Ibanez 2012: Tight End R bridge

Ibanez has a new fixed bridge for their (selected) models this 2012, it's called the Tight End R. It won't change the art of guitar playing very much but you have to give it to them for relentless innovation.

I am going to sound like I contradict myself but in terms of the guitar outline per se, Ibanez is just like the rest of the market players; they tend to stick to the formula that works. However in terms of the smaller details, I acknowledge the manufacturer's effort to innovate. Bass fans would remember the mono-rail bridge- that works, even Parker acknowledged that & used them for their basses.

The TER bridge looks like it's emulating its Edge siblings in terms of surface feel. This means, there shouldn't be a big difference in this aspect if you are playing a whammy bridge equipped guitar or this fixed bridge model.

Ibanez also has the X-Series to leverage on for non-standard  models/ instrument outline. This way, they need not fret (no pun intended) if their fresh designs fall wayward to fans' appeal. They still have the traditional formula in tact & need not try too hard to dress their injured goodwill.