Ibanez RGR5221-TFR RG Prestige Electric Guitar, Transparent Fluorescent Orange

The Ibanez RGR5221 Prestige is a precision-crafted masterpiece, representing the pinnacle of Ibanez engineering and Japanese craftsmanship. Designed for players who demand speed, strength, and tonal clarity, this RG model continues the legacy of one of the most recognisable and revered guitars in the Ibanez lineup.

Forged through decades of refinement, the RGR5221 combines cutting-edge technology with the soul of traditional handcraftsmanship. Built for professional musicians and serious players alike, it delivers the perfect balance of Precision, Performance, and Playability - the three guiding principles of the Ibanez Prestige line.

Main Features

• Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Wenge Neck: Ultra-thin, smooth-playing neck designed for maximum speed and control.
• Macassar Ebony Fretboard: Produces tight lows, focused mids, and a sharp high-end attack with rich sustain.
• Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets with Prestige Fret Edge Treatment: Durable frets that offer exceptional feel, fast playability, and clear articulation.
• Ash Top / African Mahogany Body: Striking wood grain with a resonant tone full of warmth and midrange depth.
• Bare Knuckle Brute Force Pickups: High-output pickups delivering aggressive saturation, clarity, and detail for modern metal tones.
• Gotoh® MG-T Locking Tuners: Exceptional tuning stability with quick string changes.
• Gibraltar Standard II Bridge: Fixed bridge ensuring optimal string vibration transfer and supreme playing comfort.
• Coil-Tap Switch: Expands tonal versatility, offering a range of clean and driven sounds.
• Luminlay Side Dots: Glow-in-the-dark position markers for visibility on dark stages.
• Includes Ibanez Hardshell Case: Heavy-duty protection for your instrument.

Prestige Performance

The RGR5221 embodies the essence of the Prestige series — where advanced engineering meets time-honoured Japanese craftsmanship. The Super Wizard HP neck provides effortless playability for technical riffs and solos, while the Bare Knuckle Brute Force pickups deliver unmatched power and definition, perfect for high-gain precision or dynamic cleans.

The Gibraltar Standard II bridge ensures stability and sustain, while the Macassar Ebony fretboard enhances note clarity and response. Designed for stage and studio, this guitar excels in every musical setting.

Specifications

• Neck type: Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
• Top/back/body: Ash top African Mahogany body
• Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard Off-set Mother of Pearl dot inlay
• Fret: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets Prestige fret edge treatment
• Number of frets: 24
• Bridge: Gibraltar Standard III bridge
• String space: 10.8mm
• Neck pickup: Bare Knuckle Brute Force (H) neck pickup Passive/Ceramic
• Bridge pickup: Bare Knuckle Brute Force (H) bridge pickup Passive/Ceramic
• Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL110
• String gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
• Nut: Graph Tech® BLACK TUSQ XL® nut
• Hardware colour: Cosmo 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