Ibanez RG2228 Thread

[Makelele]

Ah great. Now I can start ranting about how guitars are so much more expensive in Europe.

 

[Nik]

Now he says the US List price is down to $2000. That's a bit better.
http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=583907&postcount=130

I originally saw this post:
http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showpost.php?p=583440&postcount=116

That's awesome. Another post from jemsite:

That is the same list price for the RGA321, and they are 1449.99 street, so I guess it would be around there.

That's pretty reasonable. A bit out of my reach, but still pretty damn reasonable. I'm impressed with Ibanez

Someday when they start going for $600-700 on ebay, I might just snap one up.

 

[Donnie]

Ah great. Now I can start ranting about how guitars are so much more expensive in Europe.

Yes. Carry on.

So at that price, maybe I'll think about snagging one. But I think I'll go for the new S7 first.

 

[Shorty]

I'l be getting one. I have seriously lusted after one for a while. I has what I wanted. Locking FIXED trem, simple dots, EMGs, 4+4 headstock in a dark grey/black colour

 

[Kagami]

The EMG 808s might also have something to do with the cost as they're a new pickup.

 

[Shawn]

And bloody good for Marten and the boys! They deserve the recognition, they've been at it long enough.

I spoke to the Canadian distributer today, and I was quoted the MSRP at $2799 CDN. Of course I'll be getting it for much less, but still that is pretty steep. Should be about $2000 street. Thank Christ it comes with the J-Craft case as well. I also confirmed that mine is the official first Canadian order, and that I should have it in my hands by March, maybe even late Feb.
My immediate next call was to Conklin and snagged the last M8 bridge he had until about May.
I'm stoked...

Awesome!

 

[Ryan]

The EMG 808s might also have something to do with the cost as they're a new pickup.

Thats a definite possibility. Im just glad they arent like AH-8's or some shit like that..

 

[iumentum]

1499 USD settles the deal for me. I'm going to order one from the US in may.

 

[TJV]

I'd be surprised if it was $1900. If you look at the prices we Europeans pay for other guitars, you'll see that a guitar usually costs a lot less in the USA.

Example: Ibanez RG1570

Musicians Friend: $749

Thomann.de (about the cheapest shop in Europe): 825€ (>$1000)

Thomann has allready listed RG2228
http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=rg2228&x=7&y=8

 

[Seedawakener]

since there is both an edge III on this one and the Xiphos I might suspect that they somehow upgraded it or that the bridge isnt that bad at all.

 

[skinhead]

I have the money for one

I just have to try it, = i'm going to do my 8, so i will have 2.

I have to try it, maybe sounds like shit, or sounds very well, just have to listen to it.

I think that it's not going to detune, 'cause it' FX, but i want one with LoPro8

 

[Ishan]

Basswood body?!!? WTF?! This is not what I expected, basswood is crap, too neutral for those EMG. It's going to sound totaly dead!

 

[skinhead]

^ I don't think so Ishan.

Ibanez it's not going to sell a guitar that sounds like shit for that money, and - with 8 string.

I think that they did something strange with EMG products, and they pups make the guitar sound exellent.

Ishan you have to try it to have some sound opinions.

 

[Seedawakener]

Do you think that it will be listed on Ikebe gakki anytime soon? Im pretty sure that it will be very cheap there compared to here in sweden or through Thomann.

 

[Jason]

^ I don't think so Ishan.

Ibanez it's not going to sell a guitar that sounds like shit for that money, and - with 8 string.

I think that they did something strange with EMG products, and they pups make the guitar sound exellent.

Ishan you have to try it to have some sound opinions.

aren't they stock emg bass pups?

 

[kruneh]

I think that they did something strange with EMG products, and they pups make the guitar sound exellent.

I don´t think we should make to much out of sentences like that

I´m looking forward to more info and pics.

 

[Roundhouse_Kick]

aren't they stock emg bass pups?

I think the 808's are new for for this guitar. There have been quite a few prototypes floating around, so you'd hope the final product will sound and play decent!

 

[7 Dying Trees]

Basswood body?!!? WTF?! This is not what I expected, basswood is crap, too neutral for those EMG. It's going to sound totaly dead!

They've been prototyping this guitar for a while, so i'd expect they've chosen basswood for a reason. Now, to be honest, with EMG's you could use fucking balsa wood and it still sound like every other EMG equipped guitar. So I really don't think wood choice will make much difference. Besides, don't like it, then get a replacement body made for it. People, if you want one of these then I'd advise not waiting too long to make up your mind, as there may not be a large run of these.

 

[msherman]

See the latest 8s Mike Sherman was working on? I've permanently passed on Ibby, thank you.

Here is the 27.5" , 32 fret 8 string. I just have to drill a few holes and she`s ready for the spray booth.

 

[Donnie]

Here is the 27.5" , 32 fret 8 string. I just have to drill a few holes and she`s ready for the spray booth.

Yep, I'll take one of yours instead please. That looks great!