Ibanez 2023 Models ! What would you like to see ?

[Noisy Humbucker]

I do really wish they’d have used the same panga panga neck for the RGDMS8 that they used for the RGD71ALMS. That’s one of the best parts about that guitar, and it would look a whole lot nicer with the finish and hardware of the 8.

I’m sure it was a cost saving measure as $1200 for all that (if you get a good one) is pretty killer in this day and age.

 

[TheShreddinHand]

Definitely interested in the RGA. Is there a forearm contour on the RGA similar to what’s on a normal RG?

And how’s the rail air Norton? Real similar to standard air Norton humbucker?

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Definitely interested in the RGA. Is there a forearm contour on the RGA similar to what’s on a normal RG?

And how’s the rail air Norton? Real similar to standard air Norton humbucker?

No arm contour, like a Horizon or C1.

 

[jl-austin]

I'm not a fan of the AZ stuff. That being said, this was probably the least impressive launch ever (my opinion).

That being said, there are still things from 2022 that have been slow to ship that I might be interested in finally getting (if Jackson / Charvel's launches are equally un-impressive).

 

[Neon_Knight_]

Curious to see how well the satin black hardware holds up (not sure if it's the same as the black used on the RG550s or not). I loathe the cosmo black finish Ibanez seems to love. I wish Gotoh would bring back powder cosmo. I've got an RG3120 and an RG1570 with powder cosmo hardware (both guitars are 21+ years old) and it has stood the test of time. Cosmo black looks nasty after a few years. First thing I did when I got my used 2006 RG1527 was order a replacement bridge.

Planned obsolescence perhaps? I know of far more people who've purchased a replacement bridge from Gotoh than have passed up on an Ibanez, due to how the Cosmo Black hardware finish wears.

I really do think it varies from person to person how much Cosmo Black tarnishes though (guitar cleaning / maintenance routines, humidity, cleanliness of hands, acidty of sweat etc.). All eight of my Ibanez guitars have Cosmo Black hardware. Three were bought new and five were bought used (5+ years old at time of purchase). Only three have visible wear to the hardware finish, which was present when I bought them used, and none of these have deteriorated since being in my ownership. Although my wear and tear is spread across multiple guitars, I have two in particular that I play most days and both are holding up well (these are also two of the oldest!). I do a lot of palm muting, so I'd expect at least the saddles to show some wear by now if it's that much of an issue.
Unfortunately, all three of my tarnished bridges are out of production (ZR, Gibraltar Plus & Edge III), so I don't really have the option of replacing them if I wanted to...while all five pristine bridges are still in production.

 

[Noisy Humbucker]

No arm contour, like a Horizon or C1.

The key difference being no recurve at the edge ala Les Paul. RGA FTW!

 

[MaxOfMetal]

The key difference being no recurve at the edge ala Les Paul. RGA FTW!

Meh, still not as comfortable for me.

Looks cool though.

 

[Noisy Humbucker]

Meh, still not as comfortable for me.

Looks cool

Contour>bevel>>radius>>>bell curve

EDIT: Make that Contour>Bevel>>Radius>>>Flat Top>>>>Bell Curve

I was probably at least 30lbs lighter when I last had an RGA so there’s that. I’d take the radius on that over something like Misha’s Jackson though - too shallow for my big ol’ belly.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Contour>bevel>>radius>>>bell curve

EDIT: Make that Contour>Bevel>>Radius>>>Flat Top>>>>Bell Curve

It's not that important for me honestly.

In a perfect world everything would have a flat top with a nice arm contour, but I have plenty of Teles and LPs that I just deal with it because I love playing them.

 

[Noisy Humbucker]

It's not that important for me honestly.

In a perfect world everything would have a flat top with a nice arm contour, but I have plenty of Teles and LPs that I just deal with it because I love playing them.

I’ve got a Warmoth LP that I had my luthier basically change the recurve at the forearm until it’s a proper contour that’s way more comfortable but barely noticeable. But yeah, a Les Paul without a proper classic carve top might as well just be a flat top.

 

[aesthyrian]

What happened to the noodles model? Wasn't it covered in duct tape? Now it's sunburst for some reason...

That was the NDM1 and yeah the real duck tape finish was pretty cool.

NDM1

The NDM1 is a solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2003. It is a signature model of Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, lead guitarist for the American punk band The Offspring. It is the initial model in the Noodles series. The NDM1 is based on the Talman shape. It features a basswood...

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[marke]

I was all about forearm contours, but I noticed recently they made me push the guitar against my body from the contour. Unconsciously. That caused all kinds of shoulder issues.. now that I don't press my forearm to the guitar anymore, the contour doesn't really matter all that much.

The contour does not stop you from playing normally, it's still possible to play without leaning too much into it - and I guess most people do that without thinking. I just feel it may have facilitated my problem. With an archtop I would've probably avoided that as pressing them against the body is immediately uncomfortable. Maybe that's why I chose contoured guitars.

My point? Nothing really, just a quick story. I just don't think contours are that big of a deal if your playing posture is in order. Mine wasn't.

 

[Neon_Knight_]

For a black RG this is fucking classy looking. 💌 Just wish it came as 7-string. Literally the only reason to get an Ibanez instead of a Fender because surely they're still too retarded to make a 7-string in 2023.

1) It's an RGA, not an RG.
2) For me, there's not even one reason to get a Fender instead of an Ibanez.. Fenders have antiquated designs that were improved upon by others decades ago.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

2) For me, there's not even one reason to get a Fender instead of an Ibanez.. Fenders have antiquated designs that were improved upon by others decades ago.

Yeah but for others (IE: Me and @Kaura), a 7-string Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster, etc would look cool as fuck.

 

[Dooky]

WTF Ibanez. It's 2023. Why don't any of the Ukulele's come with stainless steel frets!? I would've bought one in a heart beat 😠

 

[sell2792]

Man, Ibanez disappoints as usual.

 

[gunch]

Still sucks the only way to get an Iceman is to paul stanley delete a paul stanley

 

[spork141]

Man, flipping through the entire catalog its pretty alarming how many different guitars, basses and acoustics they make in a year. Kind of ridiculous we still complain about it.

That being said, I desperately want them to re-release a 7 string acoustic and they're dead to me if they don't.

Jesus. That's a lot of guitars. Sadly not enough to distract me for not having the exact rgd config I want.

 

[Bloody_Inferno]

I've been needing a decent 12 string acoustic lately and the new batch just happens to have one of these:

And I might have to try the rest of the Advanced Acoustic line too.

It's also cool seeing a fretless EHB bass. And while I've already got my SRH505 for acoustic/upright sounds, the new 5 string upright UB805 is a nice addition.

 

[Alsvartr]

That was the NDM1 and yeah the real duck tape finish was pretty cool.

NDM1

The NDM1 is a solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2003. It is a signature model of Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, lead guitarist for the American punk band The Offspring. It is the initial model in the Noodles series. The NDM1 is based on the Talman shape. It features a basswood...

ibanez.fandom.com

I swear I thought I saw him with a duct tape covered AX back in the day that was on fleek.

They need to do a reissue of the 90s AX series too. AX7421 in grey nickel...