On 2004-02-23, Çağlar Şeker rated this Ibanez RG550LTD a 5...(8015)
Purchase: 1000 USD
Pros: perfect... awsome...
Cons: the place of switch...
Quality: 10 from 10 Review Summary: perfect On 2003-09-07, The Battousai rated this Ibanez RG550LTD a 4...(5593)
Purchase: I wanted to buy an electric guitar for a long time but it took a while to sum up the money for it.Anyway i gathered about 900 euros and hit the stores.I found my self at the official importer of ibanez guitars in greece,a guy named Trimis,and I tried out the S-series first,as i really liked the slim body.Then the salesperson(who was much cooler than his boss!)said that he thought an RG model would suit me better because I'm more into hard rock&heavy metal,so he brought forth the 550LTD,black with the mirror scratchplate, and i must say it was love at first sight!So after trying it out a bit i was sure it was the guitar i wanted(which proved to be a mistake actually!).Cost?Around 900 euros or 300000 greek drachmes,as I bought the guitar 5 years ago.
Pros: The thing I like the most about my guitar is that it's probably one of the coolest looking guitars I've seen.Of course I also think it delivers a top notch tone from clean to filthy distorted sounds,considering the fact that it's relatively not too expensive.I particularly like the bridge pickup both in rythmic parts and solos.The fretboard is like a dream too.I have never played something more comfortable and the jumbo frets seem to work really well with hammer ons,pull offs and right hand frettings(ala Van Halen!)
Cons: The problem with the thin super wizard neck is that it's not sturdy.if you yank the whammy bar you can see it moving along with the strings,which is something that bugs me.Also I'm having buzzing problems which are a total pain in the neck,especially when you like low action.I've refered to technicians but these problems seem to be very persistent.I even considered changing the neck with a new one but Ibanez doesn't sell necks seperately,which kinda pissed me off.However I mostly put the blame on me as I think i should have tested the guitar better when I bought it in the first place.
Quality: Again i have in mind that this is no 2000$ Gibson.So I have to say that generally the RG550LTD is well constructed and of fine quality.I think that the finish is probably as good as it gets.I have tried much mre expensive guitars and I can't say that they were noticeably better.Also I think that the electronics used are of impeccable quality and durability. Review Summary: To sum up I'd give the guitar two thumbs up and recomend it to beginers and more advanced players who like rocking the house!However,and I think this goes to anyone wanting to buy a guitar,thoroughly play and examine any guitar you like before buying it! On 2001-12-05, James Dimebag Turner rated this Ibanez RG550LTD a 5...(1035)
Purchase: I bought this guitar from the guitar, amp and keyboard centre in Brighton. I chose this model because it has a touch of class the other models just dont have. I recommend anyone to buy from them, they are extremely helpful and are willing to bust a nut to make sure you get your dream guitar. I think they now have an internet site - www.gak.co.uk, check them out.
Pros: I love this guitar in everyway possible. The neck is a super wizard type so if speed is your thing this is awesome. I play Pantera, Slayer etc so take my word for it, this guitar seriously rocks. The normal wizard neck isnt half as nice, so its worth forking out that extra bit of cash. The looks are awesome - the stage lights shine off beautifully from the mirrored scratchplate so you can blind the audience!
Cons: Nothing. Even the Ibanez hard case is top notch.
Quality: Ummm......excellent. The neck is bound, the body paintwork is beautiful. Its a bronzy, gold colour and i have never seen anything like it. The shark fin inlays are simply a finishing touch. The pickups are cool, the perhaps not perfectly alligned with the strings. The lows are low, and the highs are high, no noise either from them, so what more can you ask from stock pickups? Review Summary: To conclude, this is the best Rg guitar for fast playing. Ive tried all the high end Rgs so take my word for it. I would advise anyone to get an ibanez with a super wizard neck if you can afford it - also the lo pro egde is the dogs willy for dimebag squeels, slayer style vibrato, etc etc. Buy one mothers! Contact me for any further info on Ibanez RG models. |
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