Description
The Ibanez RG550 is a legendary icon, defining three decades of metal music with its sleek design and razor-sharp playability. Crafted for speed and durability, this high-performance guitar excels whether you prefer a hardtail or the renowned Edge locking tremolo system, delivering extraordinary tuning stability and comfort.
The Genesis Collection honours the RG’s heritage, combining classic styling with meticulous Japanese craftsmanship. This series captures the signature features and powerful tone that made the original RG transformative in the guitar world.
Main Features
- Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck: Ultra-smooth playing experience with enhanced neck stability.
- Versatile Pickup Configuration: V7 (neck), S1 (middle), and V8 (bridge) pickups produce a wide tonal range from crisp, clear cleans to aggressive, high-gain distortion.
- Maple Fretboard: Bright, sharp highs and pronounced upper mids to cut through any mix.
- Edge Tremolo Bridge: Exceptional tuning stability and precise intonation with smooth playing response.
- Body: Lightweight Basswood body for comfortable performance and tonal balance.
Specifications
- Neck Type: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Body: Basswood
- Fretboard: Maple with black dot inlay
- Frets: 24 Jumbo frets
- Bridge: Edge locking tremolo
- String Spacing: 10.8 mm
- Pickups: V7 (H) neck - Ceramic, S1 (S) middle - Alnico, V8 (H) bridge - Alnico
- Factory Tuning: E A D G B E (Standard)
- Strings: D’Addario® EXL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
- Nut: Locking nut
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Neck Dimensions:
- Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut Width: 43 mm
- 24th Fret Width: 58 mm
- Thickness at 1st Fret: 17 mm
- Thickness at 12th Fret: 19 mm
- Fretboard Radius: 430 mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What styles of music is the Ibanez RG550 best suited for?
The RG550 excels in metal, hard rock, and other high-gain genres thanks to its fast neck and versatile pickup setup, but it also performs well in any style requiring clear tonal definition and playability.
➤ Does the RG550 come with a hardtail bridge option?
No, this model features the Edge locking tremolo bridge system, designed for precise intonation and tuning stability during dynamic playing styles.
➤ What is the benefit of the Super Wizard Maple/Walnut neck?
The Super Wizard neck provides a slim, fast feel with added strength and stability from walnut, allowing effortless speed and smooth fret-to-fret transitions.
➤ Are the pickups passive or active?
The RG550 is equipped with passive pickups: V7 ceramic neck, S1 alnico middle, and V8 alnico bridge pickups, offering a dynamic and responsive tonal range.
➤ What tuning and string gauge does the RG550 use from the factory?
It comes pre-tuned to standard E A D G B E, strung with D’Addario EXL120 gauge .009 to .042 strings for a balanced feel and bright tone.
Delivery
This product is in stock at our official UK distributor and will be shipped to you within 5 working days
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
