Ibanez RG8570-BRE J-Custom Black Rutile
Product information "Ibanez RG8570-BRE J-Custom Black Rutile"
The RG8570-BRE from the j. custom series is another example of Japanese guitar making. The guitars made in the Ibanez Custom Shop impress with top workmanship, first-class features and an exclusive look. The body of the RG8570 is made of African mahogany with a heavily grained AAA curly maple top, while the maple/wenge% ebony neck is finished in the comfortable Super Wizard profile. The tried and tested Lo-Pro Edge tremolo is also on board, while the tuners and strap locks come from the renowned manufacturer Gotoh. A DiMarzio HSH pickup set provides versatile sounds.
- Body Material: Alder chambered
- Body Shape: Modern Strat
- Bridge / Tremolo: Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge
- Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Tone Zone
- Color/ Finish: Black Rutile
- Colour: Black
- Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Custom shop: yes
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard Inlays: Tree of Life
- Frets: 24
- Hardware: Satin Black
- Includes: Hard case + accessories
- Middle Pickup: DiMarzio True Velvet
- Neck: 5 pc Maple/Wenge
- Neck Pickup: DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary
- Neck Profile: Super Wizard AS
- Neck construction: Bolt on neck
- Pickup Configuration: H-S-H (1x Humbucker, 1x Single Coil, 1x Humbucker)
- Pickup Selector Switch: 5-way switch
- Pickup type: passive
- Scale: 25" (635 - 659 mm)
- Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
- Strings: 6 string
- Technology: Solid Body
- Top: 3A Figured Maple
The Japanese instrument maker Ibanez can look back on a long tradition in guitar and bass construction. Although Ibanez initially made a name for itself with idiosyncratic copies of traditional models from makers like Gibson and Fender, its own series gradually emerged, such as the Iceman, JEM, Artcore and RG. In the 1980s the company became particularly well known in the heavy sector with instruments that stood out for their modern features, distinctive design and excellent playability. Innovations such as 7- and 8-string guitars, born from fruitful collaborations with artists like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Meshuggah, further helped to establish Ibanez's strong reputation. Today the manufacturer offers an extensive range, from entry-level guitars and basses to exotic Custom Shop models. In addition, Ibanez also impresses in the field of effects and amplifiers, as the classic TS9 Tubescreamer proves. Here you'll find a comprehensive selection of guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects and accessories from Ibanez.
Login
So this is quite an expensive Instrument, where you can expect about the best of the best from everything. The guitar itself is really beautiful and plays really really easy. Surprisingly, it's quite heavy (3.8 kg). A few things to my surprise which does not represent the high price or the 'j custom' tag: 1. The Gotoh strap locks are bad. They do not fit the most straps as the buttons are quite bigger, and within 1 week, the strap unlocked itself twice while playing. And i made sure i locked it in correctly and good. After the second time iIremoved them immediately and replaced them. For a 2.5k guitar I expect a more solid mechanism. 2. The tremolo bar loosens. Like why does it even get loose? Why is this a problem? On my Fender the trem bar is solid for 5 years straight, but not on a much pricier Ibanez? Raises some questions... Besides this, beautiful and nice playing guitar.
Customers were also interested in:
