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Best Ibanez Premium Guitars 2025

Premium Ibanez premium guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Performance For Studio Recording For Investment Grade For Serious Players For High-End Collection For Master Craftsmanship
BRANDS: Gibson Fender Music Man PRS Mayones Guitars Ibanez ESP Duesenberg Charvel
Ibanez j.custom RG8570EM-NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Ibanez j.custom RG8570EM-NT

by Ibanez
Investment Grade Serious Players Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Very high price point

Ibanez j.custom RG8570EM-NTElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Maple5-piece bolt-on neck: Maple / WengeFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 621497
$3,684
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Ibanez j.custom RG8527-BSR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Ibanez j.custom RG8527-BSR

by Ibanez
Master Craftsmanship High-End Collection Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Ibanez j.custom RG8524-BSR7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed maple5-piece bolt-on neck: Maple /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621525
$3,629
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Ibanez j.custom RG8520-SDE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Ibanez j.custom RG8520-SDE

by Ibanez
High-End Collection Master Craftsmanship Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Very high price point

Ibanez j.custom RG8520-SDEElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed maple5-piece bolt-on neck: Maple / WengeFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621538
$3,431
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Ibanez j.custom RG8570-BSR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Ibanez j.custom RG8570-BSR

by Ibanez
High-End Collection Serious Players Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • Overkill for beginners

Ibanez j.custom RG8570-BSRElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed maple5-piece bolt-on neck: Maple / WengeFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621512
$3,464
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Ibanez JIVAX2-GH Nita Strauss - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Ibanez JIVAX2-GH Nita Strauss

by Ibanez
Studio Recording Serious Players High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Ibanez JIVAX2-GH Nita StraussElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Quilted mapleBolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple/WalnutNeck...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 572152
$3,453
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Ibanez PIA3761-SLW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Ibanez PIA3761-SLW

by Ibanez
High-End Collection Serious Players Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • Insurance considerations

Ibanez PIA3761-SLWElectric GuitarSteve Vai "PIA" signature modelBody: AlderBolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple /...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 484012
$3,619
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Ibanez PIA3761C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Ibanez PIA3761C

by Ibanez
Professional Performance Master Craftsmanship Serious Players
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Ibanez PIA3761CElectric GuitarSteve Vai PIA Signature modelBody: Alder5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple/walnutFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 555556
$3,464
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Ibanez PIA3761-XB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Ibanez PIA3761-XB

by Ibanez
High-End Collection Master Craftsmanship Serious Players
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Ibanez PIA3761-XBElectric GuitarSteve Vai "PIA" Signature ModelBody: AlderBolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513107
$3,848
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How to Choose the Best Premium Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced premium guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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