NGD! RG/Tosin content (it's not an 8 string, don't worry)

Bekanor · 02-15-2012, 08:40 PM

On Tuesday night my local music store was hosting a clinic with the awesomely talented and super nice Tosin Abasi. After a great set and some hilarious Q&A they announced 30% off all Ibanez guitars in store. So I picked this beauty up for a grand.

It's been a while since I've owned an Ibby guitar but I absolutely love this thing, the neck is super fast (I'm still adjusting to it after some months playing chunky necks exclusively) and the fret work is pristine. The stock pickups obviously have to go but they're definitely a step in the right direction compared to other stock Ibanez pickups I've dealt with (they lack both subtlety and smoothness), and also the finish is just gorgeous (I'm not much for purple and actually picked this one over the trans black one hanging next to it).

Oh and as for the Tosin content, he was kind enough to sign it for me.

Thanks Tosin!

bouVIP · 02-15-2012, 08:43 PM

That's so awesome that you met Tosin and got a signature!

Also I love the color of the guitar so slick!

Vinchester · 02-15-2012, 08:43 PM

OMG epic deal is epic. What an incredible sales strategy lol!
Congrats. The build quality on that one is very good.

Bekanor · 02-15-2012, 08:44 PM

Also I realise I need a new blanky cover, I don't know what those stains are but I can assure you that I'm not a certified jizz cannon so it's not that.

Watty · 02-15-2012, 08:45 PM

I remember Tosin was warming up at a show I went to and I was too chicken to approach and say hi. Some other guy did and I bit the bullet and asked if I could get a picture. He obliged....and my flash failed me. All I got was an outline of him and his awesome, albeit slightly hipster, hat.

Congrats on the guitar BTW; best color of the lot!

Miek · 02-15-2012, 08:46 PM

I'm sorry to hear that 30% off is still probably more expensive than a new one in the US.

Bekanor · 02-15-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Miek

I'm sorry to hear that 30% off is still probably more expensive than a new one in the US.

It would be about the same once shipping came into the equation, or a negligible difference at worst.

Not to mention the extra cost of a hard shell case (the included soft shell case is nice but I wouldn't trust it in the hands of the army of incredible hulk clones that work for UPS).

Also it seems more and more distributors are cracking down on dealers doing international sales.

Bekanor · 02-15-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watsonb2

I remember Tosin was warming up at a show I went to and I was too chicken to approach and say hi. Some other guy did and I bit the bullet and asked if I could get a picture. He obliged....and my flash failed me. All I got was an outline of him and his awesome, albeit slightly hipster, hat.

Congrats on the guitar BTW; best color of the lot!

I think the red is nicer, but I already have the 827 in that colour on pre-order.

I think the blue and the orange that you guys get in the states are pretty awesome but they seem to make the rosewood look pale as .... by comparison.

Wings of Obsidian · 02-15-2012, 09:56 PM

Sweet guitar! Is it one of the new Premium models?

silverabyss · 02-15-2012, 10:08 PM

That's awesome. Sick score dude.

Bekanor · 02-15-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wings of Obsidian

Sweet guitar! Is it one of the new Premium models?

It is, they apparently only got them that day. First guy in town to have one woo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverabyss

That's awesome. Sick score dude.

Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting some serious play time on it this weekend (I worked late last night and I'm going to be out late having dinner tonight).

Xherion · 02-15-2012, 10:49 PM

Congrats! Nice git fiddle

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02-15-2012, 08:40 PM	#1
Bekanor Renegade Folk Hero Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,277 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	NGD! RG/Tosin content (it's not an 8 string, don't worry) On Tuesday night my local music store was hosting a clinic with the awesomely talented and super nice Tosin Abasi. After a great set and some hilarious Q&A they announced 30% off all Ibanez guitars in store. So I picked this beauty up for a grand. It's been a while since I've owned an Ibby guitar but I absolutely love this thing, the neck is super fast (I'm still adjusting to it after some months playing chunky necks exclusively) and the fret work is pristine. The stock pickups obviously have to go but they're definitely a step in the right direction compared to other stock Ibanez pickups I've dealt with (they lack both subtlety and smoothness), and also the finish is just gorgeous (I'm not much for purple and actually picked this one over the trans black one hanging next to it). Oh and as for the Tosin content, he was kind enough to sign it for me. Thanks Tosin! setsuna7, Advv, Bigfan and 2 others like this.

02-15-2012, 08:43 PM	#3
Vinchester SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 777 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OMG epic deal is epic. What an incredible sales strategy lol! Congrats. The build quality on that one is very good. -ESP Eclipse I CTM FT w/ BKP Rebel Yells -ESP M-II w/ D-sonic/Air Norton -Jackson RR3 w/ EMG81/60 -Schecter C1 Hellraiser

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Watty Naturally Cynical Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 2,033 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I remember Tosin was warming up at a show I went to and I was too chicken to approach and say hi. Some other guy did and I bit the bullet and asked if I could get a picture. He obliged....and my flash failed me. All I got was an outline of him and his awesome, albeit slightly hipster, hat. Congrats on the guitar BTW; best color of the lot! I am offensive and I find this Christian. Black Water Custom 6 String "Storm" Black Water Custom 6 String (Building) Ibanez RGA121NTF Nice-Racks Custom 2-Space Case Fractal Audio Axe FX 2 Mackie HR624's Don't like what I post? Tell me why and defend your position like a man.

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02-15-2012, 08:43 PM	#2
bouVIP SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 236 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That's so awesome that you met Tosin and got a signature! Also I love the color of the guitar so slick!

02-15-2012, 08:44 PM	#4
Bekanor Renegade Folk Hero Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,277 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Also I realise I need a new blanky cover, I don't know what those stains are but I can assure you that I'm not a certified jizz cannon so it's not that.

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Miek POSTING ON INTERNET Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warwick, RI (AND I HAVE OPINIONS) Posts: 1,767 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I'm sorry to hear that 30% off is still probably more expensive than a new one in the US.

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Wings of Obsidian SS.org Raja Yogi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 912 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Sweet guitar! Is it one of the new Premium models?

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silverabyss ♥'s Horizons Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Philadelphia, OH Posts: 1,663 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's awesome. Sick score dude.

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Xherion SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WI Posts: 158 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats! Nice git fiddle