Ibanez Genesis Collection RG550 Electric Guitar - Black

Ibanez RG550 Genesis Collection – Vintage Vibes, Modern Performance
The Ibanez RG550 Genesis Collection brings back the iconic look and feel of one of Ibanez’s most celebrated designs, updated for today’s player. Born in the late '80s, the RG550 is renowned for its fast neck, powerful pickups, and rock-solid tremolo system—essentials for shredders and versatile guitarists alike. Featuring the ultra-thin Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck, classic basswood body, versatile HSH pickup configuration, and the legendary Edge tremolo bridge, the RG550 delivers everything from crystal-clear cleans to aggressive, high-gain leads. With crisp maple fretboard and durable black hardware, this is a true player’s guitar that’s as ready for the stage as it is for the studio.

Features

• Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck for lightning-fast playability
• Basswood body for balanced tone and excellent resonance
• Maple fretboard delivering crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids
• V7 (H), S1 (S), and V8 (H) pickups for a versatile range from clear cleans to searing leads
• Edge tremolo bridge for exceptional tuning stability and precise intonation
• Classic locking nut and Gotoh® machine heads for reliable, solid performance
• Iconic RG styling with black hardware for a sleek, professional look

Specifications

General
- Model: RG550 Genesis Collection
- Body: Basswood
- Finish Options: Black (BK), and other color variations

Neck
- Neck Type: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"
- Nut Width (a): 43mm at nut
- Width (b): 58mm at 24th fret
- Thickness (c): 17mm at 1st fret
- Thickness (d): 19mm at 12th fret
- Radius: 430mmR
- Fretboard: Maple with Black dot inlays
- Frets: 24 Jumbo

Electronics
- Neck Pickup: V7 (H) Passive/Ceramic
- Middle Pickup: S1 (S) Passive/Alnico
- Bridge Pickup: V8 (H) Passive/Alnico
- Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E

Hardware
- Bridge: Edge tremolo bridge
- Nut: Locking nut
- String Space: 10.8mm
- Hardware Color: Black
- Machine Heads: Gotoh®

Strings
- Factory Strings: D'Addario® EXL120
- String Gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042

Other
- Recommended Case: MR500C
- Recommended Bag: IGB724-BK