Description
The Ibanez Genesis Collection RG550 reissue pays homage to the original '87 RG550 that shook the rock and metal worlds decades ago. Crafted in Japan and decked out with exciting modern performance features, this RG550 is an excellent axe for high-gain guitarists seeking a rock 'n' roll tone machine.
Starting with a solid basswood body, the RG550 is lightweight and comfortable, making it ideal for late-night shred sessions. Players will love its ultra-slim Super Wizard 5-piece maple/walnut neck that feels incredibly smooth and encourages lightning-fast lead playing. This beast doesn't just sound and play good, though - it feels like a masterfully crafted instrument. Sporting Gotoh machine heads, an Edge Tremolo bridge, and a locking nut, the Genesis Collection RG550 has rock-solid tuning stability and intonation.
The RG550 features one of the most versatile pickup configurations available - the HSH - giving it an extensive tonal palette to suit a wide range of performance settings. A V8 humbucker in the bridge pumps out a warm growl with sizzling overtones, perfect for solo lines. An S1 pickup in the middle position delivers traditional-sounding single-coil tones with higher output. A V7 neck humbucker churns out a tight bite, ideal for chords and rhythm work. Complete with a 5-way blade pickup switch, the RG550 is a true tone-chameleon capable of blending into a wide array of genres with ease.
Crafted in Japan to the highest standards of quality control, the Ibanez Genesis Collection RG550 is a stunning guitar tailor-made for the discerning metal musician.
Specs
Top/Back/Body: Basswood
Neck Type: Super Wizard 5-Piece Maple/Walnut Neck
Scale: 648 mm / 25.5"
Fretboard: Maple
Inlays: Black Dot
Frets: Jumbo
Number of Frets: 24
Bridge: Edge Bridge
String Spacing: 10.8mm
Tuning Pegs: Gotoh Machine Heads
Nut: Locking Nut
Hardware Color: Black
Neck Pickup: V7 (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
Middle Pickup: S1 (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico)
Bridge Pickup: V8 (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico)
SKU: RG550PN
