Ibanez RGA42AH-BKS
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RGA42AH-BKS
Product Info
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The RGA42AH-BKS is a seriously playable shred machine for the price. The thin Wizard III neck and high-output Quantum pickups make it a blast for rock and metal players. If you want a guitar that feels fast and sounds aggressive without emptying your wallet, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Ibanez RGA42AH-BKS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Meranti
- Top: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Off-set white dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Wizard III
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Plastic nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Quantum Humbucker (neck and bridge)
- Controls: Volume and tone
- 5-way switch
- F106 hardtail bridge
- Ibanez machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Black Stained
PROS
- • Meranti/Ash combo delivers a surprisingly resonant and aggressive tone.
- • Wizard III neck provides exceptionally fast and comfortable playability.
- • Quantum humbuckers offer a high-output, modern tone with good clarity.
- • F106 bridge provides stable tuning and delivers a solid, planted feel.
CONS
- • Plastic nut is a cost-saving measure; upgrade potential for improved sustain.
- • Meranti body can feel a bit plain aesthetically compared to premium woods.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in rock/metal, less suited for clean styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Meranti with Ash top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Ibanez Quantum Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
F106 Hardtail
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jatoba is harder and denser, providing a smoother, almost polished feel; it can be a bit brighter initially but settles nicely.
Absolutely, the Quantum humbuckers have plenty of output to handle lower tunings without getting muddy – they’re designed for that modern metal sound.
The Wizard III is a slim profile, which is great for speed but might feel a bit cramped for those with very large hands; it's generally comfortable for most players though.
