Ibanez RG450B-WK
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Ibanez
RG450B-WK
Product Info
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This RG450B-WK is a solid choice for players wanting a modern, aggressive sound at a budget-friendly price. The Quantum pickups really shine for rock and heavier genres, and the Jatoba fretboard gives it a nice, crisp feel. It’s a great entry point into the Ibanez RG series.
Product Description
- Ibanez RG450B-WK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Plastic nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Quantum (neck and bridge) humbuckers and 1 Quantum (middle) single coil
- Controls: Volume and tone
- 5-way switch
- Standard DL tremolo
- Ibanez DieCast machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Weathered Black
PROS
- • Meranti body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Quantum humbuckers deliver a high-output, modern rock/metal sound.
- • Jatoba fingerboard provides a snappy feel and resists wear well.
- • Bolt-on neck construction provides a bright, responsive attack.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can impact sustain and tuning stability compared to graphite.
- • Standard DL tremolo is serviceable, but lacks the refinement of premium options.
- • 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 (neck & bridge), Quantum Single-Coil (middle)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Standard DL Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quantum pickups offer a hotter, more modern output and a tighter low-end than Infinity, while PowerPass are more vintage-voiced. It's a different tonal flavor, leaning towards a more aggressive rock sound.
The standard DL tremolo is functional, but expect to do some minor tuning adjustments after heavy use. It's a good starting point, but upgrading the tremolo block is a common mod for improved stability.
Meranti provides a brighter, more focused tone than mahogany, with less inherent warmth and sustain. It’s a good choice for players who want a more aggressive, cutting sound.
