Ibanez RG421S-SEM
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Ibanez
RG421S-SEM
Product Info
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The RG421S-SEM is a surprisingly well-equipped guitar for the price. The thin Wizard III neck and powerful Quantum pickups make it a shredder's dream, while the Meranti body adds a touch of warmth. This is an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for a versatile and comfortable instrument.
Product Description
- Ibanez RG421S-SEM
- 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")
- Plastic nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Quantum Humbucker
- Volume and Tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- F106 bridge
- Passive electronics
- Ibanez machine heads
- Hardware: Cosmo Black
- Strings: DAddario EXL110 .010
- .013
- .017
- .026
- .036
- .046
- Neck and body finish: Matt polyurethane
- Colour: Sea Shore Matte
PROS
- • Meranti body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Wizard III neck profile offers exceptionally fast and comfortable playability.
- • Quantum humbuckers deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful high-output sound.
- • Jatoba fretboard is durable and offers a unique feel compared to rosewood.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can contribute to tuning instability, especially with aggressive playing.
- • F106 bridge, while functional, isn't a premium locking tremolo system.
- • Meranti, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany or alder.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Ibanez Quantum Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Ibanez F106
Weight
Approximately 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quantum pickups offer a higher output and more aggressive tone than Ibanez’s older single-coil replacements, leaning towards a modern rock/metal sound while retaining clarity.
Jatoba has a slightly harder, more matte feel than rosewood; it’s not inherently slippery and many players prefer it for its grip and unique aesthetic.
Bolt-on necks generally don’t offer the same inherent sustain as set-neck construction, but the Wizard III profile and Meranti body compensate well, providing a lively and responsive feel.
