Ibanez j.custom Axe Design RG8870 BSR
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Ibanez
j.custom Axe Design RG8870 BSR
Product Info
Article Number:
602040
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
j.custom Axe Design RG8870 BSR
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$3,738.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This j.custom RG8870 is a seriously impressive instrument – a blend of Ibanez’s modern playability and premium Japanese craftsmanship. The Super Wizard neck and high-output DiMarzio pickups make it ideal for modern rock, metal, and progressive players who demand speed and aggression, while the chambered body keeps it surprisingly manageable. It's a high-end guitar that delivers a ton of performance.
Product Description
- Ibanez j.custom Axe Design RG8870 BSR
- Electric guitar
- Chambered body: Alder
- Top: Flamed maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple/wenge
- Fingebroard: Ebony
- Tree of Life fingerboard inlays
- All Access neck joint
- Deep and bevelled lower body horn
- Neck profile: RG j.custom Super Wizard AS
- Fingerboard radius: 430 mm (16.93")
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Locking nut
- 24 jumbo frets
- Pickups: DiMarzio The Tone Zone (bridge) and DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary (neck) humbuckers and DiMarzio True Velvet (middle) single coil
- Controls: Volume and tone
- 3-way switch
- Lo-Pro Edge Tremolo
- Hardware: Black
- Gotoh machine heads
- Colour: Brownish Sphalerite
- Includes case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Exceptional build quality; Japanese craftsmanship shines through.
- • The DiMarzio pickups deliver a versatile, high-output tone.
- • Super Wizard neck profile offers incredibly fast and comfortable playability.
- • Flamed maple top adds stunning aesthetics and enhanced resonance.
CONS
- • The RG neck profile might be too thin for some players’ preference.
- • Chambered alder body, while lighter, can feel less resonant than solid wood.
- • The 'Tree of Life' inlays are a niche aesthetic; might not appeal to all.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Alder
Neck Material
Maple/Wenge
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
DiMarzio The Tone Zone (bridge), DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary (neck), DiMarzio True Velvet (middle)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Lo-Pro Edge Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg) – estimated based on similar Ibanez models
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chambering reduces weight and can improve resonance, but generally results in slightly less sustain than a solid body – a trade-off for increased comfort and playability.
Yes, the Super Wizard profile is noticeably thinner and flatter, designed for extremely fast playing and a lower action, which some players find essential for shredding.
The Lo-Pro Edge is designed for more subtle tremolo use and typically offers better tuning stability than a standard Floyd Rose, especially with heavy dives.
