The Ibanez RG470DXW-CA continues the legacy of the iconic RG series, celebrated for over 30 years as a symbol of speed, strength, and high-performance play. Crafted for musicians who seek precision and versatility, this guitar excels at delivering heavy riffs, blistering solos, and intricate technical passages with effortless clarity.

As part of the Ibanez Standard Series, the RG470DXW-CA combines professional-grade features like fast neck profiles, floating tremolos, and crystal-clear high-gain tones, making top-tier performance accessible to players at any level.

Main Features

• Wizard III Maple Neck: Thin, flat, and fast for smooth playability across 24 frets
• Jatoba Fretboard: Rich mid-range tones blended with sharp, clear highs
• Edge-Zero II Tremolo Bridge: Low-profile design with stud lock for outstanding tuning stability
• Meranti Body: Warm, balanced sound featuring a characteristic scooped mid-range
• Quantum Pickups: Powerful low-end response with detailed note definition from mid to high frequencies
• Mono-unit Output Jack: Robust, single-piece construction prevents loosening for dependable performance

Ibanez RG470DXW Specifications

• Neck Type: Wizard III Maple neck
• Body: Meranti
• Fretboard: Jatoba with Sharktooth inlays
• Frets: 24 Jumbo
• Bridge: Edge-Zero II tremolo
• String Spacing: 10.8mm
• Pickups: Quantum (H) neck and bridge (Passive, Ceramic), Quantum (S) middle (Passive, Alnico)
• Tuning: Standard E (1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E)
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL120 (.009–.042 gauge)
• Nut: Locking
• Hardware Colour: Black

Neck Dimensions

• Scale Length: 648mm (25.5")
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Width at 24th Fret: 58mm
• Thickness at 1st Fret: 19mm
• Thickness at 12th Fret: 21mm
• Radius: 400mm

Frequently Asked Questions ➤ What genres is the Ibanez RG470DXW-CA best suited for?
The RG470DXW-CA is ideal for rock and metal music, delivering the speed and tonal clarity required for heavy riffs, fast solos, and complex technical passages.
➤ How does the Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge enhance performance?
The low-profile Edge-Zero II bridge includes a stud lock function that provides excellent tuning stability, enabling expressive tremolo techniques without sacrificing tuning accuracy.
➤ What benefits does the Wizard III neck provide?
The Wizard III neck is thin and flat, allowing fast playability and comfortable access to all 24 frets, perfect for shredders and technical players.
➤ Are the pickups suitable for high-gain settings?
Yes, the Quantum pickups offer articulate note definition and a fast low-end response, maintaining clarity and punch in high-gain distortion tones.
➤ What string gauge does the guitar come with?
The guitar is strung with D'Addario® EXL120 strings in gauges ranging from .009 to .042, offering a good balance between playability and tone.

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