Ibanez RG5121-DBF
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Ibanez
RG5121-DBF
Product Info
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This RG5121-DBF is a serious shred machine built for modern rock and metal players. The combination of mahogany warmth and those powerful Fluence pickups gives it a unique voice, while the Super Wizard neck makes it a joy to play at high speeds. It's a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a lot of performance for the money.
Product Description
- Ibanez RG5121-DBF
- Electric Guitar
- Body: African mahogany
- Neck: Maple/Wenge
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Bound fretboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Super Wizard HP
- Fretboard inlays: Offset Mother-of-Pearl
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- stainless steel
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Fretboard radius: 430 mm (16.93")
- Pickups: 2x Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic humbuckers
- Controls: 1 Volume control
- 1 Tone
- 3-Way switch
- Bridge: Gibraltar Standard II
- Hardware finish: Cosmo Black
- Colour: Dark Tide Blue Flat
- Includes a case
PROS
- • African mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation.
- • Super Wizard HP neck offers incredibly fast, effortless playability.
- • Fishman Fluence pickups provide versatile, high-output tones.
- • Gibraltar Standard II bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • The thin neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • Limited tonal flexibility due to the single volume/tone control setup.
- • Relatively heavy for extended playing sessions.
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Key Features
Body Material
African mahogany
Neck Material
Maple/Wenge
Fingerboard
Bound Macassar ebony
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo stainless steel
Bridge
Gibraltar Standard II
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fluence pickups offer a more articulate and compressed tone with less inherent noise, providing a tighter, more modern sound than many traditional ceramics.
It's definitely on the thinner side, so players with larger hands or those preferring a more substantial neck might find it a bit cramped.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly snappier feel and can transmit vibrations a bit differently, potentially affecting sustain – though the mahogany body helps compensate.
