From it's birth in 1987, the Ibanez RG has stood as an icon in rock guitar history. Sporting pared down aesthetics, incredible playability and extreme versatility, it made, and continues to make, a major impact on players around the world.
The Ibanez Genesis RG550DX continues that heritage by returning to the roots of the RG, with precise Japanese craftsmanship and outstanding use of guitar technology. From the ultra-thing, speedy Super Wizard neck to the Edge tremolo, it's capable of serious guitaristic acrobatics. Powerful, punchy and stable, this is a platform from which to proclaim your highest musical ambitions.
About Ibanez RG550-BK Black
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.
V7 / S1 / V8 pickups
The RG can dial in any tone, from crystal clear to searing and nasty, thanks to its V7 neck pickup, S1 middle pickup and V8 bridge pickup combination.
Maple fretboard
The Maple fretboard provide crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids.
Edge tremolo bridge
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.
Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.
V7 / S1 / V8 pickups
The RG can dial in any tone, from crystal clear to searing and nasty, thanks to its V7 neck pickup, S1 middle pickup and V8 bridge pickup combination.
Maple fretboard
The Maple fretboard provide crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids.
Edge tremolo bridge
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.
Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
Specifications Ibanez RG550-BK Black
Miscellaneous
info_outline Indica-nos quais as madeiras utilizadas no tampo, costas e corpo do instrumento.
Top / Back / Body
Basswood Body
info_outline Tipo de madeira usado na construção do braço do instrumento.
Neck
Bolt-on
info_outline Indica-nos o tipo de madeira, acabamento, e curvatura do braço do instrumento.
Neck Type
Super Wizard / 5pc Maple/ Walnut
info_outline Número de trastes que a guitarra / instrumento possui. Um maior número de trastes permite ao guitarrista atingir notas mais agudas, sendo o estilo musical do mesmo uma grande influencia nesta escolha.
Number of Frets
24
info_outline Tipo de madeira usada na escala do instrumento.
Fretboard
Maple fretboard / Black dot inlay
Frets
Jumbo frets
info_outline Pente do instrumento, e de que material é feito. O osso é bastante utilizado, e melhora o sustain comparativamente a um pente sintético.
Nut
Locking Nut
info_outline Denotes the width of the guitar nut.
Nut Width
43 mm
info_outline Relevo dos trastes ao longo da escala - mais ou menos arqueado. Influência na performance.
Fretboard Radius
430 mm
info_outline Fingerboard length. The measures may vary, depending on the type of guitar. It usually does not exceed 24 frets. There may also be cases of greater spacing between frets on different instruments, providing greater playing comfort.
Scale Length
648 mm
info_outline A bridge is a device that supports the strings on a stringed musical instrument and transmits the vibration of those strings to another structural component of the instrument.
Bridge
Edge Tremolo
info_outline Qual pickup é utilizado na posição "middle".
Middle Pickup
S1 (S) Passive/Alnico
Neck Pickup
V7 (H) Passive/Ceramic
Bridge Pickup
V8 (H) Passive/Alnico
info_outline Tipo de switching que o instrumento permite, e a quantidade de posições possíveis.
Switching
5-Way toggle switch
info_outline Indica quais os tipos de potenciómetros (controlos) disponíveis na guitarra, amplificador, teclado, etc,, como por exemplo, volume, tom, 'push and pull' ou outros.
Controls
1 Volume, 1 Tone
info_outline Piece that protects the finish of the guitar from the pick scratching when playing.
Pickguard
Black
Strings
D'Addario® EXL120
String Gauge
.009 /.011 /.016 /.024 /.032 /.042
info_outline O espaçamento entre cada corda do instrumento (geralmente medido em mm)
String Space
10.8mm
info_outline Refere-se à afinação de fábrica que a marca do instrumento predefiniu.
Factory Tuning
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
info_outline A cor do hardware do instrumento (potenciómetros, seletores, etc).
Hardware Color
Black
Neck Dimensions
Scale
648mm/25.5"
Width of the neck at the nut
43 mm at nut
Width of the neck at the fret position specified
58 mm at 24F
Thickness of the neck at the first fret
17mm at 1F
Thickness of the neck at the fret position specified
19mm at 12F
Other Features
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