Instruments

Nothing quite prepares you for your first glimpse of the new Ibanez GRG010LTD. We haven’t seen so much yellow since we raided Bananaman’s wardrobe.In classic Ibanez fashion, this is no mellow yellow that bashfully avoids eye contact – this guitar’s parts are about as subtle as radioactive banana custard. The design was apparently inspired by comic books. Let’s take a closer look at the little marvel.Wasp-like aesthetics aside, the GRG010LTD is your classic Ibanez rock machine. That familiar RG body shape comes loaded with a double-locking Edge III vibrato and a pair of PSND (aka Powersound) humbuckers packing ceramic magnets for maximum output.Build quality is everything you’d expect from a manufacturer of Ibanez’s calibre: the frets are well seated and dressed, and all the hardware works as it should.Ibanez has a reputation for producing ultra-thin neck profiles (much loved by shredders), so you might be surprised to find a deep C-shape on a chunky neck that feels more Les Paul than lollipop stick. We like the extra beef and, believe us, you don’t need a thin neck to play fast.Plug into an amp and the combination of the ceramic magnets and hard fingerboard finish produces a lot of clarity. Heavy bottom string riffs really pop, and false harmonics are a breeze.The Powersound pickups don’t impress quite so much on a clean setting, though. Some guitars equipped with ceramic magnet humbuckers can be tonally versatile. The bridge ‘bucker on the GRG010LTD lacks character; we had to combine it with the neck unit to add some depth to the tone.It’s a bit disappointing to find a regular three-way switch and not the coil-splitting five-way job that makes other Ibanez guitars so versatile. It would’ve been the tonal icing on what is already a pretty decent little cake.The combination of black and yellow usually signifies scary things best not tangled with: wasps, poisonous frogs, ’80s Christian metal bands? In the case of the GRG010LTD, it’s just a unique finish on a great guitar.

The 5-string Ibanez BTB675 Electric Bass unleashes unbelievable sound capabilities, thanks to quality woods, superior construction, and cutting-edge electronics. A solid light ash body with a walnut top offers cool looks backed up by rugged construction.The rugged 5-piece maple and bubinga thru-neck creates stronger, more dedicated tone. Exaggerated cutaways make upper-fret access effortless. The U-shaped neck profile, 19-11/16″ radius, and 1-7/8″ nut assure that playing your bass stays comfortable as you run your hand up and down its 24 frets.The 35″ neck scale provides superior articulation-ideal for low tunings. Quad-coil exclusively designed Bartolini MK-2 pickups are balanced for tone and plenty of sizzle.The Ibanez BTB675 bass’ neck pickup’s tone is ultra-deep, balancing well with a bright bridge pickup for an evenly proportioned overall mix. Die-cast tuners, cosmo black hardware, and a flat finish round out the iIbanez BTB675 5-string bass guitar’s features to make it truly is work of the luthier’s art.Case sold separately.

More than ever, bassists craving instruments that bear a bit of wear-and-tear are now being forced to spend more than ever for their dream bass. Even relic?d new instruments are commanding outrageous sums, making them equally unattainable. In answer to this demand, Ibanez offers its affordable Artcore Vintage Bass series. The Artcore Vintage ?aging? process applies to hardware and other appointments, as well as the body, giving each bass a convincingly real, worn appearance. These basses are still Artcore to the heart? expressive, well-built and dependable.Classic Elite Bass PickupThe Artcore acoustic bass features bridge and neck Classic Elite Bass Pickups that deliver classic tone, punch and extra output.Sure Grip III Control KnobsThe Sure Grip III knobs are designed for precise control with nonslip functionality, along with smooth and classic looks.

The AEG Series? slender, single-cutaway bodies deliver powerful and balanced acoustic sound, unplugged or through an amp or PA system. These guitars combine easy playability, classic solid and sunburst finishes and mahogany bodies with spruce tops to create a quality, workhorse acoustic guitar that will rise to any occasion. High quality Fishman? Sonicore pickups and Ibanez preamps with onboard tuners provide the sparkling tones that sound great in any venue.