RG565R
The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.
Genesis
The Ibanez Genesis Collection reflects the origins of legendary Ibanez guitars; utilizing the same designs and stylings, paired with precise construction and Japanese craftsmanship. This series is a tribute to Ibanez's past, delivering the same paradigm shifting features and heavy-hitting performance of the originals.
Product Features
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.
Rosewood fretboard
Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.
Jumbo frets
Jumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.
Basswood body
The Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.
Infinity R / V8 pickups
Ibanez Infinity pickups deliver an accurate and tight sound with excellent dynamics. Even under heavy settings, they do not lose tonal clarity.
Gotoh machine heads
Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
Edge tremolo
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material (For Solid) : Basswood
- Body finish : Gloss Polyester
Neck
- Neck Type : Super Wizard
- Neck Joint : Bolt-on
- Neck Material : 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Neck finish : Satin Polyurethane
- Neck thickness (1st fret) : 17 mm
- Neck thickness (12th fret) : 19 mm
- Scale : 648 mm / 25.5 inch
- Nut width : 43 mm / 1.7 inch
- End width : 58 mm
- Number of fret : 24
- Fretboard : Bound Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius : 430 mm / 16.9 inch
- Fret Type : Jumbo
- Inlay : White Sharktooth
Hardware
- Bridge : Edge
- String spacing : 10.8 mm
- Nut : Locking
- Machine Head : Gotoh machine heads
- Hardware color : Black
Electronics
- Active or Passive : Passive
- Neck Pickup : Infinity R (H)
- Bridge Pickup : V8 (H)
- Controls, Pickup selector : 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
Miscellaneous
- Number of Strings : 6
- String Gauges (from top to bottom) : .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
- Special Strings : D'Addario EXL120
- Tuning (from top to bottom) : 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
- Other item(s) included : Tremolo arm, Hex wrench