Guitars as any other produce are commonly under the influence of vogue. They develop and modify their sounds, as well as their looks, from generation to generation. Electric guitars are mostly universal with no particular national color. Mostly, but not certainly. In spring 2008 Ibanez presented the newest collection of guitars which is really prominent.

Any guitar producer has got its own customs and lots of them prefer manufacturing guitars which are similar to their classic shapes and features. For example, Epiphone, Gibson and Fender do the same, but not Ibanez. Surely, that is the sound that prior of all matters in a guitar instrument, but when the guitar is also a pleasure for the eyes, contentment doubles.

The Ibanez Spring 2008 Special Limited Edition undoubtedly shows the Japanese origin of the trademark. Some newest models as RG and SRX comprise brilliant brand's sound standards and advanced appearance. Such components as “Japan black” finish and red binding make those guitars look really Japanese. Prompts are sakura carving, which is the most suitable soft matter for that part of instrument.

The first idea which appears in your head when you see modern RGR is “This is made in Japan”. That ninja “weapon”, intended for a murder on stage, is ascetically simple in its appearance but dangerously strong in its sound. Its appearance can be compared with ninja who has got a pale skin but clothed in black. It has nothing excess, nothing that might be redundant. But it is an assassin. Of course, tastes differ but the new Ninja is quite likely to be the star of the Ibanez spring collection. Read the rest of this entry »