The Ibanez RG Series debuted in 1987 and has been a top
selling model ever since. If you are considering one, and you should, then
read on.
You want a "Made in Japan" model!! Don't settle
for less. With patience and persistence you can find a Japan (MIJ) model
for about the same as the Korean models.
There are a couple of other options, some of the early
RG450 and RG470 models were made in Japan, they are very high quality but
usually have the less desirable Low TRS tremolo. If you don't use the bar
then this model is perfect and usually for about $100 less.
You want the Edge, not the Low TRS. The 5 series have the
edge the 3 and 4 series have the Low TRS. Even if you don't use the thing
it is cool and it will improve the resell value.
Unwanted
Guitars?
If
you have used, old, or even broken and busted guitars, don't throw
them away, they
can be worth more than you think. Sell it at
List it as a project or
parts. Often guitar parts are worth more than the whole
guitar. Consider taking guitars apart and selling them off
piece by piece.
