NGD - Ibanez Prestige 5121

[James Freeman]

I wanted a high end fixed bridge with stainless steel frets guitar and was eyeing the Ibanez Prestige for some time now.
The workmanship, binding, wood, frets, nut, are almost flawless as expected from a MIJ Ibanez.

Pickups are Fishman Fluence Modern (Ceramic) in both positions, Voice 1 is very tight with a big mid push, Voice 2 is similar a passive humbucker similar to a JB which is very nice. Both Voices deliver tight and mighty chugs but Voice 1 is the tightest and chuggiest of all, got to be careful with what boost I use becase it can be honky, particularly if I palm mute too heavily on the bridge like I normally do with other humbuckers.
I've tried Seymour Duncan, EMG, PAF, and now Fishman Fluence, all are very different and feel different to play, I do have a favorite out of all these.

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Gibson Burstbucker 2


Seymour Duncan JB


EMG 81


Fluence Modern Voice 1


Fluence Modern Voice 2

 

[State of Epicicity]

Congratulations. That thing looks sleek as hell! Reminds me of a classy sports car. Glad to hear the tones are useful, and I guess these pickups work well for this guitar, which is great to read.

 

[Iron1]

Congrats! That’s gorgeous.

I prefer the Fishmans from your clips, but love the Classics more than the Moderns.

 

[Warmart]

Oh yeah! Very beautiful and that bridge is full proof and has as good a feel as any I've played! Just wipe it down every time you play, they will tarnish quickly.

Congrats and may you love it long time!

 

[HomespunEffects]

That’s awesome. HNGD

Had my Prestige had a fixed bridge I’d have never traded it away.

 

[Whizzinby]

Sharp as hell

 

[Stone]

Hell Yeah James thats Awesome, Ibanez are amazing Axes I love my mine while not MiJ its fantastic nonetheless
Enjoy my friend

 

[Jarick]

Love my Prestige, fantastic quality and very reasonable prices.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Love it! Ibanez are always Interested to hear your take on pickup preference.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Congrats James! Beautiful beast.

 

[spawnofthesith]

Congrats!!

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

I really like the finish of this RG. The guitar looks so sleek and elegant!

 

[DrewJD82]

I know I prefer Fishmans to EMGs just based on not absolutely fucking hating the Fishmans 50% of the time. I've got the Devin Townsend set in my Ibanez SZ and never really considered changing them once I installed them, much different experience with the 81/85 in my Edwards.

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

confusedI know I prefer Fishmans to EMGs just based on not absolutely fucking hating the Fishmans 50% of the time. I've got the Devin Townsend set in my Ibanez SZ and never really considered changing them once I installed them, much different experience with the 81/85 in my Edwards.

 

[saarangnarayan]

Awesome, dude! This was one of the few Ibanez models in recent years that made me want to pull the trigger.

 

[PLX]

The burstbucker sounds the best.

 

[James Freeman]

Awesome, dude! This was one of the few Ibanez models in recent years that made me want to pull the trigger.

I was looking at a Schecter C-1 SLS Elite too, it has similar specs and neckthru but their color options for that model are terrible.

 

[saarangnarayan]

I was looking at a Schecter C-1 SLS Elite too, it has similar specs and neckthru but their color options for that model are terrible.

Not the first time someone didn’t buy a Schecter because of the finish options haha