Ibanez

RGD

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.

Colors

ISH
Invisible Shadow

Specification

neck typeWizard-7 5pc Maple/Wenge neck w/KTS™ TITANIUM rods
bodyBasswood body
fretboardRosewood fretboard w/Pearl dot inlay
fretJumbo frets w/Prestige fret edge treatment
bridgeTight-End R-7 bridge
neck puV77 Custom (H) neck pu
bridge puV87 Custom (H) bridge pu
factory tuning1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6D, 7A
hardware colorCosmo black
case/bagHardshell case included
Neck Dimensions
Scale672mm/26.5"
a : Width at Nut48mm
b : Width at Last Fret68mm
c: Thickness at 1st19mm
d : Thickness at 12th21mm
Radius430mmR

Others

  • String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059

Switching System

Controls

Know More

Scoop Cut

Besides lightening the weight of the body, this bold horn cut provides full, comfortable access to the higher frets. The taper of these horns greatly improves player comfort at the upper end up the fretboard. These beveled edges are another of the many innovations that have come out of our relationships with Ibanez artists.

V77/V87 Custom Pickups

RGD Prestige features V77/V87 custom designed pickups for down tuning. These pickups are specially designed for capturing more low-end by regenerating a wider tonal range. Instead of losing the low-end, they output it with rich, harmonic tone.

Collet Knob

Designed for great looks and engineered to avoid the risk of coming off while you're playing. The non-slip functionality gives this collet knob accurate axis rotation and control for any player.