RG350DX...thoughts?

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

Hi all. My gf bought me an Ibanez RG350DX as a gift...I have yet to check it out. She paid next to nothing for it, so I'm not expecting much.

Never having played an Ibanez, I was wondering what the consensus was on these. Are they any good? Thoughts?

Thanks in advance...and happy holidays.

[nhspike]

Not bad for the money.
I've had two.
Necks are pretty nice actually.
I upgraded the pickups in both, but after that, they were pretty nice!
I could do without the lightning inlays, but that's not a biggie.

[guitarsjb]

I had one, never made friends with it. Not a bad guitar...just not me I guess. I sold mine about 3 months after I bought it. Can't really pin down the reason, it just wasn't what I was looking for I guess.

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

Thanks. I'm partial to the charvels, but she paid barely over a bill for it and its like new, not a mark on it. I've felt the necks and they do feel pretty good. I'll just have to see how it plays and sounds soon.

Thanks again.

[Pointy]

Get it set up and it should be a very good entry level guitar for the money - this doesn't mean "extremely cheap but crap", it means that it is actually a good instrument! Might want to drop in some decent pickups too.

[straycat]

They are pretty good guitars really.

[6string40]

Had one a few years ago...not bad at all. And at around $100, it's a steal. Just drop some different pickups in it and you'll be fine.

[nhspike]

looks like we all agree.

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

Thanks guys. It feels and sounds pretty good, but could use a setup and fret dressing.

[nhspike]

I'm a big fan of the old Ibanez V series pickups
Keep your eyes out for them
Perfect drop-in replacements, whilst keeping the Ibby vibe

[chrisolson]

I had one - nice, but the trem was a little soft. It wouldn't stay in tune for anything.

[straycat]

I'm a big fan of the V series pick ups too.Made for Ibanez by DiMarzio.