Ibanez J-Porn

Piing said:
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RG8560KE
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Man, you almost never see single coil EMGs on production guitars these days. It’s refreshing to see. HSS guitars in general almost always come with synchronized trems only now, so I love the noiseless single coil - HSS - locking trem combination. This is like the 80s with class. Plus it looks like it might be a nice anti-break volute there at the headstock, though maybe that’s common on these. Anyway, I love it!
 
State of Epicicity said:
Man, you almost never see single coil EMGs on production guitars these days. It’s refreshing to see. HSS guitars in general almost always come with synchronized trems only now, so I love the noiseless single coil - HSS - locking trem combination. This is like the 80s with class. Plus it looks like it might be a nice anti-break volute there at the headstock, though maybe that’s common on these. Anyway, I love it!
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If I haven't bought the RG8570CST recently I would have grabbed this one. As you say, perfect pup combination and with the Lo-Pro Edge
 
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Piing said:
If I haven't bought the RG8570CST recently I would have grabbed this one. As you say, perfect pup combination and with the Lo-Pro Edge
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And one other aspect never present on major manufacturer HSS guitars with trems: great upper fret access. Though that goes without saying on just about any Ibanez, most HSS guitars these days are one degree off from being a genuine Strat with an enormous heel and the 22nd fret blocked off by an elite doorman who makes you contort your fretting hand to reach it.
 
unix-guy said:
Assuming that's Koa it is about like the various (non-Ibanez) Reb Beach signature guitars: HSS EMG, Koa, gold hardware...
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Man, I wanted a Voyager so badly for the longest time. I still think it's the coolest looking thing. And those things were 22 frets with a tremendous lower bout cutaway...just so perfect.
 
State of Epicicity said:
Man, I wanted a Voyager so badly for the longest time. I still think it's the coolest looking thing. And those things were 22 frets with a tremendous lower bout cutaway...just so perfect.
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Reb said somewhere that only the first year (or two) were good - the natural finished ones.

Never seen one in person but they're intriguing.
 
unix-guy said:
Assuming that's Koa it is about like the various (non-Ibanez) Reb Beach signature guitars: HSS EMG, Koa, gold hardware...
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Yes, Hawaiian Koa

  • Neck Type RG j.custom Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
  • Body Figured Hawaiian Koa (4mm) top/African Mahogany body
  • Fretboard Macassar Ebony fretboard w/Tree of life inlay
  • Fret Jumbo frets with j.custom fret edge treatment
  • Bridge Lo-pro Edge tremolo bridge
  • Neck Pickup EMG SA (S) neck pickup
  • Middle Pickup EMG SA (S) middle pickup
  • Bridge Pickup EMG 89 (H) bridge pickup

https://www.ibanez.com/jp/products/detail/rg8560ke_00_01.html

I find the cut on the Reb Beach body awful 😅
 
I'd love to have one of those J customs... but after all the import duties and taxes in Europe they ask for 7000 €...
Pieces of art but a little bit pricey
 
Sadly, Hoshino is not taking custom orders. I wanted to commission a fixed bridge, 628mm scale build with that finish. Some day...
 
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