On 2003-12-28, Marc rated this Ibanez RG 120 a 1...(7179)
Purchase: At the Los Angeles Guitar Center, I paid around $170 for the guitar hoping that the most popular & inexpensive one would be the best because I knew squat about guitars, and I wasn't willing to research the matter thoroughly.
Pros: I got was I paid for alright; an inexpensive & popular guitar, which had a name brand that was tied to many popular rock bands like Korn. Plus, the guitar looked pretty cool; churning out repetitive power-chord after power-chord hardly seemed like a chore when people saw me use it. To me, this guitar satifies every one of my narcissistic whims, gratifies my superficial pleasures, and-hey-it makes sounds, too. Groovy.
Cons: When the tendancy to stroke my own ego went away, and the power-chords I played could no longer hold even my own attention, I began to see the guitar's failings. This was, by the way, only a year after I bought it. As my sound began to mature, I noticed how terribly limited the sound range of my guitar was when played it without distortion. Not only that, but the sound was never crisp, it was always a sound closer to being muffled, or thin. The humbuckers didn't scream, or give a clear tone, instead, they gave a generic, yet almost inefficient sound. Perhaps it was because stock Ibanez humbuckers were just too cheap. Hell, then where did the money go, you might ask. Well, it certainly go to the electronics, and it certainly didn't go to the termelo bar it didn't come with, and it most certainly did not go to the tuners, which always put the strings out of tune, and it SURE IN THE HELL didn't go to the socket that is continually falling apart and becoming loose no matter how many times you try to fix it, no. Since I am naive enough to believe Ibanez wasn't trying to rip me off, I believe my $170 went to the body of the guitar, which I will discuss in the next section.
Quality: This guitar is damn heavy. You try to play it sitting down without a strap, you're legs are gonna go numb in ten minuets or less. You can tell how absolutely solid the construction is, so even if you want to smash the guitar in pieces out of the frustration you feel towards yourself from letting yourself get suckered into buying such a piece of junk, you just can't do it in one swing toward the concrete. Try it two or three times REALLY hard, then it'll break. It's not as if it even matters at that point anyway because the inner electronics are probably damaged and warped (especially the socket) so badly that by the time you go insane and want to break it, you'll only be smashing a useless piece of heavy wood shaped like a guitar. Review Summary: 1. Guitar Center is a horde of predators.
2. The Ibanez RG 120 is cheap... cheap in all contexts of the word.
3. It breaks on the inside, while looking shiny and new on the outside.
4. I wouldn't wish this guitar on anybody, not even a novice.
5. If I could, I'd spit in the face of the salesman that sold it to me.
6. Never EVER think this guitar is for you.
On 2003-06-24, Monica rated this Ibanez RG 120 a 4...(5140)
Purchase: I got it from Guitar Center for around $120-150 (I've had it for two years now). It was my graduation present from my mom. I was playing a friend's Squire Strat in my band and needed my own gear. Sides the Squire was crap.
Pros: Okay, as I've already mentioned I've had this thing for two years. It's well build as far the body goes. Real strudy. It's been tested..... I leave it sitting out in my room and it gets dumped over by me, my dog and my friends and there's maybe one dent in the head. It stays in tune fairly well. There's room for improvement, but it's not bad for being under $200.
Cons: The stock pickups are um... For lack of a better word, crap. They sound good as long as your a beginner, but once you get a better guitar you'll have to change the pickups. Granted my bridge pickup also died within 6 months. The neck one hasn't gone yet (I have a Duncan '59 in the bridge now) but it's starting to die and the tone just isn't as good as the Duncan. That's about the only complaint I have.
Quality: Solid body, nice playbility and decent electronics. I must be lucky because I'm the only person whose knobs haven't become loose on the guitar. They're both still there and work just as well. The nut on the output comes loose, but it just has to be tightened. Review Summary: Good guitar for beginners. You'll have to change out the pickups if you get better and want better sound (or when they die), but the body and actual electronics will last you at least a couple years. Mine's still in great shape and it's 2 years old!
On 2003-04-23, rated this Ibanez RG 120 a 5...(4760)
Purchase: this was my first guitar which i purchased at my local guitar center for $170 (which is a kick a** price
Pros: this guitar is very light and has a thin neck which let's you get a good grip if your young (i was 12 when i got this). the sound is clear and comes out wicked when with distortion. in terms of looks, it's got a nice body with a hot wizard neck
Cons: my knobs are a little loose but it's overall a positive review
Quality: as i said the knobs are a little loose but i'm rough with my guitars and i've dropped it many times though it still sounds like new Review Summary: it is a great starter guitar and offers more than what it's worth, it's strong clear, good lookingand ect.
On 2002-12-16, Mike from The Big Fatties rated this Ibanez RG 120 a 4...(3453)
Purchase: I got this guitar at Guitar Center for about $200.I was into metal at the time and wanted a cheap guitar to start learning, this is what i chose.
Pros: The neck is slim and fairly smooth so you can move fast on it. The Bridge is american vintage style so it doesn't feel that bad when palm muting, strap locks never come undone, and the strings never break.
Cons: The wood chips easily, gets out of tune fast, but hey what do you expect for a cheap guitar. The Pickups aren't that good and are a little bright, im probably going to switch them soon anyway.
Quality: Its light and has a comforting tummy cut, but like I said the wood chips easily. Review Summary: Good guitar, great for starting out but I wouldn't suggest getting it if you like metal, unless you like being dissapointed |
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