Ibanez 9-string RG models For 2014

[Wings of Obsidian]

http://puu.sh/6uxUW.jpg

A little leak?

The RG9 seems rather unimpressive at the moment. But the Prestige mode comes with..........Bare Knuckles? (Weird pickups spacing though, but it might just be the computer rendering.)

 

[noUser01]

They've also put BKP's in the new RGD7. I'm happy, but makes me wonder why that made the price go up $500 when the current RGD7 seems to be the exact same specs... for $1,499?

Anyways, nice to see them doing both a budget and a Prestige model, but I still honestly think 9 is a bit ridiculous. I can barely wrap my hands around the neck on a 9, but to each his own! It's only a matter of time before someone comes along who takes 9 strings and uses them in ways that blow everyone's minds.

 

[Danukenator]

Wow...such awesom erg options this year! I'm pumped!

 

[celticelk]

Anyways, nice to see them doing both a budget and a Prestige model, but I still honestly think 9 is a bit ridiculous. I can barely wrap my hands around the neck on a 9, but to each his own! It's only a matter of time before someone comes along who takes 9 strings and uses them in ways that blow everyone's minds.

I still wonder whether Ibanez and Schecter would have been better served by waiting until *after* a couple of killer 9-string players had broken onto the scene. Guess we'll find out.

 

[noUser01]

I still wonder whether Ibanez and Schecter would have been better served by waiting until *after* a couple of killer 9-string players had broken onto the scene. Guess we'll find out.

Or maybe waited until people realized that guitar cabs don't support frequencies that low and that this trend is getting ridiculous.

I say that as someone who plays in a a band with drop-tuned 7's, and who plays 8's for fun too. Honestly, shit be getting cray. But I'd still love to play one for fun, if for no other reason than to just bang on the low C# for days.

I have to admit, the prices are damn fine, hard to say no to...

 

[Watty]

The RG9 seems rather unimpressive at the moment.

How is a production 9-string unimpressive? It's decidedly impressive that they made it a production model in the first place given how niche/cliche they are.

 

[Wings of Obsidian]

How is a production 9-string unimpressive? It's decidedly impressive that they made it a production model in the first place given how niche/cliche they are.

I was referring to myself in my own personal opinion. The RG9 just seems to be a RG8 with one extra string and one extra inch of scale length.

With that said, I think it is cool that Ibanez is working with BKP. Like seriously, wicked awesome news since players will have more access to BKPs. However, it is just another reason for Ibanez to drive up the price of their already-overpriced guitars.

 

[celticelk]

Or maybe waited until people realized that guitar cabs don't support frequencies that low and that this trend is getting ridiculous.

I'd be interested to know how many of the guys currently playing 9s are running digital amps into FRFR systems, or direct into venue PAs (or computers, because frankly I'm guessing a lot of them are play-at-home djentsters).

 

[celticelk]

How is a production 9-string unimpressive? It's decidedly impressive that they made it a production model in the first place given how niche/cliche they are.

It'll only be "impressive" if it turns out there's a significant untapped market for them. If there isn't, other adjectives may well apply.

 

[Konfyouzd]

Whaaaaaaaaaat?

 

[Watty]

It'll only be "impressive" if it turns out there's a significant untapped market for them. If there isn't, other adjectives may well apply.

Well, that's what I was commenting on. It seems a large risk for them given how niche the market is and it impresses me (in a negative way, mind) that they actually did it....especially with a Prestige model right off the bat.

 

[celticelk]

Well, that's what I was commenting on. It seems a large risk for them given how niche the market is and it impresses me (in a negative way, mind) that they actually did it....especially with a Prestige model right off the bat.

Wasn't the 2228 a Prestige as well? That worked out reasonably well for them. On the other hand, I think it was more evident that there was existing demand for an 8 at the time, because Meshuggah.

 

[somn]

The 9th saddle is set back far already on the picture I wonder how intonation will be like on the guitar? I've only used a 30 scale whenever I've bought 9 string guitars never have used a 28 scale

 

[7stg]

The scale length is at least 2 inches too short for a low C#1. Inharmonicity is the problem - the degree to which the overtones are out of tune with the fundamental. Short scale lengths increase inharmonicity which make low notes sound like mud. This is increasingly important with low tunings. Multi-scale is nice with ERG so that the high strings can still be short while extending the scale length for the low strings. Same goes for the Hellraiser C-9 which also has a 28 inch scale.

Would have been a lot better if Ibanez used the scale length of the m80m. It looks like an Agile 930 or 92730 is the way to go.

 

[Orgalmer]

Well, at least I know what I'm getting if my Legator 9 sucks.

I think this is good actually. The first time people saw seven and eight string guitars they probably said exactly the same stuff as above, and now they're pretty much standard fare. I say bring it on

 

[Pyrocario]

The pickup spacing is weird. Guitar Porn posted actual pics.

 

[noUser01]

The pickup spacing is weird. Guitar Porn posted actual pics.

I don't see how? You mean just that the neck pickup isn't RIGHT up against the neck?

 

[crg123]

What the what?

also

They've also put BKP's in the new RGD7

!!!!!??????

I wish they used the RGD body for the RG90BKPISH though... I could only dream

 

[noUser01]

What the what?

also !!!!!???????

Yeah! Go check out the NAMM thread to find the catalog for the new Ibanez stuff.

 

[Valennic]

These look pretty neat. I'd like to try one at least.

Also the new BKP Canines go in the 9. They sound pretty mean.