Owners consistently praise the RG140 as one of the easiest playing guitars, even outperforming higher-end models like the Ibanez Prestige in playability.

The RG140 is often collected in various factory colors, including a rare yellow that appears to be uncataloged, highlighting its appeal among enthusiasts seeking complete collections.

After thorough cleaning and setup, the RG140 matches or surpasses the performance of a $1,800 Fender American Professional Strat, demonstrating its exceptional value and playability.

The RG140 is favored over a MIM HSS Fender Strat, highlighting its superior playability and tone, especially among collectors of vintage Ibanez models.

The rosewood fretboard, despite resembling ebony, provides excellent condition and performance, challenging perceptions of material hierarchy in fretboard choices.

The push "boost" feature can be modified into a kill switch, adding versatility without changing the guitar's original aesthetics.

One owner upgraded their 1988 RG140 with a 1977 DP110 FS1 single coil in the middle and neck positions and a 1969 Les Paul humbucker on the bridge.

A user plans to replace the broken pickguard with a black pearl one and install locking tuners for enhanced tuning stability.

The Fujigen craftsmanship is highly regarded, with particular admiration for the knife blade headstock design, considered one of the coolest and best-executed.

The RG140 from 1987-1988 features 'sharp edges,' no pickguard, and electronics mounted directly to the body, distinct from earlier models with rounded edges and pickguards.

The Korean-made RG140 features a modern Roadstar headstock, differing from the rounded headstock of its Japanese counterparts of the same vintage.

A user noted that a previous owner repainted their guitar with a rainbow color-shift paint over the original tangerine-orange, which is now flaking off due to being applied over the original clear coat.

The tremolo system pivots against a "blade" of metal rather than using a standard 6 or 2 point, offering a unique playability experience.