FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BENSALEM, PA: In 2009, all Ibanez Prestige guitars will once more be made exclusively in Japan. Commented Mac Muranaka of Ibanez, “The consistent precision and artistry of our Ibanez luthiers is unmatched, and artists and dealers with a pro clientele have clamored for more Japanese models. In response, all 2009 Prestige models will be made in Japan.”
In addition the company has expanded its Prestige offerings. “The RG3550MZ is a great example of how Ibanez has responded to player and dealer demand with new models. Not only does the RG3550MZ feature our new 5pc titanium-reinforced Super Wizard neck with the original 1987 RG super thin specs,” continued Muranaka, “it’s our first RG Prestige to feature a maple fretboard. It’s also equipped with the USA-made genuine DiMarzio pickups that pros prefer and, like many of our new 2009 models, it’s features some of the standout colors that made the original RG’s the defining metal axe.”
The RG3550MZ (pictured in the new Roadster Metallic Orange finish features DiMarzio Air Norton, True Velvet and Tone Zone pickups. It lists for $1999.99.
Model: RG3550MZ
List: $1999.99
Available Finishes: ROM Roadstar Orange Metallic, GW Galaxy White, GK Galaxy Black
Body Material: Basswood
Neck Material: 5pc Maple Walnut
Neck Scale/Type: 25.5/Super Wizard Prestige 17mm
Number of Frets: 24/Jumbo
Fingerboard: Bound Maple
Inlay: Wedge Sharktooth
Bridge: Edge Zero w/ZPS3
Hardware: Cosmo Black
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Air Norton H
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio True Velvet S
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Tone Zone H
Case: Hardshell
Case List: INCLUDED
po box 886, bensalem, pa 19020 • ph: 215. 638. 8670 • fx: 215. 245. 8583
hoshinousa.com / ibanez.com / tama.com
2009 Ibanez News
2009
ACOUSTIC PERFECTION: IBANEZ INTRODUCES THE AEG25E IN 3 COLOR OPTIONS, ALL WITH QUILTED MAPLE TOPS
2009
IBANEZ INTRODUCES NEW ART320 MODELS WITH FLAMED MAPLE TOPS AND ACTIVE PICKUPS
2009
ARTCORE BEAUTY AS73B HAS GOT THE BLUES: IBANEZ ADDS NEW COLOR OPTION FOR POPULAR AND AFFORDABLE SEMI-HOLLOW GUITAR
April 2009
IBANEZ ARTIST HERMAN LI TO APPEAR AT SAM ASH IN CERRITOS CALIFORNIA
2009
See Paul Gilbert’s New 20th Anniversary PGM Signature Reissue
2009
THE FIREMAN COMETH – Very Limited Edition Paul Gilbert Signature Debuts at NAMM
2009
Ibanez Andy Timmons Signature Guitar Goes Global
2009
SHREDDING BEYOND THE STRATOSPHERE: X-Shaped Ibanez Axe Features 27-Fret Neck
2009
Destroyer Debuts – Ibanez Unleashes 2009 Version of the Iconic Metal Axe
2009
MORE SINGLE-CUTS FROM IBANEZ
2009
RETURN TO JAPAN – Once More All Ibanez Prestige Guitars Are Japanese Made
2009
Ibanez AP7 Tone-Lok Analog Phaser at NAMM
2009
PAUL GILBERT AIRPLANE FLANGER LANDS AT NAMM
2009
EVER MORE EXOTIC – Ibanez Adds the 1st Solid Top To Its Best Selling Exotic Wood Acoustic Guitar Series
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RETURN TO JAPAN – Once More All Ibanez Prestige Guitars Are Japanese Made
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BENSALEM, PA: In 2009, all Ibanez Prestige guitars will once more be made exclusively in Japan. Commented Mac Muranaka of Ibanez, “The consistent precision and artistry of our Ibanez luthiers is unmatched, and artists and dealers with a pro clientele have clamored for more Japanese models. In response, all 2009 Prestige models will be made in Japan.”
In addition the company has expanded its Prestige offerings. “The RG3550MZ is a great example of how Ibanez has responded to player and dealer demand with new models. Not only does the RG3550MZ feature our new 5pc titanium-reinforced Super Wizard neck with the original 1987 RG super thin specs,” continued Muranaka, “it’s our first RG Prestige to feature a maple fretboard. It’s also equipped with the USA-made genuine DiMarzio pickups that pros prefer and, like many of our new 2009 models, it’s features some of the standout colors that made the original RG’s the defining metal axe.”
The RG3550MZ (pictured in the new Roadster Metallic Orange finish features DiMarzio Air Norton, True Velvet and Tone Zone pickups. It lists for $1999.99.
Model: RG3550MZ
List: $1999.99
Available Finishes: ROM Roadstar Orange Metallic, GW Galaxy White, GK Galaxy Black
Body Material: Basswood
Neck Material: 5pc Maple Walnut
Neck Scale/Type: 25.5/Super Wizard Prestige 17mm
Number of Frets: 24/Jumbo
Fingerboard: Bound Maple
Inlay: Wedge Sharktooth
Bridge: Edge Zero w/ZPS3
Hardware: Cosmo Black
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Air Norton H
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio True Velvet S
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Tone Zone H
Case: Hardshell
Case List: INCLUDED
po box 886, bensalem, pa 19020 • ph: 215. 638. 8670 • fx: 215. 245. 8583
hoshinousa.com / ibanez.com / tama.com
2009 Ibanez News
2009
ACOUSTIC PERFECTION: IBANEZ INTRODUCES THE AEG25E IN 3 COLOR OPTIONS, ALL WITH QUILTED MAPLE TOPS
2009
IBANEZ INTRODUCES NEW ART320 MODELS WITH FLAMED MAPLE TOPS AND ACTIVE PICKUPS
2009
ARTCORE BEAUTY AS73B HAS GOT THE BLUES: IBANEZ ADDS NEW COLOR OPTION FOR POPULAR AND AFFORDABLE SEMI-HOLLOW GUITAR
April 2009
IBANEZ ARTIST HERMAN LI TO APPEAR AT SAM ASH IN CERRITOS CALIFORNIA
2009
See Paul Gilbert’s New 20th Anniversary PGM Signature Reissue
2009
THE FIREMAN COMETH – Very Limited Edition Paul Gilbert Signature Debuts at NAMM
2009
Ibanez Andy Timmons Signature Guitar Goes Global
2009
SHREDDING BEYOND THE STRATOSPHERE: X-Shaped Ibanez Axe Features 27-Fret Neck
2009
Destroyer Debuts – Ibanez Unleashes 2009 Version of the Iconic Metal Axe
2009
MORE SINGLE-CUTS FROM IBANEZ
2009
RETURN TO JAPAN – Once More All Ibanez Prestige Guitars Are Japanese Made
2009
Ibanez AP7 Tone-Lok Analog Phaser at NAMM
2009
PAUL GILBERT AIRPLANE FLANGER LANDS AT NAMM
2009
EVER MORE EXOTIC – Ibanez Adds the 1st Solid Top To Its Best Selling Exotic Wood Acoustic Guitar Series
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