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Now that would be a massive disappointment, if true.
But a disappointment was massively expected so...
Forgive my ignorance as I am no expert in Ibanez history, but has this ever happened before? If so, when? I don't remember not seeing new Prestige models for a given year. That would be a huge shame, as that is kinda the one thing I was holding my breath for.
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Wait: you meant no special axe palace runs, right?
soul_lip_mike
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No he said zero new Japanese Ibanez models for 24.
KentBrockman
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Holy shit I hope he was just pulling your leg. Or I hope that you're pulling SSO's collective leg!
If this is true, my new guitar fund is either going towards more used Prestiges or, since I've bought most if not all of the used Prestiges I want or can realistically acquire, Ernie Ball Petrucci models.
I've been looking for an excuse to buy a new Prestige or a J Custom for years now, but here's why I haven't:
- Extraordinarily stupid decision to not paint the back of the RG5320 Cosmic Shadow. Looks totally stupid from any angle except the front.
- Lack of RG5320 in pearl white in the US...but even if they made it available, they haven't finished the back!
- Not entirely sure of the color of the RG8570 Royal Blue Sapphire, but the streaky fretboard is a no-deal. Do a dark red (like Almondite Garnet) or purple (Purple Amethyst) and I would buy one and figure out how to darken the fretboard. The RG8570Z was offered in a bunch of different finishes.
For now, my prized guitar is my RG2550Z that I bought new in 2016 and have kept in excellent condition. It is the only one that I have ever bought brand new. Other Ibanezes that I also own include an RG3120 Twilight Blue, RG3120F Dark Amber, 2x RG1570 (Royal Blue and Candy Apple Red), RG655 (Firestorm Orange Metallic), S5527 (Transparent Black Sunburst), RG1527 (Royal Blue), and a JEM7VWH. Know what they all have in common? THEY ARE ALL PAINTED ON ALL SIDES AND HAVE NICE AND DARK FRETBOARDS!!!
Yeah, it's happened. If you don't count color refreshes as new models, and of course with the MIJ caveat.
It's happened even more if you count the times they've brought existing models from other regions shuffling distribution.
But it's also worth considering that Ibanez, like most brands, is moving away from the biannual release cadence tied to the NAMM shows. They've released models of all levels on a more quarterly, and even monthly, cycle the last few years.
KentBrockman
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On the bright side, there is some hope that they will use the same front finishes and actually paint the backs...but given that whoever is choosing the finishes is probably high as a kite, I won't be too optimistic.
Eh, I don't know if I prefer it, but I definitely don't mind the natty backs.
Reminds me of Les Pauls and PRS stuff.
Reminds me of Les Pauls and PRS stuff.
RevDrucifer
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The ‘no new MIJ’ thing is making me think either Hauch’s hypothetical sig either isn’t happening this year or it’ll be a Premium. Either way, that’s a bummer.
Yeah, to me it's the front of the RG5320 Cosmic Shadow that is horrible.
As for me, I have my two RG550 Genesis and a great (used prestige) RG752 from 2017. So my guitar budget is not going to be going to Ibanez. Probably get more PRS instead. They make at least one color for each model that I like. I mean, so does every other brand on the planet. Ibanez is unique in this regard, each model typically comes in one discusting color option.
As for me, I have my two RG550 Genesis and a great (used prestige) RG752 from 2017. So my guitar budget is not going to be going to Ibanez. Probably get more PRS instead. They make at least one color for each model that I like. I mean, so does every other brand on the planet. Ibanez is unique in this regard, each model typically comes in one discusting color option.
I could see that.
I was wondering if they'd do a Gio 8 string. Unless they have already and I totally missed it lol
jwade
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No new Japanese releases means no PIA 7. And I don't want a Premium PIA, if that even became a thing (doubtful).
Guess it's time I go respec that Anderson and prepare my wallet.
Guess it's time I go respec that Anderson and prepare my wallet.
