Lets talk about the ibanez rga121

[wannabguitarist]

.Both RGA121s I've played fondly stand out as some of the best guitars I have ever played but I will never own one at this point. I just can't justify buying a used guitar that costs more than it did new

 

[Underworld]

Given all the internet hype behind the guitar nowadays, it isn't surprising.

Same thing happened with CBS-era Fenders and Norlin-era Gibsons. You couldn't pay to give them away back in the day. Now, you can sell a '79 Strat for $1500 and a Norlin LPC for $2500.

*cough*blackmachine*cough*

 

[bnzboy]

installing Black Winter bridge. review coming up soon

 

[Dentom79]

So I got my Bareknuckle Nailbombs last week, they really surpassed my expectation sound-wise and build-wise.
As expected, we did have to cut the mounting feet to fit the very narrow pickup routing of the RGA121. And we also had to slightly dent the corners on the backside of the pickups in order for them to fit.

But the end-result is spectacular:

And the whole family hanging together:

Sound-wise it fixes everything the stock V7-V8 pickups lacked. The low-end is very defined and with a lot of oomph. and the high-end is clear without being brittle. I know that sounds very cliche. but it's just that good.


Oh and I also changed the cheap replacement strap buttons to the original Cosmo Black ones!

 

[demorior]

Just got my second RGA121 from gatesofcarnage.
Thanks again!

Going to stain the one on the right. Purple maybe?

 

[AkiraSpectrum]

Just got my second RGA121 from gatesofcarnage.
Thanks again!

Going to stain the one on the right. Purple maybe?

Purple stain would be killer!

 

[mystix]

I was thinking of doing purple sparkle on mine

 

[bnzboy]

Finally got my guitar back with Blackwinter Bridge! I only played for 20 mins but man am I glad the stock bridge pickup has been replaced! It sounds a lot fuller and more aggressive.

p.s wish all of you spectators all the best! hopefully the price will go down and more people can afford RGA 121... better yet Ibanez to reissue it. It might be unlikely but one can only wish.

 

[gatesofcarnage]

Just got my second RGA121 from gatesofcarnage.
Thanks again!

Going to stain the one on the right. Purple maybe?

Glad to see she made it safe! Great guitar, just never quite bonded with it, your S should be on my doorstep tomorrow!

 

[gatesofcarnage]

And purple stain would be total badassary

 

[anunnaki]

Just got my second RGA121 from gatesofcarnage.
Thanks again!

Going to stain the one on the right. Purple maybe?

I was bored haha

 

[demorior]

I was bored haha

hahaha nice!
yeah i'm thinking something to similar to that. maybe a burst edge?
it's going to be a couple months though. going on tour so i won't be able to
work on it till after.

 

[nicktao]

Yo dudes, an RGA121 TKF is up on GC. I've just picked up one too many guitars recently to rationalize picking it up. Seems like a really good deal actually with the locking tuners and pup upgrade. No case unfortunately.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Ibanez/Prestige-RGA121-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar.gc

 

[mbardu]

Yo dudes, an RGA121 TKF is up on GC. I've just picked up one too many guitars recently to rationalize picking it up. Seems like a really good deal actually with the locking tuners and pup upgrade. No case unfortunately.

Used Ibanez Prestige RGA121 Solid Body Electric Guitar | Guitar Center

Just know that 'good' condition on GC actually means 'pretty sh*tty' in practice

 

[Enter Paradox]

Refinished the TKF into tung oil flat. Alpha and Omega. Best sounding RGA out of 3, second best playing after my CDR (DiMarzio Evos). VLF now awaits new pup - Lundgrens maybe ??

 

[DarkNe0]

Alright, so I've got my eyes on an RGA321F SPB and wanted to ask you guys how it compares to a JP6 BFR and also on how it holds its own.

The RGA is selling for $1200 with an SD Custom 5/Jazz combination and I've got a deal on a BFR for $1500. If the difference is huge in quality between those two I'd rather pay $300 extra but I've been GASing so hard for an RGA and wanted to here from someone who's got more experience!

 

[bnzboy]

Alright, so I've got my eyes on an RGA321F SPB and wanted to ask you guys how it compares to a JP6 BFR and also on how it holds its own.

The RGA is selling for $1200 with an SD Custom 5/Jazz combination and I've got a deal on a BFR for $1500. If the difference is huge in quality between those two I'd rather pay $300 extra but I've been GASing so hard for an RGA and wanted to here from someone who's got more experience!

I own both RGA121 and EBMM JP6. Both of them are great guitars but JP6's neck is very very thin to the point I can't play for too long.

 

[kevdes93]

1200 is about 400$ more than you should pay for a 321 imho

 

[nicktao]

Go for the BFR if it's that cheap. The RGA is way overpriced.

 

[nicktao]

FML. An NTF RGA 121 is up on GC with case for 650. I literally just spent whatever I had on another Ibby, but I think a lot of you guys will dig my choice.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Ibanez/RGA-121NTF-Natural-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar.gc