Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier workshop, this guitar is a 2024 pre-owned instrument in excellent condition.

Deluxe gigbag (non-Ibanez) included.

• Overall condition: 8/10
• Frets: 9/10
• Truss rod: OK
• Electronics: OK
• 100% original, no modifications.

IBANEZ RGT1221PB-SWL Stained Wine Red Low Gloss

• Premium Series
• Serial: I240511197
• Weight: 2.850 kg
• Solid Body Electric Guitar – RG Shape
• Construction: Neck-Through
• Body: American Basswood
• Top: 3 mm Poplar Burl
• Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5")
• Neck: Wizard III
• Construction: 7-piece Maple / Walnut
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Radius: 400 mm (15.75")
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Width at 24th Fret: 58 mm
• Thickness at 1st Fret: 19 mm
• Thickness at 12th Fret: 21 mm
• Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Fret Treatment: Premium Fret Edge Treatment
• Inlays: Acrylic / Abalone Blocks
• Luminescent Side Dot Inlays
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Air Norton (Alnico, Passive)
• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio The Tone Zone (Alnico, Passive)
• 5-way Pickup Selector
• dyna-MIX10 Switching System with Alter Switch (10 Sound Combinations)
• Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Rail Fixed (Hardtail)
• Tuners: Gotoh MG-T Locking Tuners
• Hardware: Cosmo Black
• String Spacing: 10.8 mm
• Factory Strings: D'Addario EXL110 (.010–.046)

For more than four decades, Ibanez has been one of the world's leading brands for guitarists seeking modern, high-performance, and innovative instruments. With its Premium Series, the Japanese manufacturer delivers guitars that capture the spirit and many of the features of its prestigious Japanese-built models while offering exceptional craftsmanship, premium components, and meticulous quality control. The RGT1221PB-SWL is a perfect example—designed for demanding players who expect speed, versatility, and uncompromising reliability.

From the very first glance, this RGT1221PB immediately stands out with its stunning Stained Wine Red Low Gloss finish. The beautifully figured poplar burl top showcases the natural grain of the wood, while the satin finish enhances its elegant yet contemporary appearance. Acrylic and abalone block inlays, Cosmo Black hardware, and the iconic aggressive RG silhouette complete a striking and refined aesthetic.

Beneath its impressive looks lies an equally sophisticated design. The neck-through construction, featuring a seven-piece maple and walnut neck, delivers outstanding sustain, exceptional stability, and unrestricted access to all 24 frets. The renowned Wizard III neck profile remains true to Ibanez's reputation—thin, fast, and incredibly comfortable—making it equally suited for demanding technical playing and long practice sessions. The ebony fingerboard, flawlessly finished stainless steel jumbo frets with Premium Fret Edge Treatment, and luminescent side dots further reinforce the premium feel of the instrument.

Tonally, the combination of a DiMarzio Air Norton in the neck position and a DiMarzio The Tone Zone at the bridge provides an impressively broad sonic range. Clean tones are articulate, rich, and highly detailed, while crunch settings offer excellent dynamics and character. Under high gain, the guitar truly comes alive with powerful lows, full-bodied mids, and smooth, controlled highs. The dyna-MIX10 switching system combined with the Alter Switch expands the tonal possibilities even further, offering ten highly usable pickup configurations that range from thick humbucker sounds to convincing single-coil-style textures. This remarkable versatility makes the RGT1221PB equally at home in rock, hard rock, modern metal, fusion, and progressive music.

The fixed Mono-Rail bridge is another standout feature. With each string resting on its own independent bridge unit, it enhances intonation accuracy, sustain, and note separation while delivering rock-solid tuning stability. The Gotoh MG-T locking tuners complete the package by ensuring fast string changes and exceptionally reliable tuning performance, even under demanding playing conditions.

In the end, the RGT1221PB-SWL impresses just as much with its outstanding build quality as it does with its performance. Fast, inspiring, exceptionally comfortable, and equipped with an incredibly versatile tonal palette, it is a true player's guitar capable of satisfying technical virtuosos and musicians looking for a highly expressive all-round instrument alike. It stands as an outstanding representative of the Ibanez Premium Series, offering a level of quality and performance that rivals instruments at a significantly higher price point.