ELECTRIC GUITARS
RGR5130-GRM / -KM: A brand new addition to the Prestige 5000 range, the top-of-the-line Japan series with modern, cutting-edge features. Available in Gray Metallic or Khaki Metallic the RGR5130 models come with Basswood body, 5pc Wenge/Maple neck with Macassar Ebony fretboard and Reversed Headstock, a Lo-Pro Edge tremolo and Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic humbuckers. Available end of June at dealers, price is EUR 2.299,- each.
TQM2-CUF: Tom Quayle finally gets an updated version of his very successful TQM model. Based on the AZ-N models, the TQM2 comes with an Alder body with a solid 4mm Flame Maple top that features a beautiful natural binding along the curvature of the body. The Roasted Maple neck sports a Rosewood fretboard with compound radius. A novelty on the TQM model is the choice of pickups. Tom teamed up with Ibanez to release pickups that are made from scratch and voiced after his favorite sound. The TQM HSS-pickups will only be available in his signature model and this is actually only the second set that IBANEZ has created for an artist since many years (the first one being the ICHI-SSS set in the ICHI00-VWH signature model for Japanese artist ichika). The TQM2-CUF is an absolutely stunning guitar, available at dealers end of June, price is EUR 2.699,-.
ELECTRIC BASSES
GSR200-BPK /-CEB / -MGR: After the success of the pastel colors in the guitar line-up, Ibanez decided to add those color options also for the Gio SR bass models. Available in Baby Pink , Celecte Blue, and Mint Green, these Gio SRs come with Okoume bodys and Maple necks at a very competitive price of EUR 299,- each. Arriving end of July at Ibanez dealers.
GSR200PC-TMU /-TPB: Gold on Burl! These two new Gio SR bass models feature a crisp Poplar Burl art grain print in Trans Marine Burst or Trans Pale Black Burst finish and golden hardware which nicely accentuates the classy appearance. Other specs comprise Okoume body, Maple neck with Purpleheart fretboard and Dynamix PJ pickups. Available from early July, price is EUR 329,-.
ACOUSTIC GUITARS
TCM50FM-ODB: The TCM50 series already features very attractive Figured Ash tops in classic colors. More variation and style brings new Flame Maple veneer option in Open Pore Denim Blue finish. Apart from the top wood spec-wise identical to the other TCM50 models, this particular model is sure to grab some attention. Available from early July, price is EUR 369,-.
GA5FMTCE-OB: Adding a nice Flame Maple veneer top to the GA5 line-up, this new model comes in Open Pore Blue Berry finish. Spec-wise identical to the more classical looking GA5 guitars, this particular model is sure to catch a lot of attention. Available at Ibanez dealers from early July, price is EUR 319,-.
