Ibanez RG421

And again, the eminent Japanese Ibanez. This time in the category from 1500 usd, which claims to present quite high requirements for the RG 2550Z model in all aspects.

Sound

The guitar has two humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions and one middle single coil. All sensors are passive DiMarzio IBZ, which already commands respect. From the first note, the guitar feels sonority and an abundance of highs. Beautiful relief attack. Pure sound is closer to Strat's "transparency" than to the density of superstrats. The dynamics are excellent. In terms of frequencies, the middle is a little failed, there is a lot of top and moderate lows. Overdrive is very dynamic, bright and accented. The solo sounds beautiful and melodious, but in the mix the sound is somewhat lost due to the rather weak middle. In general, the tool is more geared towards a lead than a team game.

Assembly

The predominance of the uppers is explained not only by the specifics of the pickups, but also by the sound properties of the basswood from which the RG 2550Z is made. Her complex overtones are muffled along with the upper frequencies, leaving a pronounced fundamental tone. Linden is also a soft wood, so the soundboard of our guitar is prudently protected by a pickguard.

Edge Zero tremolo bridge

The branded Zero Resistance Edge Zero 2 bridge with a tremolo machine only once again emphasizes the main purpose of the RG 2550Z - downhole solos in the style of "hard and heavy" and heavier. Zero Resistance is essentially an analogue of the legendary Floyd Rose, but unlike its prototype, Edge Zero 2 is very easy to set up and keeps the system perfectly. According to some owners, thanks to Zero, they tune their guitars less than once a month with everyday play. Impressive, though hard to believe.