Description
The Ibanez RG550-RF is a premium electric guitar meticulously crafted for metal enthusiasts and shredders. With decades of refinement, it delivers exceptional playability, tuning stability, and versatile tone, making it an ideal instrument for high-intensity performances.
Super Wizard HP Neck for Fast Playing
Designed for speed and comfort, the Super Wizard HP 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck features a slim profile with a thickness of just 17mm at the 1st fret and 19mm at the 12th fret, allowing effortless shredding. The smooth maple fretboard with jumbo frets and black dot inlays enhances precision and control.
Edge Tremolo Bridge for Stability and Precision
The Edge tremolo bridge provides outstanding tuning stability and precise intonation adjustment. Its smooth action and reliable design ensure your playing remains comfortable and consistent even during aggressive tremolo use.
Versatile Pickup Configuration
Equipped with V7 (neck), S1 (middle), and V8 (bridge) pickups, this guitar offers a wide tonal palette. Whether you want crystal-clear cleans or searing, heavy distortion, this combination covers a broad range of sounds suitable for various styles within the metal genre.
Main Features
- Neck type: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Body: Basswood for balanced tone and weight
- Fretboard: Maple with black dot inlays and jumbo frets
- Bridge: Edge tremolo bridge for superb tuning stability
- Pickups: V7 (H) neck, S1 (S) middle, V8 (H) bridge – passive pickups
- Hardware: Black finish for a sleek look
- Scale length: 648mm / 25.5 inch
- Nut width: 43mm
- Width at 24th fret: 58mm
- Neck thickness: 17mm at 1st fret, 19mm at 12th fret
- Radius: 430mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of music is the Ibanez RG550-RF best suited for?
The RG550-RF is specially designed for metal and shred playing, offering fast neck speed and powerful pickups that suit aggressive styles and precise lead work.
➤ How stable is the Edge tremolo bridge?
The Edge tremolo bridge is renowned for its exceptional tuning stability and precise intonation, making it reliable during extensive tremolo use and heavy playing.
➤ What materials are used for the neck and body?
The neck is crafted from 5-piece Maple and Walnut for strength and smooth playability, while the body is made of basswood to provide a balanced, resonant tone.
➤ Can the RG550-RF produce clean as well as distorted tones?
Yes, the combination of V7, S1, and V8 pickups allows the guitar to deliver everything from clear, crisp cleans to heavy, aggressive distortion sounds.
➤ How comfortable is the guitar for fast playing?
Thanks to the Super Wizard HP neck’s slim profile and jumbo frets, the guitar offers a comfortable, fast-playing experience perfect for shredders and technical styles.
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
