Ibanez 2024 NAMM

[Mboogie7]

If they offer the 550 black or blue, in a lefty variant, that will be my impromptu guitar purchase.

I’ve been kicking myself for getting an AZ instead of a neon purple 550 a few years ago, but a black or blue would satisfy the GAS.

 

[SalsaWood]

The worst thing about Tim Henson is Tim Henson fans.

Just kidding, it's his persona.

 

[nightsprinter]

The worst thing about Tim Henson is Tim Henson fans.

Just kidding, it's his persona.

Are you insinuating that he is in fact not a hand-and-rod puppet? Ha, next you're gonna try telling me all his music isn't made in Mario Paint Composer. I'm not that gullible, pal.

 

[SalsaWood]

I actually don't have anything against him, and I like his musical style even if I don't like his songs. I just know folks here get so butthurt over him one way or another and he totally does have a punchable face.

 

[nightsprinter]

Yeah I'll break character for a sec to echo a similar thing. He's good at guitar, people like him, he makes other people money, and has a lot of catchy and interesting riffs. I'm not a fan of his band, but I can see why they're popular. I like instrumental music mainly as I get older so it's good to see people drawn to it.

 

[Dumple Stilzkin]

Yeah, does look metallic. Bet it looks even better in person.
I also have a RFR, and thinking of picking one of these up.

Dude stop holding out! Post up some pictures, I think I might buy one.

 

[ArtDecade]

Yeah I'll break character for a sec to echo a similar thing. He's good at guitar, people like him, he makes other people money, and has a lot of catchy and interesting riffs. I'm not a fan of his band, but I can see why they're popular. I like instrumental music mainly as I get older so it's good to see people drawn to it.

I had no idea who he or his bands was until I saw Steve Vai collaborate on a track. I have no idea how he does what he does, but its cool as hell seeing the bar raised for the next generation of young players.

 

[nightsprinter]

I had no idea who he or his bands was until I saw Steve Vai collaborate on a track. I have no idea how he does what he does, but its cool as hell seeing the bar raised for the next generation of young players.

I do like that song. Loved when they bring out granddaddy Vai at the end of the music video like "step aside boys, i got it from here"

 

[gunch]

Did Chon break up - or are just sitting on the shelf and doing nothing because of the Sumerian deal?

Erik confirmed in an IG post in Feb that they broke up

 

[Pippo]

The worst thing about Tim Henson is Tim Henson fans.

Just kidding, it's his persona.

I‘m still debating with myself whether I like him or not.
I watched a video, where he came off as pretty arrogant and had this typical Gen Z sarcasm, but in another video he seemed really humble, so I’m still curious, what his real persona is like.
He’s an extremely gifted guitarist nonetheless.

 

[ArtDecade]

I‘m still debating with myself whether I like him or not.
I watched a video, where he came off as pretty arrogant and had this typical Gen Z sarcasm, but in another video he seemed really humble, so I’m still curious, what his real persona is like.
He’s an extremely gifted guitarist nonetheless.

I'm not sure that it matters unless you are planning on having a beer with him. I think Dave Grohl seems like a cool dude, but I would rather pole dance a cactus than listen to an entire Foo Fighters album.

 

[Pippo]

I'm not sure that it matters unless you are planning on having a beer with him. I think Dave Grohl seems like a cool dude, but I would rather pole dance a cactus than listen to an entire Foo Fighters album.

Yeah sure, I’ll probably never meet him, let alone have a beer with him (he doesn’t seem like the beer kind of guy anyway).
Just wanted to say, that with „celebrities“ you can mostly not judge their personality from a few videos, interviews etc.

I’m also a supporter of separating the art from the artist.

 

[lattjeful]

someone thinks he's cool or else he wouldn't be hauling in the cash

a lot of chicks dig him, unironically. i know more polyphia fans that don't play guitar than do IRL, simply because of Tim.

 

[Stiman]

I'm always surprised/confused when I learn of a friend who doesn't play guitar but like Polyphia. As a guitar player, I see their music as guitar nerd music.

 

[lattjeful]

I'm always surprised/confused when I learn of a friend who doesn't play guitar but like Polyphia. As a guitar player, I see their music as guitar nerd music.

Same, but the attraction Gen Z girls have to Tim cannot be understated.

Source: am Gen Z

 

[SalsaWood]

I'm always surprised/confused when I learn of a friend who doesn't play guitar but like Polyphia. As a guitar player, I see their music as guitar nerd music.

That's wild to me, because I see it as the complete opposite. I find their compositions underwhelming and repetitive, but still see how accessible their sound is to pedestrian listeners.

 

[StevenC]

I mean, he can play guitar good and make Ibanez make more 7-strings so that's a win.

ftfy

 

[Moongrum]

neon purple 550 a few years ago

I feel like I watch Ibby's lefty offerings pretty closely (not that there's more than 10 at a time), but the neon purple lefty 550 I have no idea when it was offered. It just suddenly appeared on the used market and I don't remember it ever being for sale new lol.