First built in 1987, the original Ibanez RG550 is revered by rock and metal guitarists. This Genesis Collection reissue takes its ancestor's classic design and adds a few modern touches. The original's 1-piece maple neck has been upgraded with a 5-piece laminated maple/walnut one. Its versatile HSH pickup configuration has been overhauled with modern V7 and V8 humbuckers. The RG550 features a comfortably contoured basswood body, resonating with a warm growl and enough midrange definition to cut through a dense mix. Twist, bend, and dive-bomb to your heart's content, thanks to an Edge tremolo. Loaded with aggressive styling (including eye-grabbing black hardware), the RG550 is a fast-playing, hard-rocking tone machine.

Specifications: 
  • General
  • Number of Strings6
  • Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
  • Body
  • Body TypeSolidbody
  • Body ShapeGenesis Collection RG550
  • Body MaterialBasswood
  • ColorBlack
  • Neck
  • Neck Material5-piece Maple/Walnut
  • Neck ShapeSuper Wizard
  • Neck JointBolt-on
  • Radius16.9"
  • Fingerboard MaterialMaple
  • Fingerboard InlayDots
  • Number of Frets24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length25.5"
  • Nut Width1.692"
  • Nut MaterialLocking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/TailpieceEdge Locking Tremolo
  • TunersGotoh
  • Electronics
  • Neck PickupIbanez V7 Humbucker
  • Middle PickupIbanez S1 Single-coil
  • Bridge PickupIbanez V8 Humbucker
  • Controls1 x volume, 1 x tone
  • Switching5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • StringsD'Addario, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig BagSold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number:RG550BK
Weight: 8lbs 8oz 
Includes Set Up Before Shipment 
S/N: F2512042

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • RG550-BK Genesis Collection
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 2025
Made In
  • Japan
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Body Material
  • Basswood
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Pickup Configuration
  • HSH
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
  • Walnut
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Locking Tremolo Bridge
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Color Family
  • Black
Model Family
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 24

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