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.
Genesis
The Ibanez Genesis Collection reflects the origins of legendary Ibanez guitars; utilizing the same designs and stylings, 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 originals.
Features
- Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck: The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.
- Maple fretboard: The Maple fretboard provide crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids.
- Jumbo frets: Jumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.
- Basswood body: The Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.
- 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.
- Gotoh® machine heads: Gotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
- Edge tremolo: The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.
Specifications
- Color Name: Gray Metallic Flat
- Country of origin: JAPAN
- Number of Strings: 6
- Neck Type: Super Wizard
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Neck finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck thickness (1st fret, mm): 17
- Neck thickness (12th fret, mm): 19
- Scale (inch): 25.5
- Nut width (mm): 43
- Number of fret: 24
- Fretboard: Maple
- Fretboard Radius (mm): 430
- Fret Type: Jumbo
- Fret edge treatment: N/A
- Inlay: Black dot
- Side Dot Inlay: N/A
- Body Top material (For Solid): N/A
- Body Material (For Solid): Basswood
- Body finish: Gloss Polyester
- Bridge: Edge
- String spacing (mm): 10.8
- Tailpiece: N/A
- Nut: Locking
- Machine Head: Gotoh® machine heads
- Hardware color: Black
- Neck Pickup: V7 (H)
- Middle Pickup: S1 (S)
- Bridge Pickup: V8 (H)
- Controls, Pickup selector: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
- Other Switches: N/A
- Other item(s) included: Tremolo arm, Hex wrench
- String Gauges (from top to bottom): .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
- Tuning (from top to bottom): 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
- Included case/bag: N/A
