Review - Ibanez S1070PBZ

Review of the Ibanez S1070PBZ Cerulean Blue

[@lumberlikwidator8863]

Great review. I have an older S-style Ibanez with only 22 frets and a slightly thicker body, with the H-S-S pickup configuration. It’s mostly stock, but I’ve blocked the trem and replaced the neck pickup with a Wilkinson dual-rail mini humbucker so I can play jazzy things on it through a clean amp. I really want one of the newer ones with the thinner body, two-octave neck and the H-S-H pickup set. Your 1070PBZ looks great and it sounds like a Swiss Army Knife type of guitar that you can use to play just about any style of music on, depending on the amp settings. Thanks a lot for sharing this in-depth review of the type of guitar I’ve had my eye on for a long time! Great channel. I’ve just come across it and I echo some of the earlier comments where viewers commend you for featuring the guitar instead of just showing off your chops. You’ve earned my subscription and a great big thumbs up, and helped me narrow down my choices at the same time. Thanks again and good luck and much success with your music and your channel!

[@TraceTaylor3]

thanks brother and I appreciate the sub. Yes this is one of those do it all type of guitars and if you get one you will love it. It plays fantastic and suits about any type of music you could want to play.....and it looks great. For the money you would be hard pressed to find a better guitar.

[@bootini1]

Thank you for two things. First for the thorough review covering more than anyone else has and secondly for not spending way too much time showing off how talented of a guitarist you are by playing as fast as you can without showing tones other than what you'd need for lead work. I have just become subscriber number eight.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Bob Booten Thanks for watching the video and I’m glad you enjoyed it. I tried to keep it about the guitar as much as possible because nobody wants to see review on my skill set. I appreciate it brother

[@bootini1]

@@TraceTaylor3 So just thought I'd follow up with you. I was really seriously looking at this guitar and even more so after this video but I wound up with a PRS CE24 instead and the only reason for that was the neck radius. I am far from what anybody would consider to be young and these fingers that have been playing guitar for well over fifty years just ain't what they used to be and with that in mind I needed a neck radius of no more than 10. It really broke my heart to pass up this one. In fact I just sold my Ibanez AR420 which I really liked because of the neck issue.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Bob Booten Hey brother do you have to do what suits you the best at the time. All that matters is you’re happy with what you got to keep playing hard

[@Drquimbaymatumbo]

@@TraceTaylor3 can i plz ask your expert opinion? Imreally torn between the s1070pbz, and the jiva 10...... which do you think is the better guitar. Both sound delicious. Im a beginner, but looking at buying one or the other of abve forementioned. Thankyou in advance. :-)

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@Drquimbaymatumbo You should watch my review on the Jiva 10. I have had 3 of them and they were simply not good. I know people have gotten the Monday guitar where they seem to be alright but I had serious issues with each one that I had and after I sent the last one back I got the 1070. The 1070 has stainless frets which are a priority for me. It also has the zero trem system which to me just simply seems more stable and much easier to adjust. Now when I was getting my Jiva's I was told they were made with Nyatoh wood and now they are using mahogany. The pickups on the JIva are pretty nice with the pandemonium's and they are ceramic so they are quite a bit hotter then what is in the 1070. Personally, I think the 1070 is an all around better guitar. It is less money and stainless frets. And the sad thing, I really wanted to love the Jiva 10......so much I tried 3 and ultimately sent all 3 back for various reasons. My 1070 has become one of my main guitars. Now on that note. Being a beginner you will not be as picky as I am. a guitar must behave a certain way as I play in a gigging band. More than likely you will love either guitar.....but for the money.....for me......the 1070 is simply a better guitar.

[@tg8882]

What a great in-depth video covering all the details on this very cool Ibanez. I've been mulling over purchasing one from one of my local Long & McQuade stores; however, the price in CAD is pretty expensive and I would probably have to sleep with on eye open for a while if she found out the price (haha). Can't find many, if any at all, reviews that cover so much of this guitar and in an unscripted manner. Obviously you are extremely talented and yet that isn't the focal point of your review. This alone speaks to someone who is confident, talented and humble. Thanks for doing this!

[@TraceTaylor3]

thanks brother. I really appreciate it. I have only had this channel for a couple of years but when I hit 50k subs I am giving this one away so hopefully we hit it pretty soon and someone will win this amazing guitar. Thanks for the comment my friend and if you do get a chance to get on without breaking your bank, you will love it.

[@PrizmSeeR]

Thank you!! Great review. I love the look of these but was looking at rg's. Your reasons for arm and tummy tuck issues would have been a problems for me too now that you point it out. You saved me a lot of trouble. It has a lot of checked boxes for me I just don't care for split coils so I guess I'm soddering lol

[@TraceTaylor3]

JenzaD I’m glad you liked it. It really is a great guitar and I was surprised at how good it is. If you get a chance I just put up a video on how to buy a guitar from guitar store which answers a lot more questions not specific to that one guitar and I go over and pick ups. Also I have a video coming up about pick ups and want to look for. Thanks for your reply

[@Zeptyche]

Thanks for the review man you’re really the only actual display of the guitar. Looking to grab one here soon. I played an S series Ibanez when I was 16 back in the day and wanted one but couldn’t afford it. Since then I’ve accumulated more classic guitars, Les Paul, Strat, Tele, Flying V. I love what all of them offer and my only shreddy guitar is my Carvin DC127C. I feel like I’m missing those guitars that I really liked as a kid, I always wanted Steve Vai’s signature guitar but I have never been a big fan of the RG look or super strat thing. I love the S1070 mostly because of it’s totally awesome neck. I’m not a big fan of satin maple necks of any kind (largely why I won’t buy the Nita Strauss sig) and would prefer the different woods and porous grain they offer. But anyway, thanks again and as someone else said it was nice to watch a guitar review without someone just playing for 5 straight minutes although what you did play was fun and interesting enough to get stuck in my head!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Glad you enjoyed it dude. I try to keep it about the guitars and play just enough so you can get an idea of what it sounds like and how I think it plays. Again...thanks

[@Morstad64]

I've had the have the same guitar for close to a year now. Actually went out to get the Jiva with the Pandemoniums, but this color really got me, so I ended up with the S1070PBZ. No regrets so far. Good review!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks and you made a good choice. I had 3 of the Jiva's and sadly all 3 were terrible. Really wanted to love that guitar but I do love the pickups. I love ceramic pickups and actually have been on the phone with DiMarzio to determine which ceramic will work best with this guitar.

[@Morstad64]

@@TraceTaylor3 Greetings from Norway - I love the ceramic Super 80's on my Artist 2619. That's pobably my favorite guitar, but I'm a sucker for Pauls and Teles as well :) Just watched your Jiva review, and it looks like I made the right choice. Looking forward to see some more awsome stuff on your channel!!

[@chillbro2275]

Great job man. You're right, it isn't easy finding reviews for this guitar. And a few others.

[@angusorvid8840]

I dig this ax. Been thinking of getting one. I love the combo of the Tone Zone and Air Norton and have used it in countless guitars. My other favorite bridge pups are the Steve's Special and the classic Super Distortion. I tend to lean towards classic rock tone and feel so the Tone Zone and Super D work best out of the three.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Well if I can hit 50k subscribers by the end of the year I am giving this guitar away. Still have a ton of time. I was going to change out the pups until I decided to run this contest. Hopefully I hit the number and someone wins this guitar. I am rebuilding a bowtie Randy Rhoads V that i am doing a video series on and I spent a bit of time on the phone with Dimarzio and they suggested a super dist in the rear and a super 2 in the neck. Hopefully they come it today so I can start wiring them in. Dying to hear how they sound.

[@PRO2358]

your reviews shows your honesty

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thank you and I really appreciate that. I try to be honest to help people make the best decisions possible. Nothing worse then buying a guitar you hate.

[@AD1978leo]

Awesome job, sounds great! I didn't like this guitar at first but it has grown on me. I used to have a Prestige S Series and regret selling it.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks bro. this was my first Ibanez and I have to tell you I love the S bodies. Yeah man that would suck getting rid of your prestige. I have done that too many times and way too many regrets selling gear.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@jimtess2744That is awesome. My wife bought my J Custom for me. It is great having a wonderful wife that understands. Count yourself one of the lucky ones brother.

[@jomiran1000]

Thank you for this. I was leaning towards the Premium because of that trem system with the wheel adjustment, but the night glo neck dots killed it for me. Thank you for the detailed review with real world usage examples. Prestige it is.

[@TraceTaylor3]

The indo version is good. Don't get me wrong.....but the prestige is always better. I don't care what anyone says. The prestige Ibanez guitars are some of the best on the market. I will put my J Custom up against any Les Paul....PRS....Fender....doesn't matter. You will love the prestige.

[@talltale9760]

Finally looking to upgrade from my hardtail squier strat and you helped me finalize my decision to grab this guitar. Now the hard part of saving up the last few Benjamins lol.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Man if you et one you will love it. Another one of my subscribers just bought that faded white one from sweetwater and it looks great. I hope you get one soon brother. Rock on.

[@themisterh]

I really enjoyed your video, totally fills me with confidence because i purchased a RG970WBWZ after playing/learning for 8 months on my PRS SE Santana. The Ibanez looks absolutely stunning with the Walnut burst body, and the neck feels and looks great too, i think it's made of Bubinga and Wenge, really funny names and makes anyone smile a little :)

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yes. Those are actually good woods and great guitars. The Indo guitars have come a really long way and they are just about as good as anything on the market....and it is a vast upgrade from your SE

[@themisterh]

I also had the same problem with hitting the middle pickup too at first, I just had to lower it. Thanks for taking the time to reply, You've got a sub from me 👍

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@themisterhThanks my friend. I greatly appreciate your support

[@christianurgese]

Thank you for your time. I'd like to hear clean sounds without preamp too. Thank you.

[@travissandersasbuttshitjac1458]

Great video. Very informative. I like how you spoke about it a lot instead of just playing to a drum machine like so many others do. I have a guy wanting to trade this guitar for my Jackson I think I’m gonna do it now.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Glad the video helped. You will love the guitar. Thanks

[@TraceTaylor3]

I love mine. I also just bought the new RG1120PBZ which is simply amazing. It is also a premium. I have a review coming up on that as well.

[@ursa81]

AMAZING review thank you 🎉 thinking of this Axe myself

[@TraceTaylor3]

anytime my friend. It is a great guitar. You will love it if you get one.

[@PrinceProductionz007]

Thanks for the video, man! This was really helpful

[@TraceTaylor3]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Just found you and had to sub. This guitar is perfect ALMOST for me. I actually want one, if the term is good. I also might get it painted on the front if the body a blue metal flake or something because that wood look doesn't do much for me, but I love the stainless frets, the 11 piece neck, etc. I have an SV which is an S series body with a thin, but not Ibanez thin v shaped neck. It's the perfect neck, and it has a gotoh 2 point trem and locking tuners. I .also live the low pro on my other Ibanez S series from Japan. Locking tuners are easy. Great review. So glad to hear you say the trem is stable and you've used if on shows. Thanks so much for sharing man...

[@TraceTaylor3]

Glad you like the review brother. I am a big EVH dude and have been playing those since 1996. This guitar has actually worked out to be one of my main guitars. For the money I absolutely love this thing I am however putting in a set of ceramic pick ups. I have another Ibanez review up oh my channel and the Fusion edge pick ups from DiMaggio sound absolutely stellar. They are definitely going in my 1070

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@TraceTaylor3 you're welcome sir. Glad you mentioned those fusion pickups because the only other guitar I'm looking at basically is the Ibanez AZ series which also has fusion pickups and stainless frets, etc, but has a non locking trem, but with locking tuners. Ill probably get the S series because I want a guitar to use for dive bombing and my 80s guitar stuff. Again, thanks and I will for sure check out your other videos as soon as I have some free time. Tim ( Southern Indiana. USA)

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@hoosierdaddy2308 Dude you will love the S series. I punish this guitar it and holds up flawlessly. It also holds its setup amazingly well. If you get it let me know how you like it.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@TraceTaylor3 I will do that my friend

[@317dsmith]

Great video...details are spot on...i feel like a very honest review...thumbs up for sure!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks bro. Really glad you liked it.

[@davidbloom2373]

Beautiful and elegant

[@spencerwarren9219]

Great video on a review . Keep up the vids

[@TheRedgog22]

Thanks for your help I would love that guitar

[@TraceTaylor3]

thanks for watching. If you get a chance to get one you will really love it.

[@tonycarel1785]

Awesome Review very detail!! getting one for sure!!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Tony Carel I appreciate the comments. I can assure you if you get one you will absolutely love it.

[@tonycarel1785]

@@TraceTaylor3 Just got done placing an order for one. I do own Ibanez Sir 70 fd and it is my best guitar I own!! Thanks again for your review!!

[@Bryan-Ulery]

I have a Air Norton in my Ibanez too and I am not a big fan either. I am running a Super Distortion in the bridge and really love it.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Super Distortion is amazing. I used to run a super 3 in my Fender HM. I think I am going to go ceramic. It has a very tight punchy bottom end. You can hear them on my Ibanez 5320 review. the pickups are outstanding.

[@motorstock10]

Thanks for sharing this video. Probably the best one on this guitar

[@TraceTaylor3]

You are more than welcome. Thank you.

[@BlindViews]

I just watched 2 videos of yours. I really wanted a Nita Strauss, but after this, I guess I should save 200 bucks and get this. I do like the pick ups in the Jiva. So to make sure I understand correct, you would go with this over the Jiva. Thanks for the great reviews.

[@TraceTaylor3]

I would stay away from the Jiva. I have had 3 and all 3 were terrible guitars. I have a friend that works at a big online music store and he said that is their most returned guitar. I don't know how you feel about the RG but I would watch my video on the 1120PBZ before I did anything. I love the S series body but that 1120PBZ is simply a beast with better pickups then what is in the Jiva. They are both ceramic but the fusions are hotter, tighter and the tonal variations on the 1120 is just insane.

[@BlindViews]

@@TraceTaylor3 Thanks for the reply

[@patrickian8843]

I bought the rg1070pbz in cerulean blue and I personally like it although I’ve never played an s series.

[@TraceTaylor3]

You should like it. The S series is crazy comfortable and just seems to fit in all the right ways. Besides the terrible Nita Strauss S series this is the only other one I have bought and I love it.

[@Osssssssssssssh]

nice demo very clear explanation.

[@TraceTaylor3]

thank my friend.

[@craigharrison5406]

I hear you on the fret markers. Personally I need them and this new trend on off set dots and no dots irritates the hell out of me. I bought a jackson last year with off set markers at the top and I ended up buying fretboard stickers so I could see them when playing. That being said that's a gorgeous finish and I love the Ibanez S line, I have a quilt maple top S 570 and it's my go to guitar.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yeah dude they drive me crazy and I constantly complain abut them. I have a prestige on order but I am seriously reconsidering because it has a maple fret board and they put white dots on it. I just don't get it. Yeah the S series is really nice. If I can hit 50k subs before the end of the year then I am giving this guitar away. It is a huge goal but there is still a lot of time. Hopefully I hit and someone gets this guitar.

[@craigharrison5406]

@@TraceTaylor3 Subbed and liked brother. Good luck on the road to 50k👍

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@craigharrison5406 thanks brother. Hopefully we hit it.

[@TheShaws10]

Thanks for making this review, very helpful as post purchase confirmation I made a good choice :) arrives next week!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Even better that It confirmed your decision. You’re going to love that guitar. It has now became my main guitar and it plays fantastic.

[@TheShaws10]

@@TraceTaylor3 I'm completely blown away by the quality and craftsmanship of this guitar. You were spot on about everything and while the glow in the dark side dots are disappointing, its completely offset by everything else. Simply amazing and I love it!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Josh Shaw Very cool you got one. Thanks for the compliment about the review I tried to be as honest as I possibly could. It’s simply just an amazing guitar in for the money I just don’t think there’s a better one on the market. I’m glad you found my information helpful and dude play the hell out of that thing

[@e7thstar]

The one at my local gc seemed to have a suuuuuuuper dry fretboard. I touched it and immediately gave it back to the guy. Didnt even plug it in. Ended up with another prestige instead. I still think about that paint job though. Such a beautiful instrument

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@e7thstar Yeah when you get a guitar from a guitar store and they have them hung up it usually dries out the necks. I usually order my guitars new in the box. The first time they are touched is when they do the initial setup then sent to me. I can't count how many guitars I have played at gc and the necks are dried out. But, the prestige is awfully nice. This one was almost a prestige. I just got really lucky with this one.

[@luke-guitarist]

I am deciding on this model

[@TraceTaylor3]

You will not be disappointed. They are amazing guitars. They do everything very very well.

[@JWCFB]

Fantastic review, fantastic player. I subscribed.

[@TraceTaylor3]

I appreciate it. Thanks for the comment and sub.

[@zebulonchadwick8992]

Great review. Thanks . Cheers 🍻

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks brother. Anytime and I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@peted450]

Great guitar, those pickups do sound good.

[@leshopkins45]

Great review, would love to see you playing with your band!

[@joshuarobinson5031]

Excellent informative video!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thank you. i really appreciate it.

[@JamesFlorio-ti8gc]

Still love this demo 💯👍🏻🔥🔥🔥👏🏻

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks man. I think this was my first or second video that I did. I really appreciate that brother.

[@1970borntorun]

Great review man! :) My ONLY concern would be hitting the middle pickup as I play. Otherwise, this guitar is killer, and a smokin good value!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yeah it does get in the way. I lowered mine down and since I have a Kemper I can make up for the little bit of volume loss through the patches. It is a great guitar. Also, I just did a review on the RG1120PBZ and it is a beast of a guitar and they are the same price. Thanks for the comment bro.

[@1970borntorun]

@@TraceTaylor3 You're welcome Man, and thank you for your thoughtful reply! Always remember Randy Rhoads !! :)

[@Will-yk6qr]

Have a black light somewhere behind your rig on stage, that'll help illuminate your frets while not producing too much ambient light which might disctract from the rest of the light display

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yeah I had someone else say the same thing. I have not tried it and honestly never even thought about it. I have to give that a go and see who it works. Thanks brother.

[@davidbloom2373]

Beautiful guitar ibanez s

[@crisnohe6572]

Me encantó excelente 😍

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks for the comment.

[@davydoomz]

Stop grinding on the binding lol! Great review. 👍🏽

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks man. I didn't even realize I said that until I watched it after editing.

[@davidbloom2373]

Beautiful guitar I am fan lb

[@davidbloom2373]

I love ibanez s

[@Omardottcom]

Great review. Keep it up

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@FreddyMarshall]

I have this Ibanez S1070 to, its a very good guitar. Sound good and feels very good) Am very happy 😊 (Sorry my English its not so good, am from The Netherlands)

[@TraceTaylor3]

I get what you are saying. I absolutely love mine. This was my first Ibanez and the thinness of the body just blows me away.

[@TheRealMiKe]

Just got mine today and the guitar is amazing!!!! Thanks for the review #pangapanga

[@TraceTaylor3]

Very nice. Glad you got one. It is a very slick guitar and for the money unbeatable.

[@TheRealMiKe]

Yeah definitely!!

[@willman100]

Hey there. Great video, but now I’m interested in the RG1120. Do you find that the tone of the Fusion pickups can do the 80’s metal? Thanks. Hope you put out a video

[@TraceTaylor3]

Dude they excel at 80s metal. I just played another show with it and everyone loved the tone. So different from the S series. I do have the video up of the RG1120

[@divisionofthenorth1]

Great review, thanks!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks dude. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@divisionofthenorth1]

@@TraceTaylor3 you know I'm really torn between this one and the RG6pfgmltd. I was looking at the specs and to me, they seem like the same guitar with the exception of the body style. Would you have a preference?

[@TraceTaylor3]

Actually I had the RG model of this guitar first. The big thing for me was the body cut because guitars I have a belly cut have a tendency to roll up on me. Also I think the S series has a better feel to the body and after playing both of them extensively I think the S series is more comfortable and overall just Feels like a smaller guitar which I love

[@divisionofthenorth1]

@@TraceTaylor3 cool! Thanks for your input!

[@duanestiles4821]

Real nice guitar

[@ianwalters11]

Great review and a lovely guitar from the sound of it. I don’t have much expendable cash so could ideally need one guitar to do it all so this might be the guitar for me. I have had various strat and les Paul copies over the years I have owned a 7 string RG for a long time but it has its limits. Great for heavy and you can play anything on it….but I’m certainly not going to get a strat sound from it for example! I think your ears are spot on, that middle single coil is lush and gives a lovely sound. I think the bridge sounds really nice too tbh but that Air Norton on the neck sounds wooden, there is just something missing in the detail and delivery. But for a Jack of all trades this one sounds a winner. Thanks for the review!

[@ianwalters11]

Forgot to add yes the Air Norton is definitely nicer with distortion, sweet child sounded very nice 👍 👌

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@ianwalters11 I agree. the neck pup could be better. I was never a big Air Norton fan. But, you can get about any tone you want out of this guitar. Another one is the RG1130. I have one and I have a review of it. It has two double pups but with a 5 way switch and a splitter. It is actually one of my main guitars. You can't get that "strat" tone but you can get close and with the 10 switching options, it is hard to not get the tones you need. Sadly guitars keep getting more and more expensive and it makes it really hard to get the guitars you really want. But if you can get a 1070 you will love it. It does a little bit of everything. Thanks my friend.

[@ianwalters11]

@@TraceTaylor3thanks for the reply. I’ve just looked online and the average price for the 1070 is around £1500 GBP, so approx £1900 US dollars. I cannot find an RG 1130? I’ve got a bonus at the end of the month which won’t pay for a 1070 but would put me in the right direction. I can’t do anything else rash though at the moment as I have an annoying car problem, mysterious loss of coolant. 2 trips to the mechanic reveal no errors but my gut feeling is I’ve spotted an expensive problem that’s not bad enough to show up in tests yet☹️. I’ve been around cars long enough to know a thing or two. Anyway….. assuming no engine failures I’ll aim to start putting money aside for a new guitar, most probably the 1070, your review has sold me on it. Until then I need to keep upbeat, my RG for a budget model does play nicely and doesn’t owe me a penny. It holds tune well, it’s fixed bridge so easy to change strings and I really like the Wizard II neck, nice and slim. It will keep me playing for the time being😊. Thanks again for a fantastic review 👍

[@Sea_Knight]

Excellent video. Can you tell me what set up your running for amp and speaker? Great tones!

[@TraceTaylor3]

I am using a 5150 III EL34 profile through the kemper with a hi sue 4x4 IR. It has a scooped mid profiled then I added some mid back. I use a hall reverb with the decay at 2 sec at a 20% mix and for the lead channel you hear on this video, delay at 480ms at a 25% mix. It is a brutal tone.

[@tk41370]

Trace, i got this guitar due to your review...love the guitar and i got a question for u, the bridge pickup sounds weaker than the neck pickup..... i prefer the neck pickup cause it sound more brighter and gainier. I m dumbfounded cause i think this guitar might be wired incorrectly... In the bridge position it more bassier and less defined..... what ur opinion after reading this. lol

[@TraceTaylor3]

Honestly these are not my favorite pickups in this guitar. That is weird however. Have you tried to raise the bridge pickup? Closer to the strings give you more of everything sound wise. Yours could just be to low in the pocket. That is how you balanced the pickups by raising and lowering them. Let me know if that is the case.

[@user-tf9mb7jh3l]

Beautiful ....

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yeah man it is a great guitar. As soon as I hit 50k subs I am giving it away.

[@1funkybasslady]

Interesting that you went with this guitar when you prefer the Pandemonium pickups that are on the Nita Strauss JIVA 10 guitar. Why not just buy the Strauss JIVA? It also has those great “Beaten Path” fret markers which are sooo easy to see all along the center of the fretboard. As you can probably surmise from my comments, I have the JIVA 10, and I absolutely LOVE it! Fantastically versatile guitar. I LOVE the clean tones for jazz and classic rock/blues. You might want to check out that JIVA 10...OR once Nita’s latest axe, the JIVA X is available, check it out. I can’t wait to get my hands on that. It looks like it is going to be a Prestige with her fave appointments to include the Beaten Path fret markers and the trem with the adjustment wheels on the back. I agree with you that the ergonomics of the S Series guitar are about as comfortable as it gets.

[@TraceTaylor3]

1funkybasslady I actually did a review on the Nita Strauss and I love the guitar but I think the 1070 is better. It has better appointments all the way around and for less money. I actually have bought three of them and I just don’t think the quality is there. I explain it all on my Nita Strauss review

[@TraceTaylor3]

1funkybasslady I’m waiting for the eggs to come out so I can compare the two. They definitely need to do some upgrades on the original

[@dejja7376]

Heavily considering getting this guitar or the RGT1220PB. Might just get this one

[@TraceTaylor3]

The thing I do not like about the 1220 is the strings sit very high off the body. they could have almost made the trem a top mount they are so high. I seriously prefer guitars with the strings closer. the 1070 is a great guitar but right now out of all my Ibanez's my 1120pbz is my favorite. Sadly the made it for one year....which was last year....but I am actually looking for 2 more of these. But between the two you mentioned new.....I would get the 1070. To me it just plays better for my style. Granted you will not go wrong either way.

[@dejja7376]

@@TraceTaylor3 I will most likely get the 1220 because i prefer the HH configuration over the HSH, shame the 1070 doesn't come as an HH.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@dejja7376 That is very true. My 1120 and 5320 are both Hum Hum. I am not much of a single in the mid fan either.

[@Jayson-j8h]

I just got this guitar and I like it even more than my Les Paul!!!!

[@TraceTaylor3]

I know right? I am a huge EVH wolfgang fan and I started playing Ibanez guitars a few years ago and now I own 4.

[@allanaziz216]

how do you clean the pickups since there is a gap in between the guitar...doesn’t it get dustier than normal?

[@TraceTaylor3]

It does. I try to blow it out with compressed air that I use on my computer. If it gets too dirty, when I change the strings I will go in and clean it pretty well with lint free cloth and a small soft bristle brush that you can use on electronics. I seems to do the job.

[@allanaziz216]

what is the difference of this guitar and the epiphone standard plus top pro...is it a major upgrade?

[@TraceTaylor3]

I have played a lot of Epi's. That is a good guitar but to me they feel....well kind of cheap when playing against a Les Paul. This guitar honestly feels like a prestige just a lot cheaper. I am a huge EVH dude and this Ibanez has become one of my main guitars. But for the price...the Epi is good.

[@snens4819]

Hello I know this video is a bit older now, but if you do read my comment, did you end up switching the pickups or are you fine with the provided ones? Getting mine on friday and I'm deciding whether I should mod something on it or leave it be.

[@TraceTaylor3]

I did not switch out the pups. I decided to leave them because I am doing a giveaway of this guitar when I hit 50k subs. But, if you get it the pickups in it are great but pretty hot and I have several guitars with really hot pups in them so I was going to tone this one down a bit. They are great pickups and you will be very happy with them when you get yours. Let me know what you think after you play it. Thanks brother.

[@willman100]

Great playing and video. Do you find the sustain good? I had an S series prestige, and on the G string between the 13-15 fret the note would decay really quick and go into a harmonic type sound which wasn’t good. I held off on this S1070 because I was worried about having a similar issue. Thanks.

[@TraceTaylor3]

this guitar sustains pretty good. Honestly the RG version I have of this the 1120PBZ sustains better but I did spend a bit more time on the setup of that guitar. However, on this guitar I did find out the the 14th fret is literally a hair too low and causes it to lose a little sustain at 15 on the high E and B. That is something I intend on fixing at one point but that may require lifting the fret and then reseating it. On the RG version the frets are absolutely perfect. I did a review on the guitar and I said that I seriously got a monday guitar because the neck is flawless on that one.

[@willman100]

@@TraceTaylor3. Are you going to make a review video on the RG1120 ? Would be awesome.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@willman100 I already have. It is on my channel now. It is long because there was so much to cover.

[@lemmyhangslong6330]

I too am a Peavey and EVH Wolfgang player. I recently bought my first Ibanez about 6 months ago, an RG60ALS. I'm 54 and played many Ibanez back in the day but never purchased. I then bought my second Ibanez which is the one in this video. A question I have is.... Is anyone else noticing the ringing coming from the Zero System that is present even after expert muting?

[@TraceTaylor3]

Ok. It really depends on the amount of gain you are using. The reason I love the zero system is the lack of ringing on the springs. The Nita Strauss rings like crazy. What it is....the springs are vibrating and being picked up....well....in the pick ups. What I do is get on old T shirt and cut a piece out of it and put it in the strings to mute the vibration. The guitar is such a thin body it will pick up a ringing out of the springs. Fenders are notorious for this with high gain amps. You can also buy coated springs which will eliminate this problem, but I don't have a ringing out of my springs on my premiums at all. That is curious.....

[@lemmyhangslong6330]

@@TraceTaylor3 thanx man for the reply. It doesn't sound like the regular spring noise I'm used to from some guitars but it is kind of a light version of that sound. I'll try the spring dampenning you suggested.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@lemmyhangslong6330 Not a problem. Try the little fix and see if that helps. One of the reasons I went to the premium for the prestige is the spring noise. It is maddening to me. Let me know if that helps or not. thanks dude and rock on.

[@Cup0Coffee]

This is one of the most beautiful guitars to me, do you still play this one a lot? I really like it, I love the S series.. It's always hard for me to pick between them and an RG, though if Ibanez started making more ARGs in premium and prestige I would go with that! lol no idea why ARGs aren't that popular in the higher tiers…

[@TraceTaylor3]

It's a great guitar but honestly I play my RG's much much more. They just seem to suit me better. Also, there are a lot more RG options then S Series......but, this is a great guitar and if you get one you will not regret it at all. They play and sound great....I just like the RG body better. Other than that.....they are very similar.

[@justincase9173]

great review ...im an RG prestige guy myself. Are you running your kemper thru just a single headrush? How do you like it? Sounds great in the video. Im running axfx3 thru two headrush 12s...

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yes I run it through a single headrush and then right and left xlr out to the board. I like the kemper. the amp sounds are simply amazing and somehow very organic. I do run the base -2.5 on the global eq. The headrush is a bit on the dark side but once I did that it seem to do the trick. FX3 is pretty nice also. How do you like it?

[@justincase9173]

@@TraceTaylor3 The fractal also sounds amazing . Just a bit complex. I also find these FRFRs a bit boomy but easy to correct with eq. You should try running two in stereo.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yeah actually I run mine stereo through the PA system. I take my mono out into my head rush. Yes they are very boomy and that is why I run my global EQ base down 2.5. Yeah the fx 3 Has some serious deep editing but they are also seriously cool. The reason I like my rig is because it is crazy easy and you can get amazing tones out of it very quick

[@fredgilon7802]

I’ve the same at home ! My favorite one ! Easy to play, great sound ! Quality equipment ! A little bit more ‘buzz ‘ for the pickups, more than usual. But a great value for the price ! Some indonesian's models are really great !

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yeah I was surprised at how good this guitar actually is. After messing with the Jiva model and being so let down by the quality, this one is quite different. For the money, I think it is the best guitar on the market. Lord knows I have played more expensive guitars that do not play as well as this one. Also, I agree about the pickups. I do like them but will more then likely change them out. Really do like the Pandemonium's in the Jiva model.

[@fredgilon7802]

@@TraceTaylor3 Thanks for the advice on pickups ! I don't know the Pandemoniums. I've never try them ! But I will find out and, I hope, test them !

[@Super67953]

@@TraceTaylor3 Hey Trace, you probably don't remember me, but I'm the guy that went with the schecter elite, well I've already been through that one, and no go! But then I got a ESP Ltd MH 1000hs, and now I will be hopefully getting a mint condition s1070pbz, if it's still available on Saturday, they said they'll hold it for me, so just wish me luck.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@Super67953 Yeah dude I remember. That ESP is actually not a bad guitar. I do like those guitars. Schecter on the other hand I am seriously on the fence with. But hopefully you’ll get that 1070 because you will love that. It’s just simply an awesome guitar. Let me know how it works out

[@Super67953]

@@TraceTaylor3 Yeah, I like the MH 1000hs too, but I just purchased it, happened to see this 1070pbz for 999.00, in mint condition. So I think it'll be worth the time and swap! And actually you were totally right about schecter, their built good, but just don't play how they should.

[@S.Ladd67]

Yep, I was just getting ready to go get a pro soloist sl2q mah , but now I'm going to have to think this one through.

[@TraceTaylor3]

I had a USA soloist and I ended up selling it. I never really connected with that guitar, but, depending on the type of music you play you may want to watch my video on the 1120 pbz. It is a beast, has custom made dimarzio pickups which are just brutal and jescar evo gold frets. I like it much more than I did my Jackson. It just suited me better....but I do like Jackson guitars

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@S.Ladd67 Honestly I like it better than the 1070. I love the volume knob being completely out of the way and the pick ups in it are stellar plus it has an incredibly good switching system. If I could get a 1070 with those pick ups and that switching system that would probably be the ideal guitar. But if I was just going to buy one I would probably get 1120 to be honest. The 1070 was my secondary guitar behind my 96 Wolfgang and now 1120 is.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@S.Ladd67 I love the S series bodies. They are truly some of my favorite and most comfortable guitars. They have a great feel to them and in mahogany you do not sacrifice tone for thinness. If they would make a S series and move the volume knob like the did on the 1120 and put the fusion pickups in it....that is probably what I would play all the time.

[@S.Ladd67]

@@TraceTaylor3 Right now I'm just trying to make ends meet, otherwise I would go for the rg1120pbz, or the s1070pbz, I love the s body shape, and the idea that it's made out of mah is a win win situation for me.

[@ghyslainouellet8841]

Get a soloist the necks are way more comfortable and those neck throughs are truly amazing

[@steeleemedia9417]

this was the video i needed to watch i want this guitar soooo bad and you may have convinced me to spend $1400 hahaha

[@rickster58]

I ordered one, waiting for it to arrive!

[@S.Ladd67]

Try 1511.00 to be exact with tax and everything.

[@Oromato96]

How's the action, I'm looking for a guitar that can tap really well, I'm looking for an ibanez that isn't as aggressive as an rg and I have my eyes on this one

[@TraceTaylor3]

the guitar is amazing. for the money it is hard to beat. I get the aggressive RG thing. Took me a bit to get over that but I now own 2. Actually I like my 1120 premium better than my prestige....and is was 600 less. The action on my S is amazing. I did have to do some setup...which you always do but the guitar wails.

[@michaelp8856]

nice review - thorough - good with likes and don't likes

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thank you brother. I try to be as thorough and honest as possible.

[@allanaziz216]

Do you know if guitar inlay sticker affect playability?

[@TraceTaylor3]

That will not affect at all. You should be ok and good to go.

[@jameshill2015]

How about dropping the neck and bridge down to meet the volume of the center pick up, you don't like how hot they are so wouldnt that chill them a bit and save you from buying the pickups you spoke of??

[@musicman0423]

That’s a huge project my man. Just buying new pickups is easier and probably cheaper in the long run

[@jameshill2015]

@@musicman0423 🤣

[@willman100]

Great video… I also watched your video on the RG1120. If you had to choose between the the S1070 or RG1120 which would you pick ? Thanks.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Dude that is a tough call. I would probably go with the 1120 simply because of the switching system and the fact the put the volume where the tone is so it is completely out of the way. But....the S series bodies are simply my favorite. The pickups in the 1120 are crazy good....especially for metal. Thanks for watching and I hope that helps.

[@willman100]

@@TraceTaylor3 Thanks for getting back to me. Does the S1070 feel high quality like the Prestige models? I have a couple Prestige models and they feel top notch. I tried a Premium before it had an plastic type feel in comparison.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@willman100 Honestly they both feel as good as my prestige. I really have no complaints with either one and would seriously buy either again. I really don't play my prestige that much anymore. my 1120 actually plays better then my 5320 if you can imagine that. and 600 cheaper.

[@willman100]

@@TraceTaylor3. Sweet.

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Hey Man.Did you ever change the pickups? Be good to see a new video with them if so. Thank you for the video and hard work. Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Dude I have not. I was going to put in the pandemonium pickups but bought other guitars and never got around to it. I have on order another Ibanez with the fishman pickups in it. I actually decided to give this guitar away if I can hit 50k subscribers by the end of the year. I have talked about it a few times but I am getting ready to do a video on the giveaway and I assume if someone wins it they will want it stock. I have to get this channel moving forward so I have a long way to go but hopefully the number hits and someone will win this guitar.

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

@@TraceTaylor3 Wow! That would be a heck of a gift. Fluence pickups? Def want to see a video of the new one please :). I've been subscribed for a while. Best Regards and Best Wishes for the channel!

[@bryanwchambers9734]

Hello Trace. I have the exact same guitar and love it. However, my trem is not staying in tune. When I dive bomb the wound strings go sharp when releasing. I thought it may be the nut moving so I tightened the nut a little and no change. Then I tried a small drop of epoxy on either side on the nut and it seemed to get better results but still have this problem. Would you give any advice what else it could be? It drives me nuts!

[@TraceTaylor3]

When that happens it is usually in the tension of the trem itself. You will need to adjust the wheel on the back, tune the guitar and dive bomb it. If it is going sharp you have too much tension on the springs and it is pulling the trem backwards too far causing it to go sharp. Make the adjustment with the wheel and if it goes sharp again, adjust the wheel again little by little until you hit that magic spot. That is what's nice about this trem system. You don't have to open the back to make the adjustments. That should do it for you. Let me know if that works. Thanks

[@bryanwchambers9734]

@@TraceTaylor3 Hey Trace. Thanks for your response. I tried what you instructed and it worked!!!👍Thanks a million for your help.😁

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@bryanwchambers9734 Glad it helped. Now get on that thing and wail on it. I love mine and I punish that trem system.

[@PaulSter]

@@TraceTaylor3 my RG550 RI (2018, MIJ) is going either flat or sharp. I'm thinking it might be an alignment issue of the knife edge. I can almost hear it binding. Ya think maybe? Springs are good. My '87 is probably the most stable guitar I own (around 30). Amazing. Want my RI there!

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@PaulSter Yeah if the edge on that is worn that will cause serious issues. Like you said the alignment will get out and that will have to be replaced. Not that common but it does happen. You should be able to visually inspect that to see if that is the issue. What strings are coming out of tune when you use the trem? You see videos that say to keep the claw even but that is not always the case. I have had a few guitars where I had to set the claw different because the GBE strings are much lighter then the EAD strings so there for require a different adjustment on the claw of the trem.

[@Robbie28]

Im seriously thinking of getting of these. You have had it for a bit by now. Do ya still like it? Also, i have small hands and was wondering how comfortable these are to sit with. Love Ibanez guitars, but have never had an S series model and none around to try so Ill have to chance it lol

[@TraceTaylor3]

Man I love the S series. The bodies are so comfortable and thin. I also have small hands and the S series seems to fit me well. The neck is a little wider than my EVH's, because of the string spacing so that took me a minute to adjust to...but you will love it. Neck is thin but not too thin and it fits my hands very well. I play mine at every show so it does get a lot of use. Absolutely no regrets with this guitar at all. For the money....you simply cannot beat it.

[@Robbie28]

@@TraceTaylor3 TYVM I think ill pull the trigger on it. On back order so will be some time to get. I also have a premium JEM 70V i got used and honestly I kick myself for never looknig at them before. They are SOO comfortable to play. I cant wait for this COVID crap to be over with so i can try and find a place to take lessons lol. TY again for acutally answering me. I really appreciate it alot. :)

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@Robbie28 You are welcome brother. I had to wait a couple of months to get mine but well worth the wait. You will love the guitar dude. If you don't mind....when you get it let me know what you think.

[@Forest0922]

I wonder if they do tritium fret markers

[@TraceTaylor3]

Good question. That would be the way to go. Surely someone out there makes those. I will need to check on that.

[@jimmyg6455]

Just One black Light above will make those side markers really light up. :)

[@TraceTaylor3]

I may have to try that

[@wjdavey3]

👍👍

[@TraceTaylor3]

thanks my friend.

[@wfqsfg]

Blue?

[@PaulSter]

Really nice review. Along with my SGs, I'm really wed to my light guitars. I've got a pretty bad lower back, so every ounce (lbs difference from my LP Standard and PRS Singlecut matters to me these days. I just got an SEW761FMNTF. Perfect build, horrible setup. My tech had it perfect in no time, including polishing the frets (and rounding the ends). I've got quite a few Strats, so I was pretty shocked at the output and brightness of the True Velvets, but they make perfect sense to have with the Tone Zone and I did get it for the heavier gain stuff and what little playing I did with it (seriously poor setup from the factory) highlighted the cut with the stock Dimarzios. Can't wait to pick it up. Amazing how much definition I hear on your high gain playing. I dunno man, I like what I'm hearing from yours. BTW - a year later now? Did you swap out the pickups?

[@TraceTaylor3]

I did not swap out the pups. Like an idiot I just bought more guitars. I was going to put a set of pandemonium's in it because I love ceramic pups but I man stay with alcino because it is a good bridge between my guitars with ceramic and my EVH guitars. Probably go with a DiMarzio super 3 in the birdge. They are good pickups that come in the guitar and I play this guitar quite a bit at shows. I just want something a touch more scooped in the mids and maybe a touch heavier. The super 3 is a great pickup. Maybe a set of lace sensors. the double red is a beast of a pickup. They are getting changed just have not done it yet. Regardless, they are amazing guitars and the body's......forget about it. I think the S body is the most comfortable guitar on the market and I love mine. Now if I could just find a Nita Strauss Jiva X. I think I would be happy.

[@PaulSter]

@@TraceTaylor3 very cool man. Very cool. My 7 MIA Strats (and a MIJ and one really good MIM) were getting pickup swaps on a regular basis within days or weeks of bringing them home, until my wife got me a new olive green Strat two years ago (actually I spotted it at the store and played it. Most light and resonant Strat I had ever touched. It, along with with an '03 sunburst, stayed stock. All the rest got a mix of Fralins and Fender Fat 50's. Interesting on the Laces. I like all of 'em, but never wanted them on my Strats because I'm such a damn traditionalist and I have to have staggered pole-pieces on my Strats! Lol Then again, I'd be willing to put anything in my Ibbys! Going to spend some time with my SEW (tech called yesterday and said all the guitars I dropped-off are ready! Oh yea!) and see what pedals and amps like it. I have to remember why I got it, and not turn it into a classic/hard rock machine. It's just so darned comfy. I don't know why they don't sell more than they do. It would be awesome if you did a follow-up vid with new pu's and A/B the stock pup's vs new ones! I'll subscribe and be on the lookout for it! 🎸🎸🎸

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@PaulSter I really do like the Lace sensors and when I have a Fender, the first thing I do is put in lace sensors. The single blue up front with the silver single in the middle is one of the best tones I have ever heard. When I change out the pickups on my 1070, which hopefully will happen as soon as I get my house sold and all that done, I am definitely going to do a side by side comparison.

[@PaulSter]

@@TraceTaylor3 awesome. I'll be on the lookout for it! Me, I'm on a speaker search.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@PaulSter Speaker search? Ugh. That is a nightmare. Way too many options out there, unless you already know what you want. Good luck with that brother.

[@Hoprdoxx]

Hi, great review, but what about neck dive? The body is so thin a and lightweight (I guess), is it not an issue?

[@TraceTaylor3]

It is not an issue at all. This guitar is rock solid. You would never have issues with that. Mine is two years old and looks and plays like it did the day I bought it.

[@Hoprdoxx]

@@TraceTaylor3 Thanks for answer, but this has nothing to do with neck dive. Neck dive means the headstock has tendency to lean down to the floor, some guitars with light body has that.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@Hoprdoxx You mean the balance of the guitar. Ok. Honestly have never heard it called neck dive. I always heard neck heavy. Regardless, the body is mahogany which as you know is a heavy wood. One thing about the S guitars is they are literally perfectly balanced. Where ever you set the guitar around your neck....that is where it stays and honestly it is one of the better balanced guitars I have ever had. I have never had an issue with the neck dipping down on me.

[@Hoprdoxx]

@@TraceTaylor3 Thanx again for info. I got 2 Ibanez RGs and maybe it is time for an S. BTW, try to type "neck dive" here on YT and you will see. One of the most famous guitar channel, for example - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJqUZnqrZpd-d8k

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@Hoprdoxx Yeah. I did that and was shocked. We have always called it neck heavy but I guess everyone else in the world calls it neck dive. And to think I have only been doing this for 27 years. I am going back to my piano. Seriously though, you will love the S. They are greatly balanced like I said and crazy comfy. Very easy to play.

[@Living_EDventures]

I have a super 3, Fast Track 2 a Fast Track 1 in my Jackson Soloist

[@TraceTaylor3]

Super 3 is freaking awesome. I am actually going to put a set of the new Steve Via ceramics in this guitar. If I can get the wiring figured out the way I want to do it then I will video the process and do a before and after.

[@Living_EDventures]

Awesome, looking forward to it.

[@MrMisterk7]

Super démo pour une super guitare . J'en possède une depuis 2 ans, je ne touche plus aux autres😂

[@TraceTaylor3]

eureux que cela vous ait plu. Ce sont des guitares étonnantes. Merci mon ami. I think this is right.

[@smurfinguitars]

what amp are you using sounds good

[@TraceTaylor3]

I am using a kemper through a headrush FRFR. The profile is a EVH 5150 III EL 34.

[@allanaziz216]

i found a 7 string version of this guitar www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/s1027pbf_1p_02.html is this guitar able to use tremolo and how does the 7 string compare to your current guitar...which would you say is better

[@TraceTaylor3]

This guitar is a hard mount bridge. You cannot put a trem system on this unit.

[@allanaziz216]

@@TraceTaylor3 Thank you you have been incredibly helpful as i am looking into buying this guitar...is there much of a difference of the 7 string vs 6 string in terms of electronics and stuff

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@allanaziz216 Not at all. the obvious stuff of course like a wider neck and the pickups. The 7 has ceramic pickups which I am a huge fan of. Ceramic gives you a much more aggressive and tighter bottom end. More than likely I am going to put ceramic pickups in my 1070

[@allanaziz216]

@@TraceTaylor3 Im more of a classic rock but i play anything ranging from classic rock to blues, pop, to mathrock is this a good guitar for that?

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@allanaziz216 Well you really don't need a 7 string for that. For what you are playing I would probably go with a 6 string honestly. You would more than likely never use that low B in any blues or classic rock. Unless it was a great deal, I would probably go for the 6 string.

[@chillingsteezy7748]

Hey anybody know the name to that song he’s playing? I want to learn it super bad but can’t think of the name. 🤘🤘

[@TraceTaylor3]

If you can give the time I will tell you what it is. I hit a couple of original licks...a variation on more than a feeling...Sweet Child O' Mine and Tesla Love Song.

[@chillingsteezy7748]

Trace Taylor I was thinking 14:33 and thank you for the help for the review and god bless

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@chillingsteezy7748 Actually that is more than a feeling by Boston. Excellent song and fun to play.

[@chillingsteezy7748]

Trace Taylor thank you so much man and you have a great rest of your night🤘🤘

[@tk41370]

where do u rank this guitar out of your others? is it number 1 out of your wolfgangs?

[@TraceTaylor3]

That’s honestly a tough call. I love my Wolfgang ‘s. I’ve been playing them for hell coming up on 24 years. But my 1070 has become my main guitar. It plays so well and I love having a full floating trem. For the money it is simply an awesome guitar. However I am going to put ceramic pick ups in it

[@tk41370]

good review by the way, hey they got inlay stickers u can buy at amazon to put the dots back in a normal position on your neck to make it normal... cheers

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@tk41370 I appreciate it brother. Yes I actually saw those and thinking about getting a set to put on the top of my neck

[@rsvette123]

Premium to me is nicer also - well done - luv these guitars but not a fan of the colors on front side

[@TraceTaylor3]

I get that but the blue, which is not my favorite color, really does look good on this guitar.

[@kuzurame]

"Seems like you can find every guitar in the world, except the guitar you want" If that isn't the truest statement I don't know what is.

[@TraceTaylor3]

I know right. I have a friend who makes guitars and I am about to the point to have him make me one custom. But it is still around 2500 and that is tough.

[@musicman0423]

So true! I’ve gotten used to ordering before playing. I actually LOVE unboxing guitars lol. It’s addictive almost. That’s probably why I just ordered this guitar! I have an Ibanez axion label multiscale guitar with the fishmen fluent pickups. The pickups are absolutely incredible! It’s a shredding machine.

[@samblack5313]

Yep. Haha. Went into this music shop about 5 times over 3 months to play this one particular guitar to be sure.. walked in with my $5000 ready to walk out with it…….. SOLD four hours ago… 😃😆

[@wishinfishin8019]

If you replace the humbuckers to Pandemoniums, wouldn't you essentially then have a Jiva10?

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yes....but with better wood and frets. I have had 3 of the Jiva's and they were all terrible. That is literally how I ended up with this guitar.

[@wishinfishin8019]

I wonder why your Jivas were so bad. It's very similar to the 1070 and both made in Indonesia. On pickups, do you prefer the pandemoniums over the tone zone and air norton?

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@wishinfishin8019The nickel frets were terrible on all three that I had. The guitar just does not feel nowhere as good as the 1070. It just felt cheap all the way around. However....I do like the pandemonium's much better than the tone zone. I have never been a fan of the tone zone....even though it was a EVH test pickup.

[@wishinfishin8019]

Thanks for the replies. I'm about ready to buy my first nice ibanez. I'm considering the Jiva10, the 1070 and the S prestige. Tough decision cause they each have certain features I really like. What's your opinion on the S prestige?

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@wishinfishin8019I love the prestige. I have RG5030 and a J Custom which is literally one of the finest guitars I have ever played. But in the S series.....I would go with the 1070. It has stainless frets and the zero system which is a game changer on the trems. And they should still come with locking tuners which is nice to have. they have the same pickups for the most part. And....the 1070 is one of their best selling guitars. For the money it is unbeatable. I also have an Indo RG, the 1120, which is stellar. The Jiva.....Unless you get lucky and get a great one....I would steer clear. My sales person at Sweetwater told me that he returned almost every single one he sold. They are just shoddy guitars. The Jiva X is a completely different story. They are amazing but hard to find and pricy.

[@dashriprock2916]

Anyone have an issue with hitting the volume knob?

[@TraceTaylor3]

What is the problem with the Volume knob? I have not had any issues nor have I heard of any.

[@dashriprock2916]

@@TraceTaylor3 I own a prestiege and have accidently hit the volume when strumming. So I did a search and found out, I'm not the only one , other people have been complaining about hitting the volume knob. Someone even recommended changing the volume knob and the tone knob. I like the guitar but not the location of the volume knob, just my opinion. Complaints are out there if you search. That said I like the guitar and will learn to avoid the volume knob, It's my only complaint about the guitar.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@dashriprock2916 actually I have done the same. My main guitars are EVH wolfgangs and the volume knob is out of the way. Ibanez is not as bad as fender. I cannot play a fender because the volume is right next to the pickup and I hit them constantly. The Ibanez....I did have to adjust a little bit. I now hold my pinky I little higher because that is what hits but the adjustment I made on my playing has helped. But I agree. The volume needs to be lower. I know people who do not use the tone knob at all. They move the volume to the tone and put a kill switch in the volume slot. It is actually pretty cool and works well. You might want to try that setup.

[@Djentmonkey998]

Do you know by any chance how much this guitar weighs?

[@TraceTaylor3]

I pulled mine out and weighed it. It is 6 lbs 14 oz,

[@Djentmonkey998]

@@TraceTaylor3 Thanks alot, I couldn't find any exact weight.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@Djentmonkey998 Not a problem my friend.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Greetings. Sub'd for the Ibanez info. Have SA460 ABBQMM, S521 and S470 DXQM. Best Regards!

[@TraceTaylor3]

Thanks for the sub brother. All great guitars and thanks for checking it out.

[@hanovergreen4091]

@@TraceTaylor3 And yeah, after a “certain age”, I found myself drawn to thinner necks. Wish it had been sooner 😕. I remember holding an S in a guitar store in 1990 and being wigged out at how it felt and closed my mind to them for decades. With age comes wisdom (hopefully), too bad not any faster for me 🧐. Best Regards.

[@TeeFetch]

I'm a midaged complete noob. I made the mistake of getting a heavy af revstar with a bigsby. I ordered online. I learned two things. I want a lighter guitar that isa hardtail. If this was a hard/stop tail I'd get it at some point.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Yeah they do not make this in a hardtail, however, they do make the AZ which is an amazing guitar. Check those out if you have not seen them. They are great. And nothing wrong with being a noob. Its all about getting started.

[@TeeFetch]

@@TraceTaylor3 lol damn if only i hit that bell icon.

[@TraceTaylor3]

@@TeeFetch HIT THE BELL!!!!!

[@pandutresnalaga13]

Hehe Panga panga Hehe, yeah, my day got better

[@steeleemedia9417]

Update: after months of drooling over this guitar I finally had enough money in my bank account so I could buy this and not be broke lmao. It's coming in a couple days after my birthday too so I'm gunna be a happy 19 year old

[@TraceTaylor3]

Way to go bro. You will love it. Glad you got one.

[@tepjff2902]

what's the price??....please

[@TraceTaylor3]

As of now I believe they are 1399.00. I paid 1200.00 for mine

[@tepjff2902]

@@TraceTaylor3 thank you so much for letting me know...💓

[@kudtarkarsandroid2500]

Pango pango 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️pango pango.... ahhhhh much better

[@TraceTaylor3]

See. It just makes you feel good.

[@Mark-OutWest]

I hi speed skimmed through (because I'm not gonna sit through 30 minutes of review) and I didn't see any point in which we saw anything but the same wide shot. Get up on that finish and give us some extreme close ups.

[@TraceTaylor3]

Well it is a review so yes a lot of talking....but....I have had a few people to ask me to include photos so the review I have coming up on the 1120PBZ will include photos.

[@nasiasteel9105]

I bought two of them I regret paying as much as I did

[@TraceTaylor3]

You got two of them? I have subscribers who can't even find one. If you don't mind what did you pay for them?

[@IChIDH]

Rewire the pickups.