LICK OF THE WEEK - IBANEZ RG Demo LACS Rob Balducci model

In this week's LOTW I would like to speak about my Ibanez RG LACS
I used this Guitar on The Color Of Light and Violet Horzon CD's, I love this guitar and I have received a lot of emails regarding you guys and gals liking this guitar. It is an awesome instrument and I am proud to endorse Ibanez Guitars, they make the best guitars in the world. This guitar has a basswood body with a curly maple top, the neck has a rosewood finger board with a maple back with a bubinga strip running p all the way through the head stock. It has an inlay at the 12 fret which is a Libra symbol. This was the first guitar that I got with this symbol and this guitar was then named RG Libra.
It has Dimarzio pick ups ofcourse, a Steve Special in reverse in the bridge and a Air Norton in he neck. It has a 3 position toggle like most of my guitars. the middle position is the two inner coils which souds very crystally on cleans and very cool on overdrive as well.
Rock It!
RB

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[RobBalducci]

I have some Basswood guitars and I never had an issue with any of them denting! ofcourse of u hit it hard on a mic stand any guitar will get some sort of damage etc. Thx

[RobBalducci]

Hey ya a lot of questions on this one. It is not a venneer it is a maple top for sure.

The endorsement deal is a complicated one. But if you go to Ibanez.com they have some information on the site. I have been endorsed with Ibanez since 1994. I was playing Ibanez guitars and loved them. I started sending my demos to them and kept them up to date on what I was doing etc. I ended up getting an endorsement and it was reduced cost etc. Then as our relationship grew the endorsement progressed.

[Andrewbevguitarist]

Cool Video! Do you think those pickupswould sound good in a mahogany thru- neck rg for instrumental rock/shred type music?

[RobBalducci]

Yes these Dimarzios would sound great in that guitar and is fine for the type of music you do..

[jc5150dc]

Rob, I recently picked up an Ibanez RG 2550z Prestige - basswood body, maple neck w/rosewood fretboard. I'm trying to decide b/t Steve's Special/AN, SS/PAF Joe, or Mo'Joe/PAF Joe. I play for my church - contemporary Christian, but am a metalhead and blues guy. Luv 80's metal, rock, some classic rock, nu metal, etc. I respect your judgement and talent. Suggestions? I need versatility, but also want to "bring the heavy" when needed. Thx. Rock on!

[RobBalducci]

@jc5150dc I would do the steve special in the bridge for sure. I love it!

[EricMaldonadoMusic]

Dang I wish I lived in NY so I could go see you!! great LOTW I like these Ibanez demos so far. BTW Dave's band is pronounced Jayss :)

[RobBalducci]

I have been endorsed with Ibanez for over 15 years!

[TehYannick]

THE COOLEST HIPPIE I'VE EVER SEEN

[dsp1229]

Rob , I've just got one question , is it true that basswood is really fragile (I've read ir dents easily) anyway thanks!

[MrEvilBacon]

How do you get endorsed by Ibanez to get a custom made signature guitar? and how does it work? isn't it like the higher the popularity of the musician they get the guitar for free. and the smaller bands/endorsers get like half price or summ.. ???

[skateflip132]

holy shit theres a ghost behind you! 2:36

[TSS1994]

Nice sticker LOL...

The Guitar Looks So Stunning!

[dabigdog202]

What is the settings on your amp ( trebble, bass, mid?) if i may ask becasue it sounds very good.

[MasterShoo5]

Man, that tremmolo sound reminded me of Dime, GETCHA PULL!