Hi all, Been pondering getting an Ibanez for a long time, and finally ready to take the plunge! I have narrowed it down to 2 guitars-- The S6570Q Prestige or the RG752AHM (I REALLY want a 7 string, but the S series doesn't offer one). What concerns me between these two is the playability...

I see the RGA42FM guitars use active stock Ibanez pickups... called LoZ3 pickups. Anyone have any experience with this active setup? How do they compare to something more common, like an EMG 81?

Hi, I'm planning on buying a RGA42FM, which comes equipped with IBZ LZ3 active pickups. I'd like to put Dimarzios or Duncans on this guitar. Do you think I'm going to run into any kind of problem? I know that some active pickups are slightly bigger than traditional passive ones. What about the...

I currently own an Ibanez Apex 2 and want to get a good 6 string (price range $500) as a 2nd guitar. Seriously considering getting an RGA42FM but I am really curious how its stock LZ3-B/N active pickups compare to the EMG 81/85 combo. Anybody know? While shopping around, I've kinda had my heart...

Brief & Accurate Description of Guitar: 2009 Ibanez RGA42FMTGB (Transparent Gray Burst) Guitar in very good condition Modifications (if any): none Accessories: none Location: Plantation, FL, USA Contact Info: PM here References Required: ebay user name - jjgator76; gator99 on JP forums &...

Hello fellow Jemsiters, I'm in need of some opinions. First of all, I am the owner of an RG4 EXQM1 guitar (equipped with the infamous edge III tremolo). Now, while i really do love that guitar, with all of its quirks, tuning is a problem for me. Any string change, drop tuning, or just plain...

Has anyone over here been able to mess with one yet? http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/model-RGA42FM