Ibanez EGEN18-TVF Herman Li Signature Transparent Violet Flat

General

Herman Li was heavily involved in the Ibanez EGEN18's design process, so you can be sure that every tiny detail was given plenty of thought. The result is a high-quality electric guitar full of clever features in a gorgeous Transparent Violet Flat finish. What's more, the EGEN18 is also highly practical: it features an extra thin body so it won't fatigue your shoulder during extended playing sessions, and the middle pickup has been lowered so you won't hit it with your pick while you're playing. Additionally, it also features cool details such as the Kung Fu Grip on the upper horn and the extra deep cutout on the bottom horn. This guitar is manufactured in Japan and comes with a sturdy case.

EGEN18 Transparent Violet Flat: quick neck and bright sound

The Ibanez EGEN18 is part of the Prestige series, meaning that even the tiniest details were given great thought. Take the durable maple/walnut neck, for instance, with a 17" radius and 24 jumbo frets, it's incredibly quick and easy to play. Furthermore, frets 21 to 24 are scalloped, providing more grip on the strings and making it easier to perform string bends and taps. Finally, the EGEN18 offers a highly versatile sound thanks to three DiMarzio HLM pickups, that will imbue every note with great articulation, even during the swiftest of solos.

Dragonforce: contemporary heroes

The band Dragonforce is sometimes mockingly called 'Nintendo metal', due to the Pacman-like sounds that both guitarists like to incorporate into their tonal palette. However, this band has done more for modern guitar music than most other metal bands. With their appearance in the Guitar Hero video games, Dragonforce introduced a whole new generation to the lost art of guitar solos. Furthermore, they collaborated with Japanese band Babymetal on the song 'Road of Resistance', an anthem that has brought metal fans from all over the world together.