Ibanez RG Genesis Collection RG550-DY Electric Guitar, Desert Sun Yellow

The RG is the most recognisable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favour a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.

The Ibanez Genesis Collection reflects the origins of the RG line; utilising the same design and styling, paired with precise construction and Japanese craftsmanship. This series is a tribute to Ibanez's past, delivering the same paradigm shifting features and heavy-hitting performance of the original RG.

Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut Neck
The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.

V7 / S1 / V8 Pickups
The RG can dial in any tone, from crystal clear to searing and nasty, thanks to its V7 neck pickup, S1 middle pickup and V8 bridge pickup combination.

Maple Fretboard
The Maple fretboard provide crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids.

Edge Tremolo Bridge
The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.


Ibanez RG550 Specifications

Neck type: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
Top/Back/Body: Basswood body
Fretboard: Maple fretboard Black dot inlay
Frets: Jumbo frets
Number of frets: 24
Bridge: Edge bridge
String space: 10.8mm
Neck pickup: V7 (H) neck pickup Passive/Ceramic
Middle pickup: S1 (S) middle pickup Passive/Alnico
Bridge pickup: V8 (H) bridge pickup Passive/Alnico
Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
Strings: D'Addario® EXL120
String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
Nut: Locking nut
Hardware colour: Black

Neck Dimensions
Scale: 648mm/25.5"
Width: 43mm at NUT
Width: 58mm at 24F
Thickness: 17mm at 1F
Thickness: 19mm at 12F
Radius: 430mm