Ibanez RG vs S Body Shape Discussion Comparison | Arched vs Flat Top Guitars
65This is a discussion about the Ibanez S vs RG body shapes. This is less a guitar review and more a review on the guitar bodies, the general available new models, and a discussion on the viability, playability, and enjoyment of these. Which one is right for you and is there even a significant difference?
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Two classic Ibanez shapes, the RG is a staple while the S is the slim alternative choice. I’ve already compared the S to the RGA so how does the S stack up against the RG?
00:00 Intro
00:16 Not sponsored
RG Body
00:49 Top, back, forearm carve, belly cut feel
01:16 24 frets access and playability
01:43 Guitar body size
01:51 More on the flat top feel and forearm carve
02:21 Bridge is out of the way
02:38 Push down on body angle and belly cut balance out
02:54 Guitar will have some weight to it, balanced
S Body
03:12 Smaller body size but still a super strat
03:25 No forearm carve but does have arched top and back
03:43 No belly carve, guitar is virtually flat and paper thin
03:52 Arch top vs forearm carve
04:03 Relatively small control cavity
04:18 Very lightweight but can be imbalance
04:35 Bridge playing feel on an arched top
05:23 24 fret accessibility on a 22 fret design
Overall
06:12 Weight and balance comparison
06:30 Interfacing with your body while playing
06:46 Thumb behind the neck playing
06:55 Which one would I recommend?
07:58 Switching from an Ibanez S to RG
08:18 Try both to be sure
08:51 Outro
09:18 Cat