Guitar:
Ibanez RG470

Features:
Basswood body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 Frets, H-S-H pickup configuration, 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5 Way switch, Licensed Floyd Rose.

Playability:
As with most Ibanez guitars, it plays very well indeed. No detectable fret buzz and super low action. The Wizard II neck is super thin for effortless playing. Nice string tension, and good access to the higher frets.

Sound:
A whole palette of usable sounds with the H-S-H configuration and 5 way switch. Punchy high gain pickups for heavier styles, and also the single coil is good for cleaner sounds.

Durability:
Although basswood is generally a light wood, this guitar is well made and feels solid. Will probably last a very long time if looked after. Now for the Licensed Floyd… This thing just sucks! One of the worst licensed Floyds I have ever used. The metal seems to be made of butter and wont last very long at all, so be prepared to replace this for a decent one. Secondly, the trem arm actually seized inside the barrel! This particular guitar had the Lo-Trs II Floyd on it, and I think Ibanez may have fixed this issue now.

Comments:
Good balance also, and very comfortable to play.

Conclusion:
Apart from the absolutely crap Lo-Trs II Floyd, this guitar is brilliant. Stays in tune perfect after a trem change, and plays like a dream. Highly recommended for lead players.

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