Ibanez RG8570-BRE

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Ibanez RG8570-BRE

Ibanez

RG8570-BRE

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 557133
Brand: Ibanez
Model: RG8570-BRE
Price: $3,078.90

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This RG8570-BRE is a serious instrument built for players who demand performance and quality. The combination of the mahogany body, flame maple top, and those DiMarzio pickups delivers a fantastic range of tones, perfect for modern rock, progressive metal, and anything needing a bit of extra bite. It's a high-end Ibanez that feels fantastic in the hand and sounds even better.

Product Description

  • Ibanez RG8570-BRE
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: African mahogany
  • Top (4 mm): AAA flamed maple
  • 5-Piece bolt-on neck: maple / wenge
  • Binded fingerboard: Macassar ebony
  • Tree of Life fingerboard inlays
  • Neck binding
  • Neck thickness at 1st fret: 17 mm / 12th fret: 19 mm
  • Scale length: 648 mm
  • Finegrboard radius: 430 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Locking nut
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: DiMarzio The Tone Zone Humbucker (bridge)
  • DiMarzio True Velvet Single Coil (middle) and DiMarzio Air Norton Humbucker (neck)
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • Lo-Pro Edge Tremolo
  • Gotoh machine heads
  • Cosmo Black Hardware
  • Colour: Black Rutile
  • Incldues hard case
  • tremolo arm
  • multitool
  • StrapLock pin and certificate
  • Made in Japan

*Dimensions:*

, Overall length: 984 mm, Body length: 452 mm, Body width: 311 mm, Body thickness: 44 mm

PROS
  • • African mahogany/flame maple combo delivers a rich, resonant, and powerful tone.
  • • DiMarzio pickups provide a versatile palette, from searing leads to smooth rhythm.
  • • The Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
  • • Japanese craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and long-term reliability.
CONS
  • • The extended scale length (648mm) might feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
  • • The Lo-Pro Edge tremolo, while functional, isn't a top-tier aftermarket option.
  • • The combination of mahogany and maple makes it a relatively premium-priced instrument.

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Key Features

Body Material African mahogany with AAA flamed maple top
Neck Material Maple/Wenge 5-piece laminate
Fingerboard Macassar ebony, bound
Pickups DiMarzio The Tone Zone (bridge), DiMarzio True Velvet (middle), DiMarzio Air Norton (neck)
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge Lo-Pro Edge Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a comfortable, modern profile – thinner than a vintage '50s style, but not as extreme as some of their Wizard necks. The 17/19mm thickness at the 1st/12th fret provides a good balance of speed and comfort.
It's a Lo-Pro Edge, so it’s designed for stability, but it’s not a floating trem. You can get some aggressive dives, but extreme trem use might require occasional tuning adjustments.
Yes, the fret edges are nicely beveled, contributing to the smooth and comfortable playing experience – a noticeable upgrade from some more basic guitars.

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