The Ibanez RG421S is a high-performance electric guitar crafted for speed, strength and versatility. Rooted in over three decades of metal heritage, this model delivers exceptional playability through its expertly designed components and premium materials. Whether tackling fast riffs or soaring solos, the RG421S ensures precise note articulation and a rich, balanced tone.

Main Features

• Wizard III Maple Neck
  Thin, flat and fast, Ibanez’s Wizard III neck offers exceptional stability and effortless playability across a two-octave, 24-fret range for extended musical expression.

• Jatoba Fretboard
  The reddish-brown Jatoba wood provides a warm midrange with crisp highs, delivering tonal clarity and richness.

• Jumbo Frets
  Enlarged frets enable smooth bending and fluid single-note runs, enhancing overall fretboard feel.

• Meranti Body
  This tonewood delivers a scooped midrange and sweet sonic character, perfectly complementing the guitar’s versatile sound.

• Quantum H-H Pickups
  Dual Quantum humbuckers respond rapidly to picking dynamics, capturing fast passages with defined notes and a full-bodied mid-to-high frequency range.

• F106 Bridge
  Designed for enhanced sustain, the F106 bridge allows precise string height adjustment independently for optimal playability.

Specifications

• Neck: Wizard III Maple
• Fretboard: Jatoba, 24 jumbo frets
• Body: Meranti
• Pickups: 2 x Quantum Humbuckers
• Bridge: F106 fixed bridge
• Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Frequently Asked Questions ➤ What type of bridge does the RG421S have?
The Ibanez RG421S features an F106 fixed bridge, which improves sustain and allows independent string height adjustment.
➤ How many frets does the RG421S neck offer?
This guitar comes with a 24-fret fretboard, providing a two-octave range for extensive playing freedom.
➤ What pickups are installed in the RG421S?
It is equipped with dual Quantum humbucking pickups, designed to deliver clear, defined tones suitable for fast playing styles.
➤ What woods are used for the RG421S body and fretboard?
The body is made from Meranti wood, offering a sweet, scooped midrange tone, while the fretboard uses Jatoba wood, known for its rich midrange with crisp highs.
➤ Is the RG421S suitable for metal and fast playing?
Yes, the RG421S has been refined over decades specifically for metal genres, featuring a fast Wizard III neck and pickups that capture fast passages with precision.

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