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Posted by: Goliath Jan 20 2008, 03:18 PM

http://www.dragonforce.com/herman_ibanez_e-gen18tvf.php

Being a big DragonForce fan, I've been keeping tabs on this guitar and now that it's finally been debuted, it looks like I might go back on my resolution to not buy any more guitars for a while. If you're looking for "versatility" in tone, this guitar is it, with HSH config + coil tap there are 9 different pickup selections. Plus the Edge Zero instead of the ZR that's on a typical S. The flame top is gorgeous and the "Kung Fu Grip" is kind of neat. Plus 21-24 are scalloped.

Sounds like the JEM of the S series to me. If it's not ridiculously priced, I'll own one.

White iceman is pretty cool too though.

Posted by: Muris Jan 20 2008, 03:21 PM

Nice model/s,thanks.

Posted by: ZakkWylde Jan 20 2008, 03:23 PM

Damn you to show me that guitar now I have to buy an ibanez guitar, and I always told myself that this is not going to happen...^^


Is there a price out for both guitars?

Posted by: Pavel Jan 20 2008, 03:25 PM

Yeah it looks great! Not my color though I was looking for getting S 24-frets - regular Prestige series, once it gets in the stores

Posted by: Wallimann Jan 20 2008, 03:26 PM

Beautiful guitar!!!

Posted by: kyldeee Jan 20 2008, 03:47 PM

Very nice looking guitar

Posted by: botoxfox Jan 20 2008, 03:54 PM

It looks good, and it doesn't have his name on it, which is always nice.

Posted by: Smikey2006 Jan 20 2008, 04:01 PM

haha beutiful guitars.. i especially like the iceman body

Posted by: USAMAN Jan 20 2008, 04:05 PM

What happened to the zr trem...thats the real jewel of the s series.

Posted by: botoxfox Jan 20 2008, 04:15 PM

The zr is still on the regular S.

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 20 2008, 04:17 PM

nice guitars

Posted by: Goliath Jan 20 2008, 04:20 PM

I jacked the photos from a JEMsite post about the guitar and the DF website, they speculate on jemsite that it will be around $1499, but with the beefier bridge, custom PU's, scalloped FB, coil tapping and deeper cutaway/kung fu grip, I'm going to speculate $1699.

All you quality freaks, this guitar is made in Japan at the prestige plant. I think the other prestige S's are going to return to Japan too.

EDIT: I'm a huge fan that the middle pickup is mounted deeper in the body to be out of the way of the pick. That's my one beef with my S/RG. Plus the ultra access deeper cutaway will be killer. I hope it's 25.5" scale. It's nice to have 24 frets on an S. I wonder if they'll roll out a 24 fret S now?

Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 20 2008, 04:24 PM

Cool stuff, thanks!

Posted by: Pavel Jan 20 2008, 05:03 PM

Yep - they do!

http://www.ibanez.com/forum/yaf_postst69528_2008-Prestiges-and-new-EdgeZero-on-RGs.aspx

Posted by: Tjchep Jan 20 2008, 08:54 PM

Right after i get a 22 fret S series..

Boo!

24 fret s series.. is wow..

Posted by: Fran Jan 20 2008, 09:27 PM

Nice guitars indeed!

Posted by: Smells Jan 20 2008, 09:31 PM

wow really nice looking guitar

Posted by: at lights end Jan 20 2008, 09:38 PM

i love the whole hand grip shaped thing herman's got going!
looks very nice.

Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Jan 20 2008, 10:20 PM

oh wow they look great, shame i cant ever afford one of those lol

Posted by: JVM Jan 20 2008, 10:51 PM

If it wasnt for the grip and gold hardware I might buy one

Posted by: Goliath Jan 21 2008, 12:37 AM

I think the flame is gorgeous and the translucent violet flame is worthy of gold hardware methinks. I'll take a serious look at one of these once we find out pricing.

Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 21 2008, 01:41 AM

Man i LOVE the color and everything, very sexy instrument

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Jan 21 2008, 03:38 AM

Nice touch on the body\handle great piece of machinery

Posted by: Paul Coutts Jan 21 2008, 07:26 AM

one day...my own Ibanez sig will be unveiled
I love Ibanez...sexiest guitars around
And the Herman Li looks AWESOME

Posted by: Pavel Jan 21 2008, 09:13 AM

Unfortunately they won't be in stores until the next year - at least! That's how it works with new models. They are on NAMM now, so they will go to production in like 6 months. Than you'll have to wait another 6 months to get them to stores (if you are lucky of course). And considering they have like 10+ new models it will take a lot of timie to get ALL OF THEM in stores, and they will not launch them one-by-one.

This waiting sucks! Ordered Dean 2007 model in July 2007 and the approximate release date is MAY 2008!!! So you better get some patience

Posted by: Skewlbuzz Jan 21 2008, 10:06 AM

Imo the gold hardware is just awesome..! Really finishes the look of a "Dragon"
Must have this one.. But if it's too expensive I'll have to go with the new S5470 hehe

Posted by: Goliath Jan 21 2008, 04:24 PM

Yikes! How did you order one if it's not on a website? If that's what it's going to take, I'd just as soon get it from an online vendor and not pay sales tax (7% on a $1500 guitar is another 100$!)

I might be recanting my "I'll not buy another guitar that's not a King V" statement. Tough to pony up that kind of cash without ever having played it, but I assume they will offer a refund policy. My Prestige RG came set up pretty well out of the box, but even shelling out the cash for a set up is cheaper than paying sales tax .