Ibanez 2022 @ SL

Some 2022 Ibanez models are available at Swee Lee now. The RGT1270 here lists for $1,899.

 The Premium version of Andy Timmon's AZ-esque model is available as well ($1,949).

And if you are still a Jem fan, the 2022 JEM Jr lists for $649.

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Ibanez 2022 (1)

As per 2021, Ibanez chose to update their new stuff on the first day of the new year, prompted by the absence of NAMM. Looks like they are releasing / announcing stuff in phases. The Andy Timmons AZ model gets the Premium version this year but it's a full humbucker in the bridge position (DiMarzio AT-1).  The bridge is also the more affordable WV6-SB. The coil split switch only affects the bridge humbucker, which could have been addressed by a traditional 5-way switch but they wanna make it different for this guitar.

Why is there a new JEM Jr when Steve Vai is moving in the PIA direction? No DiMarzio pickups (expected at this price range) & an in-house Ibanez dual action whammy bridge. There are other worthy Ibanez models to consider, really.