The RGD is Ibanez's ultimate metal machine. The demands of down-tuning require a specifically designed responsiveness not found in "normal" guitars. To optimize for the rich, desirable thickness of tone that down-tuning produces, they extended the neck by one inch to a 26.5" scale. Longer-than standard yet not overly long. The neck is still considered a "fast" neck for speed soloing. Extra-deep cutaways grant comfortable access to the necks highest notes.

Features:

- Wizard III Roasted Maple neck: Ibanez'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.
- Macassar Ebony fretboard produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.
- Jumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.
- Nyatoh body provides a rich mid-low end.
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic pickups provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack without excess noise.
- Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time.
- Mono-rail bridge: Designed for both stability and sustain, the innovative Ibanez Mono-Rail bridge minimizes cross-talk between strings
- Fishman Fluence Voicing switch on volume control (push/pull) allows the pickups to switch from a modern, active high output sound to a crisp, clean and fluid sound.
- The luminescent side dot position… read more markers make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.
- 26.5 inch scale: Its extra long 26.5" scale and ability to accurately intonate heavier string gauges, make it the perfect beast for down-tuned metal.

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