Description
The Ibanez RG653DX is a high performance electric guitar forged by decades of metal evolution. As the most recognisable and distinctive design in the Ibanez range, the RG series is built for speed, precision, and strength, making it a go to instrument for demanding players across heavy genres and beyond.
Crafted in Japan as part of the prestigious Ibanez Prestige line, the RG653DX blends advanced manufacturing with traditional craftsmanship. Every detail reflects the Prestige philosophy of Precision, Performance, and Playability, resulting in an instrument designed to meet the real world demands of professional musicians.
Prestige Craftsmanship
Ibanez Prestige guitars are built using high tech production methods combined with old world Japanese expertise. Feedback from musicians worldwide plays a central role in the design process, ensuring exceptional consistency, comfort, and performance at the highest level.
Main Features
Super Wizard HP 5 Piece Maple and Walnut Neck
The Super Wizard HP neck features a slim, fast profile constructed from maple and walnut for strength and stability. Its ultra smooth feel is ideal for high speed playing, technical passages, and extended sessions.
Rosewood Fretboard
The rosewood fretboard delivers a balanced, solid tone with a focused mid range, providing warmth and clarity that complements high gain and clean tones alike.
Jumbo Frets
Jumbo frets enhance smooth playability and make single note lines effortless, supporting precise articulation and confident bends.
Ash Body
The ash body produces a pleasing brightness with rich sustain, offering excellent note definition and a dynamic response that suits aggressive and articulate playing styles.
DiMarzio Air Norton / The Tone Zone Pickups
A high output pickup pairing of Air Norton and The Tone Zone delivers a huge, powerful sound with broad dynamics. This combination provides clarity under gain, strong midrange punch, and tight low end response.
Gotoh Machine Heads
Gotoh machine heads offer outstanding tuning accuracy, a smooth feel, and long term reliability for both studio and stage use.
Edge Tremolo Bridge
The legendary Edge tremolo bridge provides exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and smooth performance, even under aggressive tremolo use.
Hardshell Case Included
A high quality Ibanez hardshell case is included to ensure maximum protection during transport and storage.
Built for Speed and Precision
With its ultra fast neck, powerful electronics, and premium Japanese construction, the Ibanez RG653DX is designed for players who demand accuracy, reliability, and uncompromising performance. Whether you are delivering tight rhythm work or blazing lead lines, this Prestige model is engineered to keep up with your most demanding playing.
Specifications
- Neck type: Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
- Top/back/body: Ash body
- Fretboard: Bound Rosewood fretboard Acrylic & Abalone block inlay
- Frets: Jumbo frets
- Number of frets: 24
- Bridge: Edge bridge
- String space: 10.8mm
- Neck pickup: DiMarzio® Air Norton™ (H) neck pickup Passive/Ceramic
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio® The Tone Zone® (H) bridge pickup Passive/Alnico
- Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL120
- String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
- Nut: Locking nut
- Hardware colour: Black
NECK DIMENSIONS
- Scale: 648mm/25.5"
- Width: 43mm at NUT
- Width: 58mm at 24F
- Thickness: 17mm at 1F
- Thickness: 19mm at 12F
- Radius: 430mm
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
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (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
