Among around 50 models, Ibanez`s new electric guitar catalog still has its spotlights firmly set on the RG range. Brand new AZ series also made its debut at NAMM.
The new 2018 catalog of Ibanez`s electric guitar segment brings around 50 new models, spread out across the entire range. Of course, the accent is on RG models, a total of eighteen of them were introduced. Regular new RGs are: RG652BG, RG652AHMS, RGRT621DPB, RGRT421, RGEW521ZC, RGMS7, RGMS8, RGEW521FM, RG421AHM, RGR652AHBF, RG652AHM, RG6PFGMLTD, RG970QMZ, RG950FMZ. Members of the new Genesis Collection are: RG570, RG550, and RG521. J. Custom series received only one model – RG8570Z. The brand new AZ series comes in with six models in the initial lineup – three in the Prestige class and three in Premium. Prestige models are: AZ2204, AZ2204F, and AZ2402. The Premiums are: AZ224F, AZ242F, and AZ242BC. The mighty Iron Label`s updates include RGIX6FDLB, RGIX7FDLB, RGIX6DLB, RGAIX6MQM, RGDIM6FM, RGDIR6M, RGDIR7M, and RGDIX6MPB. RGA series` only new model is RGAT62. RGD series also received only one model, the Prestige-class RGD3127. New S series models include S1070PBZ and S520. SA`s new models include SA460QM, SA260FM, and SA560MB. The new AX series is two models stronger. The new models are AX230T and AX120. Talman has also received two models – TM303M and TM302PM. AR series` only new model is AR720. GIO range will offer six new models in 2018. Their names are: GAX30, GRG120ZW, GRG131DX, GRG7221M, GRG170DX, and GRX70QA.
Ibanez RG652BG is a Prestige class instrument. It offers a solid, double-cut mahogany/sapele burl body, mighty DiMarzio pickups (Tone Zone/Air Norton combo), 5-piece Super Wizard neck, and a regular 24-fret fingerboard. Natural Flat`s the only available color option. For more info, check RG652BG detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG65AHMS is one of several new Prestige class models introduced at 2018 NAMM Show. It offers a solid and double-cut ash body, multi-layered Super Wizard neck, Edge tremolo bridge, DiMarzio pickups. Orange Metallic`s the only color option. For more info, check RG652AHMS detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGRT621DPB is a new RG Standard model. It comes in Blue Lagoon Burst Flat and Transparent Purple Burst Flat, with both options sporting modern polar burst tops. Other notable features include mahogany wing body, through-body maple/walnut neck, and Dimarzio pickups. For more info, check RGRT621DPB detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGRT421 is one of the new benchmark models of the RG Standard series. Key features include a 5-piece through-body neck, mahogany wing body, Ibanez Quantum pickups, and a 24-fret fingerboard made of jatoba. For more info, check RGRT421 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGEW521ZC will reinforce the vast and versatile RG Standard series. The highlights include the two-piece ziricote body top, macassar ebony fingerboard, DiMarzio passive pickups, and roasted maple neck. Natural Flat`s the only available color option. For more info, check RGEW521ZC detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGMS7 is the most affordable compound scale seven-stringer Ibanez ever made. It belongs to the RG Standard series and brings a rather common combination of tonewoods. Monorail bridge, 25.5”-27” scale and Array pickups are among the highlights. For more info, check RGMS7 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGMS8 is the heavier and meaner, bigger brother of the RGMS7 model. Like its seven-stringed counterpart, it features standard tonewoods, Array pickups, and Monorail bridge. The scale on this one ranges from 25.5” to 27.26”. For more info, check RGMS8 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGEW521FM is one of the most elegant new RG models. It is available in Natural Flat with tortoise binding, black hardware, and cream/black plastics. DiMarzio pickups, mahogany/maple body, and roasted maple neck are among the main features. For more info, check RGEW521FM detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG421AHM is one of many new RG Standard models. It belongs to the fixed-bridge side of the family and brings modern RG design and features. Solid Ash body w/natural back and sides, Wizard neck, 24-fret fingerboard, and Quantum pickups are among the key specs. For more info, check RG421AHM detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGR652AHBF will join the mighty RG Prestige series as one of many 652 models. It offers a solid ash body, multi-layered Super Wizard neck, DiMarzio`s Fusion Edge pickups, and standard 24-fret fingerboard. For more info, check RGR652AHBF detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG652AHM is a brand new Prestige class RG. It comes with a solid and double-cut ash body (w/painted top, clear back & sides), a Super Wizard neck, DiMarzio pickups, and a 24-fret fingerboard. For more info, check RG652AHM detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG6PFGMLTD is the only limited edition RG introduced this time. It belongs to the Premium series and brings a solid basswood body (w/multi-tonewood top), an 11-piece neck, DiMarzio pickups, and 24-fret fingerboard. Geyser Blue Burst is the name of the only available color option. For more info, check RG6PFGMLTD detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG970QMZ will reinforce the RG Premium line, along with RG6PFGMLTD and RG950FMZ. The key features include a double-cut basswood/quilt maple body, 11-piece Wizard neck, a 24-fret panga panga fingerboard, and the classic DiMarzio pickups set. For more info, check RG970QMZ detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG950FMZ is an elegant and pricy new RG model. It belongs to the Premium series and features the classic RG design and styling. Core features include a basswood/maple body, 11-piece Wizard neck, 24-fret panga panga fingerboard, and DiMarzio pickups. For more info, check RG950FMZ detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG570 is the first of three RG Genesis Collection models. It will be the flagship model of the new line and will offer a solid basswood body, Wizard-shaped neck, Custom Shop pickups, and a 24-fret fingerboard. For more info, check RG570 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG550 is the second-in-command model of the new three-piece Genesis Collection. Highlight features include a solid basswood body, a Wizard-shaped bolt-on neck, 24-fret fingerboard, and Custom Shop pickups in classic H/S/H arrangement. For more info, check RG550 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG521 is a part of the new, three-piece Genesis Collection. Like the other two, this one`s made in Japan and will have classic RG features and styling. Basswood body, Wizard-shaped neck, Custom Shop pickups, and 24-fret fingerboard are among the specs list highlights. For more info, check RG521 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RG8570Z is the only new J. Custom series model. The exclusive RG is available in Black Rutile and Chrysocolla color options. Key features include a 5-piece Super Wizard neck, African mahogany body w/flame maple top, DiMarzio pickups, and Gotoh hardware. For more info, check RG8570Z detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AZ2204 is one of three Prestige class models of the new AZ range. It is an exclusive option for players who want a classic/modern double-cut rocker with an attitude and personality. Core features include alder body, maple neck, Seymour Duncan pickups, and Gotoh hardware. For more info, check AZ2204 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AZ2204F is a part of the new AZ Prestige series. The gorgeous double-cut offers a solid alder body w/flame maple top, bolt-on maple neck, Seymour Duncan`s Hyperion pickups (HSS), Gotoh bridge & tuners, and a roasted maple fingerboard. For more info, check AZ2204F detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AZ2402 completes the AZ series Prestige class trio. This Power Strat offers a solid alder body (no top, no binding), roasted maple neck w/roasted maple fingerboard on top, Seymour Duncan Hyperion humbuckers, and Gotoh hardware. For more info, check AZ2402 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AZ224F is a premium-class six-stringer. It is a modern guitar made for contemporary players who seek versatility, good looks , and supreme build quality. Core features include a basswood/maple body, roasted maple neck, roasted maple fingerboard, and Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups. For more info, check AZ224F detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AZ242F is a part of the trio of brand new AZ Premium guitars. It is a stylish take on the modern Strat concept and it offers a solid basswood/flame maple body, roasted maple neck w/roasted maple fingerboard on top, Gotoh hardware, and Seymour Duncan pickups. For more info, check AZ242F detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AZ242BC features basically the same specs as the 242F model, only with a bocote top instead of flame maple. All other features are identical. Deep Espresso Burst is the name of the only available color option. For more info, check AZ242BC detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGIX6FDLB is the first of eight Iron label models introduced at this year`s NAMM Show. It is RG series model and it brings a solid ash body w/laurel burl top, Nitro Wizard neck, ebony fingerboard, and DiMarzio electronics. For more info, check RGIX6FDLB detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGIX7FDLB is the seven-stringed twin of the RGIX6FDLB model. It offers a solid and double-cut RG body made of ash base and laurel burl top, Nitro Wizard neck, DiMarzio electronics, and black hardware. For more info, check RGIX7FDLB detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGIX6DLB is an Edge Tremolo-equipped variant of the RGIX6FDLB. Like its fixed-bridge brother, this mighty six-string offers ash/laurel body (w/slightly different paint job), a Nitro Wizard neck, DiMarzio Fusion Edge pickups, and bound ebony fingerboard. For more info, check RGIX6DLB detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGAIX6MQM is the only new Iron Label model based on the RGA series. It offers the classic mahogany/quilt maple body, 3-piece neck w/bolt-on joint, DiMarzio electronics, and a Gibraltar Standard bridge. Surreal Blue Burst`s the only available color option. For more info, check RGAIX6MQM detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGDIM6FM comes in with a compound scale (25.5”-26.7”), layered body (mahogany/ash/flame maple), Nitro Wizard neck w/bolt-on joint, and Fishman`s Fluence Modern humbuckers. Cerulean Blue Burst Flat is the name of the only currently available color option. For more info, check RGDIM6FM detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGDIR6M is one of three RGD series-based models. Available finishes include Laser Blue Matte, with more options expected to come. Key features include a mahogany body, Nitro Wizard maple/purpleheart neck, DiMarzio`s Fusion Edge pickups, and birdseye maple fingerboard. For more info, check RGDIR6M detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGDIR7M brings a simple specs list, a brutal tone, and a significantly extended range. Like its six-string counterpart, it`s available only in Laser Blue Matte. Key features include a mahogany body, Nitro Wizard neck, roasted maple fingerboard, and Fishman Fluence Modern pickups. For more info, check RGDIR7M detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGDIX6MPB concludes the Iron Label section. It is a six-stringer based on the popular RGD design and it offers a solid ash body w/poplar burl top, Nitro Wizard neck, birdseye maple fingerboard, and DiMarzio electronics. For more info, check RGDIX6MPB detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGAT62 is the only update for the popular RGA series. It offers a solid and contoured mahogany wing body, a 5-piece through-body neck (maple/walnut construction), 24-fret fingerboard made of jatoba, and DiMarzio pickups. For more info, check RGAT62 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez RGD3127 is a Prestige class seven-stringer and also the only new RGD unveiled at 2018 NAMM Show. Key features include a solid basswood body, Wizard-7 neck, a birdseye maple fingerboard, and DiMarzio`s Fusion Edge pickups. For more info, check RGD3127 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez S1070PBZ is S series` variant of the hugely popular RG1070PBZ introduced last year. The S variant features a mahogany body with a poplar burl top, 11-piece Wizard neck, panga panga fingerboard, and the standard DiMarzio pickups combo. For more info, check S1070PBZ detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez S520 is the new workhorse of the S series. It belongs to the Standard tier and brings a solid mahogany body, a Wizard-shaped maple neck w/24-fret jatoba fingerboard on top, and Ibanez`s Quantum humbucking pickups. For more info, check S520 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez SA560MB is the most expensive and the most elegant SA model in the current lineup. It offers a solid and double-cut mahogany body w/maple burl top, a maple neck w/bound ebony fingerboard, and DiMarzio`s Black Velvet pickups. For more info, check SA560MB detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez SA460QM is one of only three models introduced into the SA Standard series at this year`s NAMM Show. The new six-stringer features a solid mahogany body w/quilt maple top, a maple neck w/jatoba fingerboard on top, and Quantum/Resolution combined pickups. For more info, check SA460QM detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez SA260FM is one of three updates of the popular SA Standard series. It is the most affordable of three new models and it offers a solid mahogany body w/flame maple top, a maple neck w/jatoba fingerboard, and combined Quantum/Resolution pickups. For more info, check SA260FM detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AX230T is one of only two models introduced into the AX series this year. It comes in Metallic forest and offers a solid and double-cut poplar body w/beveled top, AZ-shaped maple neck, and Classic Elite humbuckers. For more info, check AX230T detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AX120 is an affordable, straightforward rock`n`roll guitar. It was introduced into the AX Standard series at NAMM. Key features include a solid and beveled poplar body, AX maple neck, a New Zealand pine fingerboard, and Classic Elite pickups. For more info, check AX120 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez TM303M`s 2018 incarnation will only be available in Tri Fade Burst and will sport roughly the same price tag as its predecessor. Main features include an alder body, Talman Classic-Plus maple neck w/maple fingerboard, and Custom/Custom Vintage pickups. For more info, check TM303M detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez TM302PM is an affordable, versatile six-stringer, made for all the players who seek a fresh approach to the classic Tele concept. Main features include an alder body, Talman-shaped maple neck w/maple fingerboard, and Custom Vintage pickups. For more info, check TM302PM detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez AR720`s new iteration is almost identical to the previous, sporting only some minor changes and tweaks. The core, however, remains the same. Key features include a solid ash body, 3-piece maple neck, Super 80 pickups, and ebony fingerboard. For more info, check AR720 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez GAX30 is a budget-friendly axe made primarily for beginners and players who need an affordable practice guitar. Its key features include a solid and beveled poplar body, GAX-shaped maple neck, New Zealand pine fingerboard and Infinity R pickups. For more info, check GAX30 detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez GRG120ZW is one of four RG-based GIO models introduced at this year`s NAMM. It is the fanciest one, as it features a zebrawood top print. Key features include a poplar body, GRG maple neck w/pine fingerboard, and Infinity R pickups. For more info, check GRG120ZW detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez GRG131DX mimics the classic RG design and styling, bringing some pretty neat decorations. Main features include a solid and flat poplar body, GRG-shaped maple neck, a 24-fret New Zealand pine fingerboard, and Infinity R pickups. For more info, check GRG131DX detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez GRG7221M is the most affordable seven-string model currently made by Ibanez. It belongs to GIO`s GRG series. Main features include a solid and flat poplar body, a GRG-shaped maple neck, maple fingerboard, and Infinity R pickups. For more info, check GRG7221M detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez GRG170DX is a revived and revised variant of one of the most popular GIO models ever made. The new incarnation brings a solid and double-cut body made of poplar, GRG maple neck, a 24-fret fingerboard made of New Zealand pine, and Infinity pickups. For more info, check GRG170DX detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
Ibanez GRX70QA is one of the most elegant residents of the GIO range. It was introduced at this year`s NAMM and it brings a solid poplar body w/quilt maple print on top, GRX maple neck w/pine fingerboard, and Infinity pickups. For more info, check GRX70QA detail page or visit Ibanez Guitars` official web site.
