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.
- Axion Label - The Axion Label series takes the established elements of modern electric guitar design and push them to new, lesser-explored territory. Similar to how the Ibanez Bass Workshop series delivers the cutting-edge of bass, Axion Label dives into elements like multi-scale design, ultra-modern pickups from Fishman®, Bare Knuckle®, and DiMarzio®, as well as hardware innovations like the Evertune® bridge. These elements are just the tip of the iceberg for this ultra-modern series, and only the beginning of its ultimate potential.
****Product Features****
- Nitro Wizard 5pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck The Super-thin and ultra-playable Nitro Wizard 5-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck substantially increases sustain.
- Macassar Ebony fretboard Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.
- Jumbo Sub Zero treated frets Sub Zero treated frets can stand up against the hardest riffing and string-bending.
- Maple top / Nyatoh body The Maple top sonically enriches the response while picking. The Nyatoh body provides a rich mid-low end.
- Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic pickups The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack without excess noise.
- Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads The Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time.
- Evertune bridge The EverTune bridge system keeps the guitar in tune under any conditions.
- Fishman® Fluence Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull) The Voicing switch allows the pickups to switch from a modern, active high output sound to a crisp, clean and fluid sound.
- Coil-tap switch The coil tap switch adds sound and tonal variations for both pickups.
- Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins Indestructible Schaller S-Locks don't fail, even under the toughest conditions on stage.
****Special Features****
- 26.5 inch scale Its extra long 26.5” scale and ability to accurately intonate heavier string gauges, make it the perfect beast for down-tuned metal.
Specifications: Nitro Wizard 5pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck The Super-thin and ultra-playable Nitro Wizard 5-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck substantially increases sustain.
- Macassar Ebony fretboard Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.
- Jumbo Sub Zero treated frets Sub Zero treated frets can stand up against the hardest riffing and string-bending.
- Maple top / Nyatoh body The Maple top sonically enriches the response while picking. The Nyatoh body provides a rich mid-low end.
- Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic pickups The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack without excess noise.
- Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads The Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time.
- Evertune bridge The EverTune bridge system keeps the guitar in tune under any conditions.
- Fishman® Fluence Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull) The Voicing switch allows the pickups to switch from a modern, active high output sound to a crisp, clean and fluid sound.
- Coil-tap switch The coil tap switch adds sound and tonal variations for both pickups.
- Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins Indestructible Schaller S-Locks don't fail, even under the toughest conditions on stage.
****Special Features****
- 26.5 inch scale Its extra long 26.5” scale and ability to accurately intonate heavier string gauges, make it the perfect beast for down-tuned metal.
- Nitro Wizard 5pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck
- Macassar Ebony fretboard
- Jumbo Sub Zero treated frets
- Maple top / Nyatoh body
- Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic pickups
- Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads
- Evertune bridge
- Fishman® Fluence Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull)
- Coil-tap switch
- Luminescent side dots
- Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins
- 26.5 inch scale
Nitro Wizard 5pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck Macassar Ebony fretboard Jumbo Sub Zero treated frets Maple top / Nyatoh body Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic pickups Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads Evertune bridge Fishman® Fluence Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull) Coil-tap switch Luminescent side dots Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins 26.5 inch scale 6 - Neck Type : Nitro Wizard Neck Joint : Bolt-on Neck Material : 5pc Panga Panga/Walnut Neck finish : Satin Polyurethane Neck thickness (1st fret, mm) : 19 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm) : 21 Scale (inch) : 26,5 Scale (mm) : 673 Nut width (mm) : 43 End width (mm) : 58 Number of fret : 24 Fretboard : Macassar Ebony Fretboard Radius (mm) : 400 Fret Type : Jumbo Sub Zero treated Inlay : White Step off-set dot Body Top material : Maple Body Material : Nyatoh Body finish : Satin Polyurethane Total length (mm) : 994 Body thickness (mm) : 44 Body length (mm) : 452 Body Width (mm) : 311 Bridge : Evertune String spacing (mm) : 10,3 Active or Passive : Active Nut : Plastic Machine Head : Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads Hardware color : Black Neck Pickup : Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (H) Bridge Pickup : Fishman® Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (H) Controls, Pickup selector : 1 Volume(Push: Voice 1/ Pull : Voice 2), 3-way toggle switch Other Swtichs : Fishman® Fluence Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull), Coil-tap switch Side Dot Inlay : Luminescent side dot inlay Strap Lock : Schaller S-Locks strap lock pins String Gauges (from top to bottom) : .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 Special Strings : D'Addario® EXL110 Tuning (from top to bottom) : 1D,2A,3F,4C,5G,6D Recommended Case : MR500C Recommended Bag : IGB724-BK Other item(s) included : Hex wrench Net Weight (gr) : 3600 Reg./Spot : Reg. Net Weight (gr) : 0