Looking for a guitar from Japan? These three Made in Japan models cover versatile rock, technical lead work and heavier sounds.
YAMAHA REVSTAR PROFESSIONAL RSP20
Versatile Japanese-made model
Priced at ¥269,500, the RSP20 has a chambered maple-and-mahogany body, carbon reinforcement and a five-position selector for varied tones.
Ibanez RG8570 j.custom
Built for fast, technical playing
The ¥506,000 RG8570 is a Japanese-made j.custom with a Super Wizard neck, 24 frets, Lo-Pro Edge tremolo and three DiMarzio pickups.
ESP E-II HORIZON NT-II
For rock and metal
At ¥335,500, the E-II HORIZON NT-II uses neck-through construction, a quilted maple top and EMG 66TW/57TW pickups with coil-splitting.
Choose by playing style
RSP20 is versatile, RG8570 favors technical players, and HORIZON NT-II suits heavier tones. JapanCart can help when buying from Japan.
