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JUSTIN SHEKOSKI

...over the past 30 years, so have guitarists’ needs. An obvious statement – maybe – but true nonetheless. Every year, someone comes along who takes the form to a new level, aspiring to new heights of musical acrobatics – usually, testing the physical boundaries of the guitar in the process. And although it goes without saying that having the right tool for the job won’t necessarily guarantee success, it can definitely help move the odds in your favor. Over these past 30 years, Ibanez has always been at the forefront of developing the right tools for players pushing the boundaries of music. Why not? It was, after all, Japan that kick started so many of the world’s technological advancements at the end of the last century that helped land us where we are today – not only in high-tech gizmos or gadgetry but the realization of near flawless craftsmanship and an elevated pride in one’s own work. For decades, Ibanez designers and luthiers have been the embodiment of this ideology, pushing their skills to the edge of imagination, consistently creating some of the most daunting instruments ever. After a lengthy hiatus, 2009 marks a return to form and the return of all Prestige level guitar production to Japan and the craftsmen there who gave us the first Ibanez Prestige guitars more than twenty years ago. Along with this return to Japanese production comes the new Super Wizard neck. The Super Wizard matches the original, highly demanded Japanese Wizard dimensions but is even stronger and more stable, thanks to recent technology. Be prepared. This catalog is filled with what is, easily, the widest variety of electric solid body guitars in our history – all intended to put you at the forefront of your own playing.

“Finally a tremolo system that is as amazing to play as it is to keep set up. Heavy touring and night after night of beating on my guitars really makes it difficult to keep a tremolo system staying in tune and working smoothly, ask any guitar tech! The Edge Zero tremolo system is the first one that not only stays in tune for an entire set but allows me to change the spring tension on the fly for different tunings as well– which makes it the best floating tremolo system I have ever had the pleasure playing onstage.”–Justin Shekoski/Saosin

CONTENTS: JEM RG Prestige MTM APEX RG Trem PGM AT

4-5 6-11 12-13 14 16-21 22 23

RG Fixed MBM RGA Prestige RGA GRG/GRX Mikro STM

24-25 26 28 29 30 31 32

X JS S Prestige S E-GEN SV Prestige SA/GSA

33-37 38-39 40-41 42-45 46-47 48-49 50-51

AR Prestige ARX ART GART/GAX SZR ORM NDM

52 53 54-57 57 58 60 61

FR Jet King Jumpstart Accessories Finishes Specs Tremolos

64 65 66-67 68-69 70-71 72-73 74-75

STEVE VAI SIGNATURE MODELS

Steve Vai is one of the few guitarists universally acknowledged as one who has changed the way musicians think about what a guitar can really do. His signature Ibanez guitars are no different: Iconic, Sublime, Awe-Inspiring, Outrageous. The Ibanez JEM Series models are trailblazers in a world of imitators – there’s nothing like them.

IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN • Proudly made in Japan since their debut in 1987 • Contoured body with 24-fret JEM Prestige neck provides easy access to all registers • Vai’s choice of specific DiMarzio pickups for each model combined with Ibanez Split-5 wiring provide incredible tonal versatility • Lions claw tremolo cavity allows pitches to be raised or lowered • JEM7EAFX is the first JEM ever to feature a fixed bridge • Steve Vai’s Japanese made Universe – the iconic solid-body seven-string– allows easy transition from 6- to 7-string techniques

Sublime, Awe-Inspiring, Outrageous trailblazzers in a world of imi JEM7EAFXBK

• 5pc Maple/Walnut JEM Prestige neck • Basswood body • 6105 frets • DiMarzio® Breed® neck pu • DiMarzio® Breed® middle pu • DiMarzio® Breed® bridge pu • Tight End bridge • Finish: BK

INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE The newest member of the JEM family of Steve Vai signature models is the first JEM to feature a fixed bridge, something that Steve has been asked for in every city that he plays after every performance. That first alone makes it a modern guitar milestone. But as Steve Vai’s own global graphic design on the body indicates, the JEM7EAFXBK is the also first guitar of Ibanez’s World Wood Program* dedicated to increased utilization of sustainable hardwoods in guitar making.

“This guitar will give you wood forever.”– Steve Vai *The basswood used in making the body of the JEM7EAFXBK and the maple used in making the neck are certified sustainable woods.

JEM7VWH

JEM77VBK

7-STRING

UV777BK

• 5pc Maple/Walnut JEM Prestige neck • Alder body • 6105 frets • DiMarzio® Evolution™(H) neck pu • DiMarzio® Evolution™(S) mid pu • DiMarzio® Evolution™(H) bridge pu • Edge Pro bridge • Finish: WH

• 5pc Maple/Walnut JEM Prestige neck • Basswood body • 6105 frets • DiMarzio® Breed™(H) neck pu • DiMarzio® Breed™(S) mid pu • DiMarzio® Breed™(H) bridge pu • Edge Pro bridge • Finish: BK

• 5pc Maple/Wenge UV Prestige neck • Basswood body • Large frets • DiMarzio® Blaze™ II (H) neck pu • DiMarzio® Blaze™ II (S) mid pu • DiMarzio® Blaze™ II (H) bridge pu • Edge Pro 7 bridge • Finish: BK

INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE

INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE

INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE

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Super Wizard Necks

The ultimate metal machines. Watch these all-Japanese-made diabolical creations turn heads and warp minds with new colors and specs inspired by the original 1987 RG’s.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • 2009 Prestige models made in Japan • Super Wizard neck features the legendary ultra-thin, ultra-flat Wizard 17mm neck dimensions, but with 5pc construction and Titanium reinforcement bars for even greater strength (RG3000 models) • RG3000 Series models feature genuine made-in-the-USA DiMarzio pickups • 6-, 7- and 8-string models • Includes deluxe Prestige case

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RGT320ZRSA

SWITCHING SYSTEM 2 PICKUPS (H-H) SPLITS FUNCTION

NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

• 5pc Maple/Wenge Wizard Prestige thru-neck • Mahogany body/ AAA Quilted Maple top • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® IBZ RG N neck pu • DiMarzio® IBZ RG B bridge pu • Edge Zero bridge w/ZPS3 • Finish: RS

3620

RG3620ZHBKA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Super Wizard Prestige neck • Mahogany body/ AAA Flamed Maple top • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® Air Norton™ neck pu • DiMarzio® Tone Zone® bridge pu • Edge Zero bridge w/ZPS3 • Finish: HBK

EDGE-ZERO TREMOLO The Edge-Zero has a sharp knife-edge for extremely accurate tremolo playing. This tremolo also uses Ibanez innovations to keep string action constant and the bridge surface smooth. The specially designed arm socket prevents unnecessary wobble from the arm while providing full control over the arm's torque.

SUPER WIZARD NECKS

“modern reliability means that I can take true vintage tone on the road.”—JUSTIN SHEKOSKI

Humbucking is parallel connected.

ZPS3 ZERO POINT SYSTEM

The ZPS3 is the next stage of zero point systems. Made of lightweight Duralumin, the addition of two outer springs makes the guitar easier to tune and provides much greater tuning stability. If you prefer a full floating tremolo setup, simply remove the stop bar.

Japanese-made DIMARZIO® IBZ RG PICKUPS Harmonically alive with medium high output.

DIMARZIO® AIR NORTON™ PICKUPS The tone is deep and warm, but not muddy. Hot, but not distorted. It’s even got cool harmonics, which are really unusual for a neck humbucker.

DIMARZIO® TONE ZONE® PICKUPS

Hot enough to qualify as a high-output pickup, but has a wider dynamic range – hard picking will produce a lot of power, and softer picking will be much cleaner and quieter.

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IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • 2009 Prestige models made in Japan • Super Wizard neck features the legendary ultra-thin, ultra-flat Wizard 17mm neck dimensions, but with 5pc construction and Titanium reinforcement bars for even greater strength (RG3000 models) • RG3000 Series models feature genuine made-in-the-USA DiMarzio pickups • 6-, 7- and 8-string models • Includes deluxe Prestige case

RG3550MZGKA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Super Wizard Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® Air Norton™ neck pu • DiMarzio® True Velvet™ middle pu • DiMarzio® Tone Zone® bridge pu • Edge Zero bridge w/ZPS3 • Finishes: GW, GK, ROM

One of the best guitars ever built 3570

RG3570ZLBA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Super Wizard Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® Air Norton™ neck pu • DiMarzio® True Velvet™ middle pu • DiMarzio® Tone Zone® bridge pu • Edge Zero bridge w/ZPS3 • Finishes: LB, CA

3550

RG3570ZCAA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Super Wizard Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® Air Norton™ neck pu • DiMarzio® True Velvet™ middle pu • DiMarzio® Tone Zone® bridge pu • Edge Zero bridge w/ZPS3 • Finishes: LB, CA

RG3550MZGWA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Super Wizard Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® Air Norton™ neck pu • DiMarzio® True Velvet™ middle pu • DiMarzio® Tone Zone® bridge pu • Edge Zero bridge w/ZPS3 • Finishes: GW, GK, ROM

RG3550MZROMA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Super Wizard Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® Air Norton™ neck pu • DiMarzio® True Velvet™ middle pu • DiMarzio® Tone Zone® bridge pu • Edge Zero bridge w/ZPS3 • Finishes: GW, GK, ROM

Dimarzio pickups DIMARZIO® AIR NORTON™ PICKUPS

KEN SUSI

The tone is deep and warm, but not muddy. Hot, but not distorted. It’s even got cool harmonics, which are really unusual for a neck humbucker.

DIMARZIO® TRUE VELVET™ PICKUPS A vintage-style single-coil pickup that’s clean and bright, but designed to still sound sweet when picking above the 12th fret. Coil is tuned to a frequency range that’s bright but not thin.

DIMARZIO® TONE ZONE® PICKUPS

“In the ‘90s, my older brother bought an original RG550, It was the guitar l dreamed about owning as a little kid! Now that I have a new model RG, I put it up against the original and the neck plays just as fast and feels just as sweet – and the craftsmanship of the guitar in my opinion is built a little bit better! This is one of the best guitars ever built”– Ken Susi/Unearth

Hot enough to qualify as a high-output pickup, but has a wider dynamic range – hard picking will produce a lot of power, and softer picking will be much cleaner and quieter.

EDGE ZERO BRIDGE

Fast maple necks

DIMARZIO® TONE ZONE/TRUE VELVET/AIR NORTON PICKUPS

Made in Japan

The Edge Zero, the newest generation of Edge knife-edge tremolos, employs design advantages from the high tech ZR Zero Resistance trem such as the Zero Point System, an onboard intonation screw and arm torque adjustment.

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1570

IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN • PRECISION-MADE IN JAPAN • Six, Seven and Eight-string models • Includes deluxe Prestige case

RG1570CAA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • V7 neck pu • S1 middle pu • V8 bridge pu • Edge Pro bridge • Finishes: CA, BK

Precision-made in Japan 1550

RG1550MPPNA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • V7 neck pu • S1 middle pu • V8 bridge pu • Edge Pro bridge • Finishes: PPN, PBL

New colors

7-STRING

8-STRING

1527

2228

RG1527MGWA

RG2228GKA

• 5pc Maple/ Wenge Wizard-7 Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • V77 neck pu • V87 bridge pu • Edge Pro 7 bridge • Finish: GW

• 5pc Maple/ Wenge Wizard-8 Prestige (27") neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • EMG® 808 neck pu • EMG® 808 bridge pu • Fixed Edge III-8 bridge • Finish: GK

SWITCHING SYSTEM

RG1527RBA

2 PICKUPS (H-H) SPLITS FUNCTION

NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

• 5pc Maple/ Wenge Wizard-7 Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • V77 neck pu • V87 bridge pu • Edge Pro 7 bridge • Finish: RB

Humbucking is parallel connected.

RG1550MPBLA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • V7 neck pu • S1 middle pu • V8 bridge pu • Edge Pro bridge • Finishes: PPN, PBL

also available

VINTAGE 7 PICKUPS

Tight, but bright. Very dynamic for chording and rhythm.

RG1550MBKLA

LEFT-HANDED

SINGLE 1 PICKUPS

Traditional-sounding yet high output single coil with Alnico-5 polepieces for even string output. Designed to work with humbuckers in the split position.

VINTAGE 8 PICKUPS

Warm yet articulate lead pickup with enhanced overtones. Good harmonics without excessive brightness.

EDGE PRO BRIDGE

Left handed models

All the great stability and tone of the Edge systems, plus a unique Sound Metal Chip on each saddle helps increase sustain. Easy string changes as the Edge-PRO’s sliding string holders are actually part of the bridge so they won’t drop from the saddle unit, and there’s no need to cut string ball-ends off when installing new strings.

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FIXED EDGE III-8 BRIDGE

RG2228’s Fixed Edge III-8 bridge combines fixed bridge sustain and double-locking stability.

Demonic metal

MICK THOMSON SIGNATURE MODELS That tightness around your throat. Getting harder to breathe. Slipknot guitarist Mick

Thomson’s signature models have a way of doing that. With their high-output Seymour Duncan Blackouts active pickups and Edge FX bridges, these low-tuned axes churn out demonic metal so unholy, it might make some people uncomfortable. In a good way.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • MTM1’s 5pc thru-neck and mahogany body pump out full, fat tone, with strong sustain • Edge FX bridgeS offers doubling-locking stability with fixed bridge simplicity and sustain • MTM2 provides the Mick Thomson signature design in a powerful, more affordable package • Factory equipped with heavy strings tuned to C# tuning with a dropped B: B F# B E G# C#

High-output I NCLUD E S MTM1BR Maple/ Walnut BLOOD RE D • 5pc II thru-neck MTM • Wizard Mahogany body SIGNATURE • Jumbo frets CASE • Seymour Duncan ®

MICK THOMSON

Blackouts™ neck pu • Seymour Duncan® Blackouts™ bridge pu • Fixed Edge bridge • Finishes: BR, BK

MTM2BK

• 5pc Maple/ Walnut Wizard II neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • V7 neck pu • V8 bridge pu • Fixed Edge III bridge • Finish: BK

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Crushing

“The combination of mahogany, maple, and rosewood with a massive fixed-bridge and Seymour Duncan pickups make the MTM1 sound absolutely huge. The MTM2 is likely the biggest sounding bolt-on guitar you can find. It’s based on the same principles as my custom stage guitars: mahogany, maple and a very dense fixed bridge to make chords huge and sustain seemingly forever. The IBZ pickups have rich harmonics and the gain reguired to handle both crushing and singing.”– Mick Thomson/Slipknot

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Low-end bone crusher

MUNKY SIGNATURE MODELS

With Korn, Munky took a 7-seven string shred machine and turned it into a low-end bone crusher. His signature beast, The APEX, despite its lofty name, represents the darkness lurking at the bottom of the deepest well and harnesses the power at the lowest point of the pendulum.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • A-D-G-C-F-A-D factory tuning for Munky’s signature low-end crunch • Made in Japan APEX1 features unique Biker Black textured finish • Korn-designed U-bar trem (easily switchable to optional standard arm) allows radical effects without palming the fine tuners • More affordable standard APEX2 designed for players who prefer hardtail

LEE McKINNEY

U-bar trem DEXTER HOLLAND

7-STRING

7-STRING

• 5pc Maple/Wenge APEX Prestige neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® PAF-7™ neck pu • DiMarzio® PAF-7™ bridge pu • Edge Pro 7 bridge w/U-bar • Finish: BBK

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II-7 neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® PAF-7™ neck pu • DiMarzio® PAF-7™ bridge pu • Tone Pros 7 bridge • Finish: GSF

APEX1BBK

MUNKY

INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE

APEX2GSF

KARL GROOM

APEX IHSAHN

“After years of touring, I finally found a guitar worthy of becoming my main guitar. Now this guitar is available to everybody as the APEX custom. The APEX standard is a simpler version, but with the same wide tonal range and the durability you need to withstand the rigors of the road”– Munky/Korn 14

BOBBY THOMPSON

MATT PANTELIS

High quality woods and attention to detail

TREMOLO

RG420CMNBF

Metal will always evolve and mutate into new and virulent forms, but one thing’s for sure: real metal guitarists will always reach for the RG Tremolo.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN

• Double-locking Edge III trem systems offer the original Edge feel with a lower profile for more playing comfort • 24-fret thin Wizard II necks in bolt-on and THRU-NECK versions • New for 2009, the RGT42MDX, the first production model RG neck-thru with a maple fretboard • inspired by the exotic wood RG Custom models of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the new RG420 models feature the choice of cinnamon or bubinga tops

Cinnamon and Bubinga tops • • • • • • •

420

3pc Maple Wizard II neck Mahogany body/ Cinnamon top Jumbo frets INF1 neck pu INF2 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finish: NBF

RG420FBNBF

• 3pc Maple Wizard II neck • Mahogany body/ Figured Bubinga top • Jumbo frets • INF1 neck pu • INF2 bridge pu • Edge III bridge • Finish: NBF

Double-locking Edge III trems Chris Broderick

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RGT42DXFMTGB

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck • Mahogany body/ Flamed Maple top • Jumbo frets • INF1 neck pu • INF2 bridge pu • Edge III bridge • Finish: TGB

RGT42MDXWH

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • INF1 neck pu • INF2 bridge pu • Edge III bridge • Finish: WH

RG420EGBAM

THRU-NECK CONSTRUCTION Back view of the RGT42DXFMTGB’s 5-piece maple/walnut Wizard II thru-neck.

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Basswood body Jumbo frets V7 neck pu V8 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finishes: BAM, BWH

ROUTED BODY TOP The distinctive “Bio-Armor” routed basswood body top.

RG420EGBWH

“Only one guitar manufacturer could produce a neck as playable and fast as a Wizard neck, and that’s Ibanez. That’s because only Ibanez combines the highest quality woods with the Ibanez attention to detail.”– Chris Broderick/Megadeth 16

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Basswood body Jumbo frets V7 neck pu V8 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finishes: BAM, BWH

Routed Body Tops

JESSE KETIVE DAVE WEINER Steve Vai

GRAVY

TRENT Hafdahl

JUSTIN LOWE

FREDRIK THORDENDAL MARTEN HAGSTROM SCOTT HULL

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Digital camo finish

TREMOLO

370 RG370DXGP3BK

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Basswood body Jumbo frets INF3 neck pu INFS3 middle pu INF4 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finish: BK

IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN • Double-locking Edge III trem systems offer the original Edge feel with a lower profile for more playing comfort • 24-fret thin Wizard II necks in bolt-on and THRU-NECK versions

Double-locking Edge III tre

RG370DXGP4BK

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Basswood body Jumbo frets INF3 neck pu INFS3 middle pu INF4 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finish: BK

Left handed models RG370DXWH

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Basswood body Jumbo frets INF3 neck pu INFS3 middle pu INF4 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finishes: WH, BK

TERRY BALSAMO

350 RG350DXWH

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Basswood body Jumbo frets INF3 neck pu INFS3 middle pu INF4 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finish: WH

RG350EXBK

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Basswood body Jumbo frets INF3 neck pu INFS3 middle pu INF4 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finish: BK

RG350MDXBK

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Basswood body Jumbo frets INF3 neck pu INFS3 middle pu INF4 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finish: BK

also available

RG370DXBKl

LEFT-HANDED

DIGITAL CAMO FINISH

New Digital Camo finish on the RG370DXGP3BK.

EDGE III BRIDGE

The Edge III tremolo design provides even more stability and strength under the most demanding playing conditions.

24-fret thin Wizard II necks

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A different animal PAUL GILBERT SIGNATURE MODEL

Tone to spare ANDY TIMMONS SIGNATURE MODEL

Just offering a reissue of the original model wasn’t enough for Paul. The 2009 PGM401 is a wholly different animal. With one exception: it still has Paul’s famous painted f-holes.

This multi-purpose axe has tone to spare, clean looks and a configuration of DiMarzio pickups bound to make any guitarist’s playing sparkle.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN

• Precision made in Japan • PGM401 is a different variation on the PGM signature theme with light ash body instead of basswood • Bridge pickup location is closer to the neck for warmer tones in the lead position • Thru–body stringing offers tighter string tension and strong sustain • Paul’s preference of a slightly thicker neck fitted with higher frets with a narrower fret width than a standard RG • 5-way switching system offers the tonal versatility needed by the master stylist

Shred-playability

IN N OV A TI ON I N DESI GN

• Precision made in Japan • Alder body • Sperzel locking tuners and Wilkinson bridge offer total tuning stability no matter what style • Digitized ANDY TIMMONS Prestige neck offers the supreme comfort of vintage necks rounded by years of dedicated playing • AT1 Andy Timmons signature pickup by DiMarzio® provides warmth, balance and clarity with the focus on rock

Versatile and tonal guitar PGM401TFB

• 5pc Maple/ Walnut PGM Prestige neck • Ash body • Medium frets • DiMarzio® Air Classic® neck pu • DiMarzio® Air Classic® bridge pu • Fixed bridge • Finish: TFB

INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE

Maple AT Prestige neck Alder Body Jumbo frets DiMarzio® Cruiser™ neck pu DiMarzio® Cruiser™ middle pu DiMarzio® AT1 custom bridge pu Wilkinson® - Gotoh VSVG bridge Finish: SB

INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE

Made in Japan

painted f-holes

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AT100CLSB

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“The PGM401 is a shocking combination of shred-playability and thick, resonant tones. From the ‘80s style Ibanez neck-joint, to the position of the pickups, to the tall, skinny frets, I was meticulous about every detail of this guitar. The result is an instrument that simply makes me play better and sound better. I love this guitar!”– Paul Gilbert

“The AT100CL is the most versatile and toneful guitar I could ever hope for. This has been my main guitar now for 15 years and has played a huge part in defining my tone. Everyone immediately falls in love with the neck. It just feels like an old friend right from the start, allowing you to get down to the art of making music. I’m so proud that it will finally be available to you...I know it will inspire!”– Andy Timmons

24-fret thin Wizard II necks

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The world's premier metal axe

FIXED

All the power, tone and killer attitude of the king of metal guitars, but with a fixed bridge. Just plug in and fire it up.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • The world’s premier metal axe – with the simplicity and sustain of a fixed bridge • 24-fret, thin, fast, and flat Wizard II necks in both bolt-on and THRU-NECK versions • Two seven-string versions including the new 2009 RG7321 with flamed maple top or Blackberry Sunburst finish

Simplicity and sustain of a fixed bridge RGT6EXFXBCM

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • EMG® 85 neck pu • EMG® 81 bridge pu • Fixed bridge • Finish: BCM

7-STRING

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RG321MHMOL

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets INF3 neck pu INF4 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finish: MOL

7321 RG7321FMBBS

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II-7 neck • Basswood body/ Flamed Maple top • Jumbo frets • AH17 neck pu • AH27 bridge pu • Fixed 7 bridge • Finish: BBS

RG7321BK

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II-7 neck • Basswood body • Jumbo frets • AH17 neck pu • AH27 bridge pu • Fixed 7 bridge • Finish: BK

RGT42FXQMMSB

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck • Mahogany body/Quilted Maple top • Jumbo frets • INF1 neck pu • INF2 bridge pu • Fixed bridge • Finish: MSB

RGR421EXFMTLB

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Mahogany body/Flamed Maple top Jumbo frets V7 neck pu V8 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finish: TLB

Chameleon finish CHAMELEON FINISH

The RGT6EXFXBCM features a new color-shifting Blue Chameleon finish for 2009.

THRU-NECK CONSTRUCTION RGT6EXFXBCM’s neck-thru construction provides easy upper-fret access and greater sustain.

THROUGH-BODY STRINGING

RG321MHMOL’s through-body stringing increases sustain.

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Razor tight tones MATT BACHAND SIGNATURE MODELS For 2009, Matt Bachand’s heart-stopping signature guitars are offered in two different models. Yes, you ghouls, they both have Matt’s evil skull graphic on their black-clad bodies.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • Now available in two versions: deluxe JAPANESE-MADE MBM1 and new 2009 MBM2 standard model • Archtop mahogany bodied loaded with active EMG 60 and 81 pickups • Simple one-volume electronics • Matt Bachand signature skull graphiC

BRIAN LEPPKE

Gibraltar bridges MBM1BK

• 5pc Maple/ Walnut MBM Prestige neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • EMG® 60 neck pu • EMG® 81 bridge pu • Gibraltar Plus bridge • Finish: BK

Kirk Kolaitis

MBM2BK

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3pc Maple MBM neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets EMG® 60 neck pu EMG® 81 bridge pu Gibraltar Standard bridge Finish: BK

evil skull graphic INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE

EMG pickups SETH THACKER MATT BACHAND PAT PATTISON

“My main focus of my signature model was to obtain maximum tone with the flexibility to be applied to all styles of music. Stripping it down to the basics without all the extra knobs and switches helped me obtain that, as well as using quality materials to withstand the punishing touring lifestyle. Razor tight rhythm tones and full bodied clean tones from the EMG pickups make the MBM Signatures the ideal choice for a rock and metal guitar”– Matt Bachand/Shadows Fall

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Lowdown tuning, bone rattling metal tones c ra f t ed b y Ja pa n's f inest l uthiers

The RGA Prestige models, with their arched tops, fast Wizard Prestige necks, active pickups, thru-body stringing and massive Gibraltar Plus fixed bridges are the choice for lowdown tunings and bone-rattling metal tones.

The power, sustain and archtop beauty of the RGA, in a new affordable model.

IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN

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• Thin Wizard II neck • Arch-topped mahogany bodies for tonal warmth, strong sustain and playing comfort • 2009 models now equipped with active Ibanez LoZ3 pickups and Active EQ circuit with simple-to-operate on-off switch • Gibraltar Standard fixed bridge offers smooth playing comfort and maximum vibration transfer

• Precision made in Japan by Ibanez’s most experienced luthiers • Fast, flat and thin Wizard necks with Prestige finishing • Arch-topped mahogany bodies for tonal warmth, strong sustain and playing comfort • 2009 models equipped with active Ibanez LoZ4 pickups and active eq circuit with variable tone controL • Massive Gibraltar Plus fixed bridge allows wide range of intonation adjustments needed for heavy strings • Includes deluxe Prestige case

Active pickups and active eq circuits LoZ Pickups RGA42FMTGB

• 3pc Maple Wizard II neck • Mahogany body/ Flamed Maple top • Jumbo frets • LoZ3-N neck pu • LoZ3-B bridge pu • Gibraltar Standard bridge • Finish: TGB

RGA321SPBA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck • Mahogany body/AAA Flamed Maple top • Jumbo frets • LoZ4-N neck pu • LoZ4-B bridge pu • Gibraltar Plus bridge • Finish: SPB

MATT ROBERTS

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This EQ allows for everything from massive fat low tones to sharp treble tones through the turn of one knob with almost no change in output volume. The tone changes in a smooth and natural curve, so it’s easy and quick to find the sound you’re looking for.

LOZ4 PICKUPS

Active pickup. Wide dynamic range from fat & heavy to bright & loud.

GIBRALTAR PLUS BRIDGE

The Gibraltar Plus builds on the design of the Gibraltar Standard by gently curving the saddles for added comfort.

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Specially designed to function with the fat and strong LZ3 pickups. The output is controlled by an active circuit to provide pure tone free of noise.

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The first Ibanez compact guitar

The little Mikro puts out sound way beyond its size—which is why, in just a few short years, it’s become one of the most popular guitars in the history of Ibanez. Perfect for young rockers on the way up or seasoned road warriors on the tour bus. For 2009, the mighty Mikro series includes left-handed models, and vibrant colors and maple fretboards inspired by the classic 1987 “Ibanez Rebirth” RGs.

Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first electric, or a working pro looking for a good backup for your main axe, Ibanez GRG and GRX guitars feature the same playability, warranty and set up as our most expensive instruments.

GRGM21BKN

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GRG170DXCA

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Maple GRG neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND-S middle pu PSND2 bridge pu FAT 10 bridge Finishes: CA, JB, BKN

Maple 22.2" scale GRGM neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finishes: BKN, WH

GRGM21WH

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Maple 22.2" scale GRGM neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finishes: BKN, WH

Maple GRG neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND-S middle pu PSND2 bridge pu FAT 10 bridge Finishes: CA, JB, BKN

Left-handed models

SHARKTOOTH INLAY & NECK BINDING

A bound fretboard with sharktooth inlays are some of the many massive bang-foryour-bucks features of the GRG170DX.

• The first ibanez compact guitar • 22.2" scale neck offers low tension and small size • Perfect for beginners • same warranty, high quality and careful set-up as our full-size grg and grx models

22.2" scale neck

GRG170DXJB

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IN N OV A TI ON I N DESI GN

LEFT-HANDED

SHARKTOOTH INLAY

GRGM21 guitars feature sharktooth inlays for big metal looks on a compact axe.

GRGM21BKNL

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Maple 22.2" scale GRGM neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finish: BKN

GRX20ZBKN

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GRX20ZJB

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Maple GRX neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu FAT 6 bridge Also available left-handed in BKN finish Finishes: BKN, JB

GRGM21MRD

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Maple 22.2" scale GRGM neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finishes: RD, JB

GRGM21MJB

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Maple 22.2" scale GRGM neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finishes: RD, JB

New maple necks

MAPLE NECK

GRGM21M’s maple neck.

ntense melodic metal

SAM TOTMAN SIGNATURE MODEL Few guitarists have the shred skills and unshakable nerve like DragonForce’s

DiMarzio D Activator X pickups SERIES

Sam Totman. Sam’s Signature Iceman-shaped STM1WH is a 24-fret mahogany monster made for only the strongest of metal warriors.

The Destroyer, a dark spectre from Ibanez’s past, updated with DiMarzio D Activator X pickups and the Iceman, one of rock’s most unforgettable shapes. You wanna rock hard?

IN NO V AT I O N I N DES I G N • The classic Iceman shape, but with Edge III locking tremolo and THRU-NECK construction • DiMarzio Evolution pickups feature more harmonic overtones than standard humbuckers to cut though any mix, live or recording • Simple one-volume control

IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN THRU-NECK CONSTRUCTION

Back view of the DTT700MGS’s 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck which increases playability, tone and sustain.

24-fret mahogany monster

Unforgettable shape

STM1WH

Screaming sustain

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® Evolution® DP158 neck pu • DiMarzio® Evolution® DP159 bridge pu • Edge III bridge • Finish: WH

• All 2009 X-Series guitars (DTT Destroyer, XPT Xiphos, ICT Iceman) feature THRU-NECK construction for easier playability in the upper frets and stronger sustain • Gibraltar Custom fixed bridges for wide intonation adjustment and ability to easily deal with heavier playing styles • DTT700 is the first ever Destroyer with THRU-NECK construction and 25.5" scale neck • Thru-body stringing for more sustain, tighter tension and superior articulation

DIMARZIO® D ACTIVATOR X™ PICKUPS

The DTT700MGS features the snarling DiMarzio® D Activator X™ pickups in both neck and bridge position.

DTT700MGS

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® D Activator X™ neck pu • DiMarzio® D Activator X™ bridge pu • Gibraltar Custom bridge • Finish: MGS

ICT700WH

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® D Activator™ neck pu • DiMarzio® D Activator™ bridge pu • Gibraltar Custom bridge • Finishes: WH, BK

ICT700BK

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • DiMarzio® D Activator™ neck pu • DiMarzio® D Activator™ bridge pu • Gibraltar Custom bridge • Finishes: WH, BK

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“My STM model delivers incredible tone and screaming sustain with top playability. Along with its ultra cool look, it’s a perfect guitar for playing the most intense melodic metal.”—Sam Totman/DragonForce

25.5" Thru-Neck

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TOM FISCHER

Noah Carpenter

PETER JOSEPH

OLI HERBERT

MATT AUB

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This is the metal show

SERIES

Think the shape of the Xiphos is too over-the-top? Is a 27-fret neck a bit extreme? Is there too much obscene tone coming from those DiMarzio D Activator pickups? If you answered yes to any of those questions, keep walking. This here’s the metal show.

IN N OV A TI ON I N DESI GN

XPT700XHGSF

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5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets DiMarzio® Air Norton-S™ neck pu DiMarzio® D Activator™ bridge pu Edge III bridge Finish: GSF

27-fret neck

THRU-NECK CONSTRUCTION

XPT700’s neck-thru construction and mahogany body.

XPT700BK

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5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets DiMarzio® D Activator™ neck pu DiMarzio® D Activator™ bridge pu Edge III bridge Finishes: WH, BK, RCM

• Mahogany body with neck-thru construction for power, sustain and easy upper fret access in both 6- and 7-string models • New Xiphos XPT700XH features 27-frets for reaching those high-G’s and a specially placed DiMarzio Air Norton S pickup • USA-made DiMarzio® D Activator pickups offer powerful active sound without active circuitry or batteries • Trem models with Edge III tremolo with the great feel of the original 1987 Edge tremolo, but with a lower profile for more comfort • Gibraltar Custom fixed bridges for wide intonation adjustment and ability to easily deal with heavier playing styles

Gibraltar custom fixe 7-STRING

XPT707FXGCM

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XPT700RCM

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5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets DiMarzio® D Activator™ neck pu DiMarzio® D Activator™ bridge pu Edge III bridge Finishes: WH, BK, RCM

5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II-7 thru-neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets DiMarzio® D Activator™ 7 neck pu DiMarzio® D Activator™ 7 bridge pu Gibraltar Custom 7 bridge Finish: GCM

XPT700FXRUF

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5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets DiMarzio® D Activator™ neck pu DiMarzio® D Activator™ bridge pu Gibraltar Custom bridge Finish: RUF

Edge III Tremolos Seven string model XPT700WH

DIMARZIO® PICKUPS

The demonic tones of the XPT700XHGSF are courtesy of a DiMarzio® Air Norton-S™ in the neck position and a DiMarzio® D Activator™ in the bridge.

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5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard II thru-neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets DiMarzio® D Activator™ neck pu DiMarzio® D Activator™ bridge pu Edge III bridge Finishes: WH, BK, RCM

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DiMarzio D Activatot pickups

The wicked XPT700XHGSF features a 27-fret 5-piece maple/walnut Wizard II thru-neck.

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Staggering heights of musicality JOE SATRIANI SIGNATURE MODELS

IN N OV AT ION IN D E S IG N

Maestro Joe Satriani’s jaw-dropping skill on the guitar is only matched by the sheer beauty and artistry of his Signature instruments. Created in collaboration with Satch himself, these models are indeed an extension of his playing: finely nuanced yet capable of staggering heights of musicality.

• JS1600, JS1200 and JS1000 are precision made in Japan. • Multi-radius Prestige neck (JS1600/JS1200/JS1000) is an exact digital rendering of Joe’s favorite axe • High-pass filter on (JS1600/JS1200/JS1000) VOLUME POT maintains highs at low volumes. • All models feature coil tapping on both neck and bridge pickups • Edge III (JS100) offers the great feel of the original Edge trem but is lower profile for increased comfort • JS1600PSV offers the stylistic and sonic alternative of a mahogany body with a fixed bridge and locking tuners

DiMarzio Pickups

Multi-radius prestige neck

JS1200CA

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Maple JS Prestige neck Basswood body 6105 frets DiMarzio® PAF-JOE neck pu DiMarzio® FRED® bridge pu Edge Pro bridge Finish: CA

INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE

igh-pass filter SWITCHING SYSTEM

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• DiMarzio® FRED® bridge pu • Edge Pro bridge • Finish: BP

INCLUDES JS1600PSV neck DELUXE • Maple JS Prestige body HARDSHELL • • Mahogany frets CASE • 6105 DiMarzio PAF-PRO neck pu ®

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JS (WHEN COIL TAP IS ENGAGED)

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JS : Coilt Tap Switch by TONE POT Pull up=TAP ON BOTH NECK & BRIDGE

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Maple JS neck Basswood body Medium frets AH1 neck pu AH2 bridge pu Edge III bridge Finishes: BK, TR

Looks delicious and sounds aw looks delicious and sounds awesome!”–Joe Satriani “The JS1200 brings out the best in my playing. It

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Ultra-comfortmable body

IN N OV AT ION IN D E S IG N • Made in Japan by our most experienced luthiers • The original sleek S body. Slender at the edges for comfort. Thick around the pickups for warm, fat mahogany tone • 2009 S Prestige models feature 24-fret fast-playing 5pc Wizard necks • Ibanez Hot Grinder pickups are specially designed to complement the S mahogany body for extra volume with no loss of projection or clarity • Short Tracer pickups add greater versatility and can even produce the most subtle tones when needed • Includes Hardshell Case

c r aft e d by Ja p a n's f inest lut h iers

They say no one guitar can please everybody, but the S Prestige comes pretty close. This Ultimate S, with its ultra-comfortable body, 24-fret neck and rich tonal smorgasbord, can play anything from crushing metal to velvet-winged jazz and back again.

Made in Japan S5470FRVKA

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5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck Mahogany body/ Flamed Maple top Jumbo frets HGD1 neck pu ST1 middle pu HGD2 bridge pu ZR2 bridge w/ZPS3 Finish: RVK

24 fret Prestige neck 24 FRET PRESTIGE NECK

The S5470FRVK features a fast 24-fret 5-piece maple/walnut Wizard Prestige neck.

S5470TKSA

MARK JANSEN

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • HGD1 neck pu • ST1 middle pu • HGD2 bridge pu • ZR2 bridge w/ZPS3 • Finishes: RDO, TKS

Ibanez hot grinder pickups HOT GRINDER PICKUPS

S5470RDOA

• 5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck • Mahogany body • Jumbo frets • HGD1 neck pu • ST1 middle pu • HGD2 bridge pu • ZR2 bridge w/ZPS3 • Finishes: RDO, TKS

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“What I like about the S model is the thin, comfortable body. It’s light, but still has a good sound. For me it’s an ideal guitar for touring, especially on airplanes, where every kilo counts!”– Mark Jansen/Epica

Hot, but sharp enough to hear the pick bite the strings

SHORT TRACER PICKUPS

Strong magnet provides full output in low profile setting.

ZR-2 TREMOLO

The ZR-2 is a revolutionary tremolo system. It plays incredibly smooth through the use of its ball bearing mechanism. This also keeps the string action constant, even during the most rigorous tremolo use. The top side features a smooth finish for total hand comfort, and the tremolo arm snaps in for quick setup.

ZPS3 ZERO POINT SYSTEM

The ZPS3 is the next stage of zero point systems. Made of lightweight Duralumin, the addition of two outer springs makes the guitar easier to tune and provides much greater tuning stability. If you prefer a full floating tremolo setup, simply remove the stop bar.

Sleek, balanced and efficient There is no guitar more comfortable and more easy to play than the Ibanez S. The tone from its INF pickups is unmatched and the revolutionary Zero Resistance Trem gives any guitarist an amazing creative freedom. Let it flow.

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IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • The original and famous Ibanez S body • Heavy mahogany tone without the heavy mahogany weight • 6- and 7-string models available • New for 2009, the S670PBNTF with its striking figured Poplar Burl top • ZR Zero Resistance trem with ball bearings offers smooth and stable arming

S620EXFBTGB

• 3pc Maple Wizard II neck • Mahogany body/Figured Bubinga top • Jumbo frets • INF1 neck pu • INF2 bridge pu • ZR bridge • Finish: TGB

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• 3pc Maple Wizard II neck • Mahogany body/ Poplar Burl top • Jumbo frets • INF1 neck pu • INFS1 middle pu • INF2 bridge pu • ZR bridge • Finish: NTF

ZR zero resistance tremolo

Poplar Burl Top

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Mahogany body/Quilted Maple top Jumbo frets INF1 neck pu INFS1 middle pu INF2 bridge pu ZR bridge Finishes: BBB, RVK

S470DXQMRVK

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3pc Maple Wizard II neck Mahogany body/Quilted Maple top Jumbo frets INF1 neck pu INFS1 middle pu INF2 bridge pu ZR bridge Finishes: BBB, RVK

Heavy tones

“The S model is like a high-end European sports car: sleek, balanced and efficient. The thin, lightweight comfortable design is a work of art. When you’re done playing, examine it from any angle. It doesn’t have a bad side. It’s so cleverly engineered that the heaviest of tones are still achieved from such a compact body. The ZR bridge has the smoothest trem bar action available, and the thumb screw bridge angle adjuster is genius.”–Buz McGrath/Unearth 43

Lightweight comfortable design IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN • The original and famous Ibanez S body • Heavy mahogany tone without the heavy mahogany weight • 6- and 7-string models available. • ZR Zero Resistance trem with ball bearings offers smooth and stable arming

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TIM ROTH

S520EXBK

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7-string

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S7320WH

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3pc Maple Wizard II-7 neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets AH17 neck pu AH27 bridge pu ZR 7 bridge Finishes: WH, BK

ZR7 BRIDGE

The 7-string version of the Zero Resistance tremolo features the same ball-bearing based system for precision and friction-free action.

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S7320BK

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3pc Maple Wizard II-7 neck Mahogany body Jumbo frets AH17 neck pu AH27 bridge pu ZR 7 bridge Finishes: WH, BK

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The electric guitar of the new generation

HERMAN LI SIGNATURE MODEL When DragonForce guitarist Herman Li wanted a guitar that could handle his otherworldly technique and musicality, both he and Ibanez knew it would take time to get everything just right. It took three years. But they did get it right. The Ibanez E-Gen is played by Li exactly as it is, live on stage, in the studio, right off the shelf without any modifications.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • Made in Japan by our most experience luthiers • 5-piece maple/walnut EGEN 24-fret neck • Mahogany body with flamed maple top • Scalloped frets–21st-24th • DiMarzio HLM Herman Li signature pickups • Edge-Zero bridge with the stronger arm action preferred by Herman Li • Special upper horn grip and deeper lower cutaway • Low-profile middle pickup for extreme picking • Gold Hardware

EGEN18TVF

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5pc Maple/ Walnut EGEN neck Mahogany body/Flamed Maple top Jumbo frets DiMarzio® HLM-N® neck pu DiMarzio® HLM-S® middle pu DiMarzio® HLM-B® bridge pu Edge Zero bridge Finish: TVF

DiMarzio HLM pickups SWITCHING SYSTEM EGEN18: 3 PICKUPS (H-S-H)

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Scalloped frets

SPECIAL HAND GRIP

Special scalloped hand grip on the top horn of the EGEN18. Modeled from Herman’s actual right hand.

VOLUME POT SWITCH PULL UP

BRIDGE

Edge-Zero bridge “The Ibanez E-Gen is THE electric guitar of the new generation. Fusing incredible diverse tones, playability and innovation into one single beautiful instrument. This is the slickest guitar I have ever played, now I can take my guitar skills to the next level. From crystal clear sounds to shredding ripping metal, the E-Gen does it all!”-Herman Li/DragonForce 46

SCALLOPED HORN

E-Gen’s unique scoop cutaway, patterned after Herman’s left hand, allows easy access to the higher frets at any alngle.

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Serious Versatility c r aft e d b y Ja p a n's f inest luthiers

LOCKING TUNERS

SV Prestige’s new locking auto trim tuners.

SV5470FDSBA

Designed for the pro-player who can handle any style, the SV Prestige offers an unprecedented amount of “Serious Versatility.” From metal to blues and hard rock and everything in between, the SV can produce any tone and is the first Ibanez guitar to offer Tru Duo pickups in a hum/sing/hum configuration.

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IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • Made in Japan by our most experienced luthiers • “Serious Versatility.” Designed for the pro-player who can handle any style • The famous S body but with 24-fret thin, flat Wizard neck • Genuine humbucking and genuine single coil tones • SyNchroniZR trem offers the smooth and stable arming of our ZR trem systems but in a non-locking design • Includes deluxe PRESTIGE case

5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck Mahogany body/Flamed Maple top Jumbo frets TDB2 neck pu ST1 middle pu TDB3 bridge pu SynchroniZR bridge Finish: NBL. DSB

Genuine humbucking and singel coil tones SV5470FNBLA

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TRUE-DUO BLAST PICKUPS

Same True-Duo construction as True-Duo Bucker, but the wiring enables True-Duo function as a pair, Bridge and Neck.

SHORT TRACER PICKUPS

Strong magnet provides full output in low profile setting.

5pc Maple/Walnut Wizard Prestige neck Mahogany body/Flamed Maple top Jumbo frets TDB2 neck pu ST1 middle pu TDB3 bridge pu SynchroniZR bridge Finish: NBL,DSB

TRUE-DUO™ SINGLE COIL/HUMBUCKER SWITCHING SYSTEM

There have been lots of attempts and claims, but the new True-Duo™ is the genuine article – the first system that really provides both genuine glassy single-coil tones and rich, beefy humbucking tones in one pickup. After a lot of research and experimentation, Ibanez’s musician/engineers came up with an ingenious triple coil pickup that finally does the job.

Tru Duo pickups SWITCHING SYSTEM SPLITS FUNCTION WITH TRUE-DUO™ SYSTEM

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The SynchroniZR provides all the innovations of the ZR tremolo in a non-locking design. The one-piece saddle construction minimizes unnecessary wobble and loss of string vibration, and the ultra-light Duralumin tremolo arm keeps the bridge stable while playing. The same intonation and adjustment features of the ZR-2 make this a top-notch choice for any kind of player.

ZPS-FX SYSTEM

The ZPS-FX is the simplified alternative to the ZPS3 system. This spring system allows switching from floating to nonfloating tremolos with the turn of a knob on the back. Coupled with the SynchroniZR, the ZPS-FX offers total sonic control and the pinnacle of tuning stability.

VOLUME POT SWITCH PUSH DOWN

HUMBUCKER MODE

CENTER

SINGLE COIL MODE

NECK

BRIDGE VOLUME POT SWITCH PULL UP

CENTER STACKED SINGLE COIL

BRIDGE

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Tru Duo The classic S mahogany body for players who prefer a standard flat back and a standard trem.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • SAS models feature set-in necks. SA models are equipped with bolt-on • Versatile electronics provide a wide-range of tones and styles • SAT Pro II trem offers smooth surface for comfortable right hand playing • Affordable GSA60 Gio model offers SA style and sound at a very affordable price

Versatile Electronics

SWITCHING SYSTEM

SWITCHING SYSTEM

SPLITS FUNCTION WITH TRUE-DUO“ SYSTEM SPLITS FUNCTION WITH TRUE-DUO™ SYSTEM

SPLITS FUNCTION WITH TRUE-DUO™ SYSTEM VOLUME

TONE

NECK

VOLUME

TONE

NECK

VOLUME

TONE

NECK

NECK

SAS32EXFMAV

• 3pc Maple SA set-in neck • Mahogany body/ Flamed Maple top • Medium frets • TDB1 neck pu • TDB1 bridge pu • SAT Pro II bridge • Finish: AV

SAS32EXWH

• • • • • • •

3pc Maple SA set-in neck Mahogany body Medium frets TDB1 neck pu TDB1 bridge pu SAT Pro II bridge Finishes: BK, WH

CENTER

SINGLE COIL MODE SINGLE COIL MODE

NECK NECK

BRIDGE VOLUME POT VOLUME POT SWITCH PULL UP SWITCH PULL UP

CENTER CENTER

SA260FMTEB

• 3pc Maple SA neck • Mahogany body/ Flamed Maple top • Medium frets • AHS1 neck pu • AHS2 middle pu • True Duo bridge pu • SAT Pro II bridge • Finishes: BBS, TEB

BRIDGE BRIDGE

STACKED SINGLE COIL

NECK .............. HUMBUCKER MODE BRIDGE ........... SINGLE COIL MODE

CENTER

TONE

BRIDGE

VOLUME POT SWITCH PUSH DOWN

HUMBUCKER MODE

BRIDGE

NECK .............. SINGLE COIL MODE BRIDGE ........... HUMBUCKER MODE

CENTER

NECK

VOLUME

NECK .............. HUMBUCKER MODE BRIDGE ........... HUMBUCKER MODE

CENTER

SAS36BGTR

• 3pc Maple SA set-in neck • Mahogany body/ Figured Bubinga top • Medium frets • AHS1 neck pu • AHS2 middle pu • True Duo bridge pu • SAT Pro II bridge • Finish: TR

BRIDGE

SA120CN

NECK .............. SINGLE COIL MODE BRIDGE ........... SINGLE COIL MODE

CENTER

• • • • • • •

BRIDGE

3pc Maple SA neck Mahogany body Medium frets AH5 neck pu AH6 bridge pu SAT Pro II bridge Finishes: CN, BK

LARRY MITCHELL

STACKED SINGLE COIL

GSA60JB

TRUE-DUO™ PICK-UPS

SAS32 models are the first Ibanez guitars to offer True-Duo pickups in dual humbucker configuration.

• • • • • • • •

Maple GSA neck Agathis body Medium frets PSND-S neck pu PSND-S middle pu PSND2 bridge pu SAT 10 bridge Finishes: BKN, JB

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c r aft e d b y Ja p a n's f inest lut hiers

The ARX’s utilize high-output ACH pickups for tones that sound great in any genre, from jazz to rock.

The exquisite AR300RE Prestige re-creates the specifications of a revered early '80s AR300 model, with a Gibraltar bridge, Super 58 pickups, innovative Tri-Sound switches, mother of pearl/abalone inlays and famous Japanese construction. This model was ahead of its time then, and still is.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • Made in Japan by our most experienced luthiers • The superb specs and elegant feel of the 1970’s Artist AR300 • Original AR300 Tri-Sound switching system offers a vast range of tones • Faithful reproduction of the original Gibraltar bridge with sustain block and the decorative Quik Change tailpiece • Famous Ibanez Sure-Grip control knobs • Includes deluxe hardshell casE.

Made in Japan

300 AR300RECSA

• • • • • • •

3pc Maple AR Prestige set-in neck Mahogany/AAA Flamed Maple top Medium frets Super 58 neck pu Super 58 bridge pu Gibraltar bridge w/sustain block Finish: CS

Super 58 pickups SUPER 58 PICKUPS

Classic, warm and versatile. Handles both jazz and rock without feedback.

IN N OV A TI ON I N DESI GN • The double-cutaway Artist with updated curves and style • Mahogany body with set-in neck provides warm tones and sustain • Gibraltar III Bridge augments the ARX’s strong sustain • Quik Change tailpiece provides stability and easy changes

500

ARX500AMB

• • • • • • •

Mahogany ARX Custom set-in neck Mahogany body/Quilted Maple top Medium frets Custom 58 neck pu Custom 58 bridge pu Gibraltar III bridge Finish: AMB

SMOOTH NECK HEEL ARX500’s smooth neck heel.

Gibraltar III bridge

320 ARX320TKS

• • • • • • •

Mahogany ARX set-in neck Mahogany body/Quilted Maple top Medium frets ACH1-S neck pu ACH2-S bridge pu Gibraltar III bridge Finishes: TKS, TRS

Gibraltar Bridge W/SUSTAIN BLOCK A brass block set in the body under the Gibraltar bridge further augments the rich sustain of the AR mahogany body.

Gibraltar bridge

TRI-SOUND SWITCH

Switch : Neck (series/tap/parallel) Switch : Bridge (series/tap/parallel)

Neck Bridge

ARX320TCR

• • • • • • •

Mahogany ARX set-in neck Mahogany body/Quilted Maple top Medium frets ACH1-S neck pu ACH2-S bridge pu Gibraltar III bridge Finishes: TKS, TRS

140 ARX140BK

Humbucker is parallel connected.

The AR300RE’s original Tri-Sound switching system offers the choice of standard humbucking, single coil, or parallel humbucking sounds through the mini switches. Combined with the regular pickup selector, 15 distinct tone settings are available at your fingertips.

Tri-sound switch

• • • • • • •

Mahogany ARX set-in neck Mahogany body Medium frets ACH1-S neck pu ACH2-S bridge pu Gibraltar III bridge Finish: BK

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Classic style Classic style. Modern Features. ART single cutaway models offer new, striking finishes, active pickups and more modern variations on the set-neck Artist theme at unprecedented low prices.

IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN

• Classic style. Modern Features • Mahogany body with set-in neck provides warm, fat tones and sustain • LoZ active pickups (ART300/420) handle anything from traditional tones to metal mayhem

LO-Z PICKUPS

New IBZ Lo-Z active pickups deliver highoutput and only require two AA batteries.

Warm fat tones

SPALTED MAPLE TOP

420

ART420HAM features a spalted maple top..

BARRY STOCK

ART420HAM

• • • • • • •

Mahogany ART set-in neck Mahogany body/Spalted Maple top Medium frets LoZ1-N neck pu LoZ1-B bridge pu Gibraltar III bridge Finish: HAM

Electric guitar of the year

300

ART300GRC

• Mahogany ART set-in neck • Mahogany body/ Scalloped Maple top • Medium frets • LoZ1-N neck pu • LoZ1-B bridge pu • Gibraltar III bridge • Finishes: GRC, BKC, BNC

ART300

voted “Electric Guitar of the Year” at the 2009 Music and Sound Awards

ART300BKC

• Mahogany ART set-in neck • Mahogany body/ Scalloped Maple top • Medium frets • LoZ1-N neck pu • LoZ1-B bridge pu • Gibraltar III bridge • Finishes: GRC, BKC, BNC

ART300BNC

• Mahogany ART set-in neck • Mahogany body/ Scalloped Maple top • Medium frets • LoZ1-N neck pu • LoZ1-B bridge pu • Gibraltar III bridge • Finishes: GRC, BKC, BNC

100 ART100TCR

• • • • • • •

Mahogany ART set-in neck Mahogany body Medium frets ACH1-S neck pu ACH2-S bridge pu Gibraltar III bridge Finishes: TCR, BK, SV, WH

ART100WH

• • • • • • •

Mahogany ART set-in neck Mahogany body Medium frets ACH1-S neck pu ACH2-S bridge pu Gibraltar III bridge Finishes: TCR, BK, SV, WH

ART100SV

• • • • • • •

Mahogany ART set-in neck Mahogany body Medium frets ACH1-S neck pu ACH2-S bridge pu Gibraltar III bridge Finishes: TCR, BK, SV, WH

CAIMAN FINISH

ART300’s textured caiman finish.

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Active pickups

“I love my ART. It has the killer tone I demand combined with a great classic look. If you want to take this guitar from me, you will be taking it from my cold dead hands!”– Barry Stock/Three Days Grace

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Lethal and affordable Like the best-selling GAX series, the single-cutaway GART guitars have everything you need: high-octane PSND pickups, basswood bodies, fixed bridges and three different finishes – all at a price that’s hard to resist. The GART guitars are stripped-down beauties that are as lethal as they are affordable.

Single cu

GART30BKN

SEAN KIPE

• • • • • • •

Maple GART neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finishes: TR, BKN, JB

IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN • 2009 GART models add the first single cutaway bodies to the best selling Ibanez GIO lines • GART models feature thrubody stringing for increased sustain and articulation • GAX70 double-cutaway is fitted with Ibanez Quik Change tailpiece for fast and easy string changes

GART30JB

• • • • • • •

Maple GART neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finishes: TR, BKN, JB

GART30TR

• • • • • • •

Maple GART neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finishes: TR, BKN, JB

Thru-body stringing MATT GOOD

GAX70GSF

• • • • • • •

Maple GAX neck Agathis body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu BR-EG bridge Also available lefthanded in BKN finish • Finishes: BKN, GSF, TR, WH

GAX70TR

• • • • • • •

Maple GAX neck Agathis body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu BR-EG bridge Also available lefthanded in BKN finish • Finishes: BKN, GSF, TR, WH

NICK HIPA

“Growing up, it seemed as if every sick shredder under the sun was equipped with an arsenal of Ibanez guitars. After acquiring a few different models of my own, notably the JEM and the S, I immediately understood why: unparalleled shredability! Several years into my playing, however, I became a fan of single cutaway guitars for their thick, resonant, tone in addition to their classic, timeless looks. When Ibanez unleashed the ART, I felt as if they had created the perfect amalgam of everything I have loved about guitars into one sweet instrument! It’s an absolute must have for the gentleman shredder!”–Nick Hipa/As I Lay Dying

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More screaming fat tone A heavier mahogany battle axe than the S, the SZR is thicker for more screaming, fat tone. Its 25.1" neck has a different feel than the 25.5" scale of the S. The SZR’s contours make up for any weight difference with a physical comfort that’s almost obscene.

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • Fat mahogany tone. • Set-in necks for superior sustain and comfort • Thru-body stringing for added sustain, tighter tension and clear articulation • New for 2009, SZR520NT with natural finish flame maple top

SZR520NT

• Mahogany SZR set-in neck • Mahogany body/ Flamed Maple top • Medium frets • ND1-N neck pu • ND1-B bridge pu • Gibraltar III bridge • Finishes: NT, LBB

PARKER LAUZON

Ben LIONETTI

hru-body stringing

720 SZR720TGB

• Mahogany SZR set-in neck • Mahogany body/ Quilted Maple top • Medium frets • ND1-N neck pu • ND1-B bridge pu • Gibraltar III bridge • Finish: TGB

520 SZR520LBB

• Mahogany SZR set-in neck • Mahogany body/ Flamed Maple top • Medium frets • ND1-N neck pu • ND1-B bridge pu • Gibraltar III bridge • Finishes: NT, LBB

STEVE HOLT NEO-Z PICKUPS

SZR models feature new Neo-Z pickups with neodymium magnets, offering saturated high output with no mud.

Eyal Levi 58

Neo-Z pickups

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OMAR RODRIGUEZ-LOPEZ SIGNATURE MODEL Created with traditional looks in mind, this guitar had to excel in just about any situation to work in The Mars Volta. If anyone knows how to push a guitar to its limits, it’s Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. The new 2009 White finish ORM1WH passed every test.

Based on the first Ibanez SIGNATURE MODEL guitar I fellNOODLES in love with.

Born from punk rock attitude but built for all things aggressive, the NDM’s mirrored skull Offspring emblem says it all: Flaming Death or Glory! Noodles’ Signature NDM2BK is an all-purpose rock axe that can fit into any mix.

IN N OV ATI ON I N DESI GN

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN

• Recreation of the first Ibanez guitar made for Noodles in 1994 • Fixed bridge with steel saddles offers durability, simplicity and strong sustain • Ibanez Infinity pickups in hum-sing-hum configuration with special 5-way switching offer a fast assortment of tones • Thru-body stringing provides tighter tension, clear articulation and greater sustain

• 3pc mahogany 24" scale ORM neck offers lower string tension for easier fret work and rounder tones • One ACH blade humbucker in the bridge position facilitates aggressive rhythm and lead styles • Solid and adjustable Gibraltar III bridge provides strong tones and easily handles heavier playing styles

Gibraltar III bridge

Infinity pickups ORM1WH

24" scale neck OMAR RODRIGUEZ_LOPEZ

• 3pc Mahogany 24" scale ORM neck • Mahogany body • Medium frets • ACH-BL bridge pu • Gibraltar III bridge • Finish: WH

NDM2BK

• • • • • • • •

3pc Maple NDM neck Basswood body Jumbo frets INF1 neck pu INFS1 middle pu INF2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finish: BK

New finish

fixed bridg NOODLES

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“Based on the first Ibanez guitar I fell in love with. I’m glad Ibanez brought it back as my signature model.”–Noodles/The Offspring 61

Pablo HINOJOS

ROB PATTERSON

ANDY JACKSON

PETER GOEMAERE

GIZZ BUTT

STEVE Miloszewski “Everyone comments on my FR and says that it stands out as a really awesome, individual looking guitar, a real rebel looking guitar! With this instrument you can shred your tastiest licks and crank out your most metallic riffs and stand out from the crowd! This guitar fills me with a new confidence and shakes off the winter blues!”– Gizz Butt/The More I See 62

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Freestyle

Pawnshop perfection

c r aft e d b y Ja p a n's f inest luthiers

Funky pawnshop shape, colors, and tones. Today’s consistency, intonation, and tonal versatility. Take a ride with the Jet King.

The FR (short for “Freestyle”) first appeared in 2008. With a simple and uncompromising design, the FR is a chameleon when it comes to musical genres. The ash body brings more punch to the midrange tones, while the Tight-End bridge provides maximum string vibration and playing comfort.

IN N OV A TI ON I N DESI GN • Funky 60s colors, shape, and tones • Today’s consistency, intonation, and tonal versatility • HFS pickups offer vintage single coil tones without the vintage single coil hum • 2009 JTK30HBK is the first semi-hollow Jet King • JTK40 adds Vintage Vibrato (licensed by Fred Gretsch Enterprises in the U.S.) for the total roadhouse vibe

IN N OVAT ION IN D E S IGN • Designed for session and pro players who cover a wide variety of styles • Original Ibanez design CCR pickups with alnico magnets contribute to the FR’s amazing tonal versatility • Includes deluxe hardshell case

CCR pickups

FR1620BKA

• 5pc Maple/ Walnut Wizard Prestige neck • Ash body • Jumbo frets • CCR1 neck pu • CCR2 bridge pu • Tight End bridge • Finishes: BK, RDO

JTK40RD

• • • • • • •

3pc Maple JTK neck Mahogany body Medium frets ACH3 neck pu ACH4 bridge pu ART2 w/ VBX60 Vintage Vibrato Finish: RD

Vintage vibrato

1620

FR1620RDOA

• 5pc Maple/ Walnut Wizard Prestige neck • Ash body • Jumbo frets • CCR1 neck pu • CCR2 bridge pu • Tight End bridge • Finishes: BK, RDO

JTK30TQ

• • • • • • •

3pc Maple JTK neck Mahogany body Medium frets HFS1 neck pu HFS2 bridge pu BR-EG bridge Finishes: BTN, TQ

Metallic frame for magnetic field Coil for hum cancel Coil for signal

Magnet

HFS PICKUPS CCR PICKUPS

Moderate output. Alnico 8 magnet contributes crispy edge with bright highs.

TIGHT-END BRIDGE

The Tight-End bridge integrates every aspect of the bridge design in rigidness and accuracy. Saddles are firmly locked onto the base plate for maximum string vibration, and remain perfectly linear during intonation adjustment for the most accurate set up. The saddle height can be adjusted individually by one screw. Also, the top side of the bridge is smooth finished. So if you play hard, the Tight-End bridge will forgive you and your hands.

JTK30BTN

• • • • • • •

3pc Maple JTK neck Mahogany body Medium frets HFS1 neck pu HFS2 bridge pu BR-EG bridge Finishes: BTN, TQ

The HFS PU looks like a vintage single coil at first glance, but looks can be deceiving. Underneath, the HFS makes use of a separate coil to cancel any hum or noise generated by the single coil.

HOLLOW-BODY SOUND HOLES Hollow-body sound holes adorn the new JTK30HBK, the latest development of the Jet King.

JTK30HBK

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Tight end bridge

• • • • • • •

3pc Maple JTK neck Semi-Hollow Mahogany body Medium frets HFS1 neck pu HFS2 bridge pu BR-EG bridge Finish: BK

Vintage coil tones

Everything you need to get out and gig When we say “Everything you need to get out and gig,” we mean everything — amp,axe, accessories. All it takes is you and your desire to make your dreams real to get out of the audience and up on stage where you belong.

IJX121

I J X4 0

IJX121

15 watt ams

IJX40

• • • • • • • •

Maple GRX neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND-S neck pu PSND-S middle pu PSND2 bridge pu FAT 6 bridge Finishes: WH,MR, BKN, JB

IJX40/IJX121 ACCESSORIES

• • • • • • •

Maple GRG neck Basswood body Medium frets STDH1 neck pu STDH2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finishes: BKN, WH

• GTA 15 Watt amp • Headphones • Instruction DVD in English & Spanish with Paul Gilbert • Instruction Book • Chord Chart • Electronic Tuner • Gig Bag • Guitar Strap • Picks & Cable • Accessories Pouch

Get out of the audience and on the stage BA S ICS : IJ X2 0

Headphones IJX20BKN

• • • • • • •

Gig bags 66

: IJM21 IJM21BKN

• • • • • • •

Maple 22.2” scale GRGM neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu Fixed bridge Finish: BKN

Maple GRX neck Basswood body Medium frets PSND1 neck pu PSND2 bridge pu FAT 6 bridge Finish: BKN

Compact guitar

IJX20/IJM21 ACCESSORIES

• GTA 10 Watt amp • Instruction DVD in English & Spanish with Paul Gilbert • Instruction Book • Electronic Tuner • Gig Bag • Guitar Strap • Picks & Cable

A cc essor ies

Cases & Gig Bags

RG140C

M100C

GBP

IGB

RGCB

IDGB5 Double Gig Bags

UV1000C

• Carries two axes • Includes wheels (Ibanez exclusive) • Able to stand independently

If it doesn't say Ibanez on the case, it isn't Ibanez C A S E S & GIG BA GS

Accept no substitutes! Only Ibanez cases and bags are made to fit the unique shapes of Ibanez guitars. If it doesn’t say Ibanez on the case, it isn’t an Ibanez. Case Item #

Models

Case Item #

Models

UV1000C

GRG, RG, RGA

AR100C

ARX, ART, GART

M100C

GRG, RG, RGA, S, SA, GSA, JS

IC100C

IC

RG550LC

GRG, RG, RG left handed, RGA, S, SZR

JTK100C

JTK

NDM1000C

NDM2

RG140C

GRG, RG, RGA, GRX, GSA

DTT100C

DTT

XP100C

XP

AM50C

AR, GAX, GAX left-handed

Picks

PIbanez IC KS picks feature tradi-

tional styles, artist signature models and special no-slip “Grip Wizard” picks. PAUL GILBERT

STEVE VAI

IGB7 Single Gig Bags

• Includes slide-out laptop bag

Signature Models

Item #

Color

Thickness

Material

STEVE VAI

B1000SV

BR(Brown) / GR(Green) / MP(Pink)

Heavy

Polyacetal

STEVE VAI

B1000SVR

WH(White)

Heavy

Polyacetal

PAUL GILBERT

B1000PG

BK(Black) / CA(Candy Apple) / JB (Jewel Blue) / PW (Pearl White)

Heavy

Celluloid

Series

Item #

Color

Thickness

Material

SAND GRIP WIZARD

BPA16HS

Black / Blue / Red / White

Heavy

Polyacetal

BPA16MS

Black / Blue / Red / White

Medium

Polyacetal

BPA16HR

Black / Blue / Red / White

Heavy

Polyacetal

BPA16MR

Black / Blue / Red / White

Medium

Polyacetal

BTL16H

Black / Red / Clear / Green / Blue / White

Heavy

Celluloid

BTL16M

Black / Orange / Clear / Green / Blue / White

Medium

Celluloid

RUBBER GRIP WIZARD SAND GRIP WIZARD

STANDARD ART PICKS

STANDARD CELLULOID

68

RUBBER GRIP WIZARD

STANDARD ART PICKS

STANDARD CELLULOID

ST A N D

PT32 Guitar/Bass

BIB16H

Black / Red / Clear / Green / Blue / White

Heavy

Celluloid

BIB16M

Black / Orange / Clear / Green / Blue / White

Medium

Celluloid

BCI16H

Black / Red / Clear / Green / Blue / White

Heavy

Celluloid

BCI16M

Black / Orange / Clear / Green / Blue / White

Medium

Celluloid

BCE16H

Black/Hair-lined Gold/ Tortoiseshell/White

Heavy

Celluloid

BCE16M

Black/Hair-lined Gold/ Tortoiseshell/White

Medium

Celluloid

BCE4T

PL(Pearl) / Tortoiseshell(SL)

Thin

Celluloid

GBMIKRO

S T RAPS

Straps

Combination cloth/leather Ibanez straps offer a maximum length of 70" (GS60L). GS and LS strap models which feature colorful Ibanez neck inlay designs stitched (GS) or embossed (LS) right on the strap.

GS60LWR GS60LMG GS60LDB GS60LKI GS60LBK

IS5BK

GS60CIBR GS60CISL GS60STGY GS60STRD

LS65TLBKS

LS65TLBRE

Stitched

LS65TLWHD

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70 BAM (BIO ARMOR)

BBB (BRIGHT BLUE BURST)

BKN (BLACK NIGHT)

BNC (BROWN CAIMAN)

BP (BLACK PEARL)

BR (BLOOD RED)

RS (RED SPINEL)

RUF (RUSTY GLITTER FLAT)

RVK (RED VIKING)

CN (CHARCOAL BROWN)

CS (CHERRY SUNBURST)

DSB (DARK SUNSET BURST)

GCM (GRAY CHAMELEON)

SB (SUNBURST)

SPB (SAPPHIRE BLUE)

SV (SILVER)

TCR (TRANSPARENT CHERRY)

TEB (TRANSPARENT EMERALD BURST)

TFB (TRI FADE BURST)

TGB (TRANSPARENT GRAY BURST)

GW (GALAXY WHITE)

HAM (HONEY AMBER)

HBK (HIMALAYAN BLACK)

JB (JEWEL BLUE)

TKS (TRANSPARENT BLACK SUNBURST)

TLB (TRANSPARENT LAVENDER BURST)

TR (TRANSPARENT RED)

TVF (TRANSPARENT VIOLET FLAT)

TQ (TURQUOISE)

WH (WHITE)

WK (WEATHERED BLACK)

NBF (NATURAL BROWN BURST FLAT)

MSB (MYSTIC SEA GREEN BURST) PSV (PREMIUM SILVER)

RB (ROYAL BLUE)

MR (METALLIC RED)

MOL (MAHOGANY OIL)

PPN (POISONED PUMPKIN)

PBL (PHANTOM BLUE)

ROM (ROADSTER ORANGE METALLIC)

MGS (METALLIC GRAY SILVER)

LBB (LIGHT BLUE BURST)

NT (NATURAL)

NTF (NATURAL FLAT)

LB (LASER BLUE )

NBL (NATURAL BLUE)

RDO (RED OPTIMUS)

RD (RED)

RCM (RED CHAMELEON)

BBS (BLACKBERRY SUNBURST)

BBK (BLACK NIGHT)

AV (ANTIQUE VIOLIN)

BKC (BLACK CAIMAN)

CA (CANDY APPLE)

AMB (AMBER BURST)

GSF (GREEN SHADOW FLAT)

BK (BLACK)

BWH (BEEHIVE WHITE)

GRC (GREEN CAIMAN)

BCM (BLUE CHAMELEON)

BTN (BLUESTONE)

GK (GALAXY BLACK)

F I N ISHES

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MAGNET

NAME

CONSTRUCTION

MODEL NO.

POSITION

P I C K UP SP E CIF ICA TION S

N ECK DI MEN S I O N S NECK MODEL

SCALE LENGTH

DESCRIPTION

IBANEZ GUITAR PICKUPS

WIDTH AT NUT

WIDTH AT LAST FRET

S W IT C HIN G S Y S T E MS THICKNESS AT 1ST FRET

THICKNESS AT 12TH FRET

RADIUS

ACH1

ARTCORE 1

N

H

C

Clean sounding with a slight overdrive.

APEX PRESTIGE

648mm/25.5”

48mm

68mm

19mm

21mm

430mm

ARTCORE 1-S

N

H

C

Tight and trebly tone.

AR PRESTIGE

628mm/24.75"

43mm

57mm

20mm

22mm

305mm

ACH2

ARTCORE 2

B

H

C

Bridge version of ACH1.

ARX/ART/SZR

628mm/24.75"

43mm

58.5mm

20mm

22.5mm

305mm

ACH2-S

ARTCORE 2-S

B

H

C

Tight tone with added treble. Bridge version of ACH1-S.

AT PRESTIGE

648mm/25.5"

40.5mm

56mm

21mm

23mm

305mm

ACH3

ACH3

N

H

C

Well-balanced classic humbucker tone.

EGEN

648mm/25.5"

43mm

58mm

18mm

20mm

430mm

ACH4

ACH4

B

H

C

Well-balanced classic humbucker tone.

GART/GAX

628mm/24.7"

43mm

57mm

20mm

22mm

305mm

ACH-BL

ACH-BL

B

H

C

Single coil sized blade humbucking pickup. Sound in-between humbucking and single coil.

GRG

648mm/25.5"

43mm

56mm

19.5mm

21.5mm

400mm

AH1

AXIS HUMBUCKER 1

N

H

C

Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.

GRGM 22.2” scale

564mm/22.2"

42mm

56mm

19.5mm

21.5mm

350mm

AH17

AXIS SEVEN 1

N

H

C

Seven-string version of AH1 pickup.

GRX

648mm/25.5"

42mm

56mm

20.5mm

23mm

400mm

AH2

AXIS HUMBUCKER 2

B

H

AL

Full bass sound. Alnico-5 magnet provides excellent clarity in harmonics and individual notes.

GSA

648mm/ 25.5”

42mm

56mm

20.5mm

23mm

400mm

AH27

AXIS SEVEN 2

B

H

C

Seven-string version of AH2 pickup.

JEM PRESTIGE

648mm/ 25.5”

43mm

56mm

19mm

21mm

430mm

AH5

AXIS HUMBUCKER 5

N

H

C

Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.

JS/JS PRESTIGE

648mm/ 25.5”

42mm

56mm

20mm

22.3mm

250mm

AH6

AXIS HUMBUCKER 6

B

H

AL

Full bass sound. Alnico-5 magnet provides excellent clarity in harmonics and individual notes.

JTK

648mm/ 25.5"

43mm

56mm

21.5mm

23mm

305mm

AHS1

AXIS SINGLE 1

N

S

AL

Traditional-sounding single coil pickup with increased output for neck position.

MBM

648mm/ 25.5”

43mm

56mm

18mm

20mm

430mm

AHS2

AXIS SINGLE 2

M

S

AL

Traditional-sounding single coil pickup with increased output for middle position.

MBM Prestige

648mm/25.5"

43mm

58mm

18mm

20mm

430mm

CCR1

CCR1

N

H

AL

Moderate output. Alnico 8 magnet contributes crispy edge with bright highs.

MTM

648mm/ 25.5”

43mm

56mm

19mm

21mm

400mm

CCR2

CCR2

B

H

AL

Moderate output. Alnico 8 magnet contributes crispy edge with bright highs.

NDM

638mm/ 25.1"

42mm

56mm

20mm

22mm

240mm

C58

CUSTOM 58

N/B

H

C

Classic, warm and versatile.

ORM 24” scale

648mm/ 25.5"

43mm

56mm

18mm

21mm

300mm

PGM PRESTIGE

648mm/ 25.5"

43mm

58mm

18mm

20mm

430mm 400mm

Dimarzio® IBZ RG B Dimarzio® IBZ RG N

B

H

C

Harmonically alive with medium high output.

N

H

C

Harmonically alive with medium high output.

SA/SA SET-IN

648mm/ 25.5"

43mm

56mm

20.5mm

23mm

HFS1

HFS1

N

S

C

Single coil’s brightness without the hum noise.

STM THRU-Neck

648mm/ 25.5"

43mm

56mm

19mm

21mm

400mm

HFS2

HFS2

B

S

C

Single coil’s brightness without the hum noise.

Super Wizard Prestige

648mm/25.5"

43mm

58mm

17mm

19mm

430mm

HGD1

Hot Grinder 1

N

H

AL

Hot, but sharp enough to hear the pick bite the strings.

UV PRESTIGE

648mm/ 25.5”

48mm

68mm

19mm

21mm

430mm

HGD2

Hot Grinder 2

B

H

C

Hot, but sharp enough to hear the pick bite the strings.

WIZARD PRESTIGE

648mm/ 25.5”

43mm

58mm

18mm

20mm

430mm

INF1

INFINITY 1

N

H

C

Versatile and responsive with warm classic tone and added output.

WIZARD II

648mm/ 25.5”

43mm

56mm

19mm

21mm

400mm

INF2

INFINITY 2

B

H

AL

Enhanced midrange output. Alnico-5 magnet for individual string clarity.Excellent dynamics.

WIZARD II-7

648mm/ 25.5”

48mm

65mm

19mm

21mm

400mm

INF3

INFINITY 3

N

H

C

Provides dynamic sound for chording and rhythm.

Wizard-7 Prestige

648mm/25.5"

48mm

68mm

19mm

21mm

430mm

WIZARD-8 PRESTIGE

685.8mm/27”

54mm

78mm

20mm

21.5mm

430mm

N/A

INF4

INFINITY 4

B

H

AL

Brilliant lead pickup. Warm sounding with good harmonics.

INFS1

INFINITY SINGLE1

M

S

AL

Designed to work with humbuckers in the split position.

INFS3

INFINITY SINGLE3

M

S

AL

Traditional-sounding yet high output. Designed to work with humbuckers in the split position.

LZ1-B

LoZ1-B

B

H

C

High output yet low noise, active pickup operated by AA Batteries (3 volts).

LZ1-N

LoZ1-N

N

H

C

High output yet low noise, active pickup operated by AA Batteries (3 volts).

LZ3-B

LoZ3-B

B

H

C

Active pickup. High-output fat sound, yet tweaked to produce a balanced clean sound.

LZ3-N

LoZ3-N

N

H

C

Active pickup. High-output fat sound, yet tweaked to produce a balanced clean sound.

LZ4-B

LoZ-B

B

H

C

Active pickup. Wide dynamic range from fat & heavy to bright & loud.

LZ4-N

LoZ-N

B

H

C

Active pickup. Wide dynamic range from fat & heavy to bright & loud.

ND1-N

NeoZ-N

N

H

ND

Powerful and saturated sound, but not muddy, enough brightness.

ND1-B

NeoZ-B

B

H

ND

Powerful and saturated sound, but not muddy, enough brightness.

PSND1

POWERSOUND

N

H

C

High output in the neck position with no “muddiness.”

PSND2

POWERSOUND

B

H

C

High output with enhanced harmonics.

PSND-S

POWERSOUND

M/N

S

AL

High output with complete clarity.

S58

SUPER 58

A

H

AL

Classic, warm and versatile. Handles both jazz and rock without feedback.

S1

SINGLE 1

M/N

S

AL

Traditional-sounding yet high output single coil with Alnico-5 polepieces for even string output. Designed to work with humbuckers in the split position.

ST1

Short Tracer

M

S

ND

Strong magnet provides full output in low profile setting.

STDH1

STANDARD 1

N

H

C

Clean with a smooth midrange.

STDH2

STANDARD 2

B

H

C

Bridge version of STDH1.

TDB1

True-Duo Bucker 1

B

H

C/AL

Designed for swtiching between genuine double and single-coil sound in one pickup.

TDB2

True-Duo Blast 1

N

H

C/AL

TDB3

True-Duo Blast 2

B

H

C/AL

Same True-Duo construction as True-Duo Bucker, but the wiring enables True-Duo function as a pair, Bridge and Neck. Same True-Duo construction as True-Duo Bucker, but the wiring enables True-Duo function as a pair, Bridge and Neck.

TRUE DUO

True Duo Bucker

B

H

C/AL

Designed for switching between genuine double and single-coil sound in one pickup.

V7

VINTAGE 7

N

H

C

Tight, but bright. Very dynamic for chording and rhythm.

V8

VINTAGE 8

B

H

AL

Warm yet articulate lead pickup with enhanced overtones. Good harmonics without excessive brightness.

V77

VINTAGE 77

N

H

C

Seven-string version of V7 pickup.

V87

VINTAGE 87

B

H

C

Seven-string version of V8 pickup.

POSITION: (B) BRIDGE, (M) MIDDLE, (N) NECK, CONSTRUCTION: (H) HUMBUCKING, (S) SINGLE COIL, MAGNET: (AL) ALNICO, (C) CERAMIC (ND) NEODYMIUM

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SA(SSH)

H-H (w/True-Duo™Bucker)

STACKED SINGLE COIL

VOLUME POT SWITCH PUSH DOWN

HUMBUCKER MODE

GUITAR NECK DIMENSIONS

ACH1-S

N/A

S-S-H (w/True-Duo™Bucker)

VOLUME POT SWITCH PULL UP

SINGLE COIL MODE

SA(HH)

VOLUME

NECK

CENTER

NECK

BRIDGE

CENTER

STACKED SINGLE COIL

TONE

NECK .............. HUMBUCKER MODE BRIDGE ........... HUMBUCKER MODE

BRIDGE

NECK

H-S-H (w/True-Duo™ Blast) SV

STACKED SINGLE COIL

VOLUME POT SWITCH PUSH DOWN

HUMBUCKER MODE

VOLUME POT SWITCH PULL UP

SINGLE COIL MODE

VOLUME

CENTER

TONE

NECK .............. SINGLE COIL MODE BRIDGE ........... HUMBUCKER MODE

NECK

NECK

CENTER

H-S-H EGEN18

BRIDGE

VOLUME POT SWITCH PUSH DOWN

NECK

CENTER

COIL TAP ENGAGED

BRIDGE

VOLUME POT SWITCH PULL UP

VOLUME

NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

NECK

CENTER

CENTER

TONE

CENTER

TONE

BRIDGE

T R U E-DU O on SA, SV SERIES Pat. Pending

CENTER

BRIDGE

H-H (5WAY)

H-H

RG(HSH)/JEM/UV/NDM/S(HSH)/GRG

BRIDGE

NECK .............. SINGLE COIL MODE BRIDGE ........... SINGLE COIL MODE

NECK

H-S-H

BRIDGE

NECK .............. HUMBUCKER MODE BRIDGE ........... SINGLE COIL MODE

NECK

VOLUME

BRIDGE

RG(HH)/S(HH)/SA(HH)/MTM2

FR

TRUE-DUO ™SINGLE COIL/HUMBUCKER SWITCHING SYSTEM

There have been lots of attempts and claims, but the new True-Duo™ is the genuine article – the first system that really provides both genuine glassy single-coil tones and rich, beefy humbucking tones in one pickup. After a lot of research and experimentation, Ibanez’s musician/engineers came up with an ingenious triple coil pickup that finally does the job. NECK

SIX #5 ALNICO MAGNETS

NECK

CENTER

CENTER

BRIDGE

NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

BRIDGE

Humbucking is parallel connected.

S-S-H

FERRITE MAGNET

CENTER

BRIDGE

NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

H-H (3WAY)

S-S (3WAY)

NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

H-H (3WAY)

SZR

JTK30

The combination of Alnico & Ferrite magnets provides with rich humbucking tone with enhanced mids and highs.

JS (When Coil Tap is engaged.)

AT100CL

STACK COIL

NECK

Full humbucker mode:

H-H (3WAY)

S-S-H

GSA

APEX/AR/ART/ARX/DTT/GART/GAX/GRGM/GRX/ICT/JS/ JTK40/MBM/MTM1/ RG(w/EMG®)/RGA/STM/XPT

True single coil mode:

True Duo’s Alnico #5 pole pieces penetrate both stack coils, which are connected in series for well balanced, genuine single coil tone. NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

NECK

CENTER

BRIDGE

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EDG E T REMOL O S

Edge tremolos

In the last two decades, no other guitar maker besides Ibanez has done so much to advance the art and science of the tremolo. The Edge-PRO and the Edge III represent the next phase in locking tremolos.

E DG E -ZE RO

Edge-Zero

ZERO RESISTANCE

Zero Resistance

Zero Resistance technology, yet another Ibanez tremolo improvement, replaces standard knifeedge pivots with a ball-bearing-based pivot joint, which provides greater tuning stability.

ZR II

ZR II

The revolutionary ZR-2 tremolo ups the ante. Frictionless and impossibly smooth, the ZR-2 features the Zero Point System (ZPS3), a ball-bearing-based pivot joint for greater stability over time, and a new snap-in arm socket, ensuring proper arm placement and easy removal.

The Edge-Zero, Ibanez’s newest generation of knife-edge tremolos, deploys all the unique features of the ZR trem, such as the Zero Point System (ZPS), an onboard intonation screw and arm torque adjuster. The new snap-in arm socket ensures proper arm placement and easy removal. Edge-Zero trems are standard on all RGT Prestige, RG3000 models.

ZPS3

The ZPS3 spring system represents the next phase of Zero Point evolution. The new ZPS3 is made of lightweight and durable Duralumin, reducing overall weight as well as cavity size on the guitar body’s back. This revolutionary system enables switching between floating and non-floating tremolo set-ups.

E DG E -P RO

Edge-Pro

The Edge-PRO features a unique Sound Metal Chip on each saddle which helps increase sustain right at the most critical area, the intonation point. To avoid the problem of string holder blocks getting lost during string changes, the Edge-PRO’s sliding string holders are actually part of the bridge and won’t drop from the saddle unit. With the Edge-PRO design, there’s no need to cut off the ball end of your strings when installing new strings.

ORIG IN AL ZR The ZR tremolo may be the most significant advance since the first locking tremolo. Most floating tremolos use a knife-edge system, but the ZR tremolo uses a ball-bearing based system for precision and friction-free smooth action.

Original ZR SWITCHABLE TO FLOATING TREM

One of the best ZPS features! Just remove the stop bar and the ZPS easily changes to floating trem operation.

SWITCHABLE TO FLOATING TREM

This unique system stabilizes the bridge and insures tuning stability by consistently returning the tremolo to the center point (or zero point). In addition to the usual tremolo springs, the Zero Point System features two additional springs which insures the bridge’s return to the center point.

E DG E III

Edge III

The new Edge III is similar in construction and feel to the original Edge locking trem; however, it also features lower profile fine-tuners inspired by the Lo-PRO Edge and massive new-design saddles. In addition, the Edge III features two screws in the arm pocket, which allow easy adjustment of the arm height and torque.

S Y N CHRON IZR

MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE ZERO POINT SYSTEM

The Zero Point system adjustment can be quickly set by hand–there’s no need for a hex wrench.

BALL BEARING PIVOT

Synchronizr All the benefits of ZR technology in a non-locking tremolo! The Ibanez SynchroniZR features a ball bearing pivot and one-piece saddle construction, minimizing loss of string vibration. The tremolo arm is made of ultra-light and durable Duralumin and classic ZR features like intonation and arm torque adjustment are better than ever.

EASY ARM HEIGHT AND TORQUE ADJUSTMENT

ZPS-FX

The ZPS-FX spring system, paired with the SynchroniZR tremolo, enables switching between floating and non-floating tremolos by simply turning the adjustable knob on the guitar body’s back. Featured on the SV Prestige, this revolutionary combination offers total sonic control and amazing tuning stability.

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