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Ibanez RG2228 Prestige 8-String Electric Guitar (with Case)

The Ibanez RG2228 Prestige is an absolute beast. With a 5-piece Wizard-8 Prestige neck and EMG pickups, the Ibanez RG2228 Prestige will expand your range. 29 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for Ibanez RG2228 Prestige 8-String Electric Guitar (with Case)

The Ibanez RG2228 Prestige guitar is equipped with an all-new 8-string version of the EFX bridge which combines fixed bridge sustain with the double-locking stability needed for extreme metal styles. Hot EMG 808 pickups, a very stable neck and the over the top (and bottom) extended range of this guitar allow you to play the heaviest of heavy riffs and solo to new heights.

The Ibanez RG2228 Prestige is the machine of the gods... with drop dead good looks, sonic lethality and the devastating power and control of a precision double-locking trem. The RG2228 Prestige guitar features flawless Japanese craftsmanship, the finest materials and is perfectly matched with just the right choice of EMG pickups.

Ibanez RG2228 Prestige Features:


The ultimate in the ultimate metal guitars

Fast, flat and thin Wizard necks with Prestige finishing for supreme comfort

Gotoh precision tuning machines

Includes deluxe Prestige case zZounds is an authorized dealer of Ibanez products.
Neck: 5-piece Wizard-8 Prestige neck

Neck Type: Wizard-8 Prestige (27 in.)

Body: Basswood body

Frets: Jumbo frets

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Inlay: Pearl Dot

Bridge: Fixed Edge III-8 bridge

Neck Pickup: EMG 808

Bridge Pickup: EMG 808

Hardware color: CK
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
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Shipping Weight: 28 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 19 x 7 in
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5 out of 5 (29 ratings) Rate and Review This Product
"Amazing guitar!!!!!!!!"
Sound: This guitar can stand out in almost any style of music. The emg pickups sound awesome and capture the sound of each string. Because the pickups are active there is a little bit of feedback, but nothing to worry about because you cant hear it when playing. Feature: The 8 string beast came with a beautiful hardshell case. The locking tremelo is awesome and will keep the guitar in tune for days, even with the most brutal riffs. This guitar also is not to heavy for it's size. Playability is excellent and the electronics along with the pickups as i said sound awesome. Ease of Use: This guitar makes it easy to transfer from even a 6 string model. Although i went from a 6 string to the 8 string, i would suggest that you play a 7 string first to get a feel for the extra strings. Quality: The guitar came ready to play. There were no adjustments that i had to make. This guitar would also stand tall on the road. You could throw this guitar at a brick wall and it would still keep it's tone. Value: Not many companies produce 8 strings, but the value for this one in my opinion is excellent. although you would expect a floyd rose for the price, this guitar keeps its tuning. (This guitar will not go out of tune!) Manufacturer Support: Never worked with them. The Wow Factor: After i played this guitar at my local dealer i had to have it. Overall: This guitar overall is great not so much for beginners but for guitarists looking for a challenge. It looks and sounds awesome, and is suitable for any genre of music. 8 strings.....WHAT ELSE COULD YOU WANT!!!!!!!!
Style of Music: hard rock, metal, alternative.
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Sound: The EMG pickups do a fantastic job, very hot and conver the full range of all 8 strings very well Feature: Other than the 8 strings and the Active EMG pickups, not really much additional. Does have locking nut, but not really needed without a tremelo bridge. Comes with the really nice RG case. Ease of Use: It is best to go from a 7-string to the 8-string. I was able to take advantage of the 8th string within a few minutes. Plays very smooth. Quality: I was very impressed with the quality. I have not held a Japanese made instrument in years. The quality is better than a lot of the American made instruments. It came out of the box setup and ready to play (other than tuning). Value: For the great quality and the fact there are only two companies that are mass producing 8-strings, it is a very good value. I have guitars I have paid twice as much for that are no where near the quality. The Wow Factor: Must have for the serious guitarist. Overall: This will easily be one of the top guitars in my collection for years. I play Bass and Guitar, with this I can get a lot of the Bass I need and rythm, lead guitar also.
Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Bluegrass
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