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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.

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In the last 2 months I’ve bought 5 different Ibanez guitars, both lower and higher price. I must say that this guitar is the most bang for the buck out of any of my 21 guitars that I own.Got more than 200 bucks off on mine as it was sold as a slight blemish. When the guitar arrived, I noticed it did have a hairline crack in the paint on the bass side at the neck pocket. That was the only flaw I could find and it probably would have happened anyway if I would have got a “new” one.This is the shreddiest guitar that I have. The only thing that I had to address is that the 6th fret was a little proud. Other than that the fret job was good. All the frets were shiny and smooth and no fret sprout.This is the guitar that is at the price point where if you spend more money, you aren’t going to get much better. And the fit and finish were top notch.

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I've been playing Ibanez guitars for over 30 years and have owned many models in that time including the original 500 series guitars some of which I still own. This guitar is superb. I have had the guitar for a couple of days now and can say after playing it almost non stop. The build quality is excellent I haven't found any flaws yet and will have to say that this particular guitar is absolutely flawless. I have gone over and over the guitar and there are literally no flaws. When I received the guitar which was 3 days earlier than promised I unpacked the guitar and went over it with a fine tooth comb. Flawless fit and finish. Everything is exactly as it should be. I have been ordering guitars for years online and this one was the most flawless one I ever purchased. I always find something on guitars when ordering online like at least some minor flaws or even major ones that are deal breakers. I've been comparing this guitar to my original 550 and it does have some differences. The neck is slightly thicker than my old one and the volute on the neck is there. 5 piece neck is different from the one piece with scarf joint. These are all excellent improvements to the original the other thing that I noticed was the fretboard edges are rolled which is awesome! I love it. I actually like it better than my old 550 which is blowing my mind. The only complaint is I really wish it was offered in a hardshell case. But I'm in the mindset that all guitars over say 500 bucks should have at least a gig bag. Thanks zZounds for getting me a great guitar super fast!

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This guitar rips. While this is my first non-prestige Ibanez, it certainly contends with them. The Super wizard neck is super thin and fast. 5 piece construction is great for touring musicians and those living in constant humid-shifting climates. Maple fretboard is clean and snappy. Tilt-neck joint allows for pretty solid upper-fret access. And as for the finish, Desert Yellow POPS. Its super bright and obnoxious. I love it!This is my first Edge tremolo system ( My other prestige's consist of lo-pro Edge or hard tail ) , and I think it feels good! Diving up and down feels fluent as ever, tuning stability is solid, and the sustain seems decent aswell. One thing is for sure, its MILES better than any FR...It's no secret that the v7 and v8 PU's are a bit underwhelming, they lack the low and mid-range punch being medium output humbuckers, but that is my only personal gripe with this guitar. I plan to switch them out with something a bit more hot.All in all, for 1000USD this is a steal. the 550 Genesis is a work of art. A worthy reissue of the classic shred guitar, and I've been having a blast playing it since I got it. MIJ Ibanez simply cannot be beaten.

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I have another Ibanez RG655 Prestige that was also purchased from zZounds. This is equal to it. Some slight differences. (Pickups, trem). Other than that this guitar could have the prestige badge on it. Fit and finish are 100%. Plays awesome. Super neck, very fast. I purchased Road Flare red and it a cool color. Very bright indeed. You will not find a better guitar at this price or a better company to do business with. Thanks zZounds for pay as you play and very quick shipping.

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Ibanez RG genesis series guitars represent the 80s genre metal as well as shred virtuoso guitar playing. So they are very cool! They are extremely comfortable and well made. The super wizard neck is thin and action can be adjusted very low. The trem system is one of the best systems out there, very predictable and reliable. The guitar does not go out of tune! The V pickups truly capture what this guitar is about, the character of this guitar is precise and warm and so are the pickups. They are well balanced and they do not disappoint. Not sure why many players get them out and put name brands...You can tweak your amp and get the tone you need from these stock pickups. Music and taste in instruments is subjective and yet RG genesis series guitars are high quality precision instruments any guitar player would be proud and privileged to have. For me, these guitars are the pinnacle of craftsmanship.

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My Oh My, what a pleasant surprise. Straight out of the box this guitar rocks, shreds, dunks, whatever you want to play on it. The best bang for your buck, FujiGen knocked this one out of the park. I've been playing for 38 years and very few guitars impress me. The wizard neck is sleek and fast, for all your metal needs this is the only guitar that you'll need. For a $999 guitar I have no issues with it, Thank you FujiGen.

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I love the pick ups on this guitar! I happen to own a Prestige model with stock DiMarzios but honestly there's something about the tone of the V7 and V8 pick ups that just cuts through like crazy... Just perfect for metal and modern rock sounds. The finish is excellent overall, and I'm a sucker for the neck! The only thing I expected to be a bit better is the polishing work on the frets, a recurrent issue on my Ibanez guitars.

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I sold the first one i had and regretted it so bad I bought another. The fret ends on the first one were slightly rough, but I could still get the action obscenely low and it was crazy fun to play. Second one has better fret ends. The purple one’s color change is awesome. Goes from dark purple to raspberry in sunlight. Pickups are not bad at all. I prefer dimarzio and will eventually replace, but am in no hurry. The satin neck feels like a more expensive guitar. The trem is a literal masterpiece. These guitars stay in tune ridiculously well. The neck doesn’t taper off at the 21st fret. It’s one solid piece of wood connected to the body which gives this thing so much sustain it’s ridiculous. I own a 3 thousand dollar vigier, and j custom, this guitar feels just as solid and as easy to play as both of those but for a third the price. Get one before it’s too late.

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This axe is the total beast. Absolute tone machine. Fab fit and finish in purple, great pickups and edge tremolo. Outstanding Japan build, and came out of box perfect. No setup needed! Got a ibanez MC300c case for it. It's my first Japan Ibanez RG and it's totally worth it, and I even love the color. Packaged super great. Arrived in 2 days, great work zZounds. If you're a player this axe is a must.

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I waited a long time for the release of this guitar. loved all the colors and had heard great things. I bought the white mostly because I did'nt have any white guitars and don't regret it, it's very clean and gorgeous. Out of the box it plays great (No HSC or Gig Bag). Could very easily have Prestige written on the headstock and as you know this is also made at Fujigen so no problem there. The guitar plays with a lot of bite, there's nothing really wrong with the sound. However I do own 3 other prestiges with brand dimarzio pickups, and when I A/B test them, this one has a bit less life, less character or roundness to the notes to me. I have a PAF Joe I will probably put in the neck and leave the bridge stock. With this said, if you are torn on a couple models, look strongly at the RG655, it's really not much more and comes with the HSC and Tone Zone and Air Norton, overall a better buy. They are basically the same guitar otherwise. But I certainly wouldn't fault you for falling in love with these colors particularly if you're willing to mod later. zZounds is the best as ever.

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This guitar feels great in my hands, I have nitro , wizard III, and wizard II neck Ibanez guitars and the quality and feel of this one blow those out of the water. I didn't like the pickups so I replaced them with EMG 81/85. This thing is amazing.

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this guitar is by far the best feeling ibanez I've played! super skinny neck and super thrash sound from the v7v8 pickups. I couldn't resist buying the yellow one too!

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Great Guitar. Frets we’re not finished. Danger sharp. It took me 40 minutes with a fret end file. Axe sounds amazing. Everything on the axe screams quality. I’m waiting on the purple one now …

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I've been playing for many years off and on. Since the pandemic I've found myself purchasing more to my arsenal and have spent way too much money. Oh well we only live 1 life. This is my very first time buying an Ibanez electric guitar and I've been around since the 80's. I typically go for Fender, Jackson or Gibson. However I wanted to give this guitar a try. As simply put this guitar is outstanding in every way! I honestly thought the wider nut width was going to turn me off as my other guitars have in the past. I'm so wrong cause of how thin this neck is I can put my hand around it and not feel like I'm stretching my fingers to play the next fret. I have smaller hands so this is plus for me. It looks amazing and plays well without even plugging into an amp. I actually had to force myself to put it down to write a review before hearing what is sounds like only because the play-ability is amazing. This guitar is not lite as I expected and I'm glad it doesn't feel like a toy. The neck is smoother than the others I've played or had in the past. The only drawback is the whammy bar. I can't tell if it's in all the way and is it supposed to be stiff.....meaning it doesn't seem to move freely at all. However the plus side it's made in Japan and the craftsmanship shows! I've owned a lot of guitars and this ranks one of the best comfort and play-ability guitars I've had. I'll plug into my amp later but more than likely I'll change the pickups just because I want Dimarzio Super D and Super 2. Great price and great guitar......I would buy again if it was ever stolen!

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I just got this guitar in two days ago. The thing is absolutley beautiful. I got the yellow. It sounds great and plays awsome if you like this style of neck. I love everything about this guitar but the neck for me its way to thin and flat. So to my disapointment i have to return it for something with a more rounded neck. But if your into lightning fast leads. Then this is for you.

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