The Ibanez RG350DXZ electric guitar is primarily aimed at musicians and guitarists who play various genres of music such as rock, metal, and heavy metal. The Ibanez RG series is very popular as it offers high-quality sound and ease of use, as well as options for fast playing and solos.
This guitar is also suitable for those looking for a quality guitar for professional use or for amateur playing in musical groups as well as at home.
In the HSH pickup configuration, there are two single-coil pickups in the bridge and neck positions, as well as a humbucker pickup in the middle. This setup offers a wide variety of sounds for the guitarist.
The single-coil pickup in the bridge position offers a clean, clear sound that is ideal for speed and playing at high frequencies.
The single-coil pickup in the neck position provides a warmer, fuller sound that is better for playing at lower frequencies, while the middle humbucker pickup offers a balanced sound that is perfect for rhythm playing and solos.
Additionally, Ibanez pickups are passive and do not require external power to operate. Specifically, passive pickups work using magnetism and produce a signal that is inversely proportional to the movement of the strings.
Neck construction from Maple wood
The Maple wood used in the neck is an important element for the guitar's acoustics, as it produces a bright and precise tone resulting from the wood's hardness.
Body construction from Meranti wood
Meranti is an extremely hard and durable wood, with moderate density. The sound it offers is warm and full, with a good overall balance of frequencies.
Fingerboard made of durable Jatoba wood
The fretboard of the RG350DXZ has 24 frets and is made of Jatoba wood, which has a fairly high degree of hardness and durability. It features a reddish-brown color and produces a balanced, rich sound in the low and mid frequencies.
Classic ST Body Shape
The ST body shape it features follows the lines of one of the most widespread electric guitars, like the Stratocaster. Its design has a double-cut body for access to the highest frets and an extended "horn" on the upper side that offers perfect balance during upright playing.
With a wide range of supporters, including Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, David Gilmour, and Jeff Beck, it is clear that the ST Style shape can handle virtually any musical style.
About Ibanez
Ibanez was founded in 1908 by the Hoshino Gakki Co Ltd group based in Japan and manufactures musical instruments and accessories, such as electric guitars, basses, acoustic guitars, and amplifiers.
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To my great and pleasant surprise, it came out of the box perfectly set up and almost tuned. The nut was not locked, I assume to avoid damage from temperature changes, transport, etc. The action was quite low, almost just how I like it, and I adjusted it in five minutes. It has 9-42 strings and with very low action, the frets do not buzz at all.
Model IP 05, made in 2023. I chose it over the updated RG 450 DXB, which is the newest model that replaced it, because of the ZPS3/Fe that the 350 has, while the 450 comes with the classic "claw" and springs.
I am extremely satisfied with how comfortable it is, lightweight, and the neck is fantastic. It is the wizard III, I think the second thinnest from Ibanez (the thinnest is the super wizard). This is my first Ibanez guitar, and I bought it without trying it out. Ultimately, it turned out better than I expected. Much better.
I am completely satisfied with the quantum pickups. I see no reason to change them for something else, unless someone wants a very specific sound.
Aside from the cosmetic differences, it is essentially the same instrument as the: Jem Jr, RG 450 DXB, RG 470, and Jiva Jr. It just has the ZPS3/Fe, which can easily be removed and replaced with the classic claw if someone does not want it.
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The guitar is perfect value!!! For a beginner and +player guitarist, it is just what you need to have it for practice at home and for live performances, for example in rock clubs. I liked the feel of the fretboard, the negative thing is that it doesn't bother me at all and you can play all genres of music with the right equipment.
Positive: The sound is quite good, especially for the price. Ergonomically designed for studying to prevent easy injuries. Fast neck. Good pickups.
Negative: When you lower the action, some frets will buzz, but not excessively.
Overall, for those who want something good but also economically acceptable, it is the best choice and worth paying a little extra because the quality compared to instruments of 200 euros is like day and night