Intro, plus Steve Vai triple-threat
This year, Ibanez got ahead of much of the pack by announcing their full 2016 range ahead of NAMM 2016 - you can get plenty of detailed info on that announcement in this Ibanez 2016 round-up - but Anaheim was our first opportunity to see its many, many new offerings in the flesh.
As you browse through our on-the-spot stand gallery, you'll notice a few key themes. The return of the affordable Talman electrics, Gotoh locking machineheads across many Prestige guitars, new hardtails and - obviously - some stunning new finishes.
Let's kick things off with...
Ibanez Steve Vai Passion & Warfare 25th Anniversary
It’s been 25 years since Mr Vai set the world alight with his monster playing and seven-string chops – to celebrate, Ibanez has created three custom guitars, each limited to 77 pieces worldwide.
First up is Passion, which features a swirl like Steve’s original Universe models.
Warfare adopts a similar approach, albeit with an orange swirl.
Finally, the third, central guitar reflects the album’s silver anniversary, and recalls Steve’s custom seven-string used when touring with Whitesnake back in the day. Each guitar will be released on specific dates in 2016.
1. S621QMSBF Sapphire Blue Flat - $666.65
2. RG7420PBSBF Sapphire Blue Flat - $826.65
3. RG7421PBTGF Transparent Gray Flat Metallic - $688.88
4. RG420WK Weathered Black Finish - $551.10
5. RG421PBSBF Sapphire Blue Flat - $551.10
6. RGA732WK Weathered Black Finish - $688.88
7. RGA32WK Weathered Black Finish - $551.10
8. CMM2BKF Chris Miller Signature Black Flat - $666.65
8. CMM2BKF Chris Miller Signature Black Flat - $666.65
9. RGDIX7MPBSBB Surreal Blue Burst - $1377.76
10. RGAIX6FMTGF Transparent Gray Flat - $1239.99
11. RGAIX7FMTGF Transparent Gray Flat - $1377.76
12. RG652MPBFXAGF Anvil Gray Burst Flat - $1733.32
13. RG752AHMNGB Nebula Green burst - $1999.99
14. S5521QDPB Dark Purple Doom - $2399.99
15. EGEN18DRG Herman Li Signature Dragon's Blood Finish - $3999.99
16. GS221BKF Black Flat - $285.70
17. RGIT27FETGF Transparent Gray Flat - $1515.54
18. TM1702AHMAWD Antique White Blond - $1733.32
19. TM1730AHMAWD Antique White Blond - $1733.32
20. TM1730AHMTFB Tri Fade Burst - $1733.32
21. TM302SFG Sea Foam Green - $551.10
22. TM330MBLB Bright Metallic Blue - $551.10
23. AR725VLS Violin Sunburst - $1239.99
24. ARZ200FMTFB Tri Fade Burst - $551.10
25. ARZ200FMCRS Cherry Sunburst - $551.10
26. AMV10ATCL Tobacco Burst Low Gloss - $688.88
27. AFV10ATCL Tobacco Burst Low Gloss - $688.88
28. AGV10ATCL Tobacco Burst Low Gloss - $688.88
30. AFJ95BSRD Sunset Red - $895.54
31. GB10SEBS Brown Sunburst - $1733.32
32. AMV100FMDYSL Yellow Sunburst Low Gloss - $1515.54
33. ASV100FMDYSL Yellow Sunburst Low Gloss - $1515.54
34. SRSC800NTF Ibanez Bass Workshop SR CERRO Natural Flat - $1399.99
35. SRSC805NTF Ibanez Bass Workshop SR CERRO Natural Flat - $1466.65
36. SRSC805DTF Ibanez Bass Workshop SR CERRO Natural Flat - $1466.65
36. SRSC805DTF Ibanez Bass Workshop SR CERRO Natural Flat - $1466.65
37. SR300EMG Metallic Gray - $466.65
38. SR300ECCB Charred Champagne Burst - $466.65
39. SR306EBWK Weathered Black - $599.99
40. SR405EQMDEB Dragon Eye Burst - $666.65
41. SR800BIF Black Ice Flat - $1133.32
42. MDBB4WH Mike D'Antonio Signature - $1333.32
43. TMB2000AWL Antique White Blonde Low Gloss - $1999.99
44. TMB605NT Natural - $826.65
45. TMB100CRD Coral Red - $285.70
46. AFBV200ATCL Tobacco Burst Low Gloss - $826.65
47. AGBV200ATCL Tobacco Burst Low Gloss - $826.65
48. AGBV205ATCL Tobacco Burst Low Gloss - $895.54
49. Thundercat Signature Prototype
50. GWB205ENTF Gary Willis Signature - $1999.99
51. AEW51NT Natural Gloss - $749.99
52. AEW16LTD1NT Natural Gloss - $749.99
53. AEG1812IIDVS Dark Violin Sunburst $449.99
54. AEWB5ONT Natural Gloss - $899.99
55. AW54MINIOPN Open Pore Natural - $299.99
56. AVD6DTS Distressed Tobacco Sunburst - $749.99
57. AVC6DTS Distressed Tobacco Sunburst - $749.99
58. AVN6DTS Distressed Tobacco Sunburst - $749.99
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