Ibanez RG421QM-CBB
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RG421QM-CBB
Product Info
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The RG421QM-CBB is a solid choice for players wanting a shred-ready instrument without the premium price tag. The Wizard III neck and ceramic pickups give it a modern edge, while the Meranti/Maple combination provides a surprisingly versatile sound. This guitar is perfect for aspiring rock and metal players who prioritize playability and a powerful voice.
Product Description
- Ibanez RG421QM-CBB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Top: Quilted maple
- Neck: Maple
- Jatoba fingerboard
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Neck profile: Wizard III
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Artec Ceramic Humbuckers
- F106 fixed bridge
- Black hardware
- Colour: Cerulean Blue Burst
PROS
- • Meranti/Quilted Maple combo offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Wizard III neck provides exceptionally fast and comfortable playability, especially for shredding.
- • Artec Ceramic humbuckers deliver a high-output, aggressive sound suitable for rock and metal.
- • Jatoba fingerboard is durable, feels smooth, and offers a unique visual aesthetic.
CONS
- • Meranti body, while good, lacks the sustain of mahogany found on some competitors.
- • Fixed bridge limits tremolo/vibrato capabilities; not ideal for expressive playing.
- • Cerulean Blue Burst finish, while striking, might not appeal to players seeking understated looks.
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Key Features
Body Material
Meranti with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
2 Artec Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
F106 Fixed Bridge
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Artec pickups are higher output and have a more aggressive, slightly harsher tone than the Infinity series, leaning more towards a modern metal sound.
Jatoba is generally more stable than rosewood, so it requires less frequent oiling, but occasional conditioning is still recommended to maintain its smooth feel.
A fixed bridge transfers string vibrations more directly to the body, generally resulting in increased sustain and improved tuning stability compared to a floating tremolo.
