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SO! I just got my RG 652 AHFMX…been kind of a Jackson guy until recently when I went all USA Strat blues nuts…kinda revisiting my metal days and needed this… played for about an hour and it’s already pushing number one in my collection. Any axe I buy from here on will be MiJ Ibanez. Mean Greenie Prestige RG652 AHMFX. I needed a fixed bridge for quick tuning changes, mainly drop D and standard with this new rock/metal group I’m recently involved in. Based on the materials quality, workmanship, and tone of this axe I ordered a Cosmic Black Ibanez RG5320 Prestige as I really did want a lo pro edge trem... Any axe I buy from here on will be MiJ Ibanez.

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This guitar absolutely lives up to the hype. I have owned and played more guitars, specifically Ibanez guitars over the years than I can count. This is my second prestige and I have to say that IMO nothing comes close. I’ve had many of the standard series Ibanez guitars, and axion label, and I’ve played the premium models, they are all good but the prestige is miles above all of them. The fit and finish are absolute perfection, if the big G could get close to this everyone would call it a miracle.Let’s start with sound, good grief! The tone zone pickup well, that name is accurate! It has a fury and a fuzziness that’s just great yet, it remains completely clear. I’ve played old school classic rock through drop C Metal since I’ve had it and it does everything perfectly. The air Norton at the neck is also nice, it’s velvety but has a punch. It’s slightly bassy for my taste but, it’s livable since I don’t do a lot on the neck pup anyway. The fun part is the switching system, pos 1 is full bridge, 3 is all 4 coils, and 5 is full neck, as normal. The cool part is position 2 plays the inner coils of both pups together and that produces an excellent representation of position 2 on a strat, it gets the snarl and glass of that tone just about right. So, you have a very nice single coil tone in there, position 4 puts the neck pup into parallel which is a very different sound. It’s a lot smoother and I really like it, I prefer it to the normal neck tone on this guitar. The greatest thing about the prestige line is the neck, many Ibanez guitars have thin necks but the prestige is even thinner. The super wizard HP, only available on Japanese guitars is the most comfortable and easy to play neck ever created, if you enjoy thin necks. Playability is effortless on this guitar, from chords to chugs to shred, nothing is challenging here. The guitar not only “stays out of your way” when playing it actually helps you. That’s the mark of a great guitar, it’s not something you’re thinking about while playing, it’s a tool doing its job perfectly. As far as aesthetics it’s nothing short of gorgeous. The back and sides are clear coated and have the most beautiful grain to them, the top has a wonderful grain with a sort of flame, burl, thing happening that’s hard to describe. I initially did not want the nebula green burst but now, I’m so glad I got it. The edges are a dark blue that fade into a transparent green to the center. Photos do not do one bit of justice to this finish. The weight is good, slightly heavier than expected but still feels a million pounds lighter than a LP. The case is stellar. It has the TSA locks that pop into place, 2 keys, and adequate storage space though, it could be a little more. The guitar sits down in the case like a cradle. I don’t think a bomb could move this guitar when it’s nested into the case. That’s just another amazing thing, while other brands charge hundreds more for inferior instruments and can’t even give you a case Ibanez delivers a perfect fit that will keep this guitar safe through the apocalypse. After this I don’t know that I will ever buy another brand again. Nothing else has ever come close. Since I sold my last prestige stupidly I have been chasing that ever since and now, thankfully I have it again. I’ve honestly been playing until my fingers ache since she showed up, I am in love. I will definitely buying the purple color to go with the green. Thank you as always to ZZounds, their shipping speed is unmatched and the pay as you play plan has allowed me to own such and incredible instrument along with many others. I won’t take my business anywhere else they are simply the best. If I had to complain about something it would be this. 1 the volume knob is not as responsive as I would hope, I like to use the volume to control the distortion on the amp and this one has nearly no taper, on 1 you can play classic rock but on 2, you’re into 80’s shred. 2 the frets were not as finished as I would have thought, no sharp edges, no protrusions, in fact nearly perfect but, I was expecting a mirror polish on them and they didn’t have it. A minor nit picky thing but I guess I had to find a negative somewhere right?

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I just received my Prestige but was immediately in love with it. My other guitars include a Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded and a made in Mexico Fender. This guitar is in a different realm entirely. The fit and finish is phenomenal, it sounds great, and it is extremely comfortable to play. It is much lighter than both of my other guitars and it just feels nice. The color is beautiful and the birdseye fretboard really sets it apart.This was my first order from zZounds and I couldn't be more pleased. The guitar shipped the same day I ordered it (not my usual experience with another big box I usually order from), and it arrived on the second day..just great! I'm looking forward to playing this guitar for years to come.

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This guitar sounds and plays so smooth. The craftsmanship of it is awesome as well. Definitely worth the extra money to buy a Japan made Ibanez. You will not regret buying this amazing tone machine! Great for all styles of music!

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I cant count how many purchases i have done with zZounds got to be 20 or more. this is no different than all the rest. Guitar arrived on time packaged well and looks and sounds great.I purchased a blemished model to save a few dollars but for the life of me cant find a thing wrong with the guitar.I wont go into the details of the guitar the other reviews say enough but i will say you cant go wrong dealing with zZounds. Gave a five for manufactures support but never needed it.

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I've been playing guitar for 55 years and I have owned every guitar known to man, and simply put, this guitar is absolutely the best guitar that money can buy...Ibanez is the best.....