Ibanez RG550-RF

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Ibanez RG550-RF

Ibanez

RG550-RF

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 429084
Brand: Ibanez
Model: RG550-RF
Price: $993.30

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This RG550-RF is a fantastic option for players seeking shred-friendly ergonomics and a modern sonic palette. The Japanese build quality shines through, and the pickup configuration offers a surprising amount of versatility. It's ideal for rock, metal, and progressive players who want a high-performance instrument without the premium-priced tag of their top-tier models.

Product Description

  • Ibanez RG550-RF
  • Electric Guitar
  • Genesis Collection series
  • Body: Basswood
  • 5-Piece Super Wizard neck: Maple/walnut
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • 24 Jumbo frets with prestige fret edge treatment
  • Edge tremolo
  • Pickups: Ibanez V7 humbucker (neck)
  • Ibanez S1 singlecoil (middle) and Ibanez V8 humbucker (bridge)
  • Black hardware
  • Colour: Road Flare Red
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Basswood body provides a balanced, resonant foundation.
  • • Super Wizard neck profile offers incredibly fast, comfortable playability.
  • • V7/S1/V8 pickup combination delivers versatile, modern tones.
  • • Edge tremolo system allows for wide vibrato without tuning instability.
CONS
  • • Basswood body can lack the upper-midrange complexity of mahogany.
  • • Road Flare Red finish might not appeal to all players’ tastes.
  • • Shorter scale length may feel cramped for players with larger hands.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material 5-Piece Maple/Walnut
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Ibanez V7 (neck), S1 (middle), V8 (bridge)
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 24 Jumbo with Prestige Fret Edge Treatment
Bridge Edge Tremolo
Weight Approximately 7.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Edge is a more refined, lower-profile tremolo system, generally easier to adjust and maintain, but offers slightly less extreme dive capabilities than a full Floyd Rose.
While fast, the Super Wizard profile is quite thin and flat, which might feel a bit cramped for players with very large hands, but most will find it exceptionally comfortable.
It's a modern blend: the V7 and V8 provide high-output crunch, while the S1 adds a bright, articulate single-coil voice for cleaner tones and a wider range of sounds.

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