RGD is Ibanezs 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, we extended the neck by one inch, to a 26.5″ scale -longer-than-standard, yet not overly long- still sized as a “fast” neck for speed soloing. Comfortable access to the necks highest notes are accomplished by extra-deep cutaways.
BKF Black Flat
neck type
3pc Wizard III Maple neck
body
Basswood body
fret
Jumbo frets
bridge
Edge-Zero II bridge w/ZPS3Fe
neck pu
CAP-VK1 (H) neck pu
bridge pu
CAP-VK2 (H) bridge pu
hardware color
Black
Neck Dimension
Scale
672mm/26.5″
a : Width at Nut
43mm
b : Width at Last Fret
58mm
c: Thickness at 1st
19mm
d : Thickness at 12th
21mm
Radius
400mmR
Factory Tuning : 1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6D
String gauge: .010/ .013/ .017/ .026/ .036/ .046
Wizard III Maple neck
Ibanezs thin, flat, and fast, yet strong and sturdy, Wizard neck offers unlimited playability for demanding players, and features a two-octave 24-fret fret board for wide tonal range.
Scoop Cut
Besides lightening the weight of the body, this bold horn cut provides full, comfortable access to the higher frets. The taper of these horns greatly improves player comfort at the upper end up the fretboard. These beveled edges are another of the many innovations that have come out of our relationships with Ibanez artists.
CAP-VK Pickups
Pickup magnet strength plays a crucial role in pickups designed specifically for down-tuning. Maximizing the vibration of heavy strings depends on proper selection of the pickups magnet. Additionally, care has been taken to ensure that the output at the neck is perfectly balanced with high output at the bridge.
Edge-Zero II w/ZPS3Fe
The Zero Point System in the Edge-Zero II makes tuning easier and faster as well as providing stable tuning for long performances, all while maintaining smooth tremolo playing. Engineered to remove all points of friction, ZPS is the smoothest Ibanez Back Stop ever. Even when a string breaks loss of tuning is minimized. For players that prefer a full floating system, simply remove the stop bar. The innovative use of an additional outer pair of springs provides easier tuning and noticeably greater tuning stability than the traditional floating tremolo.
ZPS (Zero Point System)
No friction points make the ZPS the smoothest Ibanez Back Stop ever.
An additional outer pair of springs provides easier tuning and better tuning stability than the traditional floating tremolo-plus the other strings will remain in tune if a string breaks.
Switchable To Floating Trem
One of the best ZPS features! Just remove the stop bar and the ZPS easily changes to floating trem operation.
Manually Adjustable Spring System
Spring tension can be quickly set by thumb. Theres no need for a hex wrench.
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