Description

The RGD is Ibanez’s ultimate metal machine. The demands of down-tuning require a specifically designed responsiveness not found in ”normal” guitars. To optimize for the rich, desirable thickness of tone that down-tuning produces, we extended the neck by one inch to a 26.5” scale. Longer-than standard yet not overly long. The neck is still considered a ”fast” neck for speed soloing. Extra-deep cutaways grant comfortable access to the necks highest notes.

Key Features

• Wizard III Roasted Maple Neck
  Ibanez’s thin, flat, and fast Wizard neck is strong, sturdy, and offers unlimited playability. It features a two-octave, 24-fret fretboard for a wide tonal range.

• Macassar Ebony Fretboard
  Macassar Ebony provides tight lows and mid-range frequencies, along with a strong attack in the highs, quick response, and rich sustain.

• Jumbo Frets
  Jumbo frets enhance smooth playability, making single-note playing easier and more fluid.

• Nyatoh Body
  Nyatoh body wood provides a rich mid-low end, adding warmth and depth to the overall tone.

• Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic Pickups
  These pickups deliver an aggressive tone and powerful attack, while minimizing excess noise for a cleaner, more focused sound.

• Gotoh® MG-T Locking Machine Heads
  The Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads provide incredible tuning stability and reduce string-changing time, allowing for quick and easy adjustments.

• Mono-Rail Bridge
  Designed for stability and sustain, the innovative Ibanez Mono-Rail bridge minimizes cross-talk between strings, enhancing clarity and tonal definition.

• Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing Switch (Push/Pull on Volume Control)
  The Voicing switch allows the pickups to shift from a modern, active high-output sound to a crisp, clean, and fluid tone, providing versatile tonal options.

• Luminescent Side Dots
  The luminescent side dot markers make it easier to see fretboard positions in low-light conditions, perfect for performing on dark stages.

• 26.5-Inch Scale
  The extended 26.5” scale length makes it ideal for accurately intonating heavier string gauges, making it perfect for down-tuned metal music.

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Neck Material: Roasted Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Neck Thickness (1st fret): 19 mm
• Neck Thickness (7th fret): 21 mm
• Scale: 26.5 inches (673 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.7 inches (43 mm)
• End Width: 58 mm
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fretboard Radius: 15.75 inches (400 mm)
• Fret Type: Jumbo
• Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Body Dimensions:
  • Total Length: 994 mm
  • Body Thickness: 44 mm
  • Body Width: 452 mm
  • Body Length: 311 mm
• Bridge Type: Mono-rail
• String Spacing: 10.8 mm
• Active/Passive Pickups: Active
• Nut: Plastic
• Machine Heads: Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads
• Hardware Color: Black
• Pickups: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic (H)
• Controls: 1 Volume (Push: Voice 1 / Pull: Voice 2), 3-way toggle switch
• Other Switches: Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull)
• Side Dot Inlay: Luminescent side dot inlay
• Strap Lock: No
• String Gauges: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 (D’Addario® EXL110)
• Recommended Case: M300C
• Recommended Bag: IGB540-BK
• Included Items: Hex wrench