Why Is This Guitar £400?! | Ibanez RGA42EX-BAM Review

Review
At around £400 the Ibanez RGA42EX in Black Aurora Burst Matte is an eye catching electric guitar that seems like a great deal from a well loved brand. Well, that is not the case.

In this guitar review and demo we take a look at the Ibanez RGA42. With very similar specs to its sister the RGA42FM, I break down the reasons why this guitar is not worth your time or money.

As promised, here’s what you should consider instead (and bear in mind prices may change after upload!):

Harley Benton Fusion EMG HT Roasted Options
S-Style https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_fusion_ii_hh_ht_roasted_bks.htm
T-Style
https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_fusion_t_hh_ht_roasted_bks.htm

Jackson Adrian Smith
https://www.andertons.co.uk/jackson-adrian-smith-sdx-maple-neck-snow-white?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgOefBhDgARIsAMhqXA5uhsUx1Zy14jDZn6bYCfSJOrN471ZEo461KPA6tSug0U6CTo97qbEaAosDEALw_wcB

Used Ibanez Options
Iron Label RG
RG350DXZ
RG350EXZ
(No links for these but easily searchable on eBay, Reverb etc.)

Some other suggestions:

Ibanez RG421EX (same bridge but a much better neck and feeling guitar)
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/ibanez-rg421ex-in-black-flat

Jackson DS32Q Dinky
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/jackson-guitar-js32q-dinky-dka-qm-tbk-w-amaranth-fretboard

ESP LTD EC-256 https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/180629329241008–esp-ltd-ec-256-black-satin

EVH Wolfgang Standard
https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/220118379790025–evh-wolfgang-standard-gold-sparkle-maple-fingerboard

SQUIER CONTEMPORARY STRATOCASTER HH FR
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/squier-contemporary-stratocaster-hh-fr-roasted-maple-fingerboard-black-pickguard-gunmetal-metallic

SQUIER FSR CONTEMPORARY TELECASTER RH
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/squier-contemporary-telecaster-rh-roasted-maple-fingerboard-pearl-white

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