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The Ibanez RG550-BK Genesis Collection RG is more than just a guitar; it's a high-performance instrument designed for modern virtuosos. With its ultra-thin neck, versatile pickups, and superior construction, this guitar is ready to meet the demands of any musical genre.
Embrace the Legacy: Unleash Precision and Power with the Genesis RG
The Ibanez Genesis Collection RG is an iconic guitar that stands as a testament to three decades of metal evolution. Designed for both speed and strength, this high-performance machine is perfect for players who demand precision and versatility. The Genesis Collection pays homage to the original RG line, combining classic design with modern craftsmanship and delivering the groundbreaking features that have defined the RG series.
Ibanez RG550-BK Key Features
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut Neck: The ultra-thin Super Wizard neck, made from a combination of maple and walnut, provides exceptional smoothness and playability, allowing for fast and effortless movements along the fretboard.
Maple Fretboard: Featuring a maple fretboard, this guitar offers crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids, ensuring clarity and definition in every note you play.
Jumbo Frets: The jumbo frets enhance playability, making it easier to perform single-note lines and complex chord progressions with precision and ease.
Basswood Body: The basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone, providing a balanced sonic foundation that suits a variety of musical styles.
V7 / S1 / V8 Pickups: Equipped with V7 neck, S1 middle, and V8 bridge pickups, the RG offers a versatile range of tones from crystal clear cleans to aggressive, searing leads. This combination allows you to dial in the perfect sound for any musical scenario.
Gotoh Machine Heads: Gotoh machine heads offer superior precision and tuning stability, ensuring that your guitar remains perfectly in tune even during intense performances.
Edge Tremolo: The Edge tremolo bridge is a masterpiece of design, offering exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and comfortable playability, making it ideal for dynamic playing styles.
Technical specifications
Number of Strings: 6
Neck Type: Super Wizard
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Walnut
Neck finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck thickness (1st fret, mm): 17
Neck thickness (12th fret, mm): 19
Scale (inch): 25.5
Scale (mm): 648
Nut width (inch): 1.7
Nut width (mm): 43
End width (mm): 58
Number of fret: 24
Fretboard: Maple
Fretboard Radius (inch): 16.9
Fretboard Radius (mm): 430
Fret Type: Jumbo
Inlay: Black dot
Body Material (For Solid): Basswood
Body finish: Gloss Polyester
Total length (mm): 984
Body thickness (mm): 44
Body length (mm): 452
Body Width (mm): 311
Bridge: Edge
String spacing (mm): 10.8
Active or Passive: Passive
Nut: Locking
Machine Head: Gotoh machine heads
Hardware color: Black
Neck Pickup: V7 (H)
Middle Pickup: S1 (S)
Bridge Pickup: V8 (H)
Controls, Pickup selector: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
String Gauges (from top to bottom): .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
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https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/ibanez-rg550-bk-genesis-collection-rg-black70616Ibanez RG550-BK Genesis Collection RG, Blackhttps://www.pmtonline.co.uk/media/catalog/product/2/2/220060-337632-Ibanez-RG550-BK-Genesis-Collection-RG-Black-1.jpg999999GBPInStockproducts/guitarproducts/guitar/electricguitarsproducts/guitar/electricguitars/solidbodybrands/ibanezbrands/ibanez/ibanez-electric-guitarsbrands/ibanez/ibanez-electric-guitars/ibanez-rg-seriesproducts/guitar/electricguitars/metal-guitarsbrands/ibanez/new-releasesstore-stock/bristolstore-stock/cardiffstore-stock/norwichstore-stock/norwich/electric-guitarspremium-guitarsstore-stock/manchesterstore-stock/manchester/electric-guitars61544074229093443390040435279528152845488557452735370128361557422909527252845273The Ibanez RG550-BK Genesis Collection RG is more than just a guitar; it's a high-performance instrument designed for modern virtuosos. With its ultra-thin neck, versatile pickups, and superior constr... <p>The <strong>Ibanez RG550-BK Genesis Collection RG</strong> is more than just a guitar; it's a high-performance instrument designed for modern virtuosos. With its ultra-thin neck, versatile pickups, and superior construction, this guitar is ready to meet the demands of any musical genre.</p>
<h3>Embrace the Legacy: Unleash Precision and Power with the Genesis RG</h3>
<p>The Ibanez Genesis Collection RG is an iconic guitar that stands as a testament to three decades of metal evolution. Designed for both speed and strength, this high-performance machine is perfect for players who demand precision and versatility. The Genesis Collection pays homage to the original RG line, combining classic design with modern craftsmanship and delivering the groundbreaking features that have defined the RG series.</p>
<h4>Ibanez RG550-BK Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut Neck:</strong> The ultra-thin Super Wizard neck, made from a combination of maple and walnut, provides exceptional smoothness and playability, allowing for fast and effortless movements along the fretboard.
</li><li><strong>Maple Fretboard:</strong> Featuring a maple fretboard, this guitar offers crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids, ensuring clarity and definition in every note you play.
</li><li><strong>Jumbo Frets:</strong> The jumbo frets enhance playability, making it easier to perform single-note lines and complex chord progressions with precision and ease.
</li><li><strong>Basswood Body:</strong> The basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone, providing a balanced sonic foundation that suits a variety of musical styles.
</li><li><strong>V7 / S1 / V8 Pickups:</strong> Equipped with V7 neck, S1 middle, and V8 bridge pickups, the RG offers a versatile range of tones from crystal clear cleans to aggressive, searing leads. This combination allows you to dial in the perfect sound for any musical scenario.
</li><li><strong>Gotoh Machine Heads:</strong> Gotoh machine heads offer superior precision and tuning stability, ensuring that your guitar remains perfectly in tune even during intense performances.
</li><li><strong>Edge Tremolo:</strong> The Edge tremolo bridge is a masterpiece of design, offering exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and comfortable playability, making it ideal for dynamic playing styles.</li></ul>
<h4>Technical specifications</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Number of Strings:</strong> 6
</li><li><strong>Neck Type:</strong> Super Wizard
</li><li><strong>Neck Joint:</strong> Bolt-on
</li><li><strong>Neck Material:</strong> 5pc Maple/Walnut
</li><li><strong>Neck finish:</strong> Satin Polyurethane
</li><li><strong>Neck thickness (1st fret, mm):</strong> 17
</li><li><strong>Neck thickness (12th fret, mm):</strong> 19
</li><li><strong>Scale (inch):</strong> 25.5
</li><li><strong>Scale (mm):</strong> 648
</li><li><strong>Nut width (inch):</strong> 1.7
</li><li><strong>Nut width (mm): </strong>43
</li><li><strong>End width (mm):</strong> 58
</li><li><strong>Number of fret:</strong> 24
</li><li><strong>Fretboard:</strong> Maple
</li><li><strong>Fretboard Radius (inch):</strong> 16.9
</li><li><strong>Fretboard Radius (mm):</strong> 430
</li><li><strong>Fret Type:</strong> Jumbo
</li><li><strong>Inlay:</strong> Black dot
</li><li><strong>Body Material (For Solid):</strong> Basswood
</li><li><strong>Body finish:</strong> Gloss Polyester
</li><li><strong>Total length (mm):</strong> 984
</li><li><strong>Body thickness (mm):</strong> 44
</li><li><strong>Body length (mm):</strong> 452
</li><li><strong>Body Width (mm):</strong> 311
</li><li><strong>Bridge:</strong> Edge
</li><li><strong>String spacing (mm):</strong> 10.8
</li><li><strong>Active or Passive:</strong> Passive
</li><li><strong>Nut:</strong> Locking
</li><li><strong>Machine Head:</strong> Gotoh machine heads
</li><li><strong>Hardware color:</strong> Black
</li><li><strong>Neck Pickup:</strong> V7 (H)
</li><li><strong>Middle Pickup:</strong> S1 (S)
</li><li><strong>Bridge Pickup:</strong> V8 (H)
</li><li><strong>Controls, Pickup selector:</strong> 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
</li><li><strong>String Gauges (from top to bottom):</strong> .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
</li><li><strong>Special Strings:</strong> D'Addario EXL120
</li><li><strong>Tuning (from top to bottom):</strong> 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
</li><li><strong>Recommended Case:</strong> MR500C
</li><li><strong>Recommended Bag:</strong> IGB724-BK
</li><li><strong>Other item(s) included:</strong> Tremolo arm, Hex wrench</li></ul>Ibanez00https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/media/catalog/product/2/2/220061-337632-Ibanez-RG550-BK-Genesis-Collection-RG-Black-2.jpghttps://www.pmtonline.co.uk/media/catalog/product/2/2/220062-337632-Ibanez-RG550-BK-Genesis-Collection-RG-Black-3.jpghttps://www.pmtonline.co.uk/media/catalog/product/2/2/220063-337632-Ibanez-RG550-BK-Genesis-Collection-RG-Black-4.jpghttps://www.pmtonline.co.uk/media/catalog/product/2/2/220064-337632-Ibanez-RG550-BK-Genesis-Collection-RG-Black-5.jpg04515110016071add-to-cartpmt_product_status:ACTIVEsku:337632shop_bir_is_in_stock:Noshop_bri_is_in_stock:Noshop_cam_is_in_stock:Noshop_cdf_is_in_stock:Noshop_elo_is_in_stock:Noshop_lds_is_in_stock:Noshop_man_is_in_stock:Yesshop_ncl_is_in_stock:Noshop_nor_is_in_stock:Noshop_ntg_is_in_stock:Noshop_nwh_is_in_stock:Yesshop_oxf_is_in_stock:Noshop_whs_is_in_stock:Nogeneric_series:Genesis Seriesroundel_value:Buy Now Pay 2025Genesis SeriesACTIVEBuy Now Pay 2025NoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoNo337632IbanezNoNoRG550-BKblack2 Years2024-08-01
