Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Summer NAMM 2022: Kiko / Jiva


The Ibanez KIKO100 is back. Back because it used to be in production till about 2017. Nothing special about the 2022 version as it's spec'd out to replicate its predecessor. The KIKO models will be in production for a good while seeing how it's showcased to the world through Megadeth shows. 


Finally, a deserving Japanese model for Nita Strauss - JIVAX2. The ebony fretboard is retained together with the DiMarzio pickups. She opted for the EZ bridge instead & a less intense body binding. 

I lumped these two together to show you the artists who favour non-RG type models for their signature version - they do exist. While the RG dominates in terms of popularity, the Ibanez brand name is not about this model exclusively. 

Pics: Ibanez

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