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 (5)

The highlight (in the mean time) for Ibanez this year is the Premium neck-through RGs. Seen above is the RGT1220PB. Features not typically found on a non-Japanese RG:

• block inlays (abalone)
• ebony fretboard
• Edge bridge
• steel frets

The definite highlight is of course, the neck through construction. If you are new to this, it means the entire neck extends into the body right up to the tail end. The increased sustain from such a construction is true to a large extent but do not discount the bolt-on counterparts with equally superior sustain; exclusive it is not.   The sides are basswood & pickups on board are DiMarzios (Air Norton / Tone Zone). 

Behold the fixed bridge version (Mono Rail bridge) ...

... and the HSH version if you fancy a middle single coil (RGT1270PB). The 1220 ($1,899) & 1221 ($1,799) are available at Swee Lee already. At this price, do keep in mind that you can get an American Fender. The neck-through construction is nothing new, it had been offered in the Prestige line up before. The first RGT model debuted in 2002.

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