I have the hardtail version of this which has locking Gotoh tuners on it and a Gibraltar Standard II bridge. There's absolutely nothing else that comes close to the RG652 Prestige for anywhere near the price.
@Ace King LMAO. Hey man. I must admit some bias I guess. I love and am so proud of my son that I talk too much about him. Heheh. Anyway his was the 7 string I think it's fairly priced around 1200? The prestige. It is very playable in my opinion , there might a vid of me playing it last year. But I'm not used to 7. It has excellent neck feel for a 7 and I imagine the 6 would feel even better to me. The pups sound great and articulate and handled the cleans like glass. That says alot for a shred designed piece of gear. Anyway I hope you get it!! He bought the premium 1070 Nebula burst a series 6 months later he loves both. He still wants a legit JP Majesty. The highest end model. I'm happy with my Squiers and Fenders and Old s370 Ibanez. Hahahaha. I just bought a Harley Benton Pro Fusion T HH FNT and love it. Not bad for specs it offers.
Oh, gorgeous guitar Sonny. I used to have a Jem777 back in the 80's. I sold it and always regretted it. Ibanez are beautiful playing guitars for sure. Congrats!
I have a Jackson 2021 USA Adrian Smith with ebony fretboard model and i love it. I don't need another guitar but im eyeing this beauty. Don't know if i should pull the trigger on this purchase.
I know this video is old, but it's funny that you said you were waiting 3 months on back order. I just ordered mine from Sweetwater and they are saying December and it's the beginning of October right now so that's a couple of months wait. It's a hard long wait! But well worth it from what I can see from the few videos I found on this guitar. I'm really surprised there aren't more videos of this particular guitar online.
@@williamdistasio9358 Awesome. Then you will feel right at home...except that you will get an upgrade. It is like going from driving a Toyota, to Lexus. Please do let me know what you think once you get it. I am curious. And Congrats!
@@sonnyrocker Lightweight beauty. I am amazed by their attention to details. Great playability, low action with no fret buzz. Fast and very comfortable Super Wizard neck with birdseye maple fingerboard. It took me a while to get used to a Floyd Rose tremolo type (Ibanez Edge in that case), but once I got it, tuning is not a big deal and guitar keeps it for long. I love it's tune. Overall, great instrument and high quality/price ratio.
Waiting for Sweetwater to get these in stock... I’m torn between this one and the purple/blue. Both look sooooo damn good. Amazing looking guitars...I’ve always looked past Ibanez- not sure why....
@@sonnyrocker yeah, I wonder why? I mean, I know this particular one comes from Japan... I mean, if I have to wait a few more months, it’s worth it, as the luthiers and builders over there have really hit it out of the park with this axe; from cosmetics to build quality and parts, to playability... nice guitar man! Congrats. Thanks for the video too; I’m waiting anxiously by my phone for my Sweetwater sales rep to call me with the good news...
I still see them online. I don't know why you are not seeing them. Amazon has two left. www.amazon.com/Ibanez-RG-Prestige-RG652AHM-Nebula/dp/B00SMYDE8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529072609&sr=8-1&keywords=Ibanez+RG652AHM
I love the guitar and it is a keeper. It stays in tune forever and the tremolo is very reliable and responsive. I am a fan of the RG series and this one does not disappoint. I am glad I bought it.
check out my other video, the review for this guitar. but to answer your question, no. This is a metal guitar. It has humbucker pickups so it won't sound like a strat but you can make it sound like one by change the 5 way switch position. There are split coil option. it's very versatile. It does have a brighter sound with the maple neck and ash body.
I ordered from Guitar Center with pickup at local GC store. Sweetwater has it too. wait and get the 24 mos no interest finance deal. why pay it up front when you can make payments without any interest?
sonnyrocker Cash is ALWAYS better to pay upfront! Thats why im not in finacial trouble! To many ppl get things on credit and it ruins lifes! Nice guitar too mate!
This Prestige also has a bird's eye maple neck, and is made in Japan. Premium is made in Indonesia? I see some Premium as high as $1,300. I paid $1,400 for my Prestige, brand new. I am not sure where you are going with this, Tony. If you like Premium, good for you. But if you are trying to justify that it is better because it is cheaper but the same quality, that is just not true. You have to play a Prestige to appreciate its quality. Everything feels 'prestige'
Awesome, let me know how you like the white one. They are both very comparable. I never compare them side by side, but the build quality and ability to stay in tune and put up with abuse are comparable with each other.
Its so ridicoulous ibanez rg370ahmz is more cheaper and it has same body same floyd system has one pieece neck and. Nirmal maple fretborard and quantum pickups i dont need birds eye maple i dont need colored headstock i dont need b 5 piece neck. But i think quantum pickups is not good. I pay 100$ for a pickups and after i have good guitar What do you think
@@MattyPeq yep. You just can't compare lower line models with cheaper parts in everything, made in Indonesia, to a Prestige. Totally different. It's like saying a Toyota Corolla is same as a Lexus. No, huge difference.
I know everybody thinks that's such a big deal nowadays but it takes a really, really long time to wear frets out on a guitar. Unless you are playing live gigs every night 5 days a week year-round, it's fine.😂😂
Just got mine in. A really great guitar. Versitile with the five way switch and an amazing build. Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!
I have the hardtail version of this which has locking Gotoh tuners on it and a Gibraltar Standard II bridge. There's absolutely nothing else that comes close to the RG652 Prestige for anywhere near the price.
My son bought the 7 string of this variant. Prestige. It's beautiful man. Japan makes some beautiful playing guitars.
@Ace King LMAO. Hey man. I must admit some bias I guess. I love and am so proud of my son that I talk too much about him. Heheh. Anyway his was the 7 string I think it's fairly priced around 1200? The prestige. It is very playable in my opinion , there might a vid of me playing it last year. But I'm not used to 7. It has excellent neck feel for a 7 and I imagine the 6 would feel even better to me. The pups sound great and articulate and handled the cleans like glass. That says alot for a shred designed piece of gear. Anyway I hope you get it!! He bought the premium 1070 Nebula burst a series 6 months later he loves both. He still wants a legit JP Majesty. The highest end model. I'm happy with my Squiers and Fenders and Old s370 Ibanez. Hahahaha. I just bought a Harley Benton Pro Fusion T HH FNT and love it. Not bad for specs it offers.
Oh, gorgeous guitar Sonny. I used to have a Jem777 back in the 80's. I sold it and always regretted it. Ibanez are beautiful playing guitars for sure. Congrats!
+StealthParrot The JEM is based on RGs. I love my RG550, and I need an upgrade of the one I have. Thanks!
Mine should be arriving in a couple days. I'm so excited!
Pinhead Larry awesome!
Beautiful i just received this as a gift today sir so happy
As a gift? That is a BIG gift! What was the occasion?
sonnyrocker i was surprised brother in law just give me this with a fender amplifier
Wow!! You have an awesome brother in law!
I have a Jackson 2021 USA Adrian Smith with ebony fretboard model and i love it. I don't need another guitar but im eyeing this beauty. Don't know if i should pull the trigger on this purchase.
wow... beautiful Ibanez, so lucky to get the prestige series.
Endy Robinson Hutagalung thanks!
sonnyrocker yeahh dude" anyway thanks for your extreme lesson vid.
sonnyrocker yeahh dude" anyway thanks for your extreme lesson vid.
you are welcome, and thank you so much for commenting and the positive feedback!
I think
I'm in Love😍😍😍
I know this video is old, but it's funny that you said you were waiting 3 months on back order. I just ordered mine from Sweetwater and they are saying December and it's the beginning of October right now so that's a couple of months wait. It's a hard long wait! But well worth it from what I can see from the few videos I found on this guitar. I'm really surprised there aren't more videos of this particular guitar online.
Congrats! It's a great guitar, if you like and familiar with the Ibanez style body and neck.
@sonnyrocker oh! I'm familiar! I've had many RGs over the years and currently own an RGD61ALET.
But I never had a prestige model. I'm psyched for it!
@@williamdistasio9358 Awesome. Then you will feel right at home...except that you will get an upgrade. It is like going from driving a Toyota, to Lexus. Please do let me know what you think once you get it. I am curious. And Congrats!
I want to feel it
Professor Brand I can't help you with that. LOL
Thanks for a valuable unique shot of a raw unpluged sound. That makes me want to buy it. Actually I am doing the buy at the moment.
Awesome! Let me know what you think after you get it.
@@sonnyrocker Lightweight beauty. I am amazed by their attention to details. Great playability, low action with no fret buzz. Fast and very comfortable Super Wizard neck with birdseye maple fingerboard. It took me a while to get used to a Floyd Rose tremolo type (Ibanez Edge in that case), but once I got it, tuning is not a big deal and guitar keeps it for long. I love it's tune. Overall, great instrument and high quality/price ratio.
@@mondone1906 I am glad you like yours! Thanks for the feedback! exactly which model/color did you get?
@@sonnyrocker RG652AHM Nebula Green, same as in video.
So beautiful
Looks very similar to rg370ahmz
Its A very beautiful guitar.
Daniel Hartman thanks!
I could go to town with a neck that wide and thin. I remember when you could buy a new Japanese Jackson for $600, now everything Japanese is $1200+
My 2007 Japanese made Jackson Dk2m inferno red cost me $350 USD brand new. I still have it, the neck feels great after all these years.
Very nice! I’m getting the plum colored one!
I got the same one. Kicks total ass
UpTheIrons congrats! It's a great guitar.
Hey Sonny,
Love it!! Beautiful guitar!!! Best of luck with it.
beautiful
+sam kupper Thanks, Sam. She is a beauty, for sure.
Sweet as bro thanks for the reply. Im really keen on a white one. Cheers.
Very Nice... thinking about getting one. She sure is a Beauty... ✔
Thanks, plays and sounds great too!
Beautiful guitar!!! I have the RG3120TW but want a new prestige to give it some company.
Go for it! It's a great guitar!
Nice and beautiful ❤️❤️❤️😮!!!
Thank you! 😊
I Love it. And want 1 for this coming Christmas 2018. And I shall get me 1 for sure. Just a Beautiful axe my friend enjoy.
Waiting for Sweetwater to get these in stock... I’m torn between this one and the purple/blue. Both look sooooo damn good. Amazing looking guitars...I’ve always looked past Ibanez- not sure why....
Delivery is terrible right now. Everything is delayed.
@@sonnyrocker yeah, I wonder why? I mean, I know this particular one comes from Japan... I mean, if I have to wait a few more months, it’s worth it, as the luthiers and builders over there have really hit it out of the park with this axe; from cosmetics to build quality and parts, to playability... nice guitar man! Congrats. Thanks for the video too; I’m waiting anxiously by my phone for my Sweetwater sales rep to call me with the good news...
@@TacticalJava Production is behind for months due to covid, so it is going to take awhile.
You don't play it anymore in your recent videos, why?
No particular reason. I have many guitars. Often times I just grab my "go-to" guitars... the ones already out and on a stand, or the nearest case.
Is the neck unfinished here, as in, no sticky lacquer-type seal on the back of it? Was hoping as much..
Hi Steve, yes, the neck feels unfinished, and very smooth.
Hi! I'm thinking about getting this one myself. However, is it heavy? What do you think of its weight?
It's not too light but not too heavy. You can google the spec for its weight.
Its heavy enough to not feel “cheap” but not heavy like a Les Paul.
Seems like Ibanez stopped production on this one right after the 1st batch. Never seen them in stock every again.
I still see them online. I don't know why you are not seeing them. Amazon has two left.
www.amazon.com/Ibanez-RG-Prestige-RG652AHM-Nebula/dp/B00SMYDE8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529072609&sr=8-1&keywords=Ibanez+RG652AHM
Do you think this is better then the new premium range i cant deside
Very Sweet Ax!
+Mick Smith Thanks, Mick. Yes, it sure is lovely.
So as of today what is your honest opinion on this guitar I want to buy it.
I love the guitar and it is a keeper. It stays in tune forever and the tremolo is very reliable and responsive. I am a fan of the RG series and this one does not disappoint. I am glad I bought it.
Nice axe bro! Cool color as well.
+MrOldnslofly Thanks!
how much the price $$$ of this nice IBANEZ guitard
+Gaston Garant if you Google RG652AHM, you will find the price :)
Quite pricy but wonderful worth it
How much this sir? If I may...
Just look up Ibanez 652AHM. Google it.
which was the complete weight include the with box?
about 21 pounds or 9.53kg
Hi man, I play metal, and have a fear that this guitar is very twangy and stratty. Is that true?
check out my other video, the review for this guitar. but to answer your question, no. This is a metal guitar. It has humbucker pickups so it won't sound like a strat but you can make it sound like one by change the 5 way switch position. There are split coil option. it's very versatile. It does have a brighter sound with the maple neck and ash body.
price?
Dannybag666 Google for price
Do these come from the factory set up?
Dmaher1111 yes, it was set up perfectly when arrived.
Did you buy this guitar from Amazon?
From Guitar Center.
Im sorry im so late to this! i was considering the RG350, because i love how the neck feels, how does this neck compare? is it the same?
Where did you buy this from?
I ordered from Guitar Center with pickup at local GC store. Sweetwater has it too. wait and get the 24 mos no interest finance deal. why pay it up front when you can make payments without any interest?
Emmanuel Calderon just apply for credit when you check out online. That's all
sonnyrocker Cash is ALWAYS better to pay upfront! Thats why im not in finacial trouble! To many ppl get things on credit and it ruins lifes! Nice guitar too mate!
Stainless frets?
No, jumbo frets with the Ibanez fret edge prestige treatment. For stainless frets, go with EVH Wolfgang.
sonnyrocker "prestige treatment "? So this is a premium disguised as a prestige.. For $1500 you would expect stainless steel frets.
This Prestige also has a bird's eye maple neck, and is made in Japan. Premium is made in Indonesia? I see some Premium as high as $1,300. I paid $1,400 for my Prestige, brand new. I am not sure where you are going with this, Tony. If you like Premium, good for you. But if you are trying to justify that it is better because it is cheaper but the same quality, that is just not true. You have to play a Prestige to appreciate its quality. Everything feels 'prestige'
sonnyrocker I'm sold the trans white one it is, just wondering how the edge trem compares to the Floyd original?
Awesome, let me know how you like the white one. They are both very comparable. I never compare them side by side, but the build quality and ability to stay in tune and put up with abuse are comparable with each other.
I'm pretty sure that guitar was made to connect to an amplifier.......
Its so ridicoulous ibanez rg370ahmz is more cheaper and it has same body same floyd system has one pieece neck and. Nirmal maple fretborard and quantum pickups i dont need birds eye maple i dont need colored headstock i dont need b 5 piece neck. But i think quantum pickups is not good. I pay 100$ for a pickups and after i have good guitar
What do you think
This is a Prestige. That means it is a totally different beast.
@@MattyPeq yep. You just can't compare lower line models with cheaper parts in everything, made in Indonesia, to a Prestige. Totally different. It's like saying a Toyota Corolla is same as a Lexus. No, huge difference.
the only downside about this guitar is becoz it doesnt have stainless steel frets....👎
I know everybody thinks that's such a big deal nowadays but it takes a really, really long time to wear frets out on a guitar.
Unless you are playing live gigs every night 5 days a week year-round, it's fine.😂😂