During the mid ’80s, Ibanez became stuck in a rut. Although the company’s guitars sold pretty well, they were rapidly losing market share to up-and-coming competitors like Charvel/Jackson, Hamer, B.C.

With this reissue, Ibanez is casually reminding everyone who’s boss. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products to help you choose the best ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Shredders, point your headstocks this way, for Ibanez looks set to revive the RG550 - in original ...