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Buying an Ibanez guitar can be a daunting process. There are quite a number of different Series to choose from and several models contained within each Series. This article will try and shed some light on which guitar is right for you and your wallet. We'll just stick with solid body Ibanez guitars for now.

Signature Series

These are the top of the line models and are endorsed by some of the world's leading guitarists. They are Ibanez's flagship models with guitars from Joe Satriani (JS series), Steve Vai (JEM series) and Paul Gilbert (PGM series) among others. These guitars were purposely designed in conjunction with the artist and most guitars feature a signature DiMarzio pickup. Signature series guitars will set you back about $2000 - $3000.

RG Series

RG Prestige: The RG Prestige range is a high-end Super Strat bodied guitar. The body is mostly made out of basswood with either the thin 5 piece Wizard Prestige or Super Wizard neck. The superior Edge Pro or Edge Zero Tremolo Bridge is also included. Certain models such as the RG3550Z are equipped with DiMarzio pickups otherwise Ibanez IBZ or Vintage V series pickups are used. Prestige models are mostly built in Japan by Team J. Craft not to be confused with the Japanese only J. Custom series. You can buy an Ibanez Prestige guitar for around $999.

RG Tremolo: Similar to the Prestige line, the Indonesian built RG Tremolo uses the more affordable Edge III Bridge and the slightly thicker 3 piece Wizard II maple neck with jumbo frets and shark tooth inlays. Most have a basswood body, with the exception of the RGT42 models which are in mahogany. Pickups are factory Infinity INF or Vintage V series in an H-S-H configuration. One of the most popular guitars in the Ibanez range is the RG350DX ($399) and RG370DX ($399).

RG fixed: The RG Fixed has a non branded fixed bridge, Wizard II neck and is available mostly in basswood with either Ibanez INF or V series pickups. The RGT6EXFX uses EMG 85 and EMG 81 branded pickups. An RG321 is priced at $299.

GRG/GRX: This series is also known as the Ibanez GIO and is one of the most popular Ibanez models. They are the budget version of the RG Tremolo characterized by an inexpensive poplar body, 1 piece maple neck, Fat 10 bridge and factory installed PSND pickups. You can buy a GRG170DX for $249.

MiKro: This is a baby RG with a fixed bridge and a 22.2 inch scale neck tuned to G instead of E. This guitar is mainly designed for children and can sometimes be bought as a package with an IBZ1G 10-watt amplifier for $199. The guitar by itself is $129.

S Series

S Prestige: The S series (Saber) is notable for its ultra thin contoured mahogany body. The shape is more aligned with a Stratocaster. The S Prestige's are built in Japan; some previous models were made in Korea. All use the 24 fret Wizard Prestige neck, EDGE ZR-2 tremolo and the Hot Grinder HGD1 neck humbucker, Short Tracer ST2 middle single coil and HGD2 bridge pickup. A S5470F costs $1599.

SV Prestige: Similar to the S Prestige, the SV and retains the Wizard Prestige neck, but has the added benefit of the True Duo pickup system allowing for splitting the humbuckers to single coil mode with the push/pull volume knob. In essence this allows for 10 different pickup combinations. The SV Prestige also uses a non locking SynchroniZR tremolo. A SV5470F is priced at $1399.

S: This is similar to the S Prestige but has the 3 piece Wizard II neck, ZR bridge and Infinity INF pickups. An S570B is $599.

Ibanez guitars are some of the most popular in the world. And with so many choices there is a model to suit everyone's budget. The GRX GIO series is a good economical starter guitar and some packages even include an amp. Moving up the range the RG Tremolo and RG Fixed offers better hardware at an affordable price. The Prestige models are designed for the intermediate to advanced player. The Signature range is for the demanding Pro player or any guitarist with deep pockets.

For more tips, in-depth reviews, and guides to buying an Ibanez Prestige RG1570 guitar, check out http://ibanez-rg-review.com/.

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