May 15

Fashion trends affect a lot on guitar models. They develop and change their sounds, as well as their appearances, from generation to generation. Most of electric guitars that are proposed for the customers have no national color, but not every guitar does. In spring 2008 Ibanez presented the new collection of guitars that is actually outstanding.

Most of renowned guitars as Epiphone guitars, Gibson, Fender and others have got some traditions and even new instruments always get the appearance that looks like all their classic models, but Ibanez rejected to do the same. When choosing an instrument surely you would look at its sound characteristics, but the other quite considerable thing is appearance of your future guitar.

The Ibanez Spring 2008 Special Limited Edition evidently shows the Japanese origin of the brand. Keeping to the trademark's quality traditions, the new RG and SRX series are also the victory of beauty. Such parts as “Japan black” finish and red binding make these instruments look really Japanese. This model can show off its sakura carving prompts which make the process of playing very pleasing and attractive for guitarist.

The first idea which appears in your head when you see new RGR is “This is made in Japan”. That ninja “weapon”, made for an assassination on stage, is ascetically plain in its appearance but dangerously strong in its sound. That guitar may be compared just with a man that is clothed in black but his pale neck is naked. This model includes all the thoughts of minimalism. That model is worthy of being the most popular in case we speak about the Ibanez spring collection. Read the rest of this entry »