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Ibanez RGT42DX Neck-Thru Electric Guitar
Neck-thru construction. Mahogany body. Five-piece maple/walnut neck. Ibanez humbuckers. Edge Pro II bridge.
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The RGT42's mahogany body provides rich warm lows and sweet sustain. Its 24 jumbo frets offer easy playing for leads and chording. The Infinity 1 neck pickup is a versatile and responsive ceramic magnet humbucker with warm classic tone and added output. The Infinity 2 bridge pickup offers enhanced midrange output and excellent dynamics. It uses an Alnico-5 magnet for string clarity.
Features
Wizard II (neck-thru)
5pc. maple/ walnut neck material
Mahogany body
24 jumbo frets
Bound rosewood finger board
Edge Pro II bridge
IBZ INF1 (H) neck PU
IBZ INF2 (H) bridge PU
Deluxe Sharktooth inlay
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"Guitarists look no further: Ibanez has built this guitar for YOU!"
Sound:
From Metal to Alternative to Blues, from Metallica to B.B. King to Satriani and Vai, this guitar can do it all. Keep in mind, these aren't DiMarzio Evolutions or EMGs, they're IBZ stock pickups. But for stock pickups, I think they're definitely an A+. The bridge pickup sometimes sounds a little muddy, but with minor Tone/Volume adjustment you can fix it just fine.
Feature:
Ibanez gets an A+ again. They go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need to jam right out of the box. It comes with a whammy bar, allen wrenches for bridge/tuner/action/anything adjustment. It also comes with a 10 ft. 1/4" standard cable for guitar-amp hookup. I usually just leave it in the case with my tuner.
The best feature (obviously) is the Edge III bridge. Trust me, I've read all the reviews that complain about how horrible the Edge III is and how unreliable and unstable it is. But with a proper setup, it functions just like it should. Sure, Ibanez makes much better bridges, but if you don't want to shell out for Prestige model with an Edge Pro/Zero bridge, then the Edge III is a good substitute. If I decide I really have problems with it, I'll just pop on a gold OFR, as they have the same cavity size (or very VERY similar size).
Another great feature is the neck through construction. It makes accessing the upper frets so easy and shredding up there smoother than warm butter.
Ease of Use:
I had to give it an 8, just because the bridge takes a lot of time to restring. It's hard, but I just go down to the local music shop if I run into trouble with it or need any assistance with a part. I don't want to risk messing this beauty up. However, tuning is super easy. You just tune it and lock it and then forget about it for weeks! It comes with a manual, which instructs you on tuning/restringing, and on the Ibanez website there's a detailed video guide on restringing an Edge III. Overall, its a guitar, just shred it!!
Quality:
A++. The guitar is beautiful. I couldn't find a single thing wrong with the stock setup of it. Everything was done to perfection. The only thing was that the pickup selector cap had to be popped off. I couldn't select just the bridge or just the neck pickup with the cap on. A mere annoyance, doesn't affect really anything, just looks a little less flashy.
Value:
Oh gosh. The value of this is absolutely insane! I got it on clearance sale for 400. I would definitely pay full price for this though. You get a sick guitar for a freaking amazing price. Made of mahogany, which is used on those spendy guitars. If you don't want to shell out 1000 for a Prestige, this is the best alternative. I've also heard people who've been playing Ibanez guitars for years say this is Ibanez's best woodwork to date.
Manufacturer Support:
Haven't dealt with Ibanez so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt for making a really sweet axe!
The Wow Factor:
This thing is sex. A white body with multicolor inlays are complemented perfectly by the gray hardware. It shines perfectly on a bright stage. The only thing that would make this the sexiest guitar is if it had gold hardware like the JEM7V. But even so, the hardware is still beautiful like it is.
Overall:
Overall, this is amazing. I can't believe Ibanez would allow this to be sold at such a low price. Gibson Les Paul's don't even have this nice of a construction. I believe they use set necks, and the neck through is much nicer in my opinion. If you're looking for a fantastic shred guitar at a steal of a low price, then I suggest that you get this. You will really not be sorry!
Style of Music: Rock, Alternative, Jazz, Metal, Ska, anything!
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"This Guitar Absolutly Rocks Balls !"
Sound:
I have been playing for a while now and have played many of guitar. In my opinion this instrument is the ultimate heavy rock or metal guitar. I bought it because the feel and sound were perfect for me. A very rich, punchy, creamy sustain and that is before I put two sh-6 duncan distortion pickups in it. I have to tell you great sounding guitar without changing the the pickups.
Feature:
The features on this guitar are simply great. This instrument has virtually all the features you look for in a guitar, plus all the materials used for the features are out standing all the way down to the knobs. It came with all the wrenches required for adjustments. The only thing I wish it had is volume knobs for each pickup individually.
Quality:
Like a oak !!!
Value:
For what I payed for the guitar worth every penny.
Manufacturer Support:
Never have dealt with the company.
The Wow Factor:
I love everything about the appearance of the guitar. I'm a pretty big guy 6'2 255 but this guitar looks great on me standing and it is not oversized other guitars look too small. I could have owned any guitar prior and I still would have bought it.
Overall:
I will always own this guitar regardless of purchase of another one. The thing I like most about it is the sound. The thing I dislike the most is the smoke finish will rub off in some places do to heavy playing or muffling of the strings alot. All in all this is a great instrument for any guitarist seeking perfection as far as cost, sound, quality, playability and looks.
Style of Music: Metal, Blues, Funk
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