Ibanez J Custom RG8570Z vs. Solar EU AC6BR RAW Guitar Discussion Review
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- This is a discussion between the Ibanez J Custom RG8570Z and the Solar EU AC6BR RAW. Modern vs. 80s specs. Do you prefer either one? This video covers the differences between these guitars as well as the ideologies of building a guitar out of the most modern features vs. perfecting a design over decades.
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The Ibanez J Custom is a beast of a shred machine and is the Ibanez dream realized. From the thinnest neck to the classic DiMarzio pickups, this is the Ibanez brand identity. Over the years, they’ve perfected their approach. However, while their Prestige lines of guitars have started to incorporate modern features such as stainless steel frets, the J Custom still is make with nickel silver fretwire.
Enter the Solar AC. Its combination of all the modern toppings such as stainless steel frets, a richlite fretboard, and the rock steady Evertune bridge strive to give guitarists the most reliable playing experience. This instrument is a supremely useful tool, but it is not without flaws of its own. The fretboard, while stable, strangely is not rounded in any way. As I reach for this guitar and use it, the fretboard edge is starting to get played in a little, but it’s still an odd omission and keeps this guitar away from being considered a polished instrument.
Neither of these drawbacks are significant enough to prevent the usage of these guitars and as such, I have used these to great effect on many songs now. While it isn’t possible for me to pick just one, I do find myself picking up the Solar more often.
00:00 Intro and not sponsored
00:27 “Traditional” vs modern specs and similarities
Diverging
00:52 J Custom features embody the Ibanez brand
02:33 Solar AC is a more modern take on a guitar and feels different
03:54 Modern stability features and their importance for your productivity
04:26 Solar features continued
04:50 Evertune is great but isn’t magic, has advantages and drawbacks
06:04 Weight of materials
What’s the deal
06:28 Do you need the new features or the tried and true?
09:04 Which one would I choose?
10:48 Outro
11:17 Cat
The ibanez has a macassar ebony fretboard :)
Oh interesting! I did some looking and the Ibanez wiki is telling me in 2019 on the models in Japan have Rosewood but for markets outside of Japan, it is in fact macassar ebony! That would explain why it feels so great to play! I'll link this comment and mention this going forward
J.Customs neck is like a marriage once you get used to the neck you don’t really get to play “other guitars” because your hand starts hurting even looking at thicker necks.
It's incredibly mind bending going from playing the j custom to something like a stratocaster. Almost feels like a completely different instrument!
can you buy the neck and replace it on a normal RG?
@@andyy6481 if the bolt holes line up
Anyone who's ever played a Japanese J custom or a prestige knows....
They're GOATs.
Hard to beat even today by even the most modern guitars and brands.
That ritchlite is a deal-breaker for me.
Yes I own a guitar with that fretboard material. And it's "plastic" or "synthetic" feeling. Sure it holds up well to temperature changes.
Great video man. Digging the content
That's definitely fair. I don't mind the richlite but it's probably my least favorite fretboard material in terms of feel
Man I fucking hate richlite!
@freakinpro it certainly isn't for everyone
Great review and comparison between the two guitars👍
if I had to pick one it would be the j.custom
Thanks! The J custom is an amazing guitar that will not disappoint. Even though it doesn't have an evertune, it will stay in tune better than most guitars. And it will play faster than anything else out there
So wonderful information, my friend !!❤🎸
Thank you, happy to provide useful things!
Well played sir.
Thanks
Japanese made guitars are just exceptional. I've got a Fender Japan HH Jazzmaster and an FGN Tele style baritone. Both Japanese made, both flawless build quality and QC.
Agreed. I'd love to get my hands on an FGN given how much I love the prestiges
I would choose the Solar. Handmade, made in Europe (rare), looks metal as f, Swedish brand and Ola is awsome. But Ibanez make great guitars and second only to Europeans I trust in Japanese quality.
It's a difficult choice! I've been an Ibanez fan forever but all the points you've made are true. And the features make it so useful, I use the Solar more
@@HighZ Funny thing is Ibanez started as a cheap knock off brand making les paul copies and now they are one of the most popular.
Yeah, fun with something more unique as well, a smaller brand.. I think
@LordOfSweden that's true! I remember seeing Paul Gilbert have all these amazing old Ibanez guitars that are clear knockoffs. Very interesting how things evolve
Richlite is paper sealed with resin, that's why it feels like plastic and not wood.
That definitely explains why!
What a pair of beautiful guitars. Both guitars are matching with your shirt, is that a coincidence? P.S. Yes you are a great guitarist my friend
Aha you noticed! Not a coincidence at all. And thanks dude, I try! There's lots of talented guitarists around so I'm glad my playing is passable
Great review!! I am an Ibanez man so my opinion is biased. I would choose the J custom of course. I do own a Ltd deluxe MH 1000 with the ever-tune (Fishman Fluence modern pickups so not a fan of Fishman) ever tune is not a bad thing. It's like you said it's not magic. Haven't owned a solar guitar as of yet. I just can't see myself buying one either. ( For various reasons(
Thanks and I totally understand. Solar Guitars definitely have a different feel than Ibanez and while the solars have been very useful for me, when I'm in the mindset to play an Ibanez, or need the best playability, it's no contest
Whats wrong with the fishmans? I normally hear quite positive things about them.
It's a combination of them having an active sound and the on board PCB edits the tone further by evening out the frequency response, so if you're used to passive humbuckers or pickups with more bass it'll sound very strange. For this reason I dislike them in standard tuning but love them in drop C and lower, and in extended range guitars. Changing up your amp/plugin settings can help overcome this. Also I think a lot of people are paid to say only good things. Overall they're excellent pickups but might not be to everyone's liking
@@HighZ If thats really the case. Thats a lot of money going out to a lot of youtubers to say good things about their product.
Quite a lot of guitars i was looking at come with fluence moderns but I may settle for something else with EMG retro actives or the usual Seymour Duncan sets if not a bare knuckle set.
@Rose.Of.Hizaki I do plan on switching out the Fishman for Bear Knuckles' aftermath. In my opinion, they also have the clarity of Fishman but also have more bass( that doesn't sound muddy with heavy distortion) and a growl that Fishman can't match. I do like DiMarzio and Seymour Duncan pickups as well.
Great sharing! Have a pleasant weekend my friend🙋♀👍
Thank you! Have a chill weekend
Your guitar collection ❤
Thanks. I want to use it to make music and give people good information, as well as joy at seeing guitars!
My guitar has a licensed floyd rose and the thinnest string keeps slipping out of the saddle. How to fix it help me please 🥺
Is any string left in the saddle? Then there's a sharp burr that cuts it. If not, you can try making sure the saddle block isn't crooked and put the end of the string in as far as it can go. If that still doesn't work, next time you restring try cutting just the ball end off and having the braided section that was next to it go into the saddle so there's more for the saddle to hold. Hope this helps
@@HighZ Thanks a lot sir.
I'm a beginner and this helped me very much❤️
@_X4ND3R_ happy to help!
Id have to pick the ibby
Solid choice!
Cool
Chansh the Pickup in my custom rg. to SD black Winter for more Metall i Grab my ESP E2 Horizon with EMG 's.
Sweet those are both awesome pickups. Lots of good memories with EMGs