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Ibanez J.Custom RG8520GE RG Guitar, Macassar Ebony Fretboard, Green Emerald

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Player's Perspective

How gorgeous can the classic Ibanez RG shredder axe possibly get? Look no further!

We're proud to present this J.Custom RG8520 in a tantalizing Green Emerald finish. Armed with simply one of the fastest and most shred-ready necks ever put on a guitar, and hardware and pickups that complement the beautiful styling with monster tone, this beautiful instrument is a force to be reckoned with.

At the heart of the guitar is the tried-and-true Air Norton and Tone Zone DiMarzio set of pickups that Ibanez tends to use on their J.Custom instruments, and for good reason - the combination of warmth and clarity in the Air Norton neck and the power and punch of the Tone Zone can cover any genre from jazz to death metal. There's also an ultra-handy coil-split switch for the humbuckers, and these pickups split beautifully for some shimmering single-coil tones.

The Lo-Pro Edge bridge gives you infinite flexibility with your tremolo. Whether you're dive-bombing like a stunt pilot or just laying down some light flutter, you'll never have to worry about sacrificing intonation.

This guitar wants you to play it fast and it wants to hit the front end of your amp hard. That's what it was designed to do and it does it extraordinarily well. But unlike a lot of shredder axes out there, you can also clean up really nicely and the pickups have a sweet enough mid-range where you can get beautiful clean sounds when you aren't trying to melt faces.

This is a thoroughly custom-shop quality instrument. It's quite versatile while still being oriented for more modern and aggressive styles of playing. Perfect for somebody that wants to look great on the big stage but needs playability and tone that will back that up! The J.Custom Ibanez guitars are the best production Ibanez guitars that money can buy.

Manufacturer's Description

The RG is the most recognizable 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 favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.

Fretboard - Select Macassar Ebony fretboard with Flamed Maple binding and Tree Of Life inlay.

All Access Neck Joint - J.Custom special neck joint offers superior playability at the high frets.

AAA Flamed Maple top / African Mahogany body - A Flamed Maple top and African Mahogany back body provides rich low end and a crisp high end.

J.Custom Special Neck - RG J.Custom Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck includes Jumbo frets finished with J.Custom special fret edge treatment for super smooth,comfortable performance. "Velvetouch" finish on neck back ensures "just right" feel and ease of play.

DiMarzio® Pickups - The DiMarzio® Air Norton™ and Tone Zone® pickups offer depth, warmth and rich dynamics.

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

Specifications

Body

  • Top: AAA Flame Maple
  • Body: African Mahogany

Neck

  • neck type: RG J.Custom Super Wizard / 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
  • fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard + Tree of Life inlay
  • fret: Jumbo frets
  • 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

Hardware

  • nut: Locking
  • hardware color: Cosmo black
  • bridge: Lo-Pro Edge Tremolo
  • string space: 10.8mm

Electronics

  • neck pickup: DiMarzio® Air Nortonâ„¢ (H) neck pickup (Passive/Alnico)
  • bridge pickup: DiMarzio® The Tone Zone® (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico)
  • Volume, Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch, Mini-Toggle for Coil-Split

Misc.

  • factory tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
  • string gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
  • Case: Hardshell
  • Instrument Weight: 8.2 lbs
  • Serial #: F2327695

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Ibanez. This RG8520 RG J.Custom is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.