Miyavi

Latest talk in the Fender (Japan) camp - Miyavi's signature model. I have no idea if this was in the works before Ibanez released the AZS models but we can definitely relate to the similarities in terms of features. That whammy bridge there is the Super Vee Maverick model so in terms of radical manipulations, the Super Vee is reputable for being smooth & in tune. Also, there are three different pickups here: Seymour Duncan Lil '59 (b) / Pure Vintage '65 Gray Bottom (m) / Sustainer Driver (n). This might be a deal breaker for some of us as a mix-match affair is something we don't fancy in our instruments but the rest of the specs here are promising. You might not understand what transpired in the following clip but we can definitely hear the guitar in action:

Pic: Fender Japan

Arete 3 Star

News indeed- GJ2 has a new line of no-frills model called the Arete 3 Star as seen above. If you don't fancy a Floyd Rose bridge equipped model, this one's for you- it's definitely for me. The bridge here is a traditional whammy unit by Bladerunner (Super Vee) & to keep things affordable, a bag is offered in the purchase package (instead of a hard case). Something to look forward to... :-)

Super Vee

Ah... here's an interesting take on the dual action whammy bridge by manufacturer Super Vee.

The complementary nut which looks effective but rather bulky, the major factor which might make it a put-off.

The tail-end view shows the absence of a body cavity to accommodate this bridge; it's a ready replacement for the traditional Fender Strat. Do keep this in mind; you might knock & dent the body surface if you pull up the whammy (bar) too much.