RG8520
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.
Ibanez j.custom guitars are manufactured by an elite group of highly skilled luthiers trained in producing instruments of uncompromised quality. The j.custom designation represents every advance in design and technology Ibanez has developed over the decades: the best woods, neck, fret treatments, in-demand pickup, and top-quality hardware. Each is masterfully crafted to the highest standards to ensure unparalleled sound, maximum playability and exquisite beauty.
Product Features
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck provides extra-smooth playing.
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 frets with j.custom fret edge treatment
The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.
The j.custom fret edge treatment provides the ultimate smooth touch around every single fret.
Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) / African Mahogany body
Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) displays a beautiful wood grain and the African Mahogany body delivers a rich mid-low end.
DiMarzio Air Norton / The Tone Zone pickups
A pair of high-output DiMarzio Air Norton and The Tone Zone pickups provides a huge sound with a broad dynamic range.
Gotoh machine heads
Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
Lo-Pro Edge tremolo
The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.
Coil-tap switch
The coil tap switch adds sound and tonal variations for both pickups.
Gotoh Strap lock pins
Gotoh Strap lock pins protect your guitar from falling under tough stage performance.
Hardshell case included
Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.
Special Features
Special j.custom Neck
j.custom Super Wizard neck includes jumbo frets finished with our j.custom special fret edge treatment for a super smooth and comfortable performance. The ”Velvetouch” finish on the back of the neck ensures a ”just right” feel and easy playability.
All Access Neck Joint
All Access Neck Joint offers superior playability at the high frets.
Specifications
Body
- Body Top Material : AAA Flamed Maple (4 mm)
- Body Material : African Mahogany
- Body Finish : Gloss Polyester
Neck
- Neck Type : RG j.custom Super Wizard
- Neck Joint : Bolt-on
- Neck Material : 5pc Maple/Wenge
- Neck Finish : Satin Polyurethane
- Neck Thickness (1st fret) : 17 mm
- Neck Thickness (12th fret) : 19 mm
- Scale : 25,5 inches / 648 mm
- Nut Width : 43 mm
- End Width : 58 mm
- Number of Frets : 24
- Fretboard : Bound Macassar Ebony
- Fretboard Radius : 16,9 inches / 430 mm
- Fret Type : Jumbo
- Fret Edge Treatment : j.custom fret edge treatment
- Inlay : Tree of Life
Hardware
- Bridge : Lo-Pro Edge
- String Spacing : 10,8 mm
- Nut : Locking
- Machine Heads : Gotoh machine heads
- Hardware Color : Cosmo Black
- Strap Lock : Gotoh Strap lock pins
Electronics
- Neck Pickup : DiMarzio Air Norton (H)
- Bridge Pickup : DiMarzio The Tone Zone (H)
- Controls / Pickup Selector : 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way toggle switch
- Other Switches : Coil-tap switch
- Active or Passive : Passive
Miscellaneous
- Number of Strings : 6
- String Gauges : .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
- Special Strings : D'Addario EXL120
- Tuning : 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
- Included Case/Bag : Hardshell case included
- Other Items Included : Tremolo arm, Multi tool, Strap lock pin, Certificate