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==Background==
 
==Background==
This is the signature model of guitar Herman Li, known for his work primarily with Dragonforce. First produced in 2008, it features a number of model specific features and upgrades, including the Kung Fu Grip on the upper horn, the extended sculpting on the lower cutaway, and a full HSH set of Dimarzio Herman Li pickups, with additional Switching options. These pickups were designed to provide Hermans signature sound, with the interesting feature that the middle Single-Coil has been wound with extremely high output. It was designed this way to allow it to be positioned almost flat against the face of the guitar but still retain balanced output relative to the Humbuckers, facilitating easier picking without the risk of hitting the pickup. It was one of the first guitars to feature the new [[Edge-Zero]] Tremolo System, and the second Ibanez S Series guitar to feature a full 24 Frets, after the introduction of the [[S5470]] and [[S5470F]] (With the exception of some custom shop models that have been seen played by artists such as Shawn Lane).
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This is the signature model of guitar Herman Li, known for his work primarily with Dragonforce. First produced in 2008, it features a number of model specific features and upgrades, including the Kung Fu Grip on the upper horn, the extended sculpting on the lower cutaway, and a full HSH set of Dimarzio Herman Li pickups, with additional Switching options.
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These pickups were designed to provide Hermans signature sound, with the interesting feature that the middle Single-Coil has been wound with extremely high output. It was designed this way to allow it to be positioned almost flat against the face of the guitar but still retain balanced output relative to the Humbuckers, facilitating easier picking without the risk of hitting the pickup.
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It was one of the first guitars to feature the new [[Edge-Zero]] Tremolo System, and the second Ibanez S Series guitar to feature a full 24 Frets, after the introduction of the [[S5470]] and [[S5470F]] (With the exception of some custom shop models that have been seen played by artists such as Shawn Lane).
   
 
One particularly interesting feature of the EGEN18 is an optional extra that must be specified by the retailer at the time of ordering. The EGEN18 is the first Ibanez guitar produced since the introduction of the [[Edge Pro]] to feature [[Locking studs]]. Prior to the introduction of this model, Locking studs were not available on any Ibanez guitars with tremolo systems other than the [[Original Edge]] or [[Edge LoPro]]
 
One particularly interesting feature of the EGEN18 is an optional extra that must be specified by the retailer at the time of ordering. The EGEN18 is the first Ibanez guitar produced since the introduction of the [[Edge Pro]] to feature [[Locking studs]]. Prior to the introduction of this model, Locking studs were not available on any Ibanez guitars with tremolo systems other than the [[Original Edge]] or [[Edge LoPro]]

Revision as of 20:59, 20 October 2008

EGEN18 TVF

EGEN18 TVF

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Name: EGEN18 Prestige
Years: 2008
Country: EU/Japan/US
Colors: TVF (Transparent Violet Flat)
Body material: Mahogany with Flamed Maple top Neck material: 5 piece Maple/Walnut Pickup configuration: HSH
Neck joint: AANJ Neck shape: EGEN Neck PU: DiMarzio® HLM-N
Bridge: Edge-Zero Tremolo Fingerboard: Rosewood Mid PU: DiMarzio® HLM-S
Hardware color: Gold Inlays: Abalone Oval Bridge PU: DiMarzio® HLM-B
Pickguard: none Frets: 24 Jumbo frets Controls: 1 Vol (with Coil tap), 1 Tone, 5 Way lever
Made in: Japan

Background

This is the signature model of guitar Herman Li, known for his work primarily with Dragonforce. First produced in 2008, it features a number of model specific features and upgrades, including the Kung Fu Grip on the upper horn, the extended sculpting on the lower cutaway, and a full HSH set of Dimarzio Herman Li pickups, with additional Switching options.

These pickups were designed to provide Hermans signature sound, with the interesting feature that the middle Single-Coil has been wound with extremely high output. It was designed this way to allow it to be positioned almost flat against the face of the guitar but still retain balanced output relative to the Humbuckers, facilitating easier picking without the risk of hitting the pickup.

It was one of the first guitars to feature the new Edge-Zero Tremolo System, and the second Ibanez S Series guitar to feature a full 24 Frets, after the introduction of the S5470 and S5470F (With the exception of some custom shop models that have been seen played by artists such as Shawn Lane).

One particularly interesting feature of the EGEN18 is an optional extra that must be specified by the retailer at the time of ordering. The EGEN18 is the first Ibanez guitar produced since the introduction of the Edge Pro to feature Locking studs. Prior to the introduction of this model, Locking studs were not available on any Ibanez guitars with tremolo systems other than the Original Edge or Edge LoPro