Ibanez RGD61BAM – Extended Range Precision in a Striking Matte Finish

The Ibanez RGD61BAM is part of the Axion Label series, engineered for players who demand clarity, aggression, and tuning stability in extended-range setups. With its sleek Black Aurora Burst Matte finish and ultra-modern appointments, this 26.5" scale guitar is purpose-built for metal, djent, prog, and drop-tuned fury.

It features a Nyatoh body for resonant warmth, paired with a super-fast Nitro Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck and a Macassar Ebony fretboard—providing tight response, rock-solid stability, and effortless shredding. Equipped with DiMarzio Fusion Edge pickups and a Fishman Fluence voicing switch, the RGD61BAM delivers powerful, articulate tone with modern flexibility and smooth cleans.

Key Features & Benefits

• Finish: Black Aurora Burst Matte (BAM) – Subtle yet bold, with a distinctive, textured look that resists glare and fingerprints

• Body: Nyatoh – Offers a rich midrange and smooth low-end perfect for modern metal and hard rock

• Neck: Nitro Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut – Extremely thin, fast-playing, and stable even under high tension

• Scale Length: 26.5" – Extended for tight low-tuned response and better string tension in drop tunings

• Fretboard: Macassar Ebony – Durable, dark, and articulate with a slick feel ideal for fast runs and chording

• Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel – Built for speed and longevity, they stay smooth under heavy play

• Pickups: DiMarzio® Fusion Edge Humbuckers (Neck & Bridge) – Passive/ceramic design delivers tight lows, searing highs, and smooth mids

• Electronics: 1 Volume (Push/Pull Voicing Switch), 3-way switch, coil tap mini switch – Access Fishman Fluence-style voicing, modern humbucker tones, and single-coil clarity in one guitar

• Bridge: Mono-rail – Isolated saddles for improved sustain and pinpoint intonation

• Tuners: Gotoh® MG-T Locking Machine Heads – Fast string changes and rock-solid tuning stability

• Nut: Graph Tech® – Self-lubricating for improved tuning retention and smooth feel

• Side Markers: Luminescent Side Dot Inlays – Glow in the dark for high visibility on stage

• Factory Tuning: 1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6C

• String Spacing: 10.5mm – Tight spacing for high-speed alternate picking and accuracy