Ibanez RG420EX-BKF
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Ibanez
RG420EX-BKF
Product Info
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The RG420EX-BKF is a solid choice for players wanting a fast, modern feel without the premium price tag. The Quantum pickups offer a powerful, aggressive tone, perfect for rock and metal, and the Edge-Zero tremolo is surprisingly good for the budget. This is a great starter shred machine or a reliable backup for more experienced players.
Product Description
- Ibanez RG420EX-BKF
- Electric Guitar
- RG Series
- Body: Meranti
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Neck profile: Wizard III
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Fingerboard radius: 15.75"
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.7")
- Locking nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Quantum Humbucker
- Volume and Tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Edge-Zero Tremolo
- Passive electronics
- Black Ibanez machine heads
- Strings: DAddario EXL120 .009
- .011
- .016
- .024
- .032
- .042
- Neck and body finish: Matt polyurethane
- Colour: Black Flat
PROS
- • Meranti body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Wizard III neck profile is incredibly fast and comfortable for shredding.
- • Quantum humbuckers deliver a thick, modern high-output sound.
- • Edge-Zero tremolo offers smooth, stable performance and easy re-tuning.
CONS
- • Meranti, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany.
- • Matt finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for very nuanced tones.
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Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Quantum Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Edge-Zero Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simplified version, lacking the locking capabilities of higher-end models, but it's still very stable and returns to tune well with minimal float.
Jatoba is harder than rosewood, so it's less susceptible to drying, but regular maintenance with a fretboard conditioner is still a good idea, especially in drier climates.
They’re hotter than vintage-voiced pickups like Seymour Duncan JB's, offering more output and a tighter low-end, but lack some of the vintage warmth and airiness.
