Description
The Ibanez RG421EXL represents the iconic RG series, renowned for over 30 years of delivering speed, precision, and power. Crafted for players who value performance and reliability, this guitar features a fast, ultra-thin Wizard III maple neck, robust Quantum pickups, and a solid fixed F106 bridge. Whether you’re performing intricate leads or heavy riffs, the RG421EXL is engineered to elevate your playing experience.
Main Features
- Wizard III Maple Neck – Thin, flat and smooth for rapid playability and effortless control.
- Jatoba Fretboard – Offers a warm midrange tone with clear, crisp highs, ideal for articulate riffs and solos.
- Jumbo Frets – Enhance smooth playability, perfect for fast runs and wide bends.
- Meranti Body – Delivers a balanced, scooped-mid sound with a rich, sweet tonal character.
- Quantum Humbucking Pickups – Provide aggressive, tight tones with punchy bass, defined mids, and sparkling highs.
- F106 Fixed Bridge – Maximises sustain and allows precise individual string height adjustment for perfect setup.
Why Choose the Ibanez RG421EXL?
Experience the classic RG design merged with modern features ideal for rock, metal, and progressive styles. The slim neck and extended 24-fret range give you total freedom to explore creative possibilities. Precision electronics and hardware guarantee clarity and reliability for every performance.
Specifications
- Finish: Black Flat
- Neck: Wizard III Maple
- Body: Meranti
- Fretboard: Jatoba with white dot inlays
- Frets: 24 Jumbo frets
- Bridge: F106 Fixed Bridge
- String Spacing: 10.5mm
- Pickups: Quantum (H) passive ceramic pickups (neck and bridge)
- Factory Tuning: E A D G B e
- Strings: D’Addario® EXL110, gauge .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
- Hardware Colour: Black
Neck Dimensions
- Scale Length: 648mm (25.5")
- Nut Width: 43mm
- 24th Fret Width: 58mm
- Thickness at 1st Fret: 19mm
- Thickness at 12th Fret: 21mm
- Radius: 400mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What styles of music is the Ibanez RG421EXL best suited for?
The RG421EXL excels in metal, rock, and progressive genres due to its fast neck, aggressive pickups, and tonal versatility.
➤ How does the Wizard III neck affect playability?
The Wizard III neck is ultra-thin and flat, allowing for speedy fretwork and comfortable playing during fast solos and complex riffs.
➤ Are the pickups suitable for high-gain settings?
Yes, the Quantum humbuckers deliver tight, aggressive tones with powerful mids and highs, ideal for high-gain and distorted sounds.
➤ Can the string height be adjusted easily?
Absolutely. The F106 fixed bridge enables easy, independent string height adjustments to customise your playing comfort and tone.
➤ What tuning does the guitar come set up with?
It’s factory tuned to standard E A D G B e tuning, ready to play straight out of the box.
Delivery
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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
