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RG Prestige

The Ibanez RG Prestige series models, introduced in 1987 and still thriving and evolving, are world famous for their characteristic thin, fast necks, and hard-edged rock and metal tones. The RG Prestige models are all made in Japan by Ibanez's finest luthiers, with Wizard necks with Prestige finishing, advanced hardwares and a broad range of intense pickups in different configurations. The RG Prestige series also includes seven and eight-string models. Watch these diabolical creations turn heads and warp minds with colors and specs inspired by the originals.

MODEL: RG2228A NEW

FINISH: BLACK

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SPECS

Neck Material:	5pc Maple/ Wenge
Neck Type:	Wizard-8 Prestige (27")
Body:	Basswood body
Frets:	Jumbo frets
Fingerboard:	Rosewood
Inlay:	Pearl dot inlay
Bridge:	Fixed Edge III-8 bridge
NeckPU:	DiMarzio® D Activator 8™ Neck
BridgePU:	DiMarzio® D Activator 8™ Bridge
HW Color:	BK
Finishes:	BK

FEATURES (click to enlarge)


	Fast, flat and slim 5pc Maple/Wenge neck, with KTS™ Titanium Reinforcement rods within.

	The FX Edge III-8 bridge combines fixed bridge sustain and double-locking tuning stability.

	D Activator 8 pickups has a wide frequency response, be very articulate and dynamic, and not be muddy.

FX EDGE III BRIDGE

FEATURES (click to enlarge)


	The double locking style fixed FX Edge III bridge offers maximum tuning stability and features a sleek low-profile design for playing comfort.

	The FX Edge III bridge features a sleek low-profile design for playing comfort.

RG PRESTIGE SERIES BASICS

Precision-made in Japan by Ibanez’s finest luthiers
Super Wizard neck features the legendary ultra-thin, ultra-flat Wizard 17mm neck dimensions, but with 5-pc construction and KTS™ Titanium reinforcement rods for even greater strength (RG3000 series models)
RG Prestige fixed bridge models feature Tight-End R bridge for maximum string vibration and playing comfort
RG3000 series models feature genuine made-in-USA DiMarzio® pickups
6-, 7-, and 8-string models available
Includes hard shell case

NECK DIMENSIONS

Scale/Length		685.8mm/27"
a:	Width at Nut	54mm
b:	Width Last Fret	78mm
c:	Thickness 1st Fret	20mm
d:	Thickness 12th Fret	21.5mm
Radius		430mm

PICKUPS

Bridge Pickup
Name:	DiMarzio® D Activator 8™
Model No:	DP820
Construction:	Humbucking
Magnet:	Ceramic
Description:	The D Activator™ 8 bridge model is most definitely a high-output pickup. The two coils are tuned to different frequencies for powerful, focused bass response combined with warm highs and extended harmonic overtones.

Neck Pickup
Name:	DiMarzio® D Activator 8™
Model No:	DP819
Construction:	Humbucking
Magnet:	Ceramic
Description:	The neck pickup with medium rather than high output. The two coils are tuned to different frequencies, and combining this feature with the output level produces a clear, musical sound. It also has a dynamic solo voice throughout the entire 8-string frequency range.