Ibanez RG2228 Thread

[skinhead]

So true.

I'm hoping it'll appear in a GC 'round hurr so I can play it. I doubt it would sell here, considering a lot of the employees still look at you weird when you mention a 7 string..

"Hello i'm searching for an Ibanez, a 7 strings Ibanez"
"What the f...?!"
"Yes, the model it's RG1527"
" Let's check..."
"Do you have it?"
"MMMMMMMM, no"
"Ok, so give me a 7 string set of strings"
"no, we don't have that, they only come on 7 string guitars"

 

[Stitch]

I have actually heard that argument before.

What annoyas me is shops that consistently carry at least two sevens in their stock but DON'T have strings for them.

 

[skinhead]

I have actually heard that argument before.

What annoyas me is shops that consistently carry at least two sevens in their stock but DON'T have strings for them.

It's difficult here to get string, and on the big shops!

 

[Metal Ken]

What annoyas me is shops that consistently carry at least two sevens in their stock but DON'T have strings for them.

I've never bought 7string pack of strings in the 3 years i've been playing 7 strings

 

[Durero]

I've never bought 7string pack of strings in the 3 years i've been playing 7 strings

I've never bought a 7-string pack in 17 years of 7-string playing.
Didn't realize they existed until recently, and I still wouldn't get them because I'd rather have an even-tension set. But if they're not available just get a 6-string pack and a single string of your choice.

 

[Metal Ken]

I've never bought a 7-string pack in 17 years of 7-string playing.
Didn't realize they existed until recently, and I still wouldn't get them because I'd rather have an even-tension set. But if they're not available just get a 6-string pack and a single string of your choice.

The thing that pisses me off about the 7 string sets is that they have some weak ass low B string in there. Its like, a 10-48 set with a 52 or 54 for a B. thats not even much different than your E string, and your tuning it down a 4th? Nah, i'll pass.

 

[Durero]

Exactly!
The tension is all over the place on standard string sets. I don't understand why string companies don't seem to take this into account

 

[skinhead]

Now i like the 0.10s and a 60 for the low B, the tension it's very nice.

 

[bostjan]

Using science in designing strings is like taboo. Not long ago, classical players scoffed at the idea of using anything but gut.

Just think of how difficult it would be to find a prepackaged eight string set? Makes you wonder what they'd throw in for a low F#... a .058"?

 

[Durero]

^

 

[Desecrated]

Using science in designing strings is like taboo. Not long ago, classical players scoffed at the idea of using anything but gut.

Just think of how difficult it would be to find a prepackaged eight string set? Makes you wonder what they'd throw in for a low F#... a .058"?

 

[zimbloth]

Guys, this guitar isn't coming out for a loooooooong time. Don't believe what any websites are telling you.

 

[AVH]

Got a call from our distributer today, and he tells me he sees the RG2228 listed on the master shipping manifest for the next batch of incoming guitars from Japan --> 2nd week of July. Mine's #1. Better fucking be.

 

[nyck]

Got a call from our distributer today, and he tells me he sees the RG2228 listed on the master shipping manifest for the next batch of incoming guitars from Japan --> 2nd week of July. Mine's #1. Better fucking be.

Sweet! The time is near!!
I'm not even getting one but I'm excited to see how you guys like them.

 

[Krunch]

1 more month.

Thanks for the update. I just hope that first group covers mine.

 

[Unknown Doodl3.2]

The thing that pisses me off about the 7 string sets is that they have some weak ass low B string in there. Its like, a 10-48 set with a 52 or 54 for a B. thats not even much different than your E string, and your tuning it down a 4th? Nah, i'll pass.

D'Addario have a 10-46-59 set, which happens to be what I use, I think that one's pretty good.

 

[heavy7-665]

10-52 + 60+70 is my choice

 

[Krunch]

Looks like someone on the Ibanez forums got theirs.

The Ibanez Forum: RG2228- Strings?

Soon!

 

[Metal Ken]

Looks like someone on the Ibanez forums got theirs.

The Ibanez Forum: RG2228- Strings?

Soon!

It wont be for a loooong time. dont believe the websites.

 

[eelblack2]

I just posted where/what retailer he got it from to see if its for real. It looks damn tasty in his photo the board is super dark looking.

The Ibanez Forum: Ibanez Production 8 String Model