Ibanez RG5170B BK RG Prestige Electric Guitar 6 Strings with Hardshell

Ibanez RG5170B BK RG Prestige Electric Guitar 6 Strings with Hardshell

There are three principles behind our new Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. The combination of high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, true innovation in design and construction, and the incorporation of ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world are the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.

SPEC

• neck type    Super Wizard HP 5 pc Maple/Wenge neck
• top/back/body    Basswood body
• fretboard    Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard Off-set Mother of Pearl dot inlay
• fret    Jumbo Stainless Steel frets Prestige fret edge treatment
• number of frets    24
• bridge    Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
• string space    10.8mm
• neck pickup    Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker (H) neck pickup Active/Alnico
• middle pickup    Fishman Fluence Single-Width (S) middle pickup Active/Ceramic
• bridge pickup    Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker (H) bridge picku pActive/Ceramic
• factory tuning    1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• strings    D’Addario EXL120
• string gauge    .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
• nut    Locking nut
• hardware color    Gold (Black knobs)

NECK DIMENSIONS

• Scale :    648mm/25.5″
• a : Width    43mm at NUT
• b : Width    58mm at 24F
• c : Thickness    17mm at 1F
• d : Thickness    19mm at 12F
• Radius :    430mmR

SWITCHING SYSTEM

CONTROLS

OTHERS

• Hardshell case included
• Recommended Bag IGB724-BK
• Fishman Fluence Voicing switch
• Luminlay side dots
• Gotoh machine heads

Features

Fishman Fluence pickups w/voicing switch (RG5170)
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups in the neck and bridge positions provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack. The Fluence Single Width pickup in the middle position delivers a warm, clear tone a stunning punch without excess noise. The Voicing switch allows the pickups to switch from a modern, active high output sound to a crisp, clean and fluid sound.

Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck provides extra-smooth playing.

Macassar Ebony fretboard
Macassar Ebony produces a tight low and mid range with an iconic attack on the high end. It also features a quick response and rich sustain.

Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.

Luminlay side dot inlay
The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.