Description
The RG series is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez lineup. Built over three decades of metal music, this high-performance machine is designed for both speed and strength. Whether you prefer a hardtail (fixed) bridge or the industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is engineered for precision and playability.
Key Features
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Wizard III 5pc Maple/Walnut Neck
Ibanez’s thin, flat, and fast Wizard neck provides strength and stability, offering limitless playability. It also features a two-octave, 24-fret fretboard for a wide tonal range. -
Ebony Fretboard
Ebony produces tight lows and mid-range frequencies with a strong attack in the high end, providing quick response and rich sustain. -
Jumbo Frets
The jumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, making single-note playing effortless and accurate. -
Nyatoh Body
The Nyatoh body wood delivers a rich, warm mid-low end. -
Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Pickups (Alnico / Ceramic)
These high-output pickups provide an aggressive tone with a powerful attack while eliminating excess noise. -
Edge-Zero II Tremolo
The Edge Zero II bridge features a low-profile design for enhanced playing comfort and a stud lock function for superior tuning stability. -
Coil-Tap Switch
The coil-tap switch offers additional tonal variations for both pickups, expanding your sonic possibilities. -
Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing Switch (Push/Pull on Volume Control)
This voicing switch allows you to switch between a modern, active high-output sound and a clean, crisp, fluid tone. -
Luminescent Side Dots
The luminescent side dot markers help you easily see fretboard position in low-light conditions, making it ideal for performing on dark stages.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Nyatoh body
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Dimensions:
- Length: 984 mm
- Thickness: 44 mm
- Width: 452 mm
Neck
- Neck Type: Wizard III 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
- Fretboard: Ebony fretboard
- Frets: Jumbo frets
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck Thickness (1st fret): 19 mm
- Neck Thickness (7th fret): 21 mm
- Scale: 25.5 inches (648 mm)
- Nut Width: 1.7 inches (43 mm)
- End Width: 58 mm
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fretboard Radius: 15.75 inches (400 mm)
- Fret Type: Jumbo
- Side Dot Inlays: Luminescent side dots
- Number of Strings: 6
Hardware
- Tremolo System: Edge-Zero II tremolo
- Bridge: Edge-Zero II
- Bridge Pins: None
- Saddle Material: Locking
- String Spacing: 10.8 mm
- Active/Passive Pickups: Active
- Machine Head: Ibanez machine heads
- Hardware Color: Blue
- Strap Lock: No
Electronics
- Pickups:
- Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Alnico (H)
- Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic (H)
- Coil-Tap Switch: Yes
- Voicing Switch (Push/Pull on Volume Control): Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing switch
- Controls:
- 1 Volume (Push: Voice 1 / Pull: Voice 2)
- 1 Tone
- 3-way lever switch
- Other Switches: Coil-tap switch, Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull)
Other
- String Gauges: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
- Recommended Case: M300C
- Recommended Bag: IGB540-BK
- Other Items Included: Tremolo arm, Hex wrench








