Guitars as any other produce are commonly under the influence of fashion. Both appearance and sound performances are have been changing through all history of guitar. Electric guitars are considered to be universal with no definite national signs. Mostly, but not certainly. The spring 2008 collection of Ibanez instruments breaks the norms of a global style and gives in a specific ethnic zest.

Most of renowned guitars as Epiphone, Gibson, Fender and others have some traditions and even modern guitars always get the appearance that looks like all their classic series, but Ibanez refused to perform the same. No doubt, it is the sound that first of all matters in a musical instrument, but when the guitar is also a pleasure for the eyes, contentment doubles.

When you see the guitars which were introduced as Spring 2008 Special Limited Edition you understand that Ibanez is a Japanese trademark. Not only perfect sound features are the benefit of some models as RG and SRX, but there is also a sophisticated appearance. With their “Japan black” finish and red fastening, special sakura blossom carving and gold hardware, they are extremely modish and really Japanese. The tender sakura glyptic prompts a delicate note of something impalpable which you can't grasp but can surely sense.

The appearance of modern RGR underlines its Japanese origins more evidently. That model includes simple semblance and fabulous sound that make it really powerful weapon on stage. Its design may be compared with ninja that has got a white skin but dressed in black. This guitar includes all the thoughts of minimalism. Ibanez spring collection has a great deal of different interesting guitars, but this one is considered to be the most uncommon. Read the rest of this entry »