Not a Fan of Pointy Guitars? - This Ibanez RG Might Change Your Mind!

This RG offers a fantastic Ibanez experience, but without a hefty price!
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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Yup, this RG is straight up blue-tiful! 😂😂😂 Enjoy the demo!

[@marrettgyers8498]

Hey Darrell Braun's are there any budget guitars you reccomend?

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

You bet! Check out my "affordable guitars" playlist. Lots of options there, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Hopefully that will help you decide 😊

[@patrykkowalczyk3136]

I have an Ibanez EX370FM from 93' it's superbe! Although the Lo-Pro Ibanez bridge is quite difficult to keep in tune haha.. maybe I should change the sprigs lol

[@amitabhkunchey9342]

Hey man great review... This is my first and only electric guitar now, save every time I open my case justI have to make myself believe that I actually own this.

[@montauta]

I love Ibanez. Gorgeous guitars and well made.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Ibanez has always been a go-to brand for quality guitars. They never cease to amaze in my opinion.

[@GuitarScratchRemover]

Exactly. For decades this has been true.

[@robadobflob3405]

Yes! They always deliver that quality for good money, and it isnt like they have a limited selection either. I have my eyes on the new RG08F-IPT. 8 strings, multi-piece neck, sparkle finish, gold hardware, and Fishman Fluence Modern 8's for just 900 dollars. Incredible value for the money.

[@flamesabrethedark]

@@robadobflob3405 Great selection, unless you're left handed =P that's true for most companies though.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@GuitarScratchRemover Yeah!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@robadobflob3405 That's awesome man. Hope you do get it, especially for the price!

[@TheHirade]

Ibanez is clearly one of the best brands since decades My first guitar 40 years ago was a ST50, and is still on stage and studio with me

[@Ogrelord5150]

First "real" guitar was an Ibanez. Haven't played a bad one yet a couple decades later.

[@renwatson9217]

It's a weird sounds bjtnrgbths6hhhhhhhhhhh6

[@InsomniacMatt]

The thing I noticed with Ibanez is no matter the price, you're getting one hell of a guitar

[@larsmetersen5172]

I've had an Ibanez 200grg, paid only 200 bucks and it sounded very good that price

[@souldoctor10]

@Sci_ent_ifiC Sui_neG Have to agree. I’ve got an RG450DX and have had others. And watched those blind tests multiple times. I can often hear a small difference, but not enough to say “this guitar is crap” and “this one is awesome”. There isn’t really that much difference.

[@HighVybeTribe]

It depends . Their Qc on the sub $500 category has gotten very sketchy the 10 years. The Grg and Grx series from 15 years ago were Awesome budget guitars ! But now its just way too hit or miss .

[@killsmusic2503]

Except for the Gio, apparently. my friend got one and at about year after having it just started to fall apart

[@neil2706]

@@killsmusic2503 I got an rg421 that's awesome no qc issues at all loves how versatile it is

[@VictorGonzalez-gk1nr]

Ibanez have always delivered great value for money across all ranges. Unfortunately, and just like many other rock /metal oriented brands, their designs are very distinct and get unfairly looked down upon by many guitar snobs. Most guitar channels (at least a great deal of them ) keep pushing the extremely biased idea you need an old fender or Gibson to get a good guitar tone. Or, of course, a top of the range PRS. Lies aimed at selling re-issues of the previous re-issues of guitars designed back in the 50's, which although undeniably great instruments, have not offered anything new to the player for decades (and no, the silver sky is not innovative, Sorry not sorry...) Ibanez, like many other brands, manufactures incredibly versatile instruments valid in pretty much any musical outlet. If they're good enough for Satriani,Vai, Scofield or the almighty Metheny, they're good enough for everybody else. Rant over 😅

[@Xochiyolotl]

You hit the nail on the head when you said versatile. My RG550 does everything. Yes, it is a metal guitar and a great one. But, it is absolutely not limited to that. The tonnel range is astounding. Cleans, crunch, high gain, high boost, it all sounds great. Jazz, blues, rock, probably country but I don’t know. All sounds great. My absolute favorite is to play it clean with a chorus, some reverb and just a touch of delay. Luscious!

[@daryllmroberts7958]

very true,,just listen to paul gilbert and his older racer x stuff,,,all basic ibanez guitars,,,there the best axe for the money,,and prs se of course

[@skillsessions8547]

Looks are subjective but I think the RGs and Ibanezs in general are much better looking than those smooth/rounded guitars, never mind all those weird shapes like flying Vs, stars, etc.

[@normanbyrne9868]

Ibanez is a great brand. I own a few of the lower end models and even they play and sound great. And most importantly, hold their tuning very well.

[@liquifiedreflection1747]

This really made me feel reassured that the s series I’m gonna buy tomorrow is gonna be a great buy! Thank you darrell!

[@GAZolloYT]

Have 2 Series (along with an RG) myself, love them! Hope you love yours as well, enjoy!

[@Totone56]

I have a S420, bought it for 450e in ... 2010. It's still my only guitar, it's just so good. There are better guitars, but nothing that had me go "Wow, this is so much better" enough so i pull the trigger. Bought an Iron Label 7 String RG, but sold it, didn't use it enough. The S is still here though ! The S Series will make you happy for sure.

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

Finally my favorite attainable guitar on Darell's channel

[@Shubhankar_30]

I have the ibanez 370AHMZ...never fails to wow me when I look at it ! And awesome video as usual Darrell !!

[@kicot777]

Because the USA Market, but is the same guitar. I looked a google🤣🤣🤣

[@jepunbiru]

I've one RG370AHMZ same specs but made from Indonesia...maybe RG470AHMZ with same specs is Japan made...

[@ithemba]

@@jepunbiru no it definitly isnt japan made, its far too cheap for that. The only difference i spotted is the tremolo: the 370 has a edge 2 zero (which has a little turning wheel at the back to adjust for the tension of the springs and has zero point return springs to help with tuning stability) while this seems to me to be a edge III without this getting back mechanism and with the higher profile of the fine tuning machines in the back. edit: just realized that Dans guitar in the video (other than the pictures of the linked 470 from sweatwater) has the edge zero II, so it seems to be the exact same guitar.

[@jepunbiru]

@@ithemba Ohhh...thank you for the information.

[@einarabelc5]

I have the prestige version of this from 2017, absolute beauty.

[@funkearlfunkearl]

I used Ibanez RG450 since late 90's and i still have it today, it's still amazing, very versatile, comfort playability and the most important thing.... it rock yeah

[@Shadow_with_me]

Can I play this 🎸lifetime? Please say

[@SomeGuy-oq2fl]

As always Beautiful guitar. Beautiful riffs. Beautiful man. That beard doe. What’s your secret?

[@beefnacos6258]

Lol. It's hair like the hair on your head. Some guys can grow a good one some guys can't

[@Jona_The_Than_D]

I believe it’s a little thing called genetics

[@SomeGuy-oq2fl]

@@Jona_The_Than_D ok

[@upshitdownshit4200]

@@SomeGuy-oq2fl Mostly genetics, but there are things you can do to help your beard grow thicker, like good nutrition and working out.

[@zennixjoen8203]

Proud owner of this guitar

[@SidGogi]

Same lol

[@shawndouglass2939]

Samee

[@Phryguye]

Same

[@neilpatrickpangilinan4062]

Does it have the zero point system too? Cause what i've seen in sweetwater did not have one..

[@voxhumana4950]

Same. And I'm very happy with it (her?)

[@rafaelmosquim4136]

That's great! Have the fixed bridge version (with no middle pickup) and it is gorgeus! Only minor complain is I would prefer natural finish on the headstock.

[@thw4ck]

I think Ibanez is under appreciated... I really liked one similar to that I played 40 years ago... it was double scale 3 pickups... It was really easy to play & sounded pretty fn good :)

[@actionpotato]

Got my first Ibanez 3 years ago after years of playing Fender- an S521 for about $400. Loved the neck so much that I almost hate my other guitars now. Since then I bought an RG and a Jiva 10. The new Squire RH might be the last non-Ibanez I ever buy.

[@anthonylardo6969]

"Huge belly cut" for those of us that let go during covid.

[@zedzero77]

Lol...my tele is unplayable due to my covid belly..lol 😆

[@rumanahamed6978]

Bought this guitar at the beginning of covid my belly has grown lol I feel the the belly cut of the guitar grew with me

[@oger5150]

That's why I like mine so much. LOL

[@anonymousarsonist9653]

Mine has never grown. It’s always stayed skinny.

[@Mark-f7o]

I have the same only in two humbuckers no trem bar. Also have a double humbucker rg black body with blue tinge. After playing every thing from jazz to heavy metal the rg is all I play nowadays. Have given away and sold all the other guitars I had. This colour is my daily player.

[@altonreid9726]

You just cost me $500.

[@gorlagOv]

I’ve been looking at a bunch of Ibanez guitars lately after working on my friends. Super fun to play.

[@jamestustin]

My first real guitar in highschool, and the one that I've never let go and still play 25 years later is an RG470FM I love that guitar it plays really nice, and the now naturally aged neck looks amazing.

[@tackiestbug]

Got that exact same one from a guy on Facebook for like $185

[@H2SO4Ful]

i'd like to see your guitar, can you share the image?

[@Artcore103]

My first guitar was a japanese RG-570, about 19 years ago I got it from guitar center. Even upgraded the pickups... but then I sold it, and I'm very upset that I did :'(. I have a cheaper fixed bridge (which has it's benefits) RG now that's decent but doesn't compare... I miss the 5 way switch with the single coil, this one just has two humbuckers, and I often want a brighter tone. That position 4 was my favorite for cleans, just awesome. The rg570 cost about 500-550 at the time I believe, and it played incredibly. Absolutely a high end guitar at a (then) mid-range price - except for the stock pickups (powersounds at the time), they were not great. I didn't upgrade the single coil though, that might have been nice, since the straight middle position while certainly bright was a little thin/brittle sounding, and as he pointed out the volume was quite a bit lower, although you can raise it up to help a bit, but go too far and the magnets will affect your strings. Oh, my current one is an RG2EX2 in white, which I think was a guitar center specific model that was basically the same as some other model. It's actually a pretty good looking guitar, and the one area it beats the 570 - the rings around the pickups are metal whereas even the 570 back in the day had plastic pickup rings, although you could swap those out if you wanted. They're necessary for holding the pickups in place though unless you drilled and screwed them into the body. It plays well it's just no Japanese 570, and I miss the fun you can have with a floyd, even though I kept mine blocked off half the time with a stack of quarters taped together. The new bridge tensioning system they have in the backplate now is awesome though, far superior to the older models.

[@jamestustin]

@@Artcore103 I am at the point I hate my bloody Floyd lol. Fixed bridges from here on out for me

[@giovannicallipo9184]

I got that one! Still love it!

[@elmobaybay1710]

That a sweet swwet beauty and what's even more sweet is the price just beautiful..

[@cindygigliotti3538]

Yes I like ibanez, my first guitar years ago was an Ibanez.

[@j.a.s.1416]

Loving the less processed audio. Gives a better sense of the tones. 🎸

[@mofomartianp]

I love the RG. It's comfortable, well balanced, the neck feels like butter and it can play every kind of music well. It's as close to perfect as you can make a guitar imho.

[@mightyV444]

Oh yes, Ibanez guitars are great and have been so for a long, long time! I love their 80's stuff in particular 😀

[@BigIronTexas]

I have an '83 Roadstar II that is absolutely great.

[@johnnie3Chords]

I'm refinishing an 83 Roadster 2 that I bought new in 83.

[@johnnie3Chords]

@@BigIronTexas me too , my favorite guitar !

[@BigIronTexas]

@@johnnie3Chords that's awesome! it's one of the lesser known vintage guitars (aside from being a Lukather signature) but is such a high quality instrument. I'm never giving mine up, lol.

[@mightyV444]

@@BigIronTexas - "Lesser known"? I reckon that's one of the *best* known models! RS1010SL, in a blue-burst finish, right? 🙂

[@el_manu_el_]

I went to the store to check out some guitars and when I saw this stunner I immediately knew I had to have it... And now I do!

[@thetacticalape8852]

Ibanez and Schecter are my two go to brands for quality and playability. I picked up an Ibanez RGAIX6MQM back in December that is truly amazing. Couldn't be happier. I want to save up for a Prestige in the future.

[@jesusgarciacruz9059]

Out of curiosity, what do you like about Schecter? That brand has always picked up my attention

[@yohanonshine4664]

Ibanez is the most majestic sound, with great versatility

[@carlosclaptrix]

Some of their pickups sound a bit weak, yet I love the neck.

[@Wills.musicpage]

Am I the only one wishing/hoping he releases an instrumental album....?

[@Studio_940]

I have everything from a Talman Acoustic to a Vintage MIJ Flying V from Ibanez, the RG is my favorite, I have 2 421 right now. One Vintage MIJ, one Indonesia, all of them are really good guitars. This one is killer looking. I love the Quantum pickups, for a stock pickup they're really good.

[@georgelackey622]

I have always loved Ibanez guitars since the 80's! After that I've had several including a 550 and a 470. Great players and great value!

[@MrMartyp2004]

That intro jam reminded me a lot of thin lizzy meets iron maiden🤘🤘🤘

[@miloszivkovic6256]

Don't forget to raise the pickups if they are too quit for you. Neck can always be raised to get that bluesy warm tone and the middle pickups should always be raised to increase the singal strength

[@MarbsMusic]

I haven't seen one with an Edge Zero II bridge, awesome! They were shipping with the Ibanez standard DL which is a FR copy, the Edge Zero 2 is a much better bridge IMHO. Excellent demo, I sold my 652 AHM-NGB a few years ago and miss it, may have to pick one of these new 470s up! Over the past 6 years or so as I've sold stuff off and kept what I want I have one Gibson LP, 2 PRS Core, 1 PRS SE and 4 Ibanez (different levels). Some people our age seem to always hate on Ibanez for some reason but they offer a great product that's very easy to play.

[@WDeeGee1]

In Europe they came with the Edge II, great trem. For US market they came with the standard DL. I guess shipping distances needed to be compensated?

[@justo1326]

I only just purchased my first Ibanez RG370AHMZ wasn't a big Fan of The RG but it has now grown on me

[@luigizanellato2959]

I have an Ibanez RG170 from 1997 black with powerhouse pickups, wizard neck. It sat in my dad's basement for years no case. I bought it when I was 16. I gave it to him after I got a better guitar, ibanez RG420. I got it back to add to my guitar collection 21 years later. New strings, and a couple small adjustments, it plays and sounds killer, very solid, it wasn't expensive either. I play it almost as much as my more expensive guitars. It's also my second ever owned electric. My point is, ibanez seems to hold up very strong. Keep jammin everyone!

[@lewishair2630]

I have the same guitar in black and I love it, plays so well🤟🏻

[@SameerKhan-cm3pp]

How good does it hold the tuning?

[@davolthe1261]

@@SameerKhan-cm3pp Don't know about RG 470ahm which is this one in video(it doesn't have zero edge tremolo i think) but RG370ahmz which i have holds really good as it have edge zero ii, basically same guitars but 370 one has better floating bridge.

[@caseylee12]

I just ordered this same RG470AHM Blue moon burst guitar for 2 reasons. 1...I recently picked up an RG450M silver metallic (this use to be a Sweetheart exclusive) for $150. I bought it because the neck was incredible, even for an 8 year old guitar, and EVERY fret rang out, not one dead spot! And almost no fret wear. All I've done to it is clean it and replace the screws on the pickguard. (it already had new strings on it). I've never owned an Ibanez, but this guitar sold me on the brand. And B... This guitar is beautiful, and I want those Quantum pups!

[@renato1934]

nice! Enjoy the new axe! I'm an ibanez fanboy!

[@TheSunMoon]

I've been wanting to get the RG421AHM (the fixed bridge version of the guitar in the video) for like the last 2 years lmao

[@alevazquez9869]

I wanna get that guitar. I'm a beginner seeking a proper instrument to enjoy my learning journey.

[@salamanderpete]

@@alevazquez9869 @TheSunMoon I have the 421 in this same blue burst. It's a great guitar, and I highly recommend you pick one up. It feels like a much higher quality instrument than its price point would suggest. I also think the fixed bridge is an asset (much easier set up!), and I don't miss the single coil at all. I mainly play rock and metal .

[@paulodantas1492]

As a RG owner, I recommend using a compressor for the coil tap tones for getting more volume from them (I use the Keeley Compressor Plus).

[@Wanshankupardiengdoh]

This is my Current Guitar I'm using now.. It's badass and it's due to your exposure on this beauty which made it the owner now Lots of thanks to Darrell Currently now it's under servicing

[@betterbsure]

I have this very same guitar 🎸 in my collection and it plays great in my opinion, I agree with you regarding the difference in loudness between the pickups. I had to adjust the height a little to balance them out a bit, but for the money it looks beautiful and can sound really good. Playing it is a nice change from my Les Paul’s and Fender Strats etc, tuning is pretty stable as well. It just happens to be on a stand in my living room right now coincidentally, and I’ve been playing it for the last fortnight. Considering that I have many more high end guitars, I haven’t felt the need to swap it out for a change just yet. A testament to its fun factor... 🎸👍

[@garymcaleer6112]

Love the vertical grain. Beautiful axe, man. Perfect for my axeman, DB!

[@shawndouglass2939]

Luckily I own that guitar, well not the one he's holding but the same guitar and yes it's Beautiful😍

[@JoeR203]

My first guitar was a 1985 Ibanez Roadstar II. Dark red w/ blk pickguard, push/push tone knob to split the bridge humbucker, 2 (weak) single coils and a tremolo system you could beat the crap out of (ala Brad Gillis of Night Ranger) and it stayed in tune. Fast forward to 2020 and my $500 Jem Jr won't stay in tune at all. The collar that the bar goes into won't stay tight. I keep the back plate off due to constantly having to tighten the Allen screw.

[@MrJohnfcarley]

love these videos... you are one cool Canadian

[@entity19ify]

Ha this instantly made me want to buy one. Damn you haha

[@marcusthompson4605]

That exact model of RG is my main, has been for 2 years now, its such a beauty! Edit Its 3am in England currently, and this video made me wanna set up the trem to float true

[@RevGary]

3:12am here in Glasgow neighbouring Brit lol like you I've got the same model love it wow that Wizard III neck marvellous. Shalom

[@marcusthompson4605]

@@RevGary I started on Ibanez guitars, the Wizard III is such a homely feel! Nothing rivals it

[@balintnemeth422]

The fixed bridge version of this guitar (without the middle single coil) was my first, and so far only guitar I have. It sounds great for the price. Especially the neck pickup with a clean tone.

[@chandrimamozumdar2828]

I got this in my birthday this 11th March and very happy with this . Thank you for reviewing this guitar

[@thenovicenoisemaker]

Jus a couple of things I wasn’t keen on (tried one in a shop). Fret work wasn’t great, I had the same experience with my Ibanez S771PB. A as personal thing but the black headstock ruins what is otherwise a stunning guitar.

[@farzadfakhrizadeh388]

My biggest problem with ibanez in their naming system, an RG can be so cheap or so expensive and it's hard to understand why 🤣

[@MateoBakija]

It's simple, they are basicaly divided on Prestige, Premium and regular low end models.

[@TheSpartanS196]

@@MateoBakija And Gios, and J. Custom, and Axion, and Iron Label. There's basically an RG for any price tag lol You like the RG? Good, you can get a 150$, 500$, 800$, 1300$ or a 2000$ one while still getting """the same guitar""" (of course with a huge quality difference between the top level J. Custom and the "pleb" Gio, even though Gios aren't that bad for their price tag, better than most other entry level brands imho)

[@leeroyexcavator9149]

Great review video!! Thinking about buying my son this guitar. I have a gio from like 2002 and not a bad guitar, my son plays it in church now. Have a Jackson also I like the hotter pick ups on it more than the gio and it stays tunes a little better.

[@josexoguitar]

RG is the model, the other thing is a form to get it classified, for example, there's 300 series and 400 series, the 400 sells in america, and the 300 series sells in the rest of the world, 20, 70 is the hardware configuration, so 20 is HH and 70 is HSH, an the last number, 0 is for floating bridge, and 1 is for fixed bridge, the rest of the letters corresponds on the material and hardware, AHMZ A=ash top H=mahogany body M= maple neck Z= is the edge zero tremolo, if you find a model that doesn't have that z is just a regular tremolo (floyd style) without tuning stability sistem, hope it is useful, also want to say sorry if i have some gramatical errors, english is not my main language

[@farzadfakhrizadeh388]

@@josexoguitar thanks a lot, but I believe these complicated naming system is not the best marketing method. It's easier to understand normal terms such as "player, performer, professional and ultra."

[@dwilliams8546]

Beautiful guitar and beautiful sound

[@noemario2348]

Beautiful guitar and super comfortable, I had that guitar but I returned it because of the terrible fret work and almost zero sustain.

[@scottdalrymple1716]

I’ve never been a fan of Ibanez either but after searching for my next guitar I ended up purchasing the Nita Strauss Jiva 10. The Jiva is the most effortless playing guitar that I have ever owned. The pickups with switch selector provides endless tones. I have been very happy to own my Jiva.

[@mikehurley5052]

That Nita Strauss Guitar is a stunner and sounds fantastic, my dream one if i can get better at playing.

[@chrisggoodwin777]

Starting the tone test with dirty sounds? How Robert Baker of you 😉 seriously though, you had me at harmony solo 🤘🎸

[@SlowerIsFaster139]

I have an ibanez rg 370qmsp and it was my go to guitar for years until I got a fender

[@thedreadtones]

Been playing for years on budget brands and the first “real” guitar I bought with my own money was an Ibanez RGIT20FE a few years back. It feels like a high powered weapon when you hold it. Definitely worth all the praise they get. Awesome demo 🤘🏻

[@strumminronin]

That is one I have been keeping an eye out for. The many-many-pieces through neck and the EMGs, Gotoh tuners, Gibraltar II bridge. Shame they don't make anything like it anymore.

[@Rikardoz]

I also fell in love with the look of that prestige model, but I already have two prestiges so could not justify buying "the same guitar". Now this on the other hand... :D

[@matts2518]

I was always a Fender and ESP guy but when I saw and picked up the RG5170G I became a fanboi.

[@matts2518]

Also, Ibanez’s naming scheme isn’t too hard to decode. Js.

[@marrettgyers8498]

My first guitar that I just got was a Glarry burning fire black guitar.

[@iakirov]

I got a RG370DX from 2007 and I'm pretty happy with it after all these years. Great guitars for the price you pay.

[@choreuviz]

Thanks Darrell. Beautiful guitar.

[@derekghee5158]

I've never seen you play a Jackson, curious why not.

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

Ibanez makes some great guitars. Had a 1991 RG770. Loved it. Had to sell it about 8 years ago. Very sad day...

[@MrRwk314]

I just purchased this exact guitar 2 weeks ago and lll say it's awesome for the price.

[@elit3darkness]

I picked up an RG Standard a couple of weeks ago for only $80.00! She's not perfect but she will be after I play with it this weekend.

[@angelovaldez7820]

I was looking forward for the teardown but I imagine it would be pain in the A to put back ang set up that bridge afterwards.

[@chasewillian9010]

I want to find a left handed guitar for my brother. I finally convinced him to play.

[@jonathanlego4930]

I have the rg470dx with a Floyd rose tremolo. Barren moon front on it. Made the mistake of trying to tune it without first loosening the locking nut. Snap!! High E popped. So I took it to a local luthier and got some d’addario strings ( 10’s ) it’s my third favorite guitar after my c-6 elite Schecter, my most favorite is the modern style Epiphone les Paul.

[@dantedias4064]

Best frets on the market , best floating bridge on the market , best action , neck , etc . Great pickups ... but , very very pointy . That same guitar with a more classic appearance would be my go to

[@SketchEtcher]

Everyone says Ibanez has the best action on the market, and I believe it because they own the shredding niche. But what I don’t understand is why anyone would want a higher action that essentially just makes the guitar harder to play? Beginners especially should be gravitating towards low action and buttery smooth fretting, not chasing down Jimi Hendrix’s tone, right?

[@marvinbrown9878]

Thanks to you-bought this exact model last night - Thanks Darrell, as always excellent playing AND information for us out here

[@matingtakam478]

It's been some time, since I've heard such beautiful melodic duo solo...

[@AV-cx7ob]

Great video and playing as always! Would love to see a review of the HSS AZ Premium!

[@DJSockmonkeyMusic]

I have one! I saw it on the wall in second hand shop in moonburst and had to have it. It's my first and only floating tremolo, and while I've always liked Ibanez guitars, this is the first time I absolutely had to have a guitar.

[@brandonanderson2066]

I have the prestige version and it's amazing. Ibanez rocks! My favorite guitar of yours is the S series in some sort of desert quilt.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

That guitar can do anything. Really nice.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Hi Darrell back in 1977 I owned a Ibanez Fender Stratocaster Identical copy . Maple fret board and 3 color body , large headstock , Fender sued Ibanez over this exact copy . Should never have sold it .

[@loganocchionero6621]

I played one of those once. It was one of the first guitars I ever picked up.

[@stewartthompson4325]

Got this myself, great axe at a great price. Strongly recommended

[@davolthe1261]

Same, honestly it sounds better then my other Ibanez ART(lp style) equipped with Dimarzio Evolution, probably wood and longer scale dk

[@CageLeone]

From 2008-2011 ibanez made an RG3exfm1...long enough? It was only sold at guitar center. You can pick one up used for 250-350 and its every bit as good as an rg550. Has the v7 and 8 pickups. Same electronics. Neck and body binding. Great hardware. Flame maple top. Beautiful finish. Wizard neck. If you want an 800$ guitar for cheap its a winner

[@9th_note]

that is the exact guitar me and my mother purchased for my 15 year old sister for her first instrument. Definitely a good playing instrument. I must say though, I think the RG is kind of in a gray area. It's really not pointy but it is at the same time. It's like a Stratocaster with a little extra something something. I would consider the Explorer or something similar to that more of a pointy guitar lol. I think it's classier looking...

[@humanbeing2420]

Great playing as always. I almost got a 470DX, which is like this one but it has shark fin inlays...

[@tanerozturk487]

I have the RG421 AHM ( same guitar with fixed bridge and 2 humbucker pickups ) for 2 years , if you avoid floating bridge it can be a good alternative for the RG370 ( yes i'm from the rest of the world :) ) , thanx for the vid 🤘🤘

[@axelrad5624]

Darrell, great video as always! I would love a review on a G&L Comanche or an S500 (ideally the Tribute models). The Comanche has noise canceling Z-coils, which I think you’ll love

[@ebchopra]

Anyone know the difference between the RG470AHM (this guitar) and the RG470MB (the orange one)? The MB is $100 cheaper, but I can't find any differences except for the finishes.

[@JL-dz8sj]

I bought that same model of guitar in 2017 and I couldn’t tolerate the quality. The dimarzio designed pickups are mid at best, and regarding the bridge tremolo system It’s chipped around the posts and became completely useless, I still need to replace it to this day. I upgraded the pickups pretty soon after owning the guitar. I found that I flattened the frets from them being soft. Another thing is the dark nickel plating rubbed off everywhere, plus I got tired of the pickup surrounds aesthetically; not really something I look for in a truly modern guitar these days. I decided to sell off the pickups and save up for a charvel dk24 pro mod which was 1000x better. Didn’t have to upgrade the pickups on that so I’d say I broke even at the time, minus the fact I still have the RG collecting dust, I’ve been meaning to let it go.

[@waneboklyngdoh7950]

I have the 2013 model of this guitar with the shark tooth inlays .. it's pretty reliable 😊.. still my favourite guitar

[@sontinos528]

been thinking of getting this beauty for quite a while... then I chose the Ibanez High Performance RG420HPFM - Autumn Leaf Gradation which is a bit more expensive but has some decent Dimarzios on board...

[@officialtl96]

My plan buy next guitars: 1. Ibanez rg470ahm, 2. A fender classic, 3. A epiphone Les Paul.

[@russellzauner]

Still lusting after the 2019 RGR5227MFX...can't find one used and they are never on the shelf and they ain't gonna make no more.

[@chocofrownies8879]

Was this a sponsored video or did you buy this guitar yourself? The guitar is so beautiful

[@jmangi6221]

Nice guitar. I have a lesser expensive one with just two humbuckers and it rocks. Ibanez definitely has it going on.

[@stefanr9943]

Is it the RG420? That’s what I have, well worth the $. Although wizard neck is too thin for my liking, the range of tones you can get is awesome

[@jmangi6221]

It could be. Can't remember duh.🤔😒 But it's a 16" radius neck,so pretty flat,which I like. It's not the wizard neck,but close,can't remember what they call it either,sorry. I just love the little thing,it's my go to for sure.😉

[@LGuitarB]

And a very good presentation as usual :-)

[@jimmyjames2022]

Beautiful guitar, great pickup options and awesome duel/dual guitar demonstration!

[@davekochanski8756]

I've got the 421 version without the trem , had it all professionally set up , looks , sounds and plays amazing , now I'm thinking I should have got the trem version !! 😕🎸

[@shawndouglass2939]

Get the trem put on it😜

[@korayem]

Same here It also lacks middle pickup But man I love it

[@SiirBoss]

I was about to buy the 421 today before i saw this video, now im not sure if i should buy this version instead? What do you with the 421 think? Do you miss the trem? Is it worth the extra 100?

[@firdaus125]

Darrell's fav RG was mine too for the longest time.. But I chose the recent RG Prestige line with Fishman Fluence / Stainless Steel frets

[@mohdfawaz337]

Darrell kinda reminds me to tyler larson from music is win😂😂

[@shawndouglass2939]

Yeah, I dig his channel😜