Ibanez RGT1270PB-DTF
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Ibanez
RGT1270PB-DTF
Product Info
Article Number:
533407
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
RGT1270PB-DTF
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ibanez RGT1270PB-DTF is a shredder's dream – it's got that super-thin neck for blazing fast runs and a killer pickup combination for a wide range of tones. The build quality is top-notch, and the tremolo system is surprisingly stable. It’s a great option for modern rock, metal, and progressive players who want a premium-priced instrument with serious performance.
Product Description
- Ibanez RGT1270PB-DTF
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Basswood
- Top: Poplar
- 7-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Acrylic & Abalone Block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Wizard III - thickness at 1st fret: 19 mm / at 12th fret: 21 mm
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.51")
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Locking nut
- 24 Jumbo stainless steel 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
- Edge Tremolo
- Gotoh machine heads
- Cosmo Black Hardware
- Strings: Daddario EXL120 .009 - .042
- Colour: Deep Twilight Flat
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • The maple/walnut neck-thru construction provides exceptional sustain and resonance.
- • DiMarzio pickups deliver a versatile range, from tight rock to soaring leads.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
- • The Edge tremolo system is reliable and allows for expressive vibrato without tuning issues.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while resonant, might lack the upper-midrange character of mahogany.
- • The Wizard III neck, while thin, may not suit players preferring a thicker profile.
- • Deep Twilight Flat finish, while striking, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood with Poplar Top
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut (7-Piece)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
DiMarzio The Tone Zone (Bridge), DiMarzio True Velvet (Middle), DiMarzio Air Norton (Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Edge Tremolo
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - approximate, based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Edge is a more refined, low-profile tremolo – generally smoother and easier to adjust, but offers slightly less extreme dive-bombing than a full-blown Floyd Rose.
The Wizard III profile is quite thin; while many find it exceptionally fast, players with larger hands might prefer a slightly thicker neck – it’s something to try before committing.
The pickup combination shines with high-gain amps, delivering tight, articulate rhythm tones and screaming lead sounds, but also works surprisingly well with cleaner amp settings for a vintage vibe.
