During the mid ’80s, Ibanez became stuck in a rut. Although the company’s guitars sold pretty well, they were rapidly losing market share to up-and-coming competitors like Charvel/Jackson, Hamer, B.C.

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Shredders, point your headstocks this way, for Ibanez looks set to revive the RG550 - in original ...