Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Ibanez have dropped their 2026 range and we were lucky enough to get our hands on (almost) all of the new releases. In this video, Cam and Andy sit down with a stack of fresh Ibanez models and run through our favourite picks, what stands out, and who each guitar is actually for.
These guitars will be in stores very soon — tell us in the comments: which model was your favourite from the 2026 line-up?
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro + “We got most of the 2026 range”
0:32 RG “Batman” satin grey + Fishman pickups (shred machine)
1:54 Artcore Baritone (B–B) — both hosts’ early favourite
3:30 NEW shape: multiscale 7-string (fan frets) + Fishmans (chunky/modern metal)
6:41 RG wood grain finish + DiMarzio Fusion pickups (single volume / no frills)
9:30 New Ibanez X model (purple) — Edge-style locking trem + Quantum pickups
11:46 AZ series: new finish + gold hardware + Hyperion pickups / Dynamix switching
13:40 Prestige “A’s” (RG-style) — block inlays + floating trem + versatile positions
15:59 Artstar ASH300 (Artcore) — tortoise binding + Super 58s + Tri-Sound switch
19:25 Prestige S model “snakeskin” — Tone Zone / Air Norton / True Velvet (shredder)
21:46 Prestige AZ2402 — standout colour + Hyperions + roasted maple neck + rubber knobs
24:55 Iceman-style rock guitar — engraved pickups + rubber knobs (dark horse pick)
27:54 Piccolo guitar — mandolin-ish higher pitch + studio/camping utility
31:01 New AAD515 acoustics — “air ports” + pickup + XLR out
33:34 Wrap-up: in stores soon + comment your favourite + like/subscribe
More info here: https://ibanez.au/2026
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Ibanez have dropped their 2026 range and we were lucky enough to get our hands on (almost) all of the new releases. In this video, Cam and Andy sit down with a stack of fresh Ibanez models and run through our favourite picks, what stands out, and who each guitar is actually for.
These guitars will be in stores very soon — tell us in the comments: which model was your favourite from the 2026 line-up?
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro + “We got most of the 2026 range”
0:32 RG “Batman” satin grey + Fishman pickups (shred machine)
1:54 Artcore Baritone (B–B) — both hosts’ early favourite
3:30 NEW shape: multiscale 7-string (fan frets) + Fishmans (chunky/modern metal)
6:41 RG wood grain finish + DiMarzio Fusion pickups (single volume / no frills)
9:30 New Ibanez X model (purple) — Edge-style locking trem + Quantum pickups
11:46 AZ series: new finish + gold hardware + Hyperion pickups / Dynamix switching
13:40 Prestige “A’s” (RG-style) — block inlays + floating trem + versatile positions
15:59 Artstar ASH300 (Artcore) — tortoise binding + Super 58s + Tri-Sound switch
19:25 Prestige S model “snakeskin” — Tone Zone / Air Norton / True Velvet (shredder)
21:46 Prestige AZ2402 — standout colour + Hyperions + roasted maple neck + rubber knobs
24:55 Iceman-style rock guitar — engraved pickups + rubber knobs (dark horse pick)
27:54 Piccolo guitar — mandolin-ish higher pitch + studio/camping utility
31:01 New AAD515 acoustics — “air ports” + pickup + XLR out
33:34 Wrap-up: in stores soon + comment your favourite + like/subscribe
More info here: https://ibanez.au/2026
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