Ibanez Genesis Collection RG550 Electric Guitar in Electric Blue
An iconic tribute to the era's explosive guitar culture, blending classic design with cutting-edge performance for a timeless metal experience.
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Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?
The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: RG550-EB
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Product Description
Here's what Ibanez says about the RG550
The RG series is the most iconic and distinguished guitar in the Ibanez lineup. Forged by three decades of metal, the RG550 is engineered for both speed and durability. Whether you prefer a fixed bridge or our cutting-edge locking tremolo system, the RG550 stands as a pinnacle of precision and performance.
Genesis
The Ibanez Genesis Collection pays homage to the origins of the RG series, maintaining the same groundbreaking design and aesthetics, combined with meticulous Japanese craftsmanship. This collection is a tribute to Ibanez’s history, offering the same revolutionary features and powerful performance that defined the original RG.
Product Features
- Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut Neck: The Super Wizard neck, made from 5pc Maple/Walnut, offers an exceptionally smooth playing experience.
- Maple Fretboard: The Maple fretboard delivers crisp, bright highs and robust upper mids.
- Jumbo Frets: These frets enhance smooth playability, particularly for single-note passages.
- Basswood Body: The Basswood body produces a natural and balanced tone.
- V7 / S1 / V8 Pickups: The combination of V7 (neck), S1 (middle), and V8 (bridge) pickups allows the RG550 to produce a wide range of tones, from clear and articulate to powerful and aggressive.
- Gotoh® Machine Heads: Gotoh® machine heads provide exceptional precision, a smooth operation, and reliable tuning stability.
- Edge Tremolo: The renowned Edge tremolo offers superior tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and enhanced playing comfort.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: RG
- Top Material: None
- Body Material: Basswood
- Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck
- Material: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Profile: Bolt-on
- Scale Length: 648mm/25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 430mm
- Number of Frets: 24
- Frets: Jumbo
- Nut Material: Plastic
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Inlays: Black dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Joint: Bolt-on
Hardware
- Finish: Black
- Bridge: Edge
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh machine heads
- Pickguard: None
- Strap Buttons: 2
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: V7 (H)
- Middle Pickup: S1 (S)
- Bridge Pickup: V8 (H)
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
- Switching: Passive
- Output Jack: 1/4"
Miscellaneous
- Strings Gauge: D'Addario® EXL120 - .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
- Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
- Included Accessories: Tremolo arm, Hex wrench
- Dimensions: 1120 x 425 x 120 mm