Ibanez Genesis RG550 - Black

Available now at Northeast Music Center!

The RG Genesis collection is a recreation of the old Japanese made RG550s of the past. It's body is constructed of basswood, a very popular tone wood for guitars with locking trem systems in the 80s. it is lightweight with an exceptional midrange response, especially when paired with Humbucking pickups. 

Specifications:

• Body

• Construction - Bolt on 

• Body Wood -  Basswood

• Pickguard - Black

• Neck

• Frets - 24 Jumbo

• Scale Length - 25.5"

• Neck Wood - 5 Piece Maple/Walnut

• Neck Shape - Super Wizard

• The neck for shredders - 17mm thickness at 1st fret and 19mm at the 12th.

• Fretboard Wood - Maple

• Inlays - Black Dot Inlay

• Hardware

• Tuners - Black

• Nut - Edge Locking

• Bridge - Edge Tremolo

• The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.

• Electronics

• Neck Pickup - V7 (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)

• Middle Pickup - S1 (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico)

• Bridge Pickup - V8 (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico)

• 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.

• Controls

• Volume

• Tone

• 5-way Pickup Selector Switch