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These are the machines of the gods… with drop dead good looks, sonic lethality and the devastating power and control of a precision double-locking bridge. RG Prestige guitars feature flawless Japanese craftsmanship, the finest materials and in the case of this RG2228 … EMG pickups. This RG2228 8-string is tuned like a regular guitar … [...]

The FR1620 (black) & FR2620 (sunburst) from Ibanez appealed to me from the instant I laid eyes on them. The Tele-esque design is a modern take on a classic model that takes the best of the old and adds some modern twists that just make a more versatile musical instrument! Take for instance the “Tight [...]

While many musicians fit easily into a single category, Steve Vai’s unique musical vision remains unclassifiable. After more than 20 years, Vai continues to use unbridled guitar virtuosity and soulful artistry to explore the spectrum of human emotion. Today we’re showcasing the Ibanez Steve Vai JEM 77V which features a contoured alder body with 24-fret [...]

RG Tremolo models stand up to the most abusive whammy bar users around, while still maintaining perfect tuning stability. Lightning fast fretboard work is no problem with RGtremolo the Wizard neck, flat fingerboard and jumbo frets. The Edge-Pro makes use of several innovations in tremolo design. A Sound Metal Chip is present on each saddle [...]

If you have ever wanted to go “Surfing with the Alien” this is the guitar for you. Designed for Joe Satriani this Ibanez Prestige model is stocked with high end features. The lightweight aerofoil design Basswood body sits close to the body and provides easy and comfortable access to the upper frets. The JS Prestige [...]

This guitar is such a pivotal piece in rock history. It is in fact that guitar that Eddie Van Halen used on the first three Van Halen albums. Not only that it was used extensively during Van Halen reign of the Los Angeles club circuit from 1975 up until the third or fourth album. Over [...]

As a musician, I’m always looking for new sounds and new tools to empower and inspire new musical visions and ideas. A while back, Steve Vai introduced the 7 string guitar to the masses with his guitar work on Whitesnake’s Slip Of The Tongue and his solo release, Passion And Warfare. All of a sudden [...]