Today's world of down-tuned metal and hard rock requires an instrument specifically designed to cater for those tunings, with a response not found in traditional guitars - enter the RGD: Ibanez's ultimate metal machine. To accommodate the huge, thick tone that is characteristic when down-tuning, the RGD features an extended 26.5" scale - longer than standard, but not too long, while the neck remains thin and fast for fast riffing and blistering solos. The cutaways are extra-deep to allow unrestricted access to even the highest notes.
Features
Mono-Rail Bridge - The cutting-edge Mono-Rail bridge is built for both stability and sustain, and minimizes sympathetic vibrations across strings.
Macassar Ebony Fretboard - Delivering tight bass and mids, Macassar Ebony produces a fierce attack in the high-end, with a fast response and incredible sustain.
Fishman Fluence Pickups - The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups deliver a fierce tone with aggressive attack, without the excess noise!
Fishman Fluence Voicing Switch - Go from modern high output sounds to crisp, clean and glassy sounds with a flick of the Voicing switch.
Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Walnut Neck - Ibanez's Wizard necks are slim, flat, strong, and sturdy, offering superior performance for demanding players.
Basswood Body - Basswood produces a warm, balanced, and natural tone with a slight mid-focus and a silky high end.
26.5" Scale - The extended scale enables precise intonation of heavier gauge strings, and retains more tension in lower tunings, making this guitar the ultimate metal machine.
Luminescent Side Dot Inlays - The luminescent side dot inlays make it easy for players to see what they're playing on the darkest stages, matching the striking luminescent Ibanez headstock logo inlay.
Gotoh MG-T Locking Machine Heads - Delivering outstanding tuning-stability, Gotoh MG-T Locking Machine Heads make for fast and efficient string changes.
Specifications
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Body
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Neck
- Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Wenge
- Neck Profile: Wizard HP
- Neck Joint: 4-Bolt
- Fretboard Material: Macassar Ebony
- Fretboard Radius: 400mm
- Frets: 24 Jumbo Prestige Fret Edge Treated
- Scale Length: 26.5"
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Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Humbucker Bridge (Active/Ceramic)
- Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Humbucker Neck (Active/Ceramic)
- Controls: 1x Volume (Push/Pull for Fishman Fluence Voicing Switch), 1x Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Blade Pickup Selector, Fishman Fluence Voicing Switch
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Hardware
- Bridge: Mono-Rail Bridge
- Hardware Finish: Black