Are you tired of reading about the Strait Of Hormuz? Does the word “inflation” make you wanna throw up? Are you just, like… tired on an existential level? Me too!
So let’s talk about some fun American stuff instead of the eternal nightmare that is now. Specifically these new Ibanez models that are celebrating 250 years of America.
Ibanez RGR6A250 Electric Guitar
The Ibanez RGR6A250 wastes no time making a statement, with a Red, White, and Blue splatter finish across its Okoume body and headstock that feels tailor-made for stadium-sized July 4 gigs.
But beneath the fireworks is a serious player’s machine: a 5-piece Maple/Walnut Wizard III neck and Ebony fingerboard deliver the kind of slick, high-speed feel that players demand, with 24 Jumbo frets ready for everything.
Fusion Edge humbuckers bring tight low-end punch and crisp articulation, while the dyna-MIX10 switching system opens up a surprising range of split-coil textures. Add in the rock-solid Edge Zero II tremolo, and you’ve got a guitar that’s as comfortable dive-bombing as it is dialing in precision prog tones.
You’ll be ripping “Bawitdaba” for your drunk uncle in no time! Get the Ibanez 250th USA Anniversary RGR6A250 here for $1,199.
Ibanez SR4A250 Electric Bass
Bass – the guitar with less strings sometimes.
The Ibanez SR4A250 brings boutique-level construction into the patriotic fold, with an African Mahogany body dressed in bold Red, White, and Blue splatter and matched with a 5-piece Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck. Reinforced with KTS Titanium rods and paired with a bound Panga Panga fingerboard, it’s a build designed for stability.
Tone-wise, the Nordstrand Big Break pickups deliver exactly what modern bassists crave: massive output, tight articulation, and noise-free performance.
Combined with Ibanez’s Custom Electronics 3-band EQ and the Mono-rail MR5S bridge, the SR4A250 offers surgical control over your sound, with enhanced sustain and string separation that shines in both dense mixes and solo passages.
Get the Ibanez 250th USA Anniversary Premium SR4A250 here for $1,199.99 and get your slap on.
Ibanez SR5A250 5-String Electric Bass
Do you need some extra low-end for all those HEAVY AS FUCK AMERICAN RIFFS? Serious question – I don’t know you.
The Ibanez SR5A250 builds on the same formula as above with an added low-end dimension. The African Mahogany body and Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck combination ensures the low B remains tight and defined, while the overall tonal balance stays punchy and articulate.
Like its 4-string sibling, the SR5A250 leans on Nordstrand Big Break pickups and a powerful 3-band EQ to cover everything from aggressive modern tones to more nuanced, dynamic textures.
The Mono-rail MR5S bridge keeps each string isolated for maximum clarity, making this a precision tool for players navigating complex arrangements or heavy, groove-driven material.
Get the Ibanez 250th USA Anniversary Premium SR5A250 here for $1,299.99.
Ibanez AEGA250 Acoustic-Electric Guitar
If you’re feeling like you need to bust out a sentimental jam, this acoustic has you.
The Ibanez AEGA250 takes the same patriotic concept into more refined territory, pairing a Concert-Size single-cut body with a striking Blue and Red finish accented in White. A Basswood top with a Spalted Maple veneer meets Sapele back and sides, creating a balanced, versatile voice.
Comfort is front and center here, thanks to the Nyatoh Comfort Grip neck and smooth Macassar Ebony fingerboard. Plugging in reveals the guitar’s real flexibility – the AEQ-TTS preamp and T-bar II under-saddle pickup deliver a natural, percussive response.
Get the Ibanez 250th USA Anniversary AEGA250 here for $399.99 and write a ballad about how much Pete Hegseth loves beer. He’ll love it.
Ibanez BA250 5-String Resonator Banjo
Banjo. It’s an instrument that also doubles as a warning that you’re about to get kidnapped by someone scary in a swamp.
Rounding out the lineup, the Ibanez BA250 takes the celebration into bluegrass territory. With a Walnut resonator adorned in Great Seal imagery and a Purpleheart fingerboard featuring star inlays, this instrument leans heavily into Americana aesthetics without sacrificing performance.
Under the hood, a rolled tone ring and resonator construction deliver the projection and clarity needed to cut through any acoustic ensemble. The slim Okoume neck keeps things fast and comfortable, whether you’re rolling through traditional patterns or pushing into more modern banjo styles.
Get the Ibanez 250th USA Anniversary BA250 here for $599.99.
