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Had a good time with the RG1451 for the last few days or so. Maybe it's the psychology of playing a fixed bridge guitar; I feel more accomplished. 😅

I have no excuses for not liking my tone as I have Seymour Duncans in this guitar: Jazz (n) /Classic Stack (m) / JB (b). I don't use the middle pickup much but it got some play time nevertheless.

Every time I thought I ran out of Ernie Ball strings, I discovered I still had a final set waiting to be used. I dated my strings upon purchase & this was from an August '26 acquisition.

Ibanez: SRC6 bridge

Here's a close up of the SRC6's bridge- it's Ibanez's own Tight End (TE) model. This isn't a breakthrough debut as the TE is a guitar bridge already used in the RG1451 (CLICK). The implications here are that, despite wanting to go deeper into the lower frequencies, bassists would have to re-think this consideration as the slots here simply could not accommodate thicker gauges. It would also mean that this SRC6 sports a guitar string spacing so if you wish to replace the nut with some other preferred material, you can easily shop for replacements.

Ibanez: RG1451

The latest addition to my Ibanez family: RG1451

The RG1451 is the most fundamental member in the Prestige range; there is no fancy binding to effectively highlight this guitar as a cut above the standard selection. It is also one of the Prestige models to feature a non-locking nut (and bridge). That rather plain headstock would make it look like a GIO model from afar...

I am skeptical about investing precious dollars in this Tight End bridge as spares aren't readily available should parts deteriorate. However, the Tight End proves to be one of the most comfortable fixed bridge make I've come across largely attributable to its slanted edges. This means there is no abrupt change in feel between the bridge itself & the guitar's body, makes playing very pleasurable.

Ibanez: Prestige RG1451

The Ibanez RG1451 is now available at Swee Lee, it is positively one of the better playing RGs Ibanez has to offer. The body sports a satin, 'sand blast' finish so gloss fans, be informed. There is no hard case in the package despite it being a Prestige selection, just a bag to bring your purchase home. What I really like about the guitar is the Tight-End fix bridge which complements very low action settings. It also sports rounded edges for a very pleasant picking hand experience, especially so when you are a furious picker like I am.

List: $1,847.00