Description
Experience ultimate speed and tonal clarity with the Ibanez RG5121 Prestige, a masterfully crafted electric guitar from Japan’s celebrated Prestige series. Designed for the discerning guitarist, it combines cutting-edge engineering with the finest Japanese craftsmanship to deliver refined playability and powerful sonic precision.
Built on over 30 years of innovation, this modern interpretation of the iconic RG shape features premium materials and professional-grade components, perfect for players seeking exceptional tone and effortless control.
Main Features
- Super Wizard HP 5-piece Maple/Wenge Neck: Ultra-thin and fast, this neck provides outstanding stability and a smooth, responsive feel ideal for technical playing styles.
- Bound Macassar Ebony Fretboard: Offers tight lows, rich mids, a clear high-end attack and superb sustain with smooth articulation.
- Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets with Prestige Fret Edge Treatment: Durable and corrosion-resistant frets ensure excellent note clarity, fast response, and outstanding comfort with expertly polished edges.
- African Mahogany Body: Delivers warm resonance with strong low-mid presence and remarkable sustain.
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Pickups: Powerful, noise-free pickups that produce an aggressive yet clear tone across all frequencies.
- Fishman Fluence Voicing Switch: Easily toggle between two distinct sounds – a high-output modern tone and a crisp, clean, fluid voice.
- Gotoh MG-T Locking Machine Heads: Provide reliable tuning stability and fast, hassle-free string changes.
- Gibraltar Standard III Bridge: Fixed bridge offers superior string vibration transfer, enhancing sustain and playing comfort.
- Luminlay Side Dots: Glow-in-the-dark position markers for excellent visibility when performing in low light.
- Ibanez Hardshell Case Included: Protects your guitar securely during transit and storage.
Prestige Quality and Craftsmanship
The Ibanez RG5121 epitomises refined craftsmanship, blending an ultra-fast neck profile with premium tonewoods and advanced Fishman electronics. Designed for professional guitarists, it guarantees flawless performance, versatile tone, and inspiring playability in every note you play.
Specifications
- Neck type: Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Wenge
- Body: African Mahogany
- Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony with Off-set Mother of Pearl dot inlays
- Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel with Prestige fret edge treatment
- Bridge: Gibraltar Standard III fixed bridge
- String spacing: 10.8mm
- Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (Neck & Bridge, Active/Ceramic)
- Factory tuning: E Standard (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E)
- Strings: D'Addario EXL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Nut: Graph Tech BLACK TUSQ XL
- Hardware finish: Cosmo Black
Neck Dimensions
- Scale length: 648mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43mm
- Width at 24th fret: 58mm
- Thickness at 1st fret: 17mm
- Thickness at 12th fret: 19mm
- Radius: 430mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of pickups does the Ibanez RG5121 use?
The RG5121 is equipped with Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic pickups, delivering powerful, noise-free tone with both aggressive and clean voicings accessible via the Fluence voicing switch.
➤ Is this guitar suitable for technical playing styles?
Absolutely. The Super Wizard HP 5-piece Maple/Wenge neck is ultra-thin and fast, providing exceptional stability and a smooth, responsive feel that’s perfect for complex technical playing.
➤ Does the guitar have any special features for playing on stage?
Yes, it includes Luminlay side dots that glow in the dark, ensuring excellent fretboard visibility in dim lighting conditions.
➤ What kind of bridge does the RG5121 have?
It features a Gibraltar Standard III fixed bridge which delivers optimal string vibration transfer for increased sustain and playing comfort.
➤ Is a case included with this guitar?
Yes, the Ibanez RG5121 comes with a protective Ibanez hardshell case for secure transport and storage.
Delivery
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
