Ibanez EGEN8 Herman Li Signature Platinum Blonde 2010
Ibanez EGEN8 Herman Li, natural finish, made in Indonesia 2010. Not many bands' path to fame rises primarily out of the valley of video games. UK power metal shredlords DragonForce became a global sensation when their ludicrously fast tune Through the Fire and Flames was used as the final-boss tune in the game Guitar Hero. The song has 149m views on YouTube... nuts. The axemen for the act both got signature Ibanez models for a while there: Sam Totman had Iceman shaped offerings, and Herman Li had a couple of pair of super sleek S series offerings. This was the more basic one, but it's very good: slick and quick, lightweight, smooth and convincing to hear. The neck is Ibanez's classic Wizard shape: flat on the back, D shaped, very slim, built for speed. The Edge III tremolo, locking nut and tuners all work great, so it holds tune convincingly even if you're mashing the tremolo. It looks cool with the flame maple, gold hardware and cute inlays; it's a classy aesthetic. This model is long discontinued these days, so if you've been after one, here's your shot.
Model: Ibanez EGEN8 Herman Li Signature
Made: Indonesia, 2010
Serial: I100304750
Finish: platinum blonde, natural satin poly
Body: African mahogany, flame maple veneer top
Neck: three-piece maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 16" radius, 43mm nut, Wizard shape
Weight: 3.035kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Ibanez V7/V8 humbuckers, S1 single coil
Accessories: trem arm only
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back. The back has rub wear and surface scratches along the top horn and belly carve. The sides have dimples and scuffs around the whole body. The front has dimples and scuffs on the elbow area and around the knobs and some play wear on the horns.
Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 9/42 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only