Ibanez Prestige Returns To Japan - NAMM 2009 Release

Once More All Ibanez Prestige Guitars Are Japanese Made

(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 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
No. Frets/Type	24/Jumbo
Fingerboard	Bound Maple
Inlay	Wedge Sharktooth
Bridge	Edge Zero w/ZPS3
H/W Color	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

More info can be found at www.ibanez.com