The Ibanez RG is a legendary guitar, renowned as the most recognisable model in the Ibanez range. Over three decades, it has been perfected for metal players seeking a high-performance instrument built for speed and durability. Whether you prefer the precise stability of a hardtail bridge or the versatility of Ibanez’s industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG delivers exceptional playability and tonal power.

Main Features

• Mono-Rail Bridge
  Offers outstanding stability and sustain while minimising cross-talk between strings for crystal-clear notes.

• Ebony Fretboard
  Delivers tight lows, punchy mids, and a sharp, responsive high end with rich sustain for dynamic playing.

• Neck-Through Construction
  Ensures massive sustain and smooth playability by fusing the neck and body into one seamless piece.

• Luminescent Side Dots
  Glow subtly to help you easily identify fret positions during low-light performances.

• Wizard III 5-Piece Maple/Walnut Neck
  Thin, flat, and fast neck design crafted for ultimate playing speed and strength, featuring a 24-fret ebony fretboard with two full octaves.

• DiMarzio® Fusion Edge Pickups
  Custom-tuned pickups produce a powerful tone with crisp highs and tight low-end clarity, eliminating any muddy mids.

• Gotoh® MG-T Locking Machine Heads
  Provide superior tuning stability while reducing string replacement time—perfect for fast tuning changes.

• dyna-MIX10 Switching System with Alter Switch
  Offers ten versatile sound variations including humbucker, single-coil, and power tap modes for authentic tones across styles.

Specifications

• Colour: Black Flat
• Neck Type: Wizard III 5pc Maple/Walnut, Neck-through construction
• Body: Nyatoh wing body (top/back)
• Fretboard: Ebony with 24 jumbo frets
• Bridge: Mono-rail bridge
• String Spacing: 10.8 mm
• Pickups: DiMarzio® Fusion Edge (H) neck and bridge pickups (Passive/Ceramic)
• Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 gauge)
• Hardware Colour: Black

Whether you’re shredding fast riffs or crafting intricate solos, the Ibanez RG combines precision, power and premium craftsmanship to elevate your playing experience.

Frequently Asked Questions ➤ What makes the Mono-Rail bridge special? The Mono-Rail bridge is designed for superior sustain and tuning stability. Its innovative design reduces cross-talk between strings to ensure each note sounds clean and distinct. ➤ How does the dyna-MIX10 switching system enhance sound options? The dyna-MIX10 system offers ten different tonal variations, including humbucker, single-coil, and a power tap mode that recreates authentic single-coil tones, giving you remarkable versatility. ➤ Why is neck-through construction beneficial? Neck-through construction fuses the neck and body into a single piece, increasing sustain and providing smoother access across frets for enhanced comfort during long playing sessions. ➤ What tuning stability features does this guitar have? It is equipped with Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads that ensure excellent tuning stability and speed up string changes drastically, making it ideal for live performance situations. ➤ What tone characteristics do the DiMarzio® Fusion Edge pickups deliver? These pickups provide a powerful and distinctive sound featuring a crisp high-end, tight and compressed low-end, and minimal mid-range muddiness for clear, aggressive tones perfect for metal and rock.

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