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

BKF
Black Flat

Specification

neck typeWizard II-7 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
bodyBasswood body
fretboardRosewood fretboard w/Black pearl dot inlay
fretJumbo frets
bridgeGibraltar Standard-7 bridge
neck puCAP-VK17 (H) neck pu
bridge puCAP-VK27 (H) bridge pu
factory tuning1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6D, 7A
hardware colorBlack
Neck Dimensions
Scale672mm/26.5"
a : Width at Nut48mm
b : Width at Last Fret68mm
c: Thickness at 1st19mm
d : Thickness at 12th21mm
Radius400mmR

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.

CAP-VK Pickups

Pickup magnet strength plays a crucial role in pickups designed specifically for down-tuning. Maximizing the vibration of heavy strings depends on proper selection of the pickup's magnet. Additionally, care has been taken to ensure that the output at the neck is perfectly balanced with high output at the bridge.

Gibraltar Standard-7 Bridge

The Gibraltar Standard is a simple fixed bridge that was designed to adhere firmly to the guitar body and make good transfer of the string vibrations. It is also incredibly smooth for maximum playing comfort.