Ibanez RG 550XX 20th anniversary

[Johnny_Fred]

http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/product_news/pages/2007/20th_RG/index.html

Looks like Ibanez are going back to their old habits

 

[allstar1234]

only 1987 made. Eh i'd prefer another prestige or the older rg570. much cheaper too.

 

[Guitarzan]

I think it would have been cooler with the shark tooth inlays of the 770.

 

[SeasonOfPain]

I like how the ad says "exact formulations of the 1987 RG finishes". Which basically means it'll chip if you breathe on it wrong.

Still, I love my '89 black 550, dings and all. Sounds great with Steve Special + Blue Velvet + Air Norton. and playability is awesome.

 

[Guitarzan]

I feel the same way about my '89 USA Custom RG. Metal Leopard, Duncan Blues Saraceno and a Parallel Axis Neck.

 

[flieger67]

I would really love a DY. I can remember playing a few of those in stores back in the '80's (cripes, I am old...) and wanting one but not having the cash for it. Still, I absolutely loved that bright, in-your-face Desert Yellow. Such a true '80's color.

 

[Guitarzan]

I like the JEM 777 black w/ green vines and pickups.

 

[matty]

major Ibanez distributor near me ordered 6 sets (red, yellow, black)
ended up getting one set

I now own 2 of them (DY and RFR)

nice guitars but still doesn;t compare to my 89' 550
my favourite guitar I've ever owned

 

[Guitarzan]

See they're not the same...

 

[cvansickle]

I had one of those, in the neon road flare pink color even!

 

[flieger67]

major Ibanez distributor near me ordered 6 sets (red, yellow, black)
ended up getting one set

I now own 2 of them (DY and RFR)

nice guitars but still doesn;t compare to my 89' 550
my favourite guitar I've ever owned

Is there something different about the re-issues or do you just prefer your older axe?

 

[matty]

not much difference really besides 18 years of battle
new ones feel tigher/heavier/neck feels a little thicker
might be because I've sanded the finish off of my older one
older one feels like part of me when I play
and it's lightning fast

it's like your favourite t-shirt

you can get a new one but it will never feel the same as the original