Ibanez RG8527-BRE

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Ibanez RG8527-BRE

Ibanez

RG8527-BRE

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 557128
Brand: Ibanez
Model: RG8527-BRE
Price: $3,298.90

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This RG8527-BRE is a serious instrument built for modern metal and progressive players who demand high performance. The Japanese build quality shines through in the feel and responsiveness, and the DiMarzio pickups deliver a powerful, articulate voice. It’s a premium-priced option, but the quality and versatility justify the investment for those seeking a top-tier 7-string.

Product Description

  • Ibanez RG8527-BRE
  • 7-String Electric Guitar
  • Body: African mahogany
  • Top (4 mm): AAA flamed maple
  • 5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple/wenge
  • Bound fingerboard: Macassar ebony
  • Tree of Life fingerboard inlays
  • Neck thickness at 1st fret: 19 mm (0.75") / 12th fret: 21 mm (0.83")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Fretboard radius: 430 mm (16.93")
  • Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
  • Locking nut
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 DiMarzio PAF 7 humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • Lo-Pro Edge 7 tremolo
  • Gotoh tuners
  • Cosmo Black Hardware
  • Colour: Black Rutile
  • Incl. hard case
  • multitool
  • strap lock pin and certificate
  • Made in Japan

*Dimensions:*

, Overall length: 1012 mm (39.84"), Body length: 452 mm (17.8"), Body width: 311 mm (12.24"), Body thickness: 44 mm (1.73")

PROS
  • • Japanese craftsmanship delivers exceptional build quality and stability.
  • • DiMarzio PAF 7 pickups offer a thick, aggressive, and articulate tone.
  • • The maple/wenge neck provides a fast feel and excellent sustain.
  • • Lo-Pro Edge 7 tremolo allows for smooth, controlled dives and returns.
CONS
  • • The African mahogany body can make it somewhat heavy for extended playing sessions.
  • • The flamed maple top, while beautiful, may not be to everyone's aesthetic preference.
  • • The DiMarzio pickups, while powerful, might be too saturated for cleaner, more nuanced tones.

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Key Features

Body Material African mahogany with AAA flamed maple top
Neck Material Maple/wenge
Fingerboard Macassar ebony
Pickups DiMarzio PAF 7 humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets 24 Jumbo frets
Bridge Lo-Pro Edge 7 tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a comfortable, moderately thin profile, similar to Ibanez's Wizard III neck, but with a slightly more substantial feel due to the wenge wood.
The Lo-Pro Edge 7 is designed for stability, but regular maintenance like tightening screws and lubricating moving parts is still recommended for optimal performance.
They're subtly reflective and inlaid flush with the fingerboard, so they don't impede playing; they primarily add a touch of visual flair.

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