Get An Instrument That Plays As Fast As It Looks – The Ibanez RG550 Genesis Collection Electric Guitar – Maple Fingerboard

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.

SUPER WIZARD HP NECK

The neck for shredders – 17mm thickness at 1st fret and 19mm at the 12th.

EDGE TREMOLO BRIDGE

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

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 

• Neck Type: Super Wizard 5Pc Maple/Walnut Neck
• Body: Basswood Body
• Fretboard: Maple Fretboard With Black Dot Inlay
• Fret: Jumbo Frets
• Bridge: Edge Tremolo Bridge
• Neck Pickup: V7 (H) Neck Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• Middle Pickup: S1 (S) Middle Pickup (Passive/Alnico)
• Bridge Pickup: V8 (H) Bridge Pickup (Passive/Alnico)
• Hardware Color: Black

NECK DIMENSIONS

• Scale: 648mm/25.5″
• Width: 43mm at NUT
• Width: 58mm at 24F
• Thickness: 17mm at 1F
• Thickness: 19mm at 12F
• Radius: 430mmR

Manufacturer: Ibanez Guitars
Model: RG550RF
SKU: I490498-N-1-WHXE
EAN: 4515276628538

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