Ibanez’ RG series of guitars was originally part of Steve
Vai’s JEM/Universe series introduced in 1987.
The guitars are designed for one purpose- to rock hard.
The RG series models all have a thin, flat neck and a wide
double octave fret board which helps with performing chords and solos. The body is sleek and distinctive, and from
the look of the guitar you will immediately know that this guitar isn’t made
for acoustic love songs. The RG series
is famous for being the basis of a line of easy to play seven string guitars,
although the company added eight string models in 2007. The guitars feature all of Ibanez’ high
quality construction features with the addition of a rock and roll appearance
that makes them favorites among professional musicians. The Ibanez RG line falls into five
sub-categories:
The
Ibanez RG Prestige series models were first introduced in 1987, and are
still rocking today. They are well
known for their distinctive shape- thin, fast necks that create hard edged
rock and heavy metal tones. The
Ibanez RG Prestige series guitars are made in Japan by the best craftsmen
Ibanez can find. The RG Prestige
models feature Wizard necks with Prestige finishing; Edge Zero and Edge
pro bridges, and a wide range of intense pickups in different
configurations. The Ibanez RG
Prestige series also offers seven and eight string models
The Ibanez RG Tremolo series has several
models with different features and unique finishes. The coolest part of these models is the
diabolical, double locking Edge III bridge, which allows the player to
create wild tremolo effects and provides total tuning stability. Ibanez RG Tremolo tremolo-equipped
guitars continue to pus the limit on what hard rock should be.
The
Ibanez RG Fixed defines what a metal axe should be- it is simple and has a
fixed bridge. Ibanez offers
thru-necks on some models of the RG Fixed, and they can take whatever
beating you give them when you are slamming out hard core beats. The RG Fixed series was designed to
accommodate guitarists who want the loud sound of an RG without dealing
with double-locking.
The
Ibanez GRG series is an affordable model with high dollar features. The GRG series is designed for beginner
guitarists who want the chance to own a guitar that will grow with
them. The GRG models feature
Powersound pickups in a hum/sing/hum configuration that creates tons of
tonal variation. The GRG has a
maple neck and basswood body, a Fat 10 bridge, and comes in three
different finishes. Just like
Ibanez’ more expensive models, the guitars are set up and inspected so you
can open the box and start rocking.
The
GRX series has a basswood body, standard tremolos, Powersound hum bucking
pickups, and comes in a range of metallic finishes. The GRX is another great guitar for the
new guitarist, because although they are priced low they are designed to
satisfy you for many years. Like
the GRG series, the guitars are inspected and set up so you can start
playing the second you open the box.
