Ibanez RG5120M Prestige RG Guitar, Fishman Fluence Pickups, Polar Lights

Player's Perspective

Now here's one of the most beautiful RGs you'll ever see. Feast your eyes this Ibanez Prestige RG5120M in an incredible Polar Lights color-changing finish!

The Polar Lights finish is Ibanez's take on the iridescent paint that has increased in popularity in recent years, and dang, is it an excellent one - the amount of colors that can be seen looking at this RG is much higher than the "average" color-changing finish. Ibanez seemed to use a little secret sauce on this one, as the gradient seems a lot more complex with greater depth. We tried to capture this in the photos as best we could, but it's definitely something you have have to see in person to truly appreciate.

Pair this with the matching headstock, gorgeous mahogany back that contrasts wonderfully against the complexity of the top, and the figure birdseye maple fingerboard - the RG5120M is no doubt one of the most gorgeous Ibanez axes to have come through the shop.

This guitar is much more than just looks, though - it's a top-of-the-line Prestige RG through and through. Stainless steel frets, the venerable Lo-Pro Edge locking tremolo, and a pair of voicing-switchable Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, which stay clear and tight no matter how much gain you throw at them (and add to the spaceship-like aesthetic of the guitar) round out the feature set.

If you want a great looking shredder made with Japanese quality, or simply want a guitar you don't see every day, you gotta check out the RG5120M.

Details

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.

There are three principles behind the Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. Prestige combines high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, in order to achieve true innovation in design and construction. The series incorporates ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world as the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.

The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck provides extra-smooth playing. The Birdseye Maple fretboard has a unique wood grain and features a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end. The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability. The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack without excess noise. The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages. Gotoh® machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.

Specifications Body

• Top: Ash
• Back/Body: African Mahogany body
  
  

Neck

• Neck type: Super Wizard HP - 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
• Fretboard: Bound Birdseye Maple fretboardOff-set Mother of Pearl dot inlay
• Fret: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
• Number of frets: 24
• Scale: 648mm/25.5""
• Width: 43mm at NUT
• Width: 58mm at 24F
• Thickness: 17mm at 1F
• Thickness: 19mm at 12F
• Radius: 430mmR
  
  

Hardware

• Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
• String space: 10.8mm
• Hardware color: Cosmo black
  
  

Electronics

• Neck pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic (H) neck pickup (Active/Ceramic)
• Bridge pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic (H) bridge pickup (Active/Ceramic)
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL120
• String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
• Case: Hardshell

The above photos may not be of the exact guitar you'll receive. Figured tops, serial numbers, and instrument weights may differ. Please feel free to reach out for these and other in-hand details.