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.
RG852MPB 
FINISHES
SPEC
| neck type | Ultra-8 5pc Maple/Wenge neck |
| body | Poplar Burl top/Basswood body |
| fretboard | Birdseye Maple fretboard w/Black dot inlay |
| fret | Jumbo frets w/Prestige fret edge treatment |
| bridge | Gibraltar Standard II-8 bridge |
| neck pickup | DiMarzio® PAF® 8™ (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic) |
| bridge pickup | DiMarzio® PAF® 8™ (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic) |
| factory tuning | 1D#, 2A#, 3F#, 4C#, 5G#, 6D#, 7A#, 8F |
| string gauge | .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065 |
| nut | Graph Tech® nut |
| hardware color | Cosmo black |
| case/bag | Hardshell case included |
Neck Dimensions
| Scale : | 686mm/27" |
| a : Width | 55mm at NUT |
| b : Width | 80mm at 24F |
| c : Thickness | 19mm at 1F |
| d : Thickness | 21mm at 12F |
| Radius : | 430mmR |
SWITCHING SYSTEM
CONTROLS
OTHERS
- Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads
FEATURES
Ultra-8 Neck
A 5pc maple/wenge neck provides rock solid stability for the increased tension of 8 strings.
Gibraltar Standard II-8 bridge
The Gibraltar Standard II is a simple fixed bridge that was designed to unify with the guitar's body and provide optimal transfer of each string's vibration. Smooth surface is designed to maximize playing comfort.
DiMarzio® pickups - 8 strings
A pair of DiMarzio® PAF® 8 pickups offers a vintage vibe with rounded highs and defined lows.
Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads
The Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time.
Birdseye Maple fretboard
Birdseye Maple has a unique wood grain and features a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end.