Ibanez's Premium models are in at Swee Lee. The standard top version depicted above (RG870) is $100 lesser than...
This is how the flip-side of the Premium headstock looks like; there's a clear indication of where it's made. The serial number is not seen here but it has no alphabet assigned to it.
Back at the manufacturer's homepage, the neck's dimensions are stated as comparable to the Prestige's Wizard make but having tried the Premium today, that claim is rather far fetched. The neck profile sports a Wizard II 'fat' feature; it's not slim. The neck edges are also not as smooth despite being cited as adequately rolled off. Some of us might be attracted to the Premium due to the manufacturer's claims but the accuracy of these statements could be re-considered.
The feel of the neck is indeed comparable to the Prestige; one could feel the extra processes taken to make it more appealing. If you are attracted to the Premium per se, it's down to the neck's feel. Do look closely, the headstock's flip-side is gloss finished.
Verdict: I find the Premium (RG870) likable but the highlight of its attributes could be more forthcoming. The neck isn't as slim as it's touted to be so if you are expecting some slim haven here, please re-calibrate your expectations. If you want one, be informed that Swee Lee is currently offering the RG870 in a limited number; one for each finish listed by the manufacturer (so a total of 5 guitars are available in store).
As for me, I prefer the RG920 instead- I don't need the middle single coil. But the model is not offered in this region. Please visit Swee Lee's homepage to know how much the RG870s are listing for.
PS: Thank you brothers Faizal & Adnan for the assistance.
12 comments:
Looks convincing. But still, it is indo. So the pricing gotta make sense.
that's how this guitar would be dismissed: it's an indo anyway... :-)
Sweelee website says:
"1 Of Each Color Available".
"Only at the Bras Basah showroom".
There are only 5 colors.
So, locally, there are only 5 pieces, and they are all at Bras Basah!
Wow! Better grab fast, so limited pieces, by such a big company! You all may take it that the HVV color is gone by tomorrow. Muahahaha. =)
emm... wasn't that what was said in the post- total of 5 available in store? he he :-) wish the RG920 was available too... *bummer* i really don't need that middle single coil.
btw, nice foam case...
i just stick with normal RG :)
sigh, why the middle pickup version?? i want the HH model~~
wish they have a 7 and 8 string premium..
hmm... the Premium line. I think the question is not how closed the Premium is to the Prestige. It's more of how far is the Premium from the whole pack of MII Ibanez. Premium is like, the best of MII?
the H-H version, RG920, is not offered here... that's a sorry situation here, yes?
for those of us who are missing the indonesian QC, it's suffice to say that the standard RG range- those non-GIO models- are indeed superb. the Premium includes the finer touches but is it a big difference? in terms of attention to details, the differences are notable. it's not a big leap in QC but a leap still :-)
I'm surprised that quite a few Ibanez players will dismiss a guitar just because of the country it was made in. Perhaps they've forgotten that it took some time before `made in Japan' was a big problem for a lot of people. Things have to start somewhere.
or rather `wasn't a big problem' for people :D
that's the human nature- impressed by conventions...
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