Ibanez RG550 Genesis Collection, Black Overview
Ibanez RG550
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.
Genesis Series
The Ibanez Genesis Collection reflects the origins of the RG line; utilizing the same design and styling, paired with precise construction and Japanese craftsmanship. This series is a tribute to Ibanez’s past, delivering the same paradigm-shifting features and heavy-hitting performance of the original RG.
Product Features:
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut Neck:
- Provides extra-smooth playing.
Maple Fretboard:
- Offers crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids.
Jumbo Frets:
- Contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.
Basswood Body:
- Delivers a natural and flat tone.
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 combination.
Gotoh® Machine Heads:
- Provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
Edge Tremolo:
- The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.
- Neck: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Body Material: Basswood
- Fretboard: Maple fretboard w/Black dot inlay
- Frets: 24 Jumbo frets
- Neck Pickup: V7 (Humbucker)
- Middle Pickup: S1 (Single Coil)
- Bridge Pickup: V8 (Humbucker)
- Bridge: Edge Tremolo Bridge
- Hardware: Black