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- This is an alphabetized list by surname of Musicians who have made notable use of Ibanez RG models in live performances or studio recordings.
- Because of the great popularity of these models, musicians are listed here only if their use of these instruments was especially significant — that is if :
- They are musicians with long careers who have a history of faithful RG use.
- Their use of the RG model contributed significantly to the popularization of that particular instrument.
- They are featured in an Ibanez advertising campaign or catalog with an RG.
This list also includes artists who have an Ibanez signature model based on the RG as most of those models strongly resemble standard RG models.
A-E
| Name | Band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Allen | Lizzy Borden | [1] |
| Joey Allen | Warrant | Custom RG[2][3] |
| Reb Beach | Winger | Reb Beach played various Ibanez models including his own RBM signature models. In a 1990 catalog he is pictured with an RG560[4]. |
| Steve Blaze | Lillian Axe | [5] |
| Doug Boyle | Robert Plant | [1] |
| Bernth Brodträger | Bled Dry, BERNTH | Bernth Brodträger is an Ibanez artist from (Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria.) also a Guitar & Music Educator; He uses RG3750FZ-BH, RGIR27FE-BK, RGTHRG1, RG657AHM, etc. |
| Nili Brosh | Tony MacAlpine, solo | Nili Brosh is a Guitar Heroine from (Rishon LeZion) Israel ; She uses RG1527, RG927, RG550 mostly RG 7 strings models |
| James Byrd | Fifth Angel | [1] |
| Frank Caruso | Strings 24, Thunder Rising, solo | Frank Caruso is an Italian Guitarist, Author & Producer, also an Official Ibanez endorser , models used : RGIR27FE-BK, RG2228, RG7321, and others Prestige models. |
| Claudio Cordero | Cast, solo | Claudio Cordero is a solo artist from (Santiago) Chile ; He was part of the Ibanez Army in 2005 & 2018 uses RG3550MZGK, JEM777VBK, J Custom & Prestige models |
F-J
| Name | Band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stéphan Forté | Adagio, solo | Stéphan Forté is a French guitarist and songwriter , creator of the progressive metal band Adagio. Models used RG927QMZ Red Desert, RG927WBBZ |
| Rocky George | Suicidal Tendencies | [2][6] |
| Paul Gilbert | Mr. Big, Racer X, solo | Paul Gilbert's signature PGM series includes various models based on the RG. Before he started using his signature models he used and promoted various RG models, including a custom RG[1] and an RG550[7]. |
| Rick Graham | solo | Born in Australia Rick Graham is a UK based Guitarist and Educator ; He uses JCRG10-01, RGPR2, RG721RW among others J Custom & Prestige models. |
| Nino Helfrich | Iron Angel, Inner Axis, solo | Ibanez Artist Nino Helfrich is a guitarist from Hamburg Germany. He uses RG8520-AGT, RG8527Z-SDE, RG3570Z (2009–2011)-LB, RGIR20FE-BK, MTM2, a many others. |
| Tony Hernando | Lords of Black, solo | Tony Hernado is a Guitar Hero from (Salamanca) Spain ; He uses RG5170G, RG657AHM, RG6PKAG, Usa Custom, J Custom & others RG models |
| Mike Hickey | Venom | [1] |
| Gabriel Hidalgo | Hidalgo, Six Magics, Sadism, | Gabriel Hidalgo A.K.A "Pickblade" is a Chilean Guitar Hero & Ibanez Artist, was part of the Ibanez Army ( DVD ) in 2005 & the Ibanez Army Contraataque ( DVD ) in 2018. He uses K7, RG1550GX, RG2077XL, RGIB6, & others Prestige models. |
| Dexter Holland | The Offspring | [8] |
| Gary Holt | Exodus | [6] |
| Rick Hunolt | Exodus | [6] |
K-P
| Name | Band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Richie Kotzen | Mr. Big, Poison, solo | At the beginning of his career, Richie Kotzen used Ibanez guitars, later moving on to Fender guitars. A custom RG was pictured on the cover of his Fever Dream album and he was pictured with an RG570 in a 1990 Ibanez catalog[5]. |
| Kuni | solo | [1] |
| Li-sa-X | Li-sa-X Band | Li-sa-X Also known as : "りーさーＸ" is a Child Prodigy Guitarist & YouTuber from Japan ; She uses RG8540ZD, PGM300 among others J Custom & Prestige models |
| Tony MacAlpine | Planet X, solo | Tony MacAlpine is a Guitar Hero from (Springfield, Massachusetts) USA ; He uses Ibanez Custom 7-String Guitar (Black, with Dimarzio Tone zone 7 and D sonic pickups) - Ibanez Custom 6-String guitar (Black, with Dimarzio Super Distortion) - Ibanez Custom 8-String Guitar (Black, with EMG 808) among others RG 7 string models. |
| Brian Maillard | Solid Vision, Dominici, solo | Brian Maillard is a Guitar player born in (Delémont - Switzerland) works as endorser and demonstrator for Ibanez Guitars, uses RG652AHM, RG652AHMFX-RPB, RG3550ZDX-BK, JPM100-P1, etc... |
| Jen Majura | Evanescence, solo | Jen Majura is a German guitarist, bassist and singer of Thai descent. Best known as Evanescence's lead guitarist, She uses: RG1070PBZ-CBB, JEM77P-BFP, RGIB6-BK and others. |
| Mark McGee | Vicious Rumors | [6] |
| Thomas McRocklin | Bad4Good | Thomas McRocklin had appeared in one of Steve Vai's videos ("The Audience Is Listening") with a Custom JEM. Vai later formed the band Bad4Good with McRocklin as lead guitarist. McRocklin used a JEM77 FP[3][6]. |
| Larry Mitchell | solo | Although his main guitar is a Radius model Larry Mitchell is also pictured with a white RG550[1] which he also used in the studio[3]. |
| Christian Münzner | Alkaloid, Eternity's End, Obscura, solo | Christian Münzner is a German Guitarist & Ibanez Artist; His Gear Includes : JEM77 (Blue Floral Pattern), RGIR20E-WH, RGRT621DPB-BLF, RGMS7-BK, RG350EXZ, RG3250MZ-FOR, UV70P-BK, & more. |
| Dave Navarro | Jane's Addiction, solo | Custom RG[2] |
| Jeff Paris | [1] | |
| John Petrucci | Dream Theater | RG models are the JPM series & JPM90HAM [6] |
Q-Z
| Name | Band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Resinek | solo | Robert Resinek is an Ibanez endorser & Shredder based in Germany ; Science the 90s he have been uses frequently a RG-METAL1, J Custom models such as JCRG1404 and Prestige models. |
| Chris Risola | Steelheart | [6] |
| Patrick Rondat | Elegy, solo | Patrick is being used Ibanez RG Prestige models guitars exclusively since 1999. With Elegy he initially used an RG3120. Then others like RGT3020QM, His signature model is the PRM1X |
| Blues Saraceno | solo | RG550[5] |
| James "Munky" Shaffer | Korn | James "Munky" Shaffer known as the rhythm guitarist of the American nu metal group Korn; His signature guitars who are based on the RG series includes: K7Fire Spark Blue, K720th, The Apex Series includes the models : APEX1Biker's Black, APEX2, APEX100, APEX200, & APEX20 so far. |
| Alejandro Silva | ASPC, Hyperspace, solo | Alejandro Silva know as "The Godfather" of Instrumental guitar in Chile is an Educator, Musician, & Ibanez Artist; He uses frequently the JEM7 (Burnt Stained Blue), and others Prestige & J Custom models. |
| John Ster | Lillian Axe | RG570[5] |
| Mick Thomson | Slipknot | Mick Thomson's RG signature models are part of the MTM series, they are MTM1 (2006–2011), MTM2, MTM20 & MTM1 (2015–2016) |
| Erik Turner | Warrant | Custom RG[2][3] |
| Dave Uhrich | solo | RG550[6] |
| Steve Vai | solo | Steve Vai's own Ibanez JEM signature models were the basis for the modern RG series. He has used various custom and stock RG models in live situations including RG450 models. |
| David Valdés | solo | David Valdés is a Solo Artist & Guitar Educator from (Málaga, Andalusia) Spain ; He owns and uses PGM500,PGM301, RG2627ZE |
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Ibanez catalog, "Artist Spirit", Printed in Japan, 1988.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ibanez catalog, "1991 Catalog for USA", Printed in USA, 1991
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Ibanez catalog, "1992 EU General Catalog", Printed in Japan, 1992
- ↑ Ibanez catalog, "1990 Catalog for EU", 1990
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Ibanez catalog, "1990 Mini Catalog for USA", Printed in USA, 1990
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Ibanez catalog, "1993 General Catalog for EU", Printed in Japan, 1993
- ↑ Ibanez catalog, "New Ideas for Today's Musicians", Printed in USA, 1988
- ↑ Ibanez catalog, "1995 Catalog for EU", 1995
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