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.

"Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.

Specs

DiMarzio® Air Norton™ / The Tone Zone® pickups
A pair of high-output DiMarzio® Air Norton™ and The Tone Zone® pickups provides a huge sound with a broad dynamic range.

Wizard III 7pc Maple/Walnut neck
Ibanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability and features a two-octave 24-fret fretboard for a wide tonal range.

Jumbo Stainless Steel frets with Premium fret edge treatment
Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response and effortless articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.
The Premium Fret Edge Treatment offers a super smooth, comfortable performance.

Poplar Burl top / American Basswood body
The Poplar Burl top features an exotic wood grain and the American Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.

Ebony fretboard
Ebony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.

Neck-through Construction
Neck-through construction provides massive sustain and playing comfort.

Edge tremolo bridge
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.

Dyna-MIX10 switching system w/Alter switch
The dyna-MIX 10 offers ten sound variations and can easily switch from humbucker and single coil modes with the mini switch. The power Tap mode provides a realistic single coil sound despite its two humbucker pickup layout.

Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.

SWITCHING SYSTEM
When the alter switch is in neck position, power tap mode is on. When the alter switch is in bridge position, power tap mode is off. When power tap mode is off and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between neck and center position, bridge side of the neck pickup and neck side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in center position, both neck and bridge pickups are selected. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, the neck side of the neck pickup and the bridge side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in bridge position, bridge pickup is selected. When power tap mode is on and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck pickup is selected and in power tap mode. When the switch is in between neck and center position, bridge side of the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in the center position, both neck and bridge pickups are selected and are both in power tap mode. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, the bridge side of the bridge pickup is selected. When the switch is in bridge position, bridge pickup is selected and is in power tap mode.