My Guitar Ibanez RG570 PN
I've been on the quest for this guitar for 23 years.
Finally, with the support of my friend Juan Pablo, I have succeeded in reuniting with my old Diabla guitar — the Ibanez RG570 LR 1993, a model referred to in its time as the samurai, crafted and sold exclusively in Japanese territory.
The Story of My Red Guitar
One might argue that I have never truly visited the United States. My encounters have been limited to brief layovers or the unexpected diversion of my Paris-bound flight to Miami due to a turbine failure, leading to an unexpected stay in a hotel for a couple of days.
In 1993, my family, not accustomed to venturing so far, experienced a sudden burst of adventurous spirit. My father conceived the idea of spending a weekend in McAllen, TX. The journey, a pleasant one, unfolded by road from Morelia, Mich., to McAllen, TX.
At the tender age of 16, the vast expanse of such a significant place, adorned with countless guitars, felt like a visit to another world. It was a realm of endless possibilities, featuring towering racks and expansive floors with shelves adorned by these wooden treasures, suspended by steel strings of various brands. It resembled something out of a fantasy tale. (I might liken it to Disneyland, although I've never been and hold little interest in doing so.)
Unlike the stores in Mexico during that time, here, you could try as many guitars as you wanted. At 16 years old, this was an overwhelming experience, and I can't recall the number of hours I spent admiring those beautiful shapes.
Finally, I cradled the RG570 LR (LIPSTICK RED) in my hands for the first time, and it was love at first sight.
That guitar changed hands in 1997 but has now returned to my possession and remains with me to this day. The instrument bears the marks of its "life," a history once concealed as efforts were made to find the precise color to cover dents resulting from the inevitable wear these instruments endure. However, in our era, a significant portion of the musician community prefers to embrace and showcase these imperfections, as they believe it is through the passage of generations that an instrument's personality truly emerges.
Interestingly, even guitar brands produce models replicating those of famous musicians, offering exact copies of their guitars complete with the same bumps and scratches as the originals.
Now that the guitar is back home, any alterations to the original paint have been reversed, and a comprehensive maintenance routine has been undertaken, including calibration, octave adjustments, rust removal, circuit cleaning, and more. She now looks as pristine as a princess.
This type of work is recommended to be carried out by professionals, and I can highly recommend a skilled individual: my friend Emanuel Zúñiga, to whom I express my gratitude and endorse his musical projects.
You can learn more about him at:
About the Ibanez Brand:
Ibanez is a Japanese brand founded by Matsujiro Hoshino, initially known as Hoshino Gakki Ten Inc. The label was named "Ibanez Salvador" and later simplified to "Ibanez" in tribute to the Spanish luthier Salvador Ibáñez, who was active in the year 1890. The acoustics crafted by this luthier were widely popular for their quality and remain highly valued to this day. Notably, Salvador was the first luthier to construct the initial double-neck guitar in 1897.
About RG Models
In the 1960s, Ibanez faced numerous legal challenges regarding the Japanese market's imitation of Fender and Gibson designs. In response, Ibanez chose to develop distinctive and original models.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the collaboration between Gakki and Steve Vai resulted in the creation of one of their most renowned models—the Ibanez JEM and the Ibanez Universe. Their foray into heavy metal coincided with these innovative designs, characterized by vibrant finishes, slimmer necks, and flatter fingerboards, catering to the demand for faster playing.
These features contributed significantly to the rising popularity of Ibanez guitars among musicians in the heavy metal genre "Superstrat" with the RG Series Ibanez Model.
Named after the term "Roadstar Guitar," the RG570 was introduced in 1989 and became available in 1992. The 1993 and 1994 versions were similar to the 1992 model but were exclusively available in Japan, despite the peculiar circumstance of this guitar being purchased in the USA.
The 1993 Vintage/Single pickups (V & S) represent a line of solid body pickups designed by DiMarzio and manufactured by Ibanez in Japan according to DiMarzio's specifications.
Named after the term "Roadstar Guitar," the RG570 was introduced in 1989 and became available in 1992. The 1993 and 1994 versions were similar to the 1992 model but were exclusively available in Japan, despite the peculiar circumstance of this guitar being purchased in the USA.
The 1993 Vintage/Single pickups (V & S) represent a line of solid body pickups designed by DiMarzio and manufactured by Ibanez in Japan according to DiMarzio's specifications.
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Guitarra RG570 LR signed by Steve Vai  |
Especifications:
Model: RG570 (1993–1994)
Production years: 1993–1994
Sold in: Japón
Made in : Japón
Colors: BK (Black) / JB (Jewel Blue) / PN (Purple Neon) LR LIPSTICK RED
Body:
solid
Body wood:
Basswood
Neck:
Bridge:
Lo-Pro Edge tremolo
Hardware:
Negro
Neck:
Neck:
1-piece quartersawn maple
Fingerboard :
Rosewood
Fingerboard :
Pearloid dot
Frets:
24 / jumbo
Look:
Hardware:
Gotoh
Pickups
configuration:
HSH
Bridge pickup:
Ibanez V2 (H)
Middle pickup:
Ibanez S1 (S)
Neck pickup:
Ibanez V1 (H)
Las Vintage/ Single pickups (V & S) de 1993 son una línea de pastillas para cuerpo sólido que fueron diseñadas por DiMarzio y producidas por Ibanez en Japón bajo las especificaciones de DiMarzio.
Controls:
Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever
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