Ibanez RG550-BK
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Ibanez
RG550-BK
Product Info
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The RG550-BK is a seriously capable instrument, offering a modern, shred-ready feel and a surprisingly broad range of tones thanks to its pickup configuration. It's a great choice for players who want a high-performance guitar without the premium price tag – think rock, metal, and even some heavier pop styles. The Japanese construction really elevates the quality and feel compared to many similarly styled guitars.
Product Description
- Ibanez RG550-BK
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple / walnut
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck: Super Wizard - thickness 1st fret: 17 mm - thickness 12th fret: 19 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 430 mm (16.93")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Locking nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: Ibanez V7 (neck) and V8 (bridge) humbucker and Ibanez S1 single coil (middle)
- Volume control
- Tone control with push/pull function
- 5-Way switch
- Edge tremolo
- Gotoh machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL120 .009 - .042
- Colour: Black
- Made in Japan
- • Maple/walnut neck offers excellent stability and a comfortable, fast feel.
- • Ibanez V7/V8 pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile, high-output modern sound.
- • Edge tremolo provides reliable tuning stability despite aggressive use.
- • Japanese build quality ensures exceptional craftsmanship and long-term durability.
- • Basswood body, while lightweight, lacks the sustain of denser woods like mahogany.
- • Super Wizard neck profile may be too thin for players preferring a thicker feel.
- • Limited pickup configurations restrict tonal versatility compared to some competitors.
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