Ibanez Electric Guitars: How to Headbang on a Budget in 3 Easy Steps

Ibanez electric guitars are the sound financial planners of the heavy metal world. Yes, pyrotechnics and Marshall amps make for a glitzy heavy metal fashion statement; but it’s the meat-and-potatoes Ibanez electric guitar that makes it the ultimate purchase for the budget-conscious headbanger.

Ibanez Electric Guitars Headbang Budget Fact No.1:  Cost

Yes, you could spend over 2 grand for one of the celebrity signature models like the Ibanez Steve Vai JEM7V or the Ibanez John Scofield JSM100.

But for those looking for something more on a Guitar Center sales rep. salary, an Ibanez guitars means getting a great sound for a reasonable price.

How reasonable?

For under 300 you could wail on an Ibanez GAX70 or something from the Ibanez Jet King Series. And for those heavy metal rockers who scour the Sunday paper for coupons, a quality Ibanez electric guitar like an Ibanez RG321MH could be easily found for under 200.

Ibanez Electric Guitars Headbang Budget Fact No.2:  Sound

Okay, so they’re cheap. But how do they sound?

Well, even the cheapest of Ibanez guitars all have that signature Ibanez warm tone and ultra-crisp sound. No twangy hillbilly Les Paul or Fender sound here.

Also within the guitar manufacturer industry Ibanez electric guitars are seen as having a tone that “outplays” its price. Translation: Way more sound than you’re paying for—and with options below 300, you’re not paying that much.

Ibanez Electric Guitars Headbang Budget Fact No.3: Look

This is probably the biggest reason headbangers love Ibanez guitars. They look frickin’ cool. With their cutting-edge design, wild colors, strange shapes and overall “hardcore” vibe  they make the perfect addition to any self-respecting headbanger aresenal. (And you’ll have plenty of money for pyrotechnics.)