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Ibanez RG8870CM J.Custom electric guitar with BTZ finish and case, showcasing sleek body, six strings, and detailed hardware.
  • Ibanez RG8870CM J.Custom electric guitar with BTZ finish and case, showcasing sleek body, six strings, and detailed hardware.
  • Ibanez RG8870CM J.Custom electric guitar in BTZ finish with black hardware and a hard case, showcasing sleek design and premium craftsmanship.
  • Ibanez RG8870CM J.Custom electric guitar in BTZ finish with case, showcasing sleek body, pickups, and detailed craftsmanship.
Ibanez RG8870CM J.Custom Electric Guitar BTZ w/ Case

Brand: IBANEZ

Ibanez RG8870CM J.Custom Electric Guitar BTZ w/ Case

SKU: 6044167
$5,999.00
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Description

The Ibanez RG8870 J.Custom is a premium electric guitar crafted in Japan for discerning players who demand exceptional performance, precision, and refined craftsmanship. Part of the Axe Design Lab series, this high-end Ibanez guitar embodies the iconic RG legacy with a sophisticated design tailored for technically demanding playing, expressive lead work, and professional stage or studio performance.

Features 

  • Asymmetric five-piece Super Wizard AS maple and wenge neck features a comfortable grip with a fast profile, supporting smooth sweeping, string skipping, and technical playing.
  • J.Custom neck craftsmanship includes jumbo frets with specialized fret-edge treatment and a Velvetouch back finish for smooth, comfortable playability.
  • All Access Neck Joint improves upper-fret accessibility for effortless lead playing across the fretboard.
  • Rosewood fretboard delivers a balanced, solid tone with a focused midrange.
  • Selected 4 mm flamed maple top showcases striking wood grain, while the alder body provides bright tonal balance, resonance, and sustain.
  • Chambered body construction reduces overall weight while enhancing low-end response and tonal clarity for modern metal playing.
  • Deep, beveled lower horn scoop provides improved access to the highest frets from multiple playing angles.
  • DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary, True Velvet, and The Tone Zone pickups deliver a versatile tonal range with warmth, clarity, rich dynamics, and responsive transitions between clean and distorted sounds.
  • Gotoh machine heads provide precise tuning accuracy, smooth operation, and dependable tuning stability.
  • Lo-Pro Edge tremolo features a streamlined, recessed design with accessible fine tuners and locking studs for comfortable playing and stable tuning.
  • Coil-tap switching expands tonal versatility with additional pickup sounds for different playing styles.
  • Gotoh strap lock pins help keep the guitar securely attached to the strap during demanding stage performances.
  • Luminlay side dot inlays improve fretboard visibility on dark stages for accurate positioning during live performances.

Specifications 

Body
Body Top: AAA Flamed Maple (4 mm)
Body Material: Alder

Neck
Neck Type: RG J.Custom Super Wizard AS
Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Wenge
Neck Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5")
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 17 mm
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 19 mm
Neck Width at Nut: 43 mm
Neck Width at 24th Fret: 58 mm
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 430 mm
Fingerboard Inlay: Tree of Life
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Type: Jumbo
Fret Treatment: J.Custom Fret Edge Treatment
Nut Type: Locking Nut

Electronics
Neck Pickup: DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary (H), Passive/Alnico
Middle Pickup: DiMarzio True Velvet (S), Passive/Alnico
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio The Tone Zone (H), Passive/Alnico

Hardware
Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge
String Spacing: 10.8 mm
Strings: D'Addario EXL120
String Gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Hardware Color: Satin Black
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