Ibanez: July 2025 (3)

One of the new Ibanez releases this July is the RG470. This one is the DX version which means it features shark tooth inlays. There is already an RG470 in sea foam green in the current lineup ($699). 

The other RG470 is this burst-esque finish with a flame maple top which is highly likely a veneer at this price point. It'll be interesting if this one would list for as much as its non-flame sibling.

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Ibanez June '24 (2)

On the non-solid body front, Ibanez has introduced a flamed top GA5 in a blue finish. Again, like a broken record, I'm of the opinion that it's money well spent if Ibanez invests in a solid top instead. Then again, the non-flame veneer version that I've tried has a decent tone for the money. 

A new one for the Talman lineup, again, a flame maple veneer for this iteration - TCM50FM. I find the Talman acoustic to be appealing in terms of the neck profile. Also, due to the pickup in the neck position, this is one of the few acoustic electric guitars out there that manifests a more likeable plug in tone; more rounded top end & fuller sounding.

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