Ibanez is slowly going duncan

[Roadstar]

seems as though more and more ibanez models are getting duncans now
here is another one that is a prestige RG
http://www.thomann.de/de/prod_large_AR_108670.html

it is loaded with a TB-10 ( a duncan FULL SHRED trembucker)

[C.Thep]

I'm surprised that they are using duncans, anyone know why? I prefer dimarzios 10x over duncans I think it would be alot cooler to use a d sonic or x2n

[wixomwhat]

they might slowly be going to Duncan but Dimarzio is quickly gaining more and more popularity know that shredding is back. Lots of kids are picking Dimarzio over Duncan.

[Roadstar]

Originally Posted by C.Thep

I'm surprised that they are using duncans, anyone know why? I prefer dimarzios 10x over duncans I think it would be alot cooler to use a d sonic or x2n

well the duncans to many are better and i guess ibanez is trying to get the "duncan crowd" to buy thier guitars
i know many players that have said i like ibanez but i dont like the dimarzio or ibanez pups they use.
I know you can simply swap them out but many need a stock axe already with duncans i guess?

[jm1681]

I wouldn't say they're going Duncan, I'd say they're broadening their horizons.

They've been using EMGs a lot lately as well, and still use DiMarzio/Ibanez pups on the higher end Prestige models.

[Roadstar]

Originally Posted by jm1681

I wouldn't say they're going Duncan, I'd say they're broadening their horizons.

They've been using EMGs a lot lately as well, and still use DiMarzio/Ibanez pups on the higher end Prestige models.

yeah you are right which is very smart of them to offer many different pups
as a matter of fact i would love to see ibanez have a usa custom shop again
and offer different woods,necks,pups,etc

[the.godfather]

I wouldn't say they were "going duncan". But I would definitely agree that this year especially they have introduced a bulk load more. And it can only be a good thing, it gives people some more choice when they are buying.

But as others have said, EMG's are taking a more active role now too. Which again is a good thing.

I don't think they are trying to choose "just one" pickup manufacturer. I think they are just trying to offer everybody something different choice-wise when it comes to pickups.

[jm1681]

Originally Posted by Roadstar

...i would love to see ibanez have a usa custom shop again...

WORD!

[C.Thep]

Originally Posted by the.godfather

EMG's are taking a more active role now too.

Nice pun

[Ayrton]

Not that one guitar with Duncans is “going” that way, but was it not just a few months ago there was the big bitch fest about Ibanez using “V” pups instead of branded DiMarzios? I actually prefer Duncans, but I am open minded on pups.

[Drew]

Originally Posted by jm1681

I wouldn't say they're going Duncan, I'd say they're broadening their horizons.

They've been using EMGs a lot lately as well, and still use DiMarzio/Ibanez pups on the higher end Prestige models.

Exactly, they're offering more options. This is good news.

Myself, I love 'em both, so I'm just happy to see expansion.

[andy7jem]

Originally Posted by Ayrton

Not that one guitar with Duncans is “going” that way, but was it not just a few months ago there was the big bitch fest about Ibanez using “V” pups instead of branded DiMarzios? I actually prefer Duncans, but I am open minded on pups.

Oh no please don't start that argument off again

[Ayrton]

Originally Posted by andy7jem

Oh no please don't start that argument off again

Exactly... everyone just calm down.

[waylay00]

I prefer Duncans on vintage or vintage sounding unstruments (classic Strats, Les Pauls, etc). They capture that vintage vibe better IMO. But for all out shred and metal, it's definitely DiMarzios .

[jm1681]

^Agree