my newest ibanez

[markD]

got this last month. it is pretty nice. I ordered a new pickguard - single hum, white pearloid. I will be installing a JB when it gets here. pics:

[leftykingv2]

Awesome RG! What model is that?

[shramiac]

Awesome RG! What model is that?

Indeed!!!!!

It's not a Prestige or Premium and the closest is a 450M, so.........custom ordered colour and rosewood board?

Puuuuurty colour though!

[markD]

it is a sam ash limited run RG450. I was surprised at how nicely it played. I was never a fan of the lower end RGs, but this one has it all: looks, tone, feel - all for the great price of $399!!

[leftykingv2]

Indeed!!!!!

It's not a Prestige or Premium and the closest is a 450M, so.........custom ordered colour and rosewood board?

Puuuuurty colour though!

I have tried on numerous occasions to get a hold of someone at Ibanez for a custom guitar and it's a "no go" all the way around. Custom builds is just something they don't do aside from the limited runs they do for certain dealers.

[leftykingv2]

it is a sam ash limited run RG450. I was surprised at how nicely it played. I was never a fan of the lower end RGs, but this one has it all: looks, tone, feel - all for the great price of $399!!

I have an old Japanese made RG 470L that's fantastic. I have more Ibanez guitars than any other brand and I love all of them.

[dvscool]

Very, very nice dude.....How is the trem on that thing? I'm very curious to see how they last and perform......as does lefty, I too have more Ibanez's then any other guitar....Nothing beats my 570....

[leftykingv2]

Very, very nice dude.....How is the trem on that thing? I'm very curious to see how they last and perform......as does lefty, I too have more Ibanez's then any other guitar....Nothing beats my 570....

+1 I have a 570 and a 550 and I have to agree they're top quality players and the original edge is tits. That bridge is an Edge zero II. It's pretty sweet and should perform very well.

[markD]

the trem is pretty nice. it is like what ibanez is using on the premium models. i am an ibanez guy from WAY back, and this one feels just as good as the old 550s i used to have and 560 i still have. in fact, i like it a bit better because the neck is thicker.

[shramiac]

Geez $400! Can't go past that! Cheaper than a Smithy SDX!

Love my two Jems as well!

Two questions though, where are the lock nuts and WHY IS IT LEANING AGAINST A CEMENT WALL??????

[leftykingv2]

Geez $400! Can't go past that! Cheaper than a Smithy SDX!

Love my two Jems as well!

Two questions though, where are the lock nuts and WHY IS IT LEANING AGAINST A CEMENT WALL??????

+1 I didn't see the locking nuts either.

[diablomozart]

i like it...a lot...d.m.

[markD]

the lock nuts are in the parts drawer right now because I just restrung it. I play for a week or two without the lock nuts to stretch the strings more effectively. as far as sitting on the cement - if you place it carefully nothing happens.

[BenoA]

Congratz! I got 2 RG550 and 1 RG350. Where did you get the new pickguard?

[leftykingv2]

Congratz! I got 2 RG550 and 1 RG350. Where did you get the new pickguard?

You can get replacement pick guards from this place for any guitar. http://pickguards.us/