Ibanez: RG3120

The amazing RG3120 debuted in 1997, I only managed to try it 2 years later when the hype wasn't fever pitch; the highlight of that moment was none other than the proverbial RG7-string. I was never a fan of JEMs so naturally, I look up to the RG3120 as the top notch RG which was free from endorsement antiques.

Prior to its incarnation, the RG7XX series were the regular offerings' top-of-the-line model but this Prestige brought the RG reverence onto another plane. I wasn't a fan of the default DiMarzio pickups in there (PAF Pro neck/ Tone Zone bridge) but they sounded very 'correct' in this guitar. The Wizard neck was the standard to beat in the thin profile domain but this Prestige version gave a fresh feel to a tried & tested make; it was genuinely more pleasant to the touch, very inviting & addictive.

The body's quality control was really a work of art especially with that menacing flame top to boot. I still hold the RG3120 in high regards because quality was evenly focused on the neck and body, unlike today's Prestige models which give more impact to the neck, the bodies being above-average but nothing too imposing.
I would have thought that this gem was a better part of Ibanez history- prized but forgotten-until a friend surface it for sale very recently. It's not in pristine condition but worth the taking if you are the typical super-strat style fan. Keep in mind that the RG3120 was equipped with the respectable Lo-Pro Edge bridge which has a cult following till today. If you are interested in this guitar, there are more details here:

RG3120 for sale @ SOFT