Ibanez GART80EX... reprise

Remember the GART80EX? It's listing for $963... wasn't expecting it to cost this much.

Applause: Ibanez GART80EX

The Ibanez GART80EX is one of the new 2011 models already in store at Swee Lee. It's a GIO model so anything too engaging in terms of physical presentations & tone should be arrested- this is the general treatment the GIO series get from the average buyer. However, I managed to try it & the guitar proved impressive in so many ways; tone, playability & QC are among others. The default action was fantastic to say the least, I usually don't speed up playing such guitars but it's too tempting not to. What's there not to like about the looks of this guitar as well- attractive laminate top & the finish was prim & proper. The EMG-HZs also did well for clarity & they made the thicker basswood body more audible, especially the lower frequencies so here's an example of a coupling that works. The price isn't out yet but it shouldn't cost too much. I have limited attraction for the GIO models but this is one of the truly impressive ones. But nothing spectacular, mind you.

PS: Thanks brother Faizal for the assistance.