Ibanez RG2EX1 Review

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Candy Apple

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Also known as: 

RGR321EX, IRG1

Ibanez RG2EX1 has been rated by 544 musicians.

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Overall Rating 2.74

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Features 2.95

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Quality 1.54

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Reliability / Value 3.05

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Ibanez RG2EX1 Specs

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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Wood: Basswood  
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  • Neck Shape: Wizard II  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Bridge: Fixed  
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  • Hardware: Black  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

It feels that Ibanez could have done better with RG2EX1, but still, this is a useful musical instrument. You should really give RG2EX1 a chance if you feel that this is a right instrument for you in this moment in time.

Ibanez didn't go over the top with a set of features that make the RG2EX1 what it is: a guitar that will do the job, but won't thrill you with its limited features. However, it won't let you down if you feel you can get along with what's provided. You can try and search for better solutions, but still, Ibanez's RG2EX1 will deliver what you need in most situations.

A bit more care and time would make this instrument a class better, but Ibanez's RG2EX1 doesn't look bad, nor does play badly. It stays in tune reasonably well, and can provide a not-too-demanding musician some good experience. Was it the price, or some other factor, but it feels that the hardware could have been done better; nevertheless, RG2EX1 is after all a good guitar which is not too hard to handle and set up.

This guitar will hold on really well as it is built well. Not to be battered as it is not the ultimate gigging tool; still, RG2EX1 will perform OK in most live situations. You might feel that it will let you down in you hour of need, but in reality this guitar will do just well. Should you feel unconfident, have a backup guitar ready and you'll have no worries with Ibanez's RG2EX1.