Ibanez RG321E Electric Guitar
With a fixed bridge, this guitar delivers everlasting sustain, and with its straightforward design, it was made for the player who wants a simple, effective metal axe.
Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
Submitted July 21, 2012 by troy hartman in bossier, LA
"amazing metal ax for an awesome price"
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This is the exact guitar as the rg321mh, which is priced much higher. A simple, effective metal ax for sure. The wizard neck is fluid and fast. The emg hz's will work until your ready for an upgrade, duncan distortion anyone. Slap in pickups and you have a $600 instrument easily. I would snatch this guitar up quick, I know I did. The paint and binding is nicely done as well. The bridge makes palm muting an ease. This guitar can take you from cannibal corpse to slayer and even stevie ray vaughn with a smile. The tuners perform surprisingly well too. Get it now and enjoy! Rock on!
Musical Background:
trying guitar since I was 14
Musical Style:
Metal, Death metal, Black metal, even some blues and classic rock
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Submitted April 25, 2011 by a customer from geetel.net
"Good enough for Satch, good enough for you."
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Very happy with this purchase. Could be used w/out backup if you are in a hard rockin band. Well balanced, comfortable to play and black mirror finish looks good on stage. If it were lost or stolen would look for another at good price. Good enough for Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Scofield, George Benson & Bob Weir, good enough for you.
Sound
Excellent in high gain settings. Lacking a little high end sparkle on clean settings. Don't expect any "jangle". Good seperation between bridge and neck, middle being my favorite for clean.
Features
Pretty simple, two pickups & three way switch. All allen wrenches included which is nice if you do your own setups. Fixed bridge is good, easy to string up.
Ease of Use
Great action on Wizard neck as in all Ibanez guitars. Powerful pickups, good solid switch. Set up only needed minor adjustments.
Quality
Very well made for the money; better than others in this price range. Some sharp edges on the frets,but they will wear off with use. If anyone has a problem w/ fretboard edges they have technique issues. Once again remember what you paid for this. Any production guitar will have minor issues in this price range. Good buy for the money.
Value
I got a great deal on a returned item. I would have paid full asking price from this retailer.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know. Usually fix it myself or deal w/the retailer.
The Wow Factor
I play a large variety of music and use mostly single coil and acoustic instruments and needed a high gain guitar for periodic use. This is a great looking guitar, lightweight and great sound for any "heavy" sounds you may need. Much preferred over Gibson wannabes and ergonomically comfortable.
Musical Background:
40 yrs Active player, recording etc.
Musical Style:
Americana,garage, classic rock, blues
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Submitted August 18, 2012 by Jeremy E in Robstown, TX
"Best deal out there!"
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I haven't seen a better guitar for this price period. The quality is excellent. Mine came setup, ready to play, with no additional setup needed. It even comes with good strings. The passive EMG's sound really good too. I have the Seymour Duncan Invader on my other guitar and the EMG's aren't to that level, but overall sound good. I got the white one(since that's all that was left) and was pleasantly surprised at how bad ass it looks contrasted with the black headstock and pickups.
Musical Background:
Playing for about a year
Musical Style:
Metal
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Submitted June 10, 2012 by Greg H in Manhattan, KS
"Sweet guitar for $200(or more)"
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This guitar plays eally well, resonates like crazy, and has really nice susutain. I have played much more expensive guitars that are shamed by this thing. There are some minor paint flaws but aside the guitar is really nice. The EMG passive pickups are punchy for a cheap guitar and the H4 in the bridge can get harmonics on every string. Sure, there are better pickups but not likely in a $200 guitar. I was suprised that htis was $250 dollars cheaper than another online retailer. I have many guitars worth thousands and this one should feel no shame in relation.
Musical Background:
Played professionally at one time, now I jam for fun
Musical Style:
Rock, blues, jazz
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Submitted October 23, 2011 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Bargain Axe with Potential for Excellence"
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I will upgrade the pots and do some pickup changes to get the right blend for sound, as well have the frets dressed. As long as the tone is more to my suitage after that, this one has the potential to become my mainstay for standard-scale guitars. If you are a beginner or intermediater, jump on this quickly.
Sound
I had to re-tweek my amp for this axe. Whereas the EMGs are kinda muddy on my Schecter mahogony fixed, on this one they were almost tinny and lacking bottom end. I will not downtune this one in the current configuration, so using it for Drop D which is sufficient. It was factory setup to standard tuning.
Features
I am completely in love with the Gibraltar bridge. As a former Strat player, I enjoy the flat and flush feel. And the adjustability surpasses that of a standard fixed bridge. Kudos Ibanez. However, the pots are very cheap and unresponsive. First upgrade will def be the pots. Shame on you for these, Ibanez. Tuners are adequate.
Ease of Use
After a coupla plays, the factory setup seems spot on. Intonation and action are set nicely. I was jamming all over this pup right out of the box. I utilize D'Addario stings, so that helped to have them on already. Easily the most playable axe out of my many straight from the factory. As mentioned, the pots make it difficult to dial in a decent sound overall.
Quality
The finish was disappointing, a flaw in the paint in a spot that is viewed from above, lending a constant reminder of lesser quality while playing. I couldn't bring myself to pay to have it shipped back for an exchange so I am keeping it despite the flaw. Still, not cool. The neck is gonna need a fret dress due to some rough edges. The body is heavy and solid, the neck wood is smooth. Zero full complaints considering the price.
Value
For the price, this axe is a steal!!!!! Even putting some bucks into some personal/preferential upgrades, I still feel the price highly underminds the quality and playability. For a fixed bridge design, it shall soon potentially become my favorite rhythm machine.
Manufacturer Support
No comment as I haven't utilized this.
The Wow Factor
I purposely selected the white version as I find it to be very attractive, with the black hardware colors offsetting it. Yum yum. Very gig worthy. I showed pics of it to some ladies at work and they writhed and moaned a little. Uh huh...But as I am a rhythm player, the overall design is right where I need her. Paint flaw aside
Musical Background:
Hobbyist, Home Studio Composer
Musical Style:
Heavy Rock, Metal
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Submitted December 25, 2010 by a customer from gmail.com
"Sex"
The only thing that could lead me away from this guitar is the playability of this guitar along with active pickups for the same great price.
Sound
The sound is incomprehenseable. The fat highs, the robust mids, and the punchy bass on both of the pickups is unimaginable. These pickups definately hold their candle to their active partners (the 81, and 85). The rythym pickup
Features
It could have two volume and two tone knobs and doesn't really include any boosters or gain adders. However, for players who usually jam to metal, simplicity is good!
Ease of Use
Touch sensitive, blistering fast. Neck is super slim (it's a wizard II so duh). The pickups allow for easy and touch sensitive playing that picks up every nuance of your playing.
Quality
No cosmetic blemishes. Awesome factory setup. Comes tuned to standard D.
Intonation is perfect. Action is perfect. Jumbo frets and a slim neck... rock on :) only thing you can add is scalloped frets from 12-24 but hey you gotta do that yourself anywho!
Value
Greatest bang for your buck. It rivals 1000 dollar guitars easily.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it.
The Wow Factor
In white, it promotes sex.
Musical Background:
Working musician and recording engineer
Musical Style:
Everything from Garthbrooks to Radiohead to Slipknot to the dirtiest grunge there is.
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Submitted May 8, 2012 by wesley r in waverly, OH
"Ibanez rg321"
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This guitar is worth easily twice the price! Neck is smooth and fast, construction is solid. I gigged with this axe the same day I recieved it, after a quick string change. Required set-up was minimal,a slight tweak to the truss rod and she was ready to rock! Do not hesitate to buy from Zzounds, I've purchased two guitars from them so far, and I am well satisfied with thier service.
Musical Background:
Been playing for 45 years, all styles, some studio playing, lots of time on the road.
Musical Style:
I play most styles. This axe can do it all.
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