With nine models spread across five ranges, Ibanez shows very serious intentions for 2015, covering a huge palette of styles and genres.
With NAMM show approaching fast, Ibanez has decided to treat the fans with an early insight into the 2015 lineup of electric guitars by unveiling both the solid and hollow-body novelties for this year. Out of total of 26 electric guitars featured as the novelties, only nine of them belong to the standard segment of the catalog. As expected, the range with the most updates is, of course, RG, with three. Road Core and GRG (GIO version of the RG) come with two models, each, while the FR and Iron Label`s ARZIR series receive one model, each. RG models are RG927WZCZ (Premium), RG970WQMZ (also Premium) and RG421EX (RG Fixed). Road Core Prestige debuts with RC1320, while the Premium kicks off with a seductive RC720. GRG line welcomes the GRG121DX and GRG121SP. FR365 goes to the standard FR range, while the Iron Label ARZIR series hails the brutal eight-string ARZIR28.
The mighty RG, the world`s most popular metal guitar line is rocking only three novelties for 2015 NAMM and Ibanez RG927WZCZ is one of them. As a Premier class guitar, this 927WZCZ has all the fine and upscale features reserved for it`s models. Solid basswood body with ziricote top, five-piece wenge/bubinga neck, IBZ 7 humbuckers and a mandatory 24-fret rosewood fingerboard. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the RG972WZCZ detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
With RG Premium, players around the world have a semi-luxurious option which incorporates some of the Prestige tier features, while still remaining well within the grasp of the working player. Ibanez RG970WQMZ comes with a solid and double-cut body made of basswood and quilt maple, while the neck is wenge/bubinga five-piece. DiMarzio IBZ pickups, Edge tremolo and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard complete the basic specs. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the RG970WQMZ detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Wrapping up the RG trio of novelties for 2015, Ibanez RG421EX debuts with a solid basswood body, bolted Wizard neck and Ibanez electronics. Fixed bridge with string-through construction and Quantum humbuckers with a simple RG controls unit are featured on the top. Three-piece maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard rounds off the basics for the new RG workhorse. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the RG421EX detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
GRG models are oriented towards the beginners and aim to offer the best possible options in this class. The new Ibanez GRG121DX is the living proof for this claim with it`s mahogany body and super slim maple neck. Also, a set of raw and strong IBZ6 humbuckers can be seen on this one. Fixed six-saddle bridge replaces the RG standard Edge trem. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the GRG121DX detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Second GRG model in the novelties lineup is the flashy Ibanez GRG121SP. Solid and double-cut poplar body is painted black and paired with a bolted maple neck. On it`s top, there`s a leopard pickguard, a hardtail bridge and Infinity R pickups. 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and die-cast tuners are also there. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the GRG121SP detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
RC Prestige is a newly established series and it`s debut model is Ibanez RC1320. This straight forward rocker comes with a mahogany body, bolted maple neck, Seymour Duncan pickups (the revered and acclaimed 59/JB combo) with coil splitting, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and a very impressive tone. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the RC1320 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Masterfully built and beautifully designed, Ibanez RG720 is the opening model of the brand new Road Core Premium series. Traditional mahogany body is topped with a super gorgeous and seldom seen rosewood top and paired with a bolted maple neck. Core Tone humbuckers and a comfortable rosewood fingerboard give this rocker an authentic vintage feel. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the RC720 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
The only new model for the now classic FR series is the super cool Ibanez FR365. This simple and sturdy workhorse boasts a superior construction, magnificent playability and an ability to fit into everything from soft and mellow bluesy ballads to full-on hard rock tunes. Mahogany/maple construction and fantastic Core Tone pickups enable this unbelievable range. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the FR365 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
The new eight-stringed Ibanez ARZIR28 of the Iron Label range is a no-compromise, no-nonsense metal axe, boasting a baritone 27” scale, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, carved mahogany body, eight-saddled fixed bridge and EMG 808 active humbuckers. Contoured heel, super deep cutaway and slim neck provide for a very pleasurable playing experience. For a more detailed review and full specs list, check the ARZIR28 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez Guitars official web page.
