Essential Information About the Ibanez RGT1221PB "Deep Twilight Flat" Guitar
- 7-ply maple/walnut Wizard III neck-thru with ebony fingerboard, 24 frets: speed, stability, and full access to the upper frets.
- Pickup pair DiMarzio Air Norton (neck) / The Tone Zone (bridge) + dyna-MIX10 system and Alter Switch: 10 configurations, from powerful humbucker to realistic single-coil (Power Tap).
- Mono-rail bridge and Gotoh MG-T locking tuners: precise intonation, optimized sustain, and ultra-stable tuning.
- Poplar Burl top on American basswood body, jumbo stainless steel frets with "Premium" edges: lasting comfort and high-end aesthetics.
The RGT, the RG DNA in neck-thru version
The RGT1221PB carries forward the spirit of Ibanez?s modern RG models and takes it further with its neck-thru construction: the neck runs through the body to maximize sustain and rigidity. The figured poplar top highlights the "Deep Twilight Flat" finish while the Cosmo Black hardware asserts its contemporary look.
Who is this guitar for?
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking precision, it excels in modern rock, metal, progressive, and fusion. Thanks to the dyna-MIX10 and Power Tap mode, it can also deliver clearer, snappier tones suitable for funk, pop, or edgy blues.
Sound characteristics
The combination of the American basswood body (balanced and neutral) and ebony fingerboard (precise attack, tight lows and mids) provides a responsive foundation. The DiMarzio Air Norton neck pickup offers singing mids and silky highs, ideal for fluid leads and deep cleans. At the bridge, the DiMarzio The Tone Zone delivers high output, firm lows, and present mids for dense riffs and punchy solos. The dyna-MIX10 via the Alter Switch multiplies textures: combinations of inner/outer coils, full humbuckers, or Power Tap for credible single-coil response. The Mono-rail isolates each string for exemplary definition and, combined with the neck-thru design, provides sustain and clarity.
Recommended compatible accessories
Hard case MR500C (manufacturer recommended) for perfect protection. Nickel string set 10-46 (D?Addario EXL110, original gauge) to preserve feel and tension. Standard guitar strap and straight/angled jack cable: universal compatibility.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: American basswood
- Top: Poplar Burl (3 mm)
- Finish: Deep Twilight Flat
- Bridge: Ibanez Mono-rail (string spacing 10.8 mm / 0.43")
- Hardware: Cosmo Black
Neck
- Type: Wizard III 7-ply maple/walnut, neck-thru
- Fingerboard: ebony, acrylic & abalone block inlays, luminescent side dots
- Frets: 24 jumbo stainless steel, "Premium" edge treatment
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm / 1.69"
- Width at 24th fret: 58 mm / 2.28"
- Thickness: 19 mm / 0.75" (1st fret), 21 mm / 0.83" (12th fret)
- Radius: 400 mm / 15.75"
Electronics
- Pickups: DiMarzio Air Norton (neck, H, passive, Alnico magnets) / DiMarzio The Tone Zone (bridge, H, passive, Alnico magnets)
- 5-way selector + mini Alter switch (dyna-MIX10 system)
- Power Tap mode for single-coil type tones
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone
- Factory tuning: Standard E (E A D G B E)
Miscellaneous
- Gotoh MG-T locking tuners
- Original string set: D?Addario EXL110 (10-46)
- Included: gig bag
- Recommended case: MR500C