Description
Provenance & History
This Ibanez RG3550Z in Desert Yellow was utilized by Herman during the 2010 production sessions for the DragonForce album The Power Within, contributing to the recording process that defined the band’s sound during that era. Over a decade later, this same instrument returned to the road for the DragonForce Summer 2022 Tour across Europe. This guitar has remained in Herman’s UK studio since the conclusion of that tour.
This Ibanez RG3550Z in Desert Yellow was utilized by Herman during the 2010 production sessions for the DragonForce album The Power Within, contributing to the recording process that defined the band’s sound during that era. Over a decade later, this same instrument returned to the road for the DragonForce Summer 2022 Tour across Europe. This guitar has remained in Herman’s UK studio since the conclusion of that tour.
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Limited Edition Specifications
This is a rare factory variant of the RG3550Z featuring a rosewood fretboard in lieu of the standard maple typically found on this model, offering distinctly different tonal characteristics and feel.
This is a rare factory variant of the RG3550Z featuring a rosewood fretboard in lieu of the standard maple typically found on this model, offering distinctly different tonal characteristics and feel.
- Model: RG3550ZDY (Desert Yellow)
- Neck: 5pc Wizard HP Maple/Walnut Prestige construction
- Fingerboard: Rosewood (rare factory specification)
- Body: Basswood
- Frets: Jumbo
- Bridge: Edge-Zero with ZPS3
- Pickups: DiMarzio Air Norton (H) Neck, DiMarzio True Velvet (S) Middle, DiMarzio Tone Zone (H) Bridge
- Hardware: Cosmo Black
- Scale Length: 648mm (25.5″)
Condition & Disclaimer
⚠️ SOLD AS-IS / NO WARRANTIES: This guitar is sold strictly in its current condition without any warranties, express or implied. All technical specifications and descriptions are provided to the best of our knowledge but may contain inaccuracies. Buyers should expect wear consistent with professional studio sessions and tour use spanning over a decade. No returns, refunds, or exchanges. By purchasing, buyer acknowledges they have reviewed all provided photographs and descriptions and accepts full responsibility for the condition of this vintage/tour-used instrument.
⚠️ SOLD AS-IS / NO WARRANTIES: This guitar is sold strictly in its current condition without any warranties, express or implied. All technical specifications and descriptions are provided to the best of our knowledge but may contain inaccuracies. Buyers should expect wear consistent with professional studio sessions and tour use spanning over a decade. No returns, refunds, or exchanges. By purchasing, buyer acknowledges they have reviewed all provided photographs and descriptions and accepts full responsibility for the condition of this vintage/tour-used instrument.
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Authentication & Inclusions
Includes a handwritten Certificate of Authenticity personally signed by Herman Li, documenting this specific guitar’s service during The Power Within production and the 2022 European Tour.
Also included: Original Ibanez hardshell case.
Optional: Upon buyer request, Herman Li will personally sign the back of the headstock prior to shipment.
Includes a handwritten Certificate of Authenticity personally signed by Herman Li, documenting this specific guitar’s service during The Power Within production and the 2022 European Tour.
Also included: Original Ibanez hardshell case.
Optional: Upon buyer request, Herman Li will personally sign the back of the headstock prior to shipment.
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Availability & Shipping
This is a limited-time offering available strictly through 27 March 2026. Should the instrument remain unsold by this date, the listing will be withdrawn and may be reintroduced at a later time at the seller’s discretion.
All items ship from the UK on 27 March 2026 via insured courier to verified addresses only (tracking and signature required). Buyer pays all shipping, insurance, and any applicable import duties/taxes.
This is a limited-time offering available strictly through 27 March 2026. Should the instrument remain unsold by this date, the listing will be withdrawn and may be reintroduced at a later time at the seller’s discretion.
All items ship from the UK on 27 March 2026 via insured courier to verified addresses only (tracking and signature required). Buyer pays all shipping, insurance, and any applicable import duties/taxes.
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Purchase Information
Pricing: Available upon inquiry. Serious collectors only—please use the contact page to email for pricing details.
Payment: Bank transfer only (wire transfer accepted). Funds must clear prior to the shipping date.
Pricing: Available upon inquiry. Serious collectors only—please use the contact page to email for pricing details.
Payment: Bank transfer only (wire transfer accepted). Funds must clear prior to the shipping date.
