Review: Ibanez RG8570Z J Custom....It Is The Ultimate Ibanez

[@datoxicavenger732]

congrats on your j.custom - those models clearly deserve the love. I also had a super nice Prestige 5120M, and I thought it is the pinnacle of craftsmanship. But the j.custom neck itself is clearly another level. It just motivates me to play more and try out other stuff that I have not considered before. Nice playing btw. And thanks for the great content.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Thanks for the reply my friend. Yes that neck on the J custom is truly amazing. I finally got to play it with my band and I was blown away. They hit it out of the park with this guitar.

[@iconicwoman]

I just bought my husband one in royal blue sapphire for his birthday, he has no clue that it’s coming but I think I made a great choice! Can’t wait for him to see it.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

that is awesome. As you know mine was a present as well and trust me, he will absolutely love it. You will have to let me know what he does when he gets it.

[@iconicwoman]

I sure will!

[@iconicwoman]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic well I can tell you that he is one very happy man, he said he could not be happier and is in disbelief 😂

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@iconicwomanVery nice. I am sure he is floored by it. They are amazing guitars and I hope he plays the life out of it. Well done and I am sure he is ecstatic about it as I was.

[@peterfletcher6920]

Simply amazing axe .Ultimate in craftmanship and playability. Far better than over priced Gibson and PRS .

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

By far brother. I would buy this everytime compared to a gibson or prs. I was shocked when I first played this guitar. It is worth every single penny and I would buy it again and again.

[@jordanj9069]

Gibson? I 100% agree But from an Ibanez boy… PRS definitely earn their reputation for quality!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@jordanj9069 Yes they have. And I would love to have a PRS I just have not found one yet that suits me. I have played several and can't seem to find that perfect one.

[@jordanj9069]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic I’ve found that while they’re awesome guitars, the setup in shops tends to have pretty high action which is no fun at all. I was lucky enough to play Mark Holcomb’s custom shop PRS once and, as much as it hurts me to say this about a guitar other than my Aristides 070s, it’s THE best guitar I’ve ever played. Holy shit man, it was absolute butter. Of course, part of that is due to the fact it was meticulously set up, but I was very impressed

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@jordanj9069 Yeah I have played a few but I have never found one that just suits me. I don't see many with trem systems and I would want one with that. If they made that double cut away like the one Tremonti playes but not a tremonti with a floyd, that would probably be the jackpot.

[@Mijachsr]

awesome guitar, im looking at an ibanez az now, congrats on 1k subscribers

[@xtakerux]

I watched your video before buying the cosmic shadow prestige, and now this j custom

[@angryguyhateseverything]

Funny. Both are amazing guitars and you can't go wrong either way. The J Custom....man it is in a world all its own. It is an amazing guitar. Everything just feels a little bit better.

[@johndough7994]

this is the most stunning guitar i've ever seen...

[@solidus317]

Thanks for sharing. I got my first J Custom (8520GE) in 2022 as well and agree with you across the board. I noticed you said you didn't have strap locks with that guitar which is why you were sitting that way but mine came with nice Gotoh ones in the case so I think you have some as well.(unless you're saying you have a different preferred brand). Either way, happy new years and keep the content pumping!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

the 8520 is a wonderful guitar. We looked at those also, but of course I did not know I was getting this one. And yes, the strap locks are in the case I just have not had a chance to put them on. They are kink of strange actually. I have been using Dunlops for so long, I actually need to see how these work. they look really long but I am going to give them a go and see how they are. Do you like them and do they secure the guitar well? Thanks for the comment my friend.

[@solidus317]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic yea they are really secure and fairly out of the way. Once I figured out how to separate them(I’m used to Dunlop locks as well before this) they work great. Got a set for my RG5120m(my counterpart to the j custom to play keep drop d) because they worked so well. I’ll say this though, I haven’t played em out yet since my band is currently on a break but they feel sturdy. I mostly practice standing up at home for what it’s worth. Yours is beautiful though. I think your wife made the right choice. I have a thing for green and never had a green guitar and that color was only in the 8520 but I would have probably went HSH if I had the choice but I guess that’s what my 550 is for!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@solidus317 I am going to give them a try. they seem pretty sturdy. Yeah I love green guitars also. I had one of the green peavey flame maple wolfgangs that was gorgeous and I sold it like a moron. Have regretted it ever since. I don't sell gear anymore. However, yours is damn nice and I do love that green J Custom. Thanks for the info on the locks. I am going to try them. Really don't was to start driving those long ass screws from the dunlops through the guitar.

[@aas55]

Thanks Trace! This one is beautiful. I have a prestige with a fixed bridge, absolutely love it. Will definitely consider this one when it’s time for a floating bridge.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

If you ever one you will love it. I love my RG's but the J custom is definitely a step up.

[@aas55]

Well my man, I pulled the trigger…and you are right, I’m not disappointed. Fantastic instrument! Thanks for your great review.

[@2good2betrue3]

Hi mate, thanks for the review, just stumbled upon your video👍your J-Custom is totally dope!. Just want to ask about the neck profile and playability and action, I have a Suhr Modern Pro and ESP Kirk Hammet Ouija and they have the best necks that I have ever played, the Suhr Modern is silky sleek smooth, with the patented extra deep cutaway on the neck for easy access of the 24th fret, while the ESP had a unique thin U-Shaped neck that feels really fast but a bit different with the Ibanez and it has a 0.8mm action on the 12th fret (High E) which is the lowest action possible without buzz. After watching your video you said that your J-Custom got the lowest action of all your guitars and you have the EBMM JP 15 and Majesty (which is already ridiculously low action with the high E around .09 mm at the 12th fret).😮 Like you I always look for the best playability and I also sacrifice a bit of buzz for the lowest action possible, Just want to know whats the action of your guitar in mm and what's the neck profile of the J-Custom.? Thank you!🙏

[@angryguyhateseverything]

My J Custom on the high E side I had set right at .07 mm. And actually I ended up raising it up to 1mm. It was just too low and I could not get really clean bends without sounding off the strings above it. Now it was awesome for doing double stop bends, but it was so low that everything became double stop bends. The neck is a typical Ibanez cut which to me is a very shallow C. And I do mean shallow. It is the thinnest of all my Ibanez guitars, but only by a mil or two, but you can notice it. I have never been a big fan of the U shaped necks. I had a Fender HM from the 80's which was pretty cool but that U neck was just too different for me. Now I did have a Suhr Modern and actually my J custom is what took its place. I had a serious love hate relationship with that guitar and in the end ended up selling it. I personally did not like the front pup at all, and I know a lot of people who love it, but there was just something to me ear that didn't sit right and the guitar just never seem to fit me well....for whatever reason. Suhr does make great guitars but the Ibanez guitars just seem to fit me....and for the price....my J Custom was 3k....it was a steal compared to everything else out there.

[@edwardglyons]

Love, love that guitar! I'm weeping with jealousy. We have that model in Australia but not in Almandite Garnet. I sooooo wanted that guitar in that colour. I pleaded with my guitar store and the local distributor for a special order but alas no joy. It's now discontinued. So enjoy and cherish that amazing guitar.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

actually.....www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RG8570ZAGT--ibanez-j-custom-rg8570z-electric-guitar-almandite-garnet-sweetwater-exclusive.....sweetwater says they have a couple on order. Here is the link. If you can get one I highly recommend it. You will not be sorry at all. If they do actually have them on order and you get one let me know. Kind of curious.

[@edwardglyons]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic thanks for the link. Unfortunately they’re not allowed to sell to Australia. Probably because they would be stepping on the toes of our local Ibanez distributor. Plus I’d also get hit with shipping, import duties and taxes. So unfortunately I’m at the mercy of whatever deals our Ibanez distributor make with Ibanez in Japan. I can’t understand why they didn’t import the RG8570Z in almandite garnet. (Red is my favourite colour.) Rotten guys!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@edwardglyons Well that sucks. Yeah the shipping and duty tax would be a little ridiculous. I am sorry about that brother. Hell if I ever find a used one I will let you know. We will sneak into the country for you. Big box of chocolates.

[@edwardglyons]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic Ha! Thanks.

[@edwardglyons]

Hey Trace, Great news! After searching the globe long and hard I finally found one of the very last RG8570Z AGT's available for sale brand new. Guitar Guitar in London had one remaining. (The word from Ibanez is that all RG8570Z's were discontinued last year with no future plans of making them again.) Your review is spot on! This guitar looks insanely amazing! Best guitar I've ever seen, heard or played. Thanks to your review I did not give up my search and now I have my DREAM GUITAR.

[@stevenstahlberg5469]

Great video! The neck joint of the J customs really is amazing. I always hated the big Fender style neck joints until I got my rg565 and now I love it!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Yeah the ones on the fenders are ridiculous. Sadly they use the same ones on the Charvels. EVH has a really nice carve on the back also but I love the ones on the Ibanez and the J custom is even better then my RG's....and those are great.

[@BGBG12]

Awesome video, full information. at 32:40 position 4 (single coil) noise is so high, annoying. "rg5320 hh + sss ultra strat" looking better combination than rg8570.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

The 5320 is a beast. That is a great guitar. And yes.....I am more of a D D pup config than DSD. If I could have gotten this color in a DD I would have done that.

[@123pap]

Absolutely gorgeous guitar I have 4 Ibanez guitar one I've had since 1985 and I love them all and yes 1 is acoustic

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Yeah dude I am fairly new to Ibanez....about 3 years now and I love them. My go to guitars were always my wolfgangs and believe it or not.....now it is my 1120pbz.....the one made in Indonesia. It is ugly as hell but a wonderful guitar none the less and plays brilliantly. I don't play my J Custom that much. It was a gift from my wife and it is absolutely a beautiful guitar....and the best playing guitar I have. the neck is simply amazing. I do play it some but it is going into a custom display case I am building for the guitar. Thanks brother.

[@dongentry5895]

Well that seals the deal!! Been considering this guitar for a while, pulled the trigger and its on the way. I am a die hard EBMM player but really wanna give it a go

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

I get that. I have had actually 5 EBMM's. I think you will love this guitar. I started playing Ibanez a few years ago and have never looked back. And I am a massive EVH Wolfgang fan. If you don't mind let me know how you like it when it comes in.

[@dongentry5895]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic Ive had it for a couple weeks and it is AMAZING, took a little research to learn the setup on these terms. But it really is one of the finest guitars ever made!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@dongentry5895 Very cool and glad you got it. Yeah they are simply amazing guitars and I am very happy with mine. got to play it with my band the other day and it was simply awesome.

[@TK96]

That screw on the top of a bridge is a tool for setting up intonation.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Is that what it is for? I know it has a special screw that you can adjust the saddle with. Hell I read an article that said it was there for a left handed setup. Hmmmm. I must research some more now. Thanks for the info.

[@Cognitoman]

@@Guitars-GearandMusiclol yeah 😂 just left you comment about that ... yeah ai had no idea what the damn thing was used for, for years 😂

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@Cognitoman Yeah i saw the comment you left. goes to show as much as one thinks they know.....there is always something to learn.

[@h1strat]

Based on this video I pulled the trigger on a used 8570 Black Rutile. Got a great price, and this guitar is so awesome

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Dude that is a beautiful guitar. I love this J Custom. It is literally one of the finest guitars I have played. The neck on mine is literally flawless. At one point I am changing the pups in this one. I have too many guitars that sound the same and I am going to make this a blues, jazz, rock guitar. Congrats on the guitar bro. Thanks for watching the video.

[@angusorvid8840]

Great demo. I'm not a big fan of locking trems since I ditched them around '88 and went back to standard trems, but this is a very nice Ibanez. I'm a big fan of the Tone Zone and I love how it pairs with the Air Norton and True Velvet middle. I've been using Tone Zones since they were first produced in '91 and played an old red Holdsworth Charvel with a standard trem and a Tone Zone at The Roxy on the Sunset Strip with a very similar tone to what you have in this video. I was using a Boogie 50 Cal and it sounded amazing. A real Sunset Strip sort of gain. I was never into the thrashy, ultra scooped tones.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Yeah I am a big fan of trems. Kind of one of those I would rather have and not need it type of things. Of course I play in an 80's metal band so they work well for me.....but it is nice to have a guitar that is a hard tail also. Yeah they are good pickups but I now have too many guitars that sound the same so these are going to get replaced. Right now I am leaning towards the EVH pups because I love the control my Wolfgangs have.

[@gauravlama2079]

I loved this guitar since I saw it but due to the hi price I bought my Rg1070pbz Premium. But I still want this guitar for it's great quality. Are these still available nowerdays?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Oh yes. you can still get these although last I checked there was a wait on some of the colors. This one came from sweetwater but it is on back order right now. Regardless, your 1070 is a great guitar. I have a 1070 S series and an 1120 RG and I love them both.

[@gauravlama2079]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic Yeah man, I love my Rg1070. Having said that I want to have a Japanese ibanez too. so I think this model is great for me😊

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@gauravlama2079 Man if you can get one you will have no regrets. I just played it for the first time with my band and it was simply stellar.

[@gauravlama2079]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic Can't wait to have this

[@許世鈞]

I’m planning to get an Ibanez J Custom RG8570z in the future, but I have no idea what kind of amp would be suitable for a guitar in this price range. A friend of mine suggested that I should invest in a good amp to avoid underutilizing the guitar’s performance. He recommended an amp around the 300-600 USD range, but he’s not particularly knowledgeable about amps,either.So i was wondering if you could give me some advice. I’m thinking of buying a second-hand amp. I prefer rock and metal genres, and I like tones similar to Slash. Ideally, I’d like to find a second-hand amp priced between 300 and 600 USD (e.g., original price 900-1200 USD, second-hand for 300-600 USD). Do you have any recommendations for amps that fit the above criteria? Or feel free to disregard my budget and suggest what kind of amp would best suit this guitar as a reference,thank you.

[@angryguyhateseverything]

If you have the money I would probably get an EVH 5150 III. They make the little 50watt unit that is an absolute beast and is probably the most used metal amp out there today. But it also has amazing clean tones as well and the 50 watt head or combo can be adjusted down to 1 watt for that quite playing. If you want something that has effects built in a lot of people are playing the Boss Katana. You can get those new for about 400.00. They are pretty good little amps to get up and running until you have the money to buy an EVH or something to that effect. I use a Fractal FM3 which is amazing, but you will need and external FRFR (speaker).

[@augustomesavila]

Great video man! The only problem I found in getting a JCustom is that all the other guitars turn into kinda of meh hahaha

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Man. This guitar is insane. It is literally one of the finest guitars I have ever played. Everything just feels good on it. I truly feels a step above just about everything else.

[@gergokocsis5240]

Great video again! I love your reviews since I saw your video on your RG prestige. Could you please check me something? There are some critic on the Edge Zero that the saddle screws and the fine tuning screws go directly into the cast metal of the trem without using any hard metal inserts. Is that true? How would you compare the clean sounds on this guitar and on the RG prestige you have? Which instrument is more like a can-do-all type?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

that is true. The edge zero and such are not as made with as strong metal as the lopro. But is that an issue? No. I have beat my edge 2 trems on which I have 2 guitars with them and have never had even the lightest issue. The only thing that is likely to happen is the parts may wear out a little faster. The edge zero is a better trem then the edge zero 2 but the trade off for me is worth it to get the zps system. As far as sounds, My RGs with mahogany bodies sound a little warmer then my RG with a basswood body. This is the only RG I have with the HSH config so the cleans are definitely better on this guitar. This J Custom is a better all around guitar because of the pickup config and the simply fact that the pickup are not as hot. The 5320 has ceramic pickups and they are burning hot which leans the guitar to a lot more metal and hard rock sounds.

[@platriani]

Got the new 8570 RBS and I am astonished how nice it is. It's even better than the 3120TW Prestige, which was my benchmark. It literally plays itself. Every note sparkles, the neck is the smoothest thing on earth, and it's close to perfection. Only thing I don't like is the H-S-H the 'S' got in the way of pick , so i lowered it, lots ! I only really use bridge and neck, so no big deal.

[@angryguyhateseverything]

Congrats. Yeah dude. if the prestige is 99%, that 1% difference between the prestige and the J Custom is massive. The J Customs are on a whole different level. On mine, to moved my volume down to my tone and put a kill switch in the volume spot. When I get time, I am going to rewire the pups and just lower the middle pup all the down and remove it from the chain. I want to wire it more like me 1120.

[@nickfarrow4788]

Great and useful video. Question: this or an AZ Prestige?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

I would get the J Custom. This guitar is literally one of the finest guitars I have ever played. Not knocking the AZ. Those are amazing also but after playing this guitar....almost everything else falls short in comparisons. But.....do you use a trem alot? If not then the AZ might be the better choice. I am a serious Trem user this one makes more sense for me. The great thing....you can't go wrong either way.....but I do prefer the neck on the J Custom over the AZ carve.

[@shredwithmeg8080]

Hi man awesome video I had a query regarding the frets Those are non stainless steel frets right? How are they holding up? Are they still good or did they need any adjustments or changing?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Yeah dude these are nickel frets. Not sure why it does not come with stainless. They will hold up well for a few years but I am changing these out this summer. The fret work on this guitar is simply amazing. This is literally the best neck with the best fret job on any guitar I have ever owned.

[@genevaspring8974]

Do you think there is a significant difference between the RG8570Z and the new RG8870 ? They look quite similar, no ?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Well they will play the same but the two guitar are a bit different. the 8870 has an alder body which will probably make it a little more punchy as the 8570 has african mahogany which give you a little darker smoother tone. The have the PAF in the 8870 as opposed to the air norton in the neck so there will be a bit of difference in the tone but both will sound great. The 8870 is a chambered body so it will be a little lighter which may also add to the punchy-ness of the tone. However, you cant go wrong either way. The J customs are simply amazing guitars.

[@genevaspring8974]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic Thanks for your answers and for the great review !

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@genevaspring8974 Anytime my friend and thanks

[@genevaspring8974]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic 10 months later I got my RG8870 ! took ages to deliver it, but you were right : the J custom is amazing and the guitar lighter than I thought. I'm very happy. Good advice from you !

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@genevaspring8974Wow. Glad you finally got it. The guitars are crazy aren't they? Really sets the bar for everything else you ever play. I now compare everything to my J Custom. Congrats brother.

[@Morstad64]

First of all.... finally, 1k subs. It's sooo long overdue! 👍👍🤘🤘 I used to "hate" luminlays until I started to use blacklights on stage. Now they really stand out and are amazingly helpful on otherwise dark stages. As for the control knobs on Fenders and Gibsons, you are right - they really suck. I always replace them with Ibanez Sure Grip II's in black or amber. That really annoys the Gibson purists, but they are so much better. In fact, I put them on almost all my guitars, except on the Teles. And, dammit, you did it again... now I have to get me a j.custom next after the Jiva X2 🤣 Great review!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Ha ha. You will get a J Custom. If you get a chance to play one do it. I was floored by this guitar, but still you have an X2 coming and that should be pretty damn nice also. Dude, I never thought about the damn black light. You are right. I bet that would solve the issue. I will be testing that out by the way. And don't forget to let me know when you get that Jiva X2. I am dying to see what you get. the guitar is gorgeous. And thanks on the 1000 subs. Took a long time be we got there.

[@ericf9671]

I'm just learning on a Wasburn64, but thinking about my ultimate guitar (something that can play everything from clean, jazz, blues, classic rock and traditional metal) what would be better HSH vs HSS ? That comparison might be a good idea for a video...thx

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

That would be a good comparison video. May do that one. but first would have to get a hss guitar, which is doable. I would do a HSH or just a HH. Most jazz guitars, like the es335 is an HH configuration. Another great jazz guitar if you can get a good one is the parker deluxe. It is also a HH setup. for blues the HSS would be better but then you have the blues greats like Gary Moore that played a Les Paul. I use a HH or HSH for blues. I just like that fat tone of a good double in the neck spot. And for metal, soloing on the front is awesome. Your 64 is not a bad unit at all. If you get accustomed to that I would probably move to a LP next and that guitar will cover it all.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Thank you for sharing your tips ❤❤

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

My pleasure my friend.

[@Yngwie2024]

Amazing video…how would you compare it with PIA? Im going to but one of them and still indecisive…I think Pia has better sound and feel….

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

This is the best feeling guitar I have ever played.....and I have played just about everything....but....the next guitar on my hitlist is a pia. This pia is simply awesome....but that would be a tough call honestly. I mean you cannot go wrong either way. If I could only get one I would have to play them back to back but once this channel grows a little more..... I will be looking for a pia.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@johnnysguitarcorner5510]

Congrats man, nothing beats a J. Custom. Bought one myself another a month ago🤟😎

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Nice. and congrats to you also. Yeah dude, this thing is simply amazing and I love it.

[@BFHPET]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic what store you bought it from?😃

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@BFHPET This came from sweetwater. I think it is exclusive to them

[@BFHPET]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic okay damn in europe we only got those ugly rutile colours i wanted this almandite garnet for years now a store in england had it but i had to pay 1000 dollers more to get it to denmark because they left eu so i gotta whait til they come to thomann :( will you uploud more videoes on it ?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@BFHPET Yes i will put up more vids with it. Yes. I was talking to a guy in europe and he said it would be about another $800.00 to get it from the states. I would have to pass on that.

[@soheil9610]

Great review! I was thinking of getting a second hand Mayones regius 6 around 3K but now seeing your review I am seriously thinking of a J Custom. I wish it came with SS frets like Mayones... Btw, congrats for 1K subs. Fingers crossed it grows fast from here

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

thanks brother. Yeah I really wish it had the stainless on it. Usually that is a deal breaker with me but everything else on this guitar is so perfect I have no regrets. If you get one you will not regret it. It is literally one of the finest guitars I have ever played or owned.

[@eddiejr540]

Trace…little off topic but…my local GC has a MIJ wolfgang…its in excellent condition but has a severe back bow and horrible fret sprout…they’re asking $1500…should I buy it or walk away….if so, how much do you think I should pay??…thanks in advance!!!!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Really???? those are actually amazing guitars. they quit making those because they were literally as good as the american ones and hurting the sale of them. They have a real evh floyd, american wolfgang pickups and stainless frets. Those are incredible guitars. The price for a really nice one is about 1100 to 1200. 1500 is too much. If you can get for 1200 or less I would grab it.....providing nothing is wrong with the guitar. the fret sprout is weird. those were usually in very good spec and less it was kept in a really dry place. Get a allen key and try and straighten out the bow before you buy it though. Make sure the truss rod still moves and is not locked into place.

[@BFHPET]

where you got this colour im from europe looking for exact colour so stunning

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

This came from sweetwater.com here in the states.

[@DiMarzio-Tone]

Trace? Does this guitar actually blow the s1070pbz away, or only in looks? I know it's our preference, but just so I can get an idea.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Well....it is an amazing guitar. It is great to have and the sound and playability are simply amazing. The wood, finish and detail is the best....but does it make it a better guitar? That really comes down to what you like and your price point. The guitar is stunning and I guess it comes down to how nice do you want your guitar to be. If you want one of the nicest guitars on the market....it is very hard to beat. The neck is literally one of the best I have ever played and it is simply gorgeous. This guitar does sound a little smoother from all the premium wood but my premiums works exactly perfect. You buy this for the craftsmanship and the beauty of the guitar....but being a gigging musician and brother guitars get beat up gigging.....I take my premiums to shows to play. My 1120 premium is one of my favorite guitars. It is wonderful. To collect? Absolutely get one. To play live? Unless you are made of money....get the premium.

[@DiMarzio-Tone]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic So you prefer the premium rg 1120 over the s1070pbz? I've never played either, but I've been looking at both, or the prestige RG5320 in cosmic shadow, but the price difference is 600.00 I can save buying premium. And the premium models come with locking tuning machines. And the zps3 for the edge 2 tremolo, oh and SS frets of course, I just gotta have em now days, I don't want anything else. The Evo gold wire is good 👍, but just not for me. I prefer the life time durability of SS frets.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Yes. I prefer the 1120 over the 1070. It just suits me better and I love all the room up at the 24th fret. My hands hit the horn on the 1070 and that drives me crazy. Also the 1120 just has so many sounds with the switching system. As far as the frets. The 1120 has the EVO frets and I have played the hell out of it and still have 0 wear. Nickel has a hardness rating of 350. EVO is 375 and SS is 400. But once you have stainless then nickel is no longer an option.

[@DiMarzio-Tone]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic Well, I just wish the 1120 had a tone knob, and a five way pick-up switch. So how is it you get more tones out of a double humbucking guitar, compared with the s1070 trio of pickups, a five way switch, and a tone knob, I'm not sure how that'd work. Unless it's purely a preference thing which I can understand that. And are the necks close, or is there a huge difference between the two.

[@AuroraPools]

@@DiMarzio-Tone See, I am not a fan of the tone knob. I really don't use it and on this guitar the volume is completely out of the way. Don't know if you have seen it but here is my review on this guitar. It is definitely a beast and the myriad of sounds you can get is insane. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWXgZ-mnd1_pZY

[@Snake_4750]

I'm only just 23 minutes into the video... My guy, I've had to watch 5 minutes of it, take a break, another 5, take another break... Duuuuuuude!!! I'm a huge Ibanez fan and my wallet is now getting scared TO DEATH... MY GOODNESS IS THAT THING PRECIOUS...

[@angryguyhateseverything]

Yeah man this thing is simply amazing. Especially this color. It was a limited run and these are hard to find. But if you get a chance to get a J custom I highly recommend it.

[@Cinestudi0]

Why do you want locking tuners on a floyd rose?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

It makes changing the strings so much easier. Especially at a show. I used to take 3 guitars to shows, each with its own tuning....and that is all I took. If I broke a string at a show I could literally change in about 1 min with locking tuners. With standard tuners it would take several minutes. With locking....pull the string through...lock it....tune it....done. It is just way too easy...especially if you are a gigging musician.

[@Cinestudi0]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic got it, it makes sense

[@BFHPET]

49:03 im glad you tell this i want it whit locking tuners and stainless steel frets im just whaiting for it to happend

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Yeah man stainless is the only way to go. I still am stumped by their choice to use nickel in this guitar. However, check out the 5320. It is MIJ also ,has stainless and it's beast of a guitar for 1 thousand less. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGW1YYpjha2jpcU Also I have a 1120 which has EVO Gold frets that are amazing and it is even 500 less than the 5320. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWXgZ-mnd1_pZY

[@HarryBall-fw7pv]

You don't need locking tuners. When restringing, run the strings in backwards. So the washer in at the tuner. Problem solved. Even faster restringing than locking tuners

[@BFHPET]

@@HarryBall-fw7pv haha no locking tuners is faster and it help tuning stability.

[@BFHPET]

@@HarryBall-fw7pv i can hear you against locking tuners and i bet you disagree whit tuning stability :)

[@HarryBall-fw7pv]

@@BFHPET I'm not against locking tuners. I have them on three guitars. But they have a fixed bridge with no locking nut. When using a locking nut that are a waste of resources, time and energy. The locking nut gives that guitar it's tuning stability. A J custom is one of the most tuning stable guitars made. Don't you think if they could make it more stable they would.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome ❤❤

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Gorgeous guitar! I love RGs, I have 3 cheaper ones, maybe one day a Prestige or J Custom...

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Hey I have 2 Indonesian Ibanez's and I love them both. Yes RG's are amazing but if you get a chance check out the indo RG's. Used you can get great ones for around 1k and if it is within a few years old it will have stainless frets.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic My RG6003FM is from Indonesia, very impressive guitar for $349, especially.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@scramblesthedeathdealer I know right? Some seriously good guitar are coming from there at the moment.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

​@@Guitars-GearandMusicRecently got a Premium Indonesian RG1XXV, OMG is it nice!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@scramblesthedeathdealer I know right? One of my favorite guitars is the 1120 RG I have and it is an indo. guitar. Now I have had a couple of turds from indo but I have a couple that are fantastic.

[@95jersey]

you think the stock J custom's are good, you should try one from Ibanez Rules. He takes them to another level (if possible). I have an RG652 and he turned the fret ends into ball ends that are on J custom level.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

I will check that out. I have not seen that.

[@Kammoflars]

They are truly flawlessly made...but I literally hade DiMarzio Tone zone and Air Norton.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Oh dude the pups are the worst. The tone zone is not all that bad. After all....it was made for EVH before the last bit of changes....but those last bit of changes are still needed in all of them. These pups WILL be replaced as soon as I can get caught up on some other projects. And yes....the guitars are flawless. Thanks my friend.

[@EarlyMidlifeCrisisGuy]

What are you going to replace them with? ​@@Guitars-GearandMusic

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@EarlyMidlifeCrisisGuyhonestly right now I am looking at putting a set of the EVH Wolfgang pups in it. Unless I can find something better with better tone.....that is the route I am going.

[@Masterfighterx]

Gotoh Go-toh, toh isn't oo or ah but oh. Yeah it's 17mm at the first fret and 19 at the 12th, although I'm used to play a 42mm nut, 20mm 1st fret 22mm 12th fret 12'' ESP neck, I'm really gassing for one of these..

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Never was sure how the hell you pronounced that. I have heard it called so many different things. Yeah dude. If you can get your hands on one get it. They are simply amazing guitars. Thanks.

[@SUPERFLASH-activate]

Hey, is it better than Pia?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

That's tough dude.....and I guess it will come down to taste at that point. IF I had the extra 500 to spend I would probably go with the Pia. I think the Pia does have better pups....I will be changing out the pups on my J Custom.....and my favorite thing with the Pia.....they moved the volume knob down a little lower out of the way, but my J Custon does have the edge system which is amazing. One of my favorite guitars is the Ibanez 1120. It is an Indo guitar with EVO gold frets which I love, DiMarzio Fusion pups which are amazing and they took off the tone knob and completely moved the volume out of the way. Sadly, they only made this model 1 year a few years ago....and it is a brilliant guitar.

[@kaankubi34]

How it feels when you compare with PIA

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

They feel very very similar. When it comes to these two guitars it really comes down to preferences. The pia does have stainless frets and obviously custom pickups. Honestly that is worth the extra 500 or so on the guitar.

[@kaankubi34]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic The PIA is 1mm thicker and J custom has a special finishing on the neck that's why I asked, thank you so much for your answer :)

[@kaankubi34]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic Would you prefer j custom to pia or the opposite?

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@kaankubi34 If I were only buying 1 guitar right now I would probably lean towards the Pia and here is why. It comes with stainless frets which I love and have to add to this J Custom at $400.00. So now it is at the cost of the Pia. Also, Via had the volume knob lowered a little which I also love. Gets it a little more out of the way. Now I am not a huge fan of artist guitars for the simple reason....they are artist guitars, but I do really like the Pia and maybe one day I will buy one.

[@kaankubi34]

​@@Guitars-GearandMusic And I really like the utopia pickups on the pia. Pure awesomeness. Frets + Pickups actually 800$ :)

[@Robbie28]

A J Custom now? Show off lol. O just got my Prestige RG5320 and love it.

[@fkfakemusic3172]

try a SURH GOVAN...blows the ibby out the wata

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Strongly disagree my friend. I had a suhr custom. After about two weeks the neck pocket broke and the 13th fret was actually low so I had a serious fretting issues. I sent it back to suhr...and 10 weeks later still no guitar. Got a refund and ordered another one. Had it for about a year and could never really get a feel for the guitar. It never quite fit me. I did got one without the floyd which I should not have done. But then I got the J Custom. Dude, everything on if feels better. The neck is extraordinary and the Ibanez trems are the best on the market. They literally disappear under your hand. Also, I prefer straight radius necks. I would take the J Custom every time over the Suhr. And it is a thousand cheaper. That my friend is a win win.

[@fkfakemusic3172]

yeah but Im talking abt the Surh Govan Set neck specifically.

[@MrPabsify]

Why would you want locking tuners with a floating bridge and locking nuts lol

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Because if you break a string on stage it makes it a million times easier to get it done during the break. You don't have to wind and stretch a million times with locking tuners.

[@scottdickinson7156]

I won that guitar but in Royal Blue Sapphire for £10 😂 Best £10 I’ve ever spent.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Get the hell out of here. dude that NEVER happens to me.

[@scottdickinson7156]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic I entered the competition last minute on the way home from work 😂 The funny thing is I don’t even really need it cause I’ve got 15 guitars already 🤣

[@Snake_4750]

47:31 NOOOOO, That's the built in intonation tool!!! You screw it on the back of the saddles below the fine tuners to help you for intonation! LOOOOOOOOL

[@angryguyhateseverything]

Yeah dude. When I bought this I looked everywhere for what the hell that was for and couldn't find it anywhere. then one of my subs told me what it was for. But, I was not going to change the video for that. Took too damn long to shoot it.

[@DiMarzio-Tone]

No matter what, I don't care how good a guitar is, especially this good should have SS frets! Screw the nickel silver. I know those are custom frets with buffing and everything, but still. That's another loss along with the tuning machines on that guitar to me. I prefer the premium line, especially for intermediate stage players like myself.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

I agree 100%. at this price point no reason not to have SS frets. The premium line is fantastic. I have 2 and the 1120 is one of my main gigging guitars. I am actually taking this guitar down to a repair tech friend of mine to get him to order the EVO Gold fret wire for it.

[@Mijachsr]

Trace please check the replies below you will see someone is posing as you doing guitar giveaways and they end up asking for the freight. i engaged them for a bit and can get you the text exchange if you would like it. i find two or three in the comments below

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

WTH!! Checking on it right now. Yes any info you have send it to me please. thanks brother.

[@Mijachsr]

@@Guitars-GearandMusic check the response to my comment on this video below

[@Mijachsr]

i have the whole text transcript how would you like it sent? sorry the headache, thought youd like to know...love your channel

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@Mijachsr You can email it to [e-mail]. I am checking on it all right now. Other people are saying the same thing.

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

@@Mijachsr You can send it to my email. Do you have it?

[@Kumbamk]

sound test with chorus lol

[@angryguyhateseverything]

I bet you think EVH, Zakk Wylde, Alex Lifeson and John Petrucci suck don't you. See they all use Chorus. Also, I sound test with sounds that I use. Comment again when you learn about tone.

[@eddiejr540]

Bloopers…hahahahaha!!!!

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Had to add them. Hard as hell to get the intro. thanks for the comment.

[@HarryBall-fw7pv]

To hear a J custom's guitar smack into your shirt buttons in the beginning made me cringe. I wouldn't treat a 400$ ibanez like that. Esp to try to be funny 👎

[@Guitars-GearandMusic]

Actually that was my wedding ring on my neck of the guitar. And I get what you are saying. I ALWAYS take my ring off when I play but forgot to in this video until I heard that smack. Then if you notice I do not have it on after the title. Also I always play with my shirt unbuttoned live. It kills me to have those button scratching the hell out of the back....but sadly a lot of that is unavoidable.