Ibanez RGT42 RG Electric Guitar (Neck-Through)

2 humbuckers.

This product is no longer available at zZounds.

Shop our website for related products:

(In most cases, a product is unavailable because it has been discontinued by its manufacturer.)

related accessories

Main

Ibanez M100C Hardshell Case

$109.95

Ibanez RGT42 RG Electric Guitar (Neck-Through) reviews

Rate and Review This Product:

75 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

 

2 People wrote reviews

Read all Ibanez RGT42 RG Electric Guitar (Neck-Through) reviews...
* * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10 zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

"Ibanez ROCKS."

Feature:
I still have the first Ibanez (RG 550) I purchased in 1990. It's a great guitar. My favorite to this day. The RG FM has an Ibanez tremolo on it and I don't like it as well as the Licensed Floyd Rose on my old Ibanez. It would be nice if Ibanez would put back on the good tremolos. The edge stays in tune faily well but does not hold a candle to the FLOYD ROSE on my RG 550. Other than that I'd say I'm happy with the features.

Quality:
I love the body on this guitar and the neck is really smooth and fast. However the electronics on the volume knob are obviously cheap. Whenever I use the volume it's puts off static and sometimes the sound drops out. I have to move it around to get it clear. Also the tone selector switch puts off static when being swithced (always a trait on Ibanez) at least the ones I've played.

Value:
I've always loved the way a high end Ibanez RG series plays. Great quality necks and sound. They will take a beating and stay in tune after everything from Van Halen style temolo dive bombs to blues style bending. I just wish they would put the same quality into their knobs and selectors.

Desirability:
Cool looking guitar. The Flame Maple finish on mine is awe-some and the body and neck design command attention.

Sound:
I bought the RGT FM a couple of years ago. It has a great sound. I really like the pickups.

Ease of Use:
This thing came out of the box set up nicely. I only made an adjustment on the tremolo because I like it to sit parallel with the body's face. Not too low or too high. Just right in line. Other than that this guitar was ready to be played.

Support:
I have contacted Ibanez in the past and they were very friendly and helpful to me. They sent me what I needed for free.

Overall:
I'm already looking for another guitar. I plan to keep my RG FM and I know I'll never get rid of my 1990 RG 550. It's still the best guitar I've ever played.

Submitted: 3/29/2006

Style of Music: Rock and Roll

1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?
 
 
* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"great for the money"

The Wizard necks are in a class by themselves. The most comfortable and EASIEST guitar to play of all, hands down. The stock bridge pickup was good. I changed to a Seymore Duncan model for more low end response.

Submitted: 6/18/2002

Style of Music: Hard Rock, classic metal

Did you find this review helpful?

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?
 
 

Read all Ibanez RGT42 RG Electric Guitar (Neck-Through) reviews...

30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Applies On This Item - Buy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!

About This Product!
Description
Docs
For 14 years the RG has reigned supreme as the king of heavy rock guitars, despite the constant revolutions in music that deposed less powerful pretenders to the thrown. Why Because when you want pickups that cut through the room, the RG rules. When you need a neck that's thin, flat, and fast, the RG rules. When you desire a lightweight body with sexy, comfortable contours and cutaways, the RG rules. But when it's time to play, you rule.

Features
Pickups and pickup placement provide the hard-edged, cutting tone needed for heavy rock

24-fret, thin, fast Wizard II neck

Technical Info

Width at nut: 43 mm

Radius: 400mm

Scale: 25.5

Wizard II thru neck

Basswood body

Jumbo frets

Lo TRS II bridge

INF1 neck pickup

INF2 bridge pickup
catalog

what our customers say about zZounds

"I have discovered this site offers the best prices out there. I will definitely be buying more items from zZounds in the future." - customer on June 30, 2009

Free Catalog

First Name Last Name
Address 1 Address 2
City State
Zip Email

Would you like to receive periodic email notices of new items, special buys, and promotions? WE WILL NOT SHARE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH ANYONE ELSE. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Tell us

Is there something you want to tell us? How can we serve you better? Want to see different products? Is this shirt ugly? Let us know!
Sound & Vision Magazine

Sound & Vision offers accessible information on home theater, audio, video and multimedia products.

This is not a free trial offer and you will never get a bill. The subscription is included with your purchase.

Please allow six to eight weeks for subscription to begin. If you'd rather not receive the subscription it can be removed from your cart.