Ibanez - RG565R-DY Genesis Desert Sun Yellow

What can we say about this bright Desert Sun Yellow, other than that it could have lit up a rock festival in the middle of the desert? But the Ibanez RG565R-DY doesn't just stand out: it also plays like a dream. Between its satin-finished Super Wizard neck and its exquisitely smooth rosewood fingerboard, each note seems to slide effortlessly, it will transform each solo into a real walk in the park.

With its lightweight basswood body, this guitar follows you everywhere without weighing down your shoulders - and no, it won't make you gain muscle, just comfort. Its V8 bridge and Infinity R neck pickups, combined with a 5-way selector, open up an impressive sonic spectrum. From rumbling crunch to crystal-clear clean, your riffs and chords will always have a unique and well-defined texture. Who says you can't have it all?

Let’s talk tech: The Edge Tremolo bridge isn’t just there to look pretty, although it does that very well. It gives you rock-solid tuning stability, even if you like to overdo the vibrato like you’re at an 80s concert. And with its Gotoh oil-bath tuners and locking nut, forget about endless “string adjustment” sessions. With this Ibanez, you play, it follows. Period.

The Sharktooth fretboard inlays aren’t just a nod to the RG series’ bite, but a real call to push your limits. The 430mm radius makes barre chords and complex techniques easy. Seriously, this guitar seems to anticipate everything you need before you even think about it.