The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.<br> <br> The Ibanez Genesis Collection reflects the origins of the RG line; utilizing the same design and styling, paired with precise construction and Japanese craftsmanship. This series is a tribute to Ibanez’s past, delivering the same paradigm shifting features and heavy-hitting performance of the original RG.<br> <br> The RG550 comes with a Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck, a Maple fretboard and a Basswood body. Furthermore, it features V7 / S1 / V8 pickups (H-S-H) and an Edge tremolo bridge. <h3>Specifications</h3> <table class="table table-bordered"> <tbody> <tr><td><strong>Category</strong></td><td>Genesis</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Series</strong></td><td>RG</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Number of strings</strong></td><td>6</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Left handed</strong></td><td>Left Handed</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Color</strong></td><td>Desert Sun Yellow</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Body</strong></td><td>Basswood</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Body finish</strong></td><td>Gloss Polyester</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck</strong></td><td>5pc Maple/Walnut</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Scale (inch)</strong></td><td>25,5</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Scale (mm)</strong></td><td>648</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck type</strong></td><td>Super Wizard</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)</strong></td><td>17</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)</strong></td><td>19</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck finish</strong></td><td>Satin Polyurethane</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck joint</strong></td><td>Bolt-on</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Nut</strong></td><td>Locking</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Nut width (mm)</strong></td><td>43</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>End width (mm)</strong></td><td>58</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Fretboard</strong></td><td>Maple</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Fretboard radius (mm)</strong></td><td>430</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Inlay</strong></td><td>Black dot</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Number of frets</strong></td><td>24</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Fret type</strong></td><td>Jumbo</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck pickup</strong></td><td>V7 (H)</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Middle pickup</strong></td><td>S1 (S)</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Bridge pickup</strong></td><td>V8 (H)</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Pickup type</strong></td><td>Passive</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Controls, pickup selector</strong></td><td>1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Bridge</strong></td><td>Edge</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>String spacing (mm)</strong></td><td>10,8</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Machine heads</strong></td><td>Gotoh® machine heads</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Hardware color</strong></td><td>Black</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>String gauges (from top to bottom)</strong></td><td>.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Tuning (from top to bottom)</strong></td><td>1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Made in</strong></td><td>Japan</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Recommended case</strong></td><td>MR500C</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Recommended bag</strong></td><td>IGB724-BK</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Other item(s) included</strong></td><td>Tremolo arm, Hex wrench</td></tr> </tbody> </table>