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I've never owned an Ibanez, but the £1000 ish AZ models look fantastic. I don't understand how brands like Chapman can compete now.
Fender are releasing oddballs, Gibson are Gibson, yet Ibanez seem to be getting lots of attention.
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Original edge or hard tail, MiJ and good quality cases.
I see what you mean when comparing to smaller brands.
I dont think I can say that about any other manufacturer.
As for Chapman I think this is their make or break year really as an interesting good value line with some user voted for ideas it had novelty. But without it being in multiple stores in the UK it just becomes Andertons house brand and now with the normal brand stretching of two price points and specs and more colours it starts to become something different in business. terms.
BTW - the Ibanez book by Tony Bacon is a great read!
I can't wait to try them and they're certainly generating interest here - there's about 3 related threads.
Then there is my short scale Talman Bass that cost £150 (I see some shops doing them for £140 now) - it’s insanity good. I thought it was just me as I’m not “tuned” into basses but I’ve seen a few rave about them on bass forums too.
Keep thinking I should upgrade to the Fender Mustang shortscale, but scared of being disappointed, and it would be purely for vanity.
Really want a RG550 in purple neon to stick it under the bed and pull out once a month with the spandex!
AZ’s look great.
So yes, they’re on it!
My only experience with anything similar was with the Andy Timmons model. Sadly, the Premium, for me, felt cheap and lack lustre but others on here have liked them. It could've been that particular guitar, or me!
The premiums though are still great guitars and bang for buck esp 2nd hand.
I wish they Reissued the '88 JEM with the '87 RG550 - The 30th Anniversary price was ridiculous.
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I think the premium Jems are not very good for the price they’re asking but I bought a Jem Jr for £350 new a while back and modded it and now it really is a fantastic guitar for only £550 all in
Hi buddy
Here is the thread with all the details
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/71880/ngd-ibanez-jem-jr-updated-with-mod-pics#latest