Ibanez - RG550 Genesis 2018 Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard,Road Flare Red

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.Wizard III Maple neckIbanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability and features a two-octave 24-fret fretboard for a wide tonal range.Jatoba fretboardJatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.Jumbo fretsJumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.Meranti bodyThe Meranti body provides a scooped mid-range with a sweet tone.Quantum H-S-H pickupsThe Quantum pickups have a quick low-end response to picking and are able to capture fast passages with precise note definition, while delivering a full-bodied mid-to-high range.Edge-Zero II tremoloThe Edge Zero II bridge design features a lower profile tremolo for playing comfort and stud lock function for stable tuning.

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.PrestigeThere are three principles behind the Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. Prestige combines high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, in order to achieve true innovation in design and construction. The series incorporates ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world as the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Walnut neckThe Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.Rosewood fretboardRosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.Jumbo fretsJumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.Ash bodyThe Ash body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain. DiMarzio Air Norton / The Tone Zone pickupsA pair of high-output DiMarzio Air Norton and The Tone Zone pickups provides a huge sound with a broad dynamic range.Gotoh machine headsGotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.Edge tremoloThe masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.Hardshell case includedIbanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.

Welcoming yet another expansion to the highly successful AZ series, Ibanez is proud to introduce the AZES or AZ Essentials line. The philosophy behind this series is to bring the tone, versatility and, playability of this celebrated lineup to a wider array of beginner and intermediate players. However, AZ Essentials are also equipped with series-specific features such as a Mono-unit output jack, a 250mm fingerboard radius, and Comfort round bridge saddles, all designed to make the beginner's learning process a streamlined, enjoyable and fun experience.Maple neckThe Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character.Jatoba fretboardJatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.Medium fretsMedium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.Poplar bodyPoplar used as body wood delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness.Ibanez machineheads with Split-shaftThey feature die-cast housings and split-shaft. The die-cast housing offers protection from dusts and ease of tuning and the split-shaft makes it easy to change the strings.25 inch scaleAZES guitars feature a 25" scale length, which makes for an easier playing instrument for children and players of smaller stature. Additionally, as the 25", medium scale is also large enough that the player can continue to grow with the instrument as they mature as a guitarist.250mm fretboard radiusThe 250mm fretboard radius is not too flat, not too round, and makes for an excellent choice for the first-time player. This radius is a great middle ground that allows for learning to play each note correctly, while still maintaining a high degree of comfort.Mono-unit output jackThe mono-unit output jack is made of solid, durable material and is a single piece to avoid unwanted movement and loosening of the jack, which leads to contact failure or disconnection. This innovation allows for long term playing enjoyment and minimal maintenance.All Access Neck JointAll Access Neck Joint offers superior playability at the high frets.Essentials / Accord S-S-H pickupsEssentials and Accord pickups provide well-balanced tone and as well as versatility, so that guitar players can enjoy various styles of music with just one instrument.T106 tremolo with Comfort round Steel saddlesThis T106 bridge is equipped with newly developed comfort round Steel saddles. Its construction provides wider range of height adjustment and ease of setting up. Additionally, the screws are less likely to stick out, leading to less stress on your strumming hand and better playing comfort.dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter SwitchThe dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups.Switching SystemWhen the alter switch is in neck position, two hum tap mode is on. When the alter switch is in bridge position, two hum tap mode is off. Two hum tap mode means the neck and middle pickups are wired in series and functioning as a humbucker. When two hum tap mode is off and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between neck and center position, neck and center pickups are selected.When the switch is in center position, center position is selected. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, center pickup and neck side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected. When two hum tap mode is on and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck and center pickups are selected and they are in series.When the switch is in between neck and center position the neck pickup and bridge side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in center position, neck, center, and bridge pickups are selected; the neck and center pickups are in series mode. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, the neck side of the bridge pickup is selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected.ControlsWith the guitar held in the playing position, there is one knob and one switch along the lower edge of the body. Closest to the knee cutout is the five-way pickup selector switch. Closest to the end of the body is the tone knob. The volume knob is located right above the five-way pickup selector switch.