Ibanez RG550 Genesis Electric Guitar
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With striking aesthetics, comfortable jumbo frets, and multiple pickups for tonal versatility, the Ibanez RG550 Genesis lets you rock your own way.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Basswood body | Big, warm midrange tones |
Edge tremolo | Virtually frictionless operation |
Maple fretboard | Delivers a bright, snappy sound |
Super Wizard neck profile | Ultra-thin neck; strong 3-piece construction |
Overview
The Ibanez RG550 Genesis Electric Guitar brings back vibe of the good old days with precise construction by Japanese craftsmanship, to prove that this iconic guitar has always led the rock guitar scene.
Ibanez builds guitars for all levels of players -- from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class.
It all started in 1987, the debut of the Ibanez RG was a milestone in rock guitar history. With its spartan look, supreme playability and versatility due to innovative specs, the RG made a big impact and is still evolving today.
A prominent feature of the original RG is the ultra thin Super Wizard neck, constructed of five solid pieces of Maple & Walnut for absolute rock solid stability to provide extra-smooth playing. With the classic Edge tremolo bridge, the most extreme sonic acrobatics can be fearlessly performed with confidence that the guitar will effortlessly return to perfect tuning. The original Ibanez V7, S1, V8 pickups offer a wide range of sound and attack when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. Additionally, incredible tuning stability is achieved through the use of the Gotoh machine heads.
- Basswood body
- Maple fretboard w/Black dot inlay
- Jumbo frets
- Edge tremolo bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Ibanez V7 (H) neck pickup
- Ibanez S1 (S) middle pickup
- Ibanez V8 (H)… read more bridge pickup
- Black Hardware
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Ibanez builds guitars for all levels of players -- from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class.
It all started in 1987, the debut of the Ibanez RG was a milestone in rock guitar history. With its spartan look, supreme playability and versatility due to innovative specs, the RG made a big impact and is still evolving today.
A prominent feature of the original RG is the ultra thin Super Wizard neck, constructed of five solid pieces of Maple & Walnut for absolute rock solid stability to provide extra-smooth playing. With the classic Edge tremolo bridge, the most extreme sonic acrobatics can be fearlessly performed with confidence that the guitar will effortlessly return to perfect tuning. The original Ibanez V7, S1, V8 pickups offer a wide range of sound and attack when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. Additionally, incredible tuning stability is achieved through the use of the Gotoh machine heads.
Features
- Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck- Basswood body
- Maple fretboard w/Black dot inlay
- Jumbo frets
- Edge tremolo bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Ibanez V7 (H) neck pickup
- Ibanez S1 (S) middle pickup
- Ibanez V8 (H)… read more bridge pickup
- Black Hardware
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specs
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Black
- Shipping Weight: 13.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 18 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): RG550BK
- Desert Sun Yellow
- Shipping Weight: 12.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 18 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): RG550DY
- Electric Blue
- Shipping Weight: 12.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): RG550EB
- Road Flare Red
- Shipping Weight: 13 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 18 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): RG550RF
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(16 ratings)
Submitted May 10, 2020 by anthony v in clearlake, CA
"Hands down the best guitar i've ever played"
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My first purchase from zZounds, decided to try this red rg550. I was a bit worried because this is my first Floyd. I have a handful of other guitars but none of them play like this. Everyone upgrades these pickups, im not going to, they are hot to me, there is a great amount of sustain and they are metal machines as far as im concerned its that old school metal shred tone I want but they are versatile. The guitar was in 99 percent perfect condition, the bridge pickup was raised too high and someone testing it out had caused a slight cosmetic tear in the ribbon of the pickup, a few pick marks on the plastic. Stellar condition, the neck is flawless, the trem is top of the line with gotoh hardware stays in tune even with the gnarliest dives. Beinga Floyd noob I had to watch a few videos on how to tune it but ive got the hang of it. The first time I didn't tighten the nuts just a hair enough and lost my tuning when I dived, I tuned and tried again now I have the hang of it. Anyway, aside from the Ibanez edge trem system the neck itself is like butter. I mean any solo or riff I could think of just felt effortless and easier. Like I said hands down the best guitar ive ever played and totally worth every penny. Will come back to zZounds, thank you for the great guitar.
Musical Background:
playing for about 15 years, just a metal thrasher who usually shreds low end guitars. Intermediate skill.
Musical Style:
Metal
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