Ihsahn, the grand master of dark-side metal, is now an ambassador for Ibanez's RGD model. It might be a natural pick for him because the RGD isn't too removed from his other embrace- the 8-string Ibanez but do take time to reflect this pairing from a commercial stand: I am Ibanez, I know Ihsahn is enjoying his other crowning glory now that his black metal pinnacle has passed. He favours the 8-string but this isn't going to see a major embrace from the buying public- there's purchase issue when it comes to 8-strings (which string manufacturer is offering an off-the-shelf pack to date? is there a healthy selection out there?), the instrument's neck profile & 2 more strings on the fretboard are not commercially viable. I know the 8-string camp is numbered so I need an associate model & what better than the RGD as an alternative enticement.
All in all, the 8-string won't see the light of day for too long. It's a niche preference that won't bring in too much money.
4 comments:
hey bro, where's ur new RGD?
the one i checked out during the recent sale had some issues... i'll wait for another piece, don't wanna invest in a dud.
Ditto on your post bro. BTW, Ihsahn seems to be enjoying the limelight now - theater, endorsements....
Fitch
he's a gifted musician, it's all too obvious :-)
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