NGD: Ibanez RG721MFMA straight out of Japan

[rifftrauma]

Took two days to get from Tokyo to my doorstep. Very pleased thus far with everything. I've been wanting to try an Ibanez hardtail for a while now and this little gem caught my eye. Anyways I'll let the pron speak for itself! Sorry about the lighting in the pictures, Sauron's tower casts a shadow here in D.C. midday.

 

[imnotnollynollynolly]

... I'm jelly.

 

[AChRush1349]

How much did you drop on this beauty?

 

[aneurysm]

Happy NGD Mate...what a beautiful girl she is
This particular Model is also on my Gas list, so after you played the s... out of her, tell me your impressions !
The Top looks like a satin finish instead of gloss ?

 

[rifftrauma]

How much did you drop on this beauty?

Was about $900 shipped to my door.

 

[Seybsnilksz]

What is the lower cavity on the back for? Also that ash is really attractive.

 

[Randyrhoads123]

This looks amazing HNGD!! Bridge looks super comfy!

 

[jeleopard]

Dear lord!

One of the better looking Ibanezes...

 

[Chuck]

What is the lower cavity on the back for? Also that ash is really attractive.

That's for the input jack. Ibanez uses barrel jacks.

HNGD man! Do you feel that thing is worth $900? I'd love to have one, but I'm uneasy about spending that much on a Premium.

 

[Gothic Headhunter]

That is one of the sexyist Ibbies I've ever seen. HNDG!

 

[max3000]

This has GOT to be my favorite looking Ibanez ever. AMAZING!

 

[TheWarAgainstTime]

I quite like that

 

[Zak1233]

10/10 would try to eat, reminds me of a Milky Bar

 

[rifftrauma]

That's for the input jack. Ibanez uses barrel jacks.

HNGD man! Do you feel that thing is worth $900? I'd love to have one, but I'm uneasy about spending that much on a Premium.

I'd say if you'd be willing to upgrade the pickups then go for it. Right out of the bag I changed the strings, tuned her up and was ready to rock and roll. Playability is great, the bridge was easy to adjust, but the stock picks sound like shit compared to the rest of my lineup. I've got a pair of blackhawks I'm contemplating dropping in her, but I've also really been wanting to try D Activators so who knows.

For me the neck is a huge deal, part of the reason I really like Ibanez guitars. As far as actual craftsmanship goes, I can definitely tell the difference between this and my prestige. There are IMO clear distinctions between this and some of the higher end Ibanez's, but that being said the price was right and I loved the aesthetics. Just a bummer these aren't readily available state side. I think we have a lot of people who would like a prestige or higher end Ibanez hardtail...

 

[Stooge1996]

sick guitar dude, what company did you purchase this through?

 

[rifftrauma]

Shoot me a PM and I'll send you the sites you can order them off of.

 

[Tyler]

Ive wanted to try this sooo bad. HNGD!

 

[Ripper7620]

Pure sex

 

[noUser01]

Oh god, I'm so jealous of you. Congratulations man, that is an amazing guitar!

 

[Watty]

Totally didn't know those had an ash body as opposed to the basswood on the darker model....I owned one of those and it felt "off" for some reason. This looks pretty classy.