Ibanez RG470DX-SFM
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Ibanez
RG470DX-SFM
Product Info
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The RG470DX-SFM is a seriously fun guitar that blends Ibanez's shred-friendly design with a unique color and surprisingly versatile pickups. It's a great option for players wanting a fast neck, reliable tremolo, and a modern sound without the premium price tag – perfect for rock, metal, and even some cleaner styles.
Product Description
- Ibanez RG470DX-SFM
- Electric guitar
- RG Series
- Body: Meranti
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Neck profile: Wizard III
- Fingerboard radius: 15.75"
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.7")
- Locking nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Quantum Humbuckers (neck and bridge) and 1 Quantum Single Coil (middle)
- Volume and Tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Passive electronics
- Edge-Zero Tremolo
- Ibanez machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: DAddario EXL120 .009
- .011
- .016
- .024
- .032
- .042
- Finish: Polyurethane high gloss
- Colour: Sea Foam Green
PROS
- • Meranti body offers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Wizard III neck provides exceptionally fast and comfortable playability.
- • Quantum pickups deliver a modern, articulate high-output sound.
- • Edge-Zero tremolo offers smooth, reliable performance without tuning instability.
CONS
- • Meranti, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping compared to active systems.
- • The Sea Foam Green finish might be polarizing for some players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Meranti
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Quantum Humbuckers (x2) & Quantum Single Coil
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Edge-Zero Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg) – estimated based on similar RG models
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jatoba is denser and feels smoother than rosewood, but less oily than ebony; it offers a bright attack and good grip.
Yes, the Edge-Zero is designed for stability; it’s relatively easy to adjust and provides good return with reasonable dive bomb depth.
The Quantum pickups handle a wide range of styles, from crunchy rock to high-gain metal, and respond well to both clean and distorted amps.
