As a hardcore Ibanez fan, one of the "S" guitars you showed was a "SA" it was too thick to be a S. You can get S, and RG in virtually any configurations. One of the RGs you showed was an arch top RGA. The main difference between the S, RG, SA, and RGA are... S- Thin body, comes in most wood/pick up and term configurations. S series are so thin it is hard to fit stuff inside of it, hence the exterior 5-way switch cover. RG- Sharp point horns, thicker than a "S", comes in most wood/pick up and trem configurations SA- looks like a S but top is arched, the back is not and it is noticeably thicker than the S. Comes in most configurations but primarily strat style configs, as this is Ibanez Strat model. RGA- A RG archtop. Comes in most configurations, just an RG with a archtop. RGD- RG downtune, baritone guitar, slightly different cutout. RGs can come in downtune and multiscale configs, I have not seen S in multiscale or downtune configs. I have seen S and RG series 7 and 8 string guitars.
Being an owner of both an Ibanez RG and S, I have to give my vote convincingly to the RG. Not that the S is a bad guitar at all. But I love the the sharp edges of the RG. And it's razor thin neck with 2 octaves? There's no beating that! The whammy is not to be defeated by Floyd (and it floats evenly better than the Rose). Then you custom out with Duncan (and Carvin, R.I.P.) pickups and...kicking a** awaits...
The S standard I have my eye on has 2 x humbuckers only (5 way switch) but I want it for pop and soft/glam rock - they are quantum so I'd switch them out for Demarzios - but... will that work?
Nice, informative vid. Landon Bailey suggests the S series can be a good alternative to a Fender Strat, and your video demonstrates this. BTW, you said the RG’s come with 24 frets, making it sound like the S’s don’t. But I know that the S670-QM has 24.
I am wanting to buy a guitar that has a lot of versatility and can play all genres. I like more heavy rock and metal music but i would like to play softer songs as well. If I buy an S series, will I be missing out on that heavier rock and metal sound that the RG series offers? I've been looking at the S series 670QM and I don't want to screw myself on the opportunity to have that good rock and metal sound.
Having a (very) long Ibanez player, let me clarify. You will love the S series because she is light and has a beefy sound. Then, you will realize that she is too light. You will love the RG(s) because she is precise and well... pointy. Then, you will realize she is missing something. And all of them put together won't make a single Jem in my opinion. So, why waste time? 😁
Gear4music Guitars...Question: When will Ibanez open a factory, hire guitar builders and make their own guitars?...They have never done it in all their history...prefering to have other guitar companies build guitars for them...
As an owner of an old Ibanez artist who's looking for parts, 2:20 I say STAY away from Ibanez. They don't back up their guitars. Pick a guitar that you will always find parts for.
Most of the S models came out with a Floyd Rose tremolo till about 2005. My one S has a single locking tremolo and the other on i bought second hand has a double locking tremolo. Most models these days comes out with a Edge Tremolo
The body shape doesn't have anything to do with how metallic of a guitar it is. My old Saber shreds like crazy, even with the old stock Axis pickups. It's an HSH. That's insane to even say that they're lesser of a metal guitar than an RG.
As a hardcore Ibanez fan, one of the "S" guitars you showed was a "SA" it was too thick to be a S. You can get S, and RG in virtually any configurations. One of the RGs you showed was an arch top RGA. The main difference between the S, RG, SA, and RGA are...
S- Thin body, comes in most wood/pick up and term configurations. S series are so thin it is hard to fit stuff inside of it, hence the exterior 5-way switch cover.
RG- Sharp point horns, thicker than a "S", comes in most wood/pick up and trem configurations
SA- looks like a S but top is arched, the back is not and it is noticeably thicker than the S. Comes in most configurations but primarily strat style configs, as this is Ibanez Strat model.
RGA- A RG archtop. Comes in most configurations, just an RG with a archtop.
RGD- RG downtune, baritone guitar, slightly different cutout.
RGs can come in downtune and multiscale configs, I have not seen S in multiscale or downtune configs.
I have seen S and RG series 7 and 8 string guitars.
Great extra info here, thanks!
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you have THE (and maybe only) best review of the Ibanez S series guitars out there - thank you. nice and clear reporting
As a learner I tend to practice sitting down,would the s series be more comfortable?
Being an owner of both an Ibanez RG and S, I have to give my vote convincingly to the RG. Not that the S is a bad guitar at all. But I love the the sharp edges of the RG. And it's razor thin neck with 2 octaves? There's no beating that! The whammy is not to be defeated by Floyd (and it floats evenly better than the Rose). Then you custom out with Duncan (and Carvin, R.I.P.) pickups and...kicking a** awaits...
Love the Rg series!
The finishes are 🔥🔥🔥
The S standard I have my eye on has 2 x humbuckers only (5 way switch) but I want it for pop and soft/glam rock - they are quantum so I'd switch them out for Demarzios - but... will that work?
U can keep those pickups buy a good amp. real sound comes from the speaker u use.
Nice, informative vid. Landon Bailey suggests the S series can be a good alternative to a Fender Strat, and your video demonstrates this. BTW, you said the RG’s come with 24 frets, making it sound like the S’s don’t. But I know that the S670-QM has 24.
I am wanting to buy a guitar that has a lot of versatility and can play all genres. I like more heavy rock and metal music but i would like to play softer songs as well. If I buy an S series, will I be missing out on that heavier rock and metal sound that the RG series offers? I've been looking at the S series 670QM and I don't want to screw myself on the opportunity to have that good rock and metal sound.
I own a ibanez Rg and I can say 100% it's soo worth it
Having a (very) long Ibanez player, let me clarify. You will love the S series because she is light and has a beefy sound. Then, you will realize that she is too light. You will love the RG(s) because she is precise and well... pointy. Then, you will realize she is missing something. And all of them put together won't make a single Jem in my opinion. So, why waste time? 😁
Gear4music Guitars...Question: When will Ibanez open a factory, hire guitar builders and make their own guitars?...They have never done it in all their history...prefering to have other guitar companies build guitars for them...
As an owner of an old Ibanez artist who's looking for parts, 2:20 I say STAY away from Ibanez. They don't back up their guitars. Pick a guitar that you will always find parts for.
Most of the S models came out with a Floyd Rose tremolo till about 2005. My one S has a single locking tremolo and the other on i bought second hand has a double locking tremolo. Most models these days comes out with a Edge Tremolo
You said the S only has 22 frets...that is not correct,,, the ones you show all have 24.
Ibanez sucks.
you suck
The body shape doesn't have anything to do with how metallic of a guitar it is. My old Saber shreds like crazy, even with the old stock Axis pickups. It's an HSH. That's insane to even say that they're lesser of a metal guitar than an RG.
SA is my choice.....S series for heavy metal....RG is too heavy in body weight