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.
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 |
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 |
A 5pc maple/wenge neck provides rock solid stability for the increased tension of 8 strings.
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.
A pair of DiMarzio® PAF® 8 pickups offers a vintage vibe with rounded highs and defined lows.
The Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time.
Birdseye Maple has a unique wood grain and features a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end.