RG550 Reissue Electric Guitar for Left-Handers from the Ibanez Genesis Series
With the Ibanez Genesis Collection returns Ibanez to the roots of RG from 1987. Classic shapings authentically reproduce the famous Super Strats of the Japanese guitar maker, while authentic Hardware ones in the form of Ibanez V7/V8 pickups Ibanez Edge Tremolo and slim maple Super Wizard necks provide juicy sounds and proven handling.
The Ibanez Genesis RG550L-DY Desert Sun Yellow is the authentic recreation of the RG550 from 1987. Two Ibanez V7/V8 Humbucker and one S1 Single Coil form the pickup setup of the RG550, while the then newly introduced Ibanez Edge tremolo system with Locking saddle is used. The 5-striped maple neck in the Super Wizard profile ensures proven lean RG handling.
The Ibanez Genesis RG550L-DY Desert Sun Yellow at a glance:
RG electric guitar for left-handers from the Ibanez Genesis Collection
Super Wizard Maple neck
maple fingerboard
Ibanez V7/V8 Humbucker , S1- Single Coil
Ibanez Edge Tremolo
Desert Sun Yellow finish
Features:
Manufacturer:
Ibanez
Series:
Genesis Collection
Design:
RG
Body:
Basswood
Neck:
5-ply, Maple/Walnut
Neck Construction:
Bolt-on
Neck Profile:
Super Wizard
Thickness at 1st Fret:
17
Thickness at 12th Fret:
19
Fretboard:
Maple
Scale in mm:
648
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
17
Number of Frets:
24
Fret Format:
Jumbo
Fretboard Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Locking Nut
Nut width in mm:
43
Width at Last Fret:
58
Pickup:
HSH
Manufacturer pickups:
Ibanez
Neck Pickup:
V7
Middle Pickup:
S1
Bridge Pickup:
V8
Piezo Pickup:
No
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
No
Switch:
5-Way
Control:
Vol, Tone
Bridge:
Ibanez Edge Tremolo
Tuners:
Gotoh
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Black
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Country of Origin:
Japan
Finish:
High-Gloss
Colour:
Desert Sun Yellow
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
Ibanez Genesis RG550L-DY Lefthand Desert Sun Yellow
This is my 5th guitar (my 3rd Ibanez) and, to be honest, this is the best guitar I own. The other two Ibanez are the Premium RG721MSM and the Prestige UV777P-BK.
It's really comfy despite the neck joint and the pickups sound really clean despite the fact they are not DiMarzios.
The only thing I missed was a case for the guitar, but I paid 851€. 11/10 value for the money.
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You know what you’re getting with this. Pure 80s metal cheese with state of the art Japanese craftsmanship. Some people might prefer more modern pickups, but that almost defeats the whole putpose of this guitar. Mega playable bending and dive bombing heaven! The finish is amazing as is the setup. Plays and feels as good as guitars at twice the value. Highly recommended.
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