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.
Ibanez builds guitars for players of all levels—from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class. The Standard series incorporates all the staples the Ibanez brand is famous for, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high-octane distortion in a package that is available and accessible to most players.
The Ibanez RG8 features their thin, flat, and fast Wizard neck thats strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability for demanding players. Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. The F108 bridge that enriches sustain and string height adjustment can be done easily and independently. The IBZ-8 pickups are designed for extended range guitars and deliver a tight low end that handle high-gain settings without losing tonal clarity.
Specs
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
White |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
8 |
Body Shape |
RG |
Body Material |
Meranti |
Neck Material |
5-Piece Maple/Walnut |
Neck Shape |
Wizard II-8 |
Fretboard Material |
Jatoba |
Number of Frets |
24 |
Fretboard Inlays |
White Dots |
Fret Size |
Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius |
400mmR |
Nut Material |
Plastic |
Nut Width |
55mm |
Neck Pickups |
IBZ-8 Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic) |
Bridge Pickups |
IBZ-8 Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic) |
Controls |
1 X Volume, 1 X Tone, 3-Position Pickup Selector |
Bridge |
F108 Bridge with Individual Saddles |
Tuners |
Ibanez Closed Gear |
Strings |
DAddario® EXL120-7+.065 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065) |