You just cant argue that Ibanez knows how to put together a great 7 String guitar. They’ve done it for years for Steve Vai, and now we have a chance to try out Munky’s (From Korn) version of 7 String perfection.
Since the original Jem models were covered just the other day it seems reasonable to conclude with what the Jems have adapted into. The Jem originated in 1987, but it wasn’t until 1993 that it saw the makeover that set the precedence for most modern Jems as we know them.
The Ibanez JEM777 is the oldest Jem model – developed back in 1985 and released in 1987 by Steve Vai and Ibanez while he was shopping for a company to bring the vision of the Jem into reality.
Herman Li is best known as one of the guitarists for the ludicrously upspeed power metal band DragonForce. Back in the mid-2000s he, along with DragonForce bandmate Sam Totman, pretty much blew up thanks in large part to their absolutely absurd speed.
Here we celebrate 80 years of Ibanez guitars as we look at the models that started with the brand to the RGs, Jems, and Universes that they’re known for now
And now for something quick and awesome.
That being the Ibanez JD9 overdrive pedal which was built with the sound of those hand-built pedals of yesteryear in mind.
Ibanez is banging out a brand, spankin’ new RG model guitar, and this isn’t just a rehashing of the same old, same old, but rather brings something new to the table as a whole.
As if there hasn’t been enough to get excited about lately when it comes to Steve Vai, here is something else.
Ibanez will be shipping his custom “Euphoria” acoustic guitar this month.
Paul Stanley’s Ibanez “Mirror Ball Iceman” Created around 1979-1980, this guitar was specially made for Paul. He wanted a guitar that would give off a dramatic effect when the stage lights hit the instrument. This work of art was painstakingly made by Jeff Hasselberger. He hand cut each piece of glass and put them together
The concept behind the Ibanez RG Series has remained the same since its first appearance in 1987, and that is to put a fully featured and great sounding guitar in the hands of hard rockers for the best possible price. At roughly $400 from most vendors, you get quite a bit of bang for your
