Oh dear... new RG

Davey · #1 07-13-2006, 11:34 AM

Fresh from the Ibanez forums, here is a new guitar they've annouced...

RG350MDXBK
- 3pc Wizard II Neck.
- Maple Fretboard w/ BlackShark Tooth Inlay.
- Basswood Body.
- Jumbo Frets.
- Edge II Bridge.
- IBZ INF3 Neck Pickup.
- IBZ INFS3 Mid Pickup.
- IBZ INF4 Bridge Pickup.
- Black 3-Ply Pickguard.
- Gloss ***** Finish.
- Traditional Black Headstock.
- 1 Vol. 1 Tone. 5-Pos. Switch.

Maple board = nice

Everything else = WTF?

I've just edited the colour out, anyone care to guess what it is?

*HINT* same colour as most of there guitars these days.

Shredder87 · #2 07-13-2006, 11:38 AM

Hmm... I wonder what colour it is? LOL

Ah well, at least it's a step in the right direction. The maple fretboard makes a very welcome return. But Black??? Come on Ibanez, have a bit of diversity, a bit of a change. Black is cool but please, it's so unoriginal, some interesting new colours needed!

gpenguins · #3 07-13-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibanez249

- Maple Fretboard w/ BlackShark Tooth Inlay.

Cool, now let's do this on some higher end models. I love that look.

nuno · #4 07-13-2006, 11:48 AM

well, little by little it may cover miles.

ibanezcollector · #5 07-13-2006, 11:49 AM

I would buy it.. Just would have to paint it. LOL

Dee · #6 07-13-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gpenguins

Cool, now let's do this on some higher end models. I love that look.

UGH. NICE! But yep, shame it's on such a low end model. WTF.

I was just saying to my girlfriend yesterday how cool it'd be if they did a black sharkstooth inlay on maple. Now it's come true but on an RG350. DAMN!

nuno · #7 07-13-2006, 11:55 AM

be patient guys, it's just a matter of time. they're just "sniffing" the market...

mfergel · #8 07-13-2006, 12:04 PM

I have no problem with black. Either a white or white pearloid pickguard would look fantastic on that guitar.

Dee · #9 07-13-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nuno

be patient guys, it's just a matter of time. they're just "sniffing" the market...

I hope you're right, Nuno. What I'm wondering now though is whether or not to go buy an RG2550, or should I wait? HELP! I need a new guitar ASAP and I can't wait much longer. I don't wanna go ahead and buy the 2550 if there's something better right around the corner. This will be my first new axe in 16 years (last one was a purple neon RG750), so it's gotta be a good one.

Davey · #10 07-13-2006, 12:09 PM

I'm actually interested as to what a maple board on a cheap Korean will be like. It may be pretty cool to own as a practice guitar and get swirled or something.

dex · #11 07-13-2006, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibanez249

Fresh from the Ibanez forums, here is a new guitar they've annouced...

RG350MDXBK
- 3pc Wizard II Neck.
- Maple Fretboard w/ BlackShark Tooth Inlay.
- Basswood Body.
- Jumbo Frets.
- Edge II Bridge.
- IBZ INF3 Neck Pickup.
- IBZ INFS3 Mid Pickup.
- IBZ INF4 Bridge Pickup.
- Black 3-Ply Pickguard.
- Gloss ***** Finish.
- Traditional Black Headstock.
- 1 Vol. 1 Tone. 5-Pos. Switch.

Maple board = nice

Everything else = WTF?

I've just edited the colour out, anyone care to guess what it is?

*HINT* same colour as most of there guitars these days.

No doubt that's Ibanez responce to the Jackson DK2M.
The thing is with Jackons for the same money you get a Japanese made guitar that's available in 9 colours.

ilia

Dee · #12 07-13-2006, 12:33 PM

^^ Nice guitar, shame about the trem. I guess it could be replaced with an OFR?

Demiurge · #13 07-13-2006, 12:37 PM

I like Jackson's maple-boarded dinky in white, Ibanez should offer that, too.

Then again, this could be Ibanez mocking everyone who has complained about all the black guitars: "We do what we want- now we're doing BLACK finish, BLACK pickguard, BLACK PICKUPS, and BLACK inlays- so screw you!!!!"

dex · #14 07-13-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Deeswift

^^ Nice guitar, shame about the trem. I guess it could be replaced with an OFR?

OFR, FR Pro and FRII are all a straight swap but if you have a look on the JCM forum most people are not complaingin too much about the JT 580 trem.
It is a TRS derivative but it's Japanese made and the baseplate is hardened steel so it's fine.

ilia

ibanezcollector · #15 07-13-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Demiurge

I like Jackson's maple-boarded dinky in white, Ibanez should offer that, too.

Then again, this could be Ibanez mocking everyone who has complained about all the black guitars: "We do what we want- now we're doing BLACK finish, BLACK pickguard, BLACK PICKUPS, and BLACK inlays- so screw you!!!!"

X2 on the white jackson with the maple/black inlays

and

interesting take on the Ibanez LMAO