Ibanez RG550 Genesis Made-In-Japan HSH Guitar – Purple Neon

Brand New with Warranty. We are an authorized Ibanez Dealer.

The Ibanez Genesis Collection reflects the origins of the RG line; utilizing the same design and styling, paired with precise construction and Japanese craftsmanship. This series is a tribute to Ibanez’s past, delivering the same paradigm shifting features and heavy-hitting performance of the original RG.

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.

How Does It Play

We give a thorough setup to every instrument that comes through our shop. From truss rod to tremolo, pickup heights to intonation, you can rest assured we have this one dialed in. We also do a thorough inspection and check of all electronics and hardware to make sure nothing slips by!

We stock the optional Ibanez hard case for this model. Contact us for details on adding it to your order!

SPECS

Neck type: Super Wizard / 5pc Maple/Walnut neck

Top/back/body: Basswood body

Fretboard: Maple fretboard / Black dot inlay

Fret: Jumbo frets

Number of frets: 24

Bridge: Edge bridge

String space: 10.8mm

Neck pickup: V7 (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)

Middle pickup: S1 (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico)

Bridge pickup: V8 (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico)

Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E

Strings: D'Addario® EXL120

String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042

Nut: Locking nut

Hardware color: Black

 

NECK DIMENSIONS

 

Scale :      648mm/25.5"

a : Width 43mm at NUT

b : Width 58mm at 24F

c : Thickness   17mm at 1F

d : Thickness   19mm at 12F

Radius :   430mmR

OTHER FEATURES

Recommended Case: MR500C

Recommended Bag: IGB724-BK

Gotoh® machine heads

Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck

The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.

V7 / S1 / V8 pickups

The RG can dial in any tone, from crystal clear to searing and nasty, thanks to its V7 neck pickup, S1 middle pickup and V8 bridge pickup combination.

Maple fretboard

The Maple fretboard provide crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids.

Edge tremolo bridge

The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.

Gotoh® machine heads

Gotoh® machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal b