Description
The Ibanez RG remains one of the most iconic guitars in the Ibanez range, forged from over thirty years of metal heritage. Built for exceptional speed and robustness, this high-performance instrument caters to professionals seeking precision, whether you prefer a hardtail bridge or the renowned locking tremolo system. Designed to deliver powerful tones with excellent playability, the RG Multi-Scale 8-String is the ultimate tool for modern metal shredders.
Main Features
Multi-scale Wizard III Neck (27.26"/25.5")
Features a 5-piece Maple/Walnut construction for strength and stability. The multiscale design ensures balanced string tension and enhances playability, especially in higher frets, ideal for fast, intricate playing styles.Nyatoh Body
Provides a rich mid-low tonal character, delivering warmth and depth in heavier music genres.Jatoba Fretboard
Renowned for its reddish-brown hue, the Jatoba wood produces a rich midrange with crisp highs, perfect for clear articulation.Mono-rail Bridge
Offers improved string stability and sustain by minimising cross-talk between strings, helping maintain tuning and tonal clarity during aggressive playing.Array 8 MS Pickups
Passive ceramic pickups designed for low noise and tight tones that handle down-tuning flawlessly, ensuring clarity and punch.Mono-unit Output Jack
Crafted from solid, durable material, the single-piece design prevents looseness and contact failure for reliable long-term use with minimal maintenance.
Technical Specifications
- Neck type: Wizard III-8 multi-scale, 5-piece Maple/Walnut
- Body wood: Nyatoh
- Fretboard: Jatoba with white step offset dot inlay
- Frets: Jumbo, 24 frets
- Scale length: 27.26" bass side / 25.5" treble side (multiscale)
- Bridge: Mono-rail bridge
- String spacing: 10.8mm
- Neck pickup: Array 8 MS (H), passive ceramic
- Bridge pickup: Array 8 MS (H), passive ceramic
- Factory tuning: 1D#, 2A#, 3F#, 4C#, 5G#, 6D#, 7A#, 8F
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL120+.059+.080
- String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.059/.080
- Hardware colour: Cosmo Black
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is the benefit of the multi-scale neck?
The multi-scale neck balances string tension across all strings, providing more consistent tonal clarity and better playability, especially for down-tuned and extended range guitars. It also matches natural hand angles to improve comfort and speed.
➤ What types of music is the RG Multi-Scale suited for?
This guitar excels in metal and heavy genres due to its tight, powerful pickups and robust build designed to handle aggressive playing styles and down-tuning with ease.
➤ How does the Mono-rail bridge improve performance?
The Mono-rail bridge minimises crosstalk between strings, offering enhanced stability and sustain, which is crucial for maintaining tuning and clarity during intense playing.
➤ Are the pickups passive or active?
The guitar is equipped with passive ceramic Array 8 MS pickups, well known for delivering tight, low-noise tones suited for low tunings.
➤ What maintenance does the output jack require?
The mono-unit output jack is made as a single solid piece to prevent loosening and contact failure, ensuring long-term reliability with minimal maintenance.
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
