Description
The Ibanez RGA42AH-BKS is a sleek, modern rock machine designed for fast, expressive playing and tight, articulate tones. With its sculpted arched top, lightweight Ash and Meranti body and a pair of powerful Quantum humbuckers, it is built to handle everything from precise riffing to fluid lead work. Finished in a striking Black Stained look that shows off the grain, it is as eye-catching as it is inspiring to play.
At the heart of the RGA42AH is Ibanez’s legendary Wizard III neck, offering a thin, flat profile that makes complex chords, rapid runs and big stretches feel effortless. The 24 jumbo frets and two-octave range invite you to explore every corner of the fretboard, while the F106 bridge and solid hardware deliver rock-solid tuning stability and impressive sustain. Whether you are into modern metal, prog, hard rock or technical styles, this guitar is ready to keep up.
Fast Wizard III Maple Neck
The Wizard III Maple neck is one of Ibanez’s most revered designs, known for its slim, flat profile that encourages speed and precision. It feels instantly comfortable for players who like low action and quick movement up and down the neck. Combined with 24 frets, it gives you a full two octaves on each string, opening up a wide tonal range for solos, extended chords and advanced techniques.
Ash Top with Meranti Body
An Ash top paired with a Meranti body gives the RGA42AH a distinctive voice and a standout look. The Ash top features an attractive, exotic grain that shines through the Black Stained finish, while the Meranti body provides a sweet, slightly scooped midrange character. This combination delivers a tight low end, clear highs and a responsive feel that works brilliantly with high-gain tones.
Jatoba Fretboard with Jumbo Frets
The Jatoba fretboard offers a rich, reddish brown appearance along with a focused midrange and crisp high end. It pairs perfectly with the fast neck to provide excellent note definition, especially under distortion. Jumbo frets make bending and vibrato easier, giving you more control over your phrasing and making intricate lead work feel smooth and confident.
Quantum Humbuckers and F106 Bridge
A pair of Quantum ceramic humbuckers deliver the punchy, responsive sound that modern players demand. They offer a quick low-end response that keeps tight riffs clear and defined, while the full-bodied mids and highs cut through a mix with ease. The F106 bridge adds to the sustain and allows for straightforward, independent string height adjustment, so you can dial in your ideal setup with precision.
Key Features
Wizard III Maple Neck – The thin, flat Wizard III profile is designed for speed and comfort, making fast runs, big stretches and technical playing feel natural and effortless.
Ash Top with Meranti Body – The Ash top showcases a striking grain under the Black Stained finish, while the Meranti body delivers a sweet, scooped midrange character that suits tight, modern rock and metal tones.
Jatoba Fretboard with Jumbo Frets – Jatoba provides a rich midrange and crisp top end, and the jumbo frets make bends, vibrato and legato lines smoother and more controlled across all 24 frets.
Quantum H H Pickups with F106 Bridge – Quantum humbuckers offer fast low-end response and clear note separation, ideal for high-gain riffing, while the F106 bridge enhances sustain and allows easy, precise string height adjustment.
SpecificationsBody
Top Wood: Ash
Body Wood: Meranti
Finish: Black Stained
Neck
Neck Type: Wizard III
Neck Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Jatoba
Fretboard Inlays: Off set white dot
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Size: Jumbo
Hardware
Bridge: F106
String Spacing: 10.5 mm
Hardware Colour: Black
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Quantum humbucker, passive, ceramic
Bridge Pickup: Quantum humbucker, passive, ceramic
Miscellaneous
Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Strings: D’Addario EXL110
String Gauge: .010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046
