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Ibanez Yvette Young YY20-OCS: Now in a delicious Orange Cream Sparkle
10 Dec 2021 · The new Ibanez Yvette Young YY20-OCS signature model comes in a luscious Orange Cream Sparkle finish and new hardware and pickup configuration.
Best Electric Guitars 2021: 10 guitars that rocked our world this year!
09 Dec 2021 · What a year for guitars! These 10 electrics were our favourites, across all budgets and styles. Check out the Gearnews Best Electric Guitars 2021!
Best Left-hand Guitars: 22 great lefty electrics for any budget or style
12 Nov 2021 · Finding a good left-handed guitar that suits your budget and style can be tough. Here are 22 great electric guitars for lefties across all genres!
Josh Smith teases new ST-style Ibanez FlatV1
23 Sep 2021 · Josh Smith just posted a Strat-style FlatV1 prototype on his Instagram. Does that mean we can expect a new signature model for the guitarist?
Ibanez AZES: New low-cost ST-style range designed with Tomo Fujita
31 Aug 2021 · Ibanez debuts the AZES series: two well-spec'd, wallet-friendly models with dynaMIX voice switching starting at a very affordable €299.
Ibanez teases new Ichika Nito ICH10 headless guitar on Instagram
30 Jun 2021 · Ibanez launches new Quest series headless guitars, the ICH10 Ichika Nito signature model, and the new QX527PB-ABS, Q54 and Q52 models.
Ibanez adds five new models to its Iron Label series – Nothing but Metal!
22 Jun 2021 · The Ibanez Iron Label series is back with three new guitars and two new basses. Dressed in all black, these instruments are ready to riff!
Catch the legendary Thomas Nordegg, Steve Vai’s guitar tech, in action
17 Jun 2021 · In this exclusive video, Steve Vai's legendary guitar tech Thomas Nordegg, shares setup tips and stories about the guitar virtuoso.
Best Overdrive Pedals: Top 5 classic stompboxes to heat up your tone
28 May 2021 · Time to heat up your guitar tone! We present the five best overdrive pedals, including classics by Ibanez, Boss and a certain Bill Finnegan.
Ibanez unveils new JSM20TH John Scofield 20th Anniversary model
14 Apr 2021 · Ibanez is celebrating 20 years of its JSM model with the new JSM20TH John Scofield 20th Anniversary hollow-body guitar. And it looks gorgeous.
Ibanez Artcore Expressionist AMH90: a hollow body with Tri-Sound tones
18 Mar 2021 · The new Ibanez Artcore Expressionist AMH90 is a full hollow body model that offers a vast array of tones courtesy of its Tri-Sound switch.
NAMM 2021: Ibanez Joe Satriani JS2410 now in Sky Blue
19 Jan 2021 · Ibanez is offering the Joe Satriani JS2410 signature model in a funky new Sky Blue finish in 2021 - check out Satch's new model here.
NAMM 2021: The Ibanez Steve Vai PIA3761 goes dark
19 Jan 2021 · Ibanez has announced a new Flat Black finish for the PIA3761, a more refined, darker look for Mr Steve Vai's rather flowery model introduced in 2020.
NAMM 2021: Ibanez introduces Lari Basilio LB1 and Josh Smith FlatV1 signature models
18 Jan 2021 · The new Ibanez Lari Basilio LB1 and Josh Smith FlatV1 signature models take the traditional T-style-style design in two very different directions.
NAMM 2021: Ibanez goes into Telecaster country with the AZS Series
18 Jan 2021 · Ibanez takes its Prestige brand into T-Style country, with lots of sweet AZ series features, including dyna-MIX5 switching and CS-TECH WOOD necks.
NAMM 2021: Ibanez unleashes its 2021 roster with incredible finishes and specs
15 Jan 2021 · A slew of new releases from Ibanez for NAMM 2021: We have picked out our favourites, with some amazing finishes and top-of-the-line specs.
Ibanez launches new Mini Phaser and Mini Boost pedals
07 Jan 2021 · Ibanez launches a brace of new analogue mini pedals, the PHMINI and BTMINI, packing quality boost and phaser tones into compact enclosures.
Ibanez reveals new AZ Series 7-strings, plus rosewood option and new pickups
05 Jan 2021 · Ibanez expands its AZ Series with a 7-sting, a rosewood fretboard option, SD Fortuna pickups and other tweaks that add up to a damn nice guitar.
The new Ibanez Paul Gilbert PGM FRM300 is a luscious purple shredder with style
02 Jan 2021 · This new Paul Gilbert Ibanez PGM FRM300 signature model for 2021 comes with three mini humbuckers and a striking new purple finish.
Best Guitars of 2020: 10 guitars that should be on your radar
14 Dec 2020 · The Top 10 Best Guitars of 2020! Our favourite guitars this year include retro 6-strings, rock'n'roll workhorses and bona fide shredder axes.
Ibanez RG565 Genesis Collection brings a new ‘Made In Japan’ shredder guitar
01 Dec 2020 · Offered in two attractive new colours and built in Japan, Ibanez' new Genesis Collection RG-565 models stay true to a classic shred formula.
Ibanez J Custom 2020: Stunning RG-style shredders with all-over elemental finishes
26 May 2020 · These four new high-end Japanese Ibanez J Custom models are inspired by the four elements and come in some amazing all-over finishes that mimic earth, wind, fire and water.