RG550 Reissue Electric Guitar from the Ibanez Genesis Series
With the Ibanez Genesis Collection, Ibanez returns to the roots of RG from 1987. Classical shapings authentically depict the famous Super Strats of the Japanese guitar maker, while authentic hardware in the form of Ibanez V7/V8 pickups, Ibanez Edge Tremolo and slim Super Wizard maple necks provide juicy sounds and proven handling.
The Ibanez Genesis RG550 is the authentic recreation of the RG550 from 1987 with two Ibanez V7/V8 humbuckers and an S1 single coil forming the pickup setup of the RG550, while the then newly introduced Ibanez Edge tremolo system with locking saddle is used.
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RG Electric Guitar from the Ibanez Genesis Collection
This is my 5th guitar (my 3rd Ibanez) and, to be honest, this is the best guitar I own. The other two Ibanez are the Premium RG721MSM and the Prestige UV777P-BK.
It's really comfy despite the neck joint and the pickups sound really clean despite the fact they are not DiMarzios.
The only thing I missed was a case for the guitar, but I paid 851€. 11/10 value for the money.
You know what you’re getting with this. Pure 80s metal cheese with state of the art Japanese craftsmanship. Some people might prefer more modern pickups, but that almost defeats the whole putpose of this guitar. Mega playable bending and dive bombing heaven! The finish is amazing as is the setup. Plays and feels as good as guitars at twice the value. Highly recommended.
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