Ibanez RGR431PB-CGF
Product information "Ibanez RGR431PB-CGF"
The Ibanez RGR431PB-CGF is a no-nonsense metal axe with a cool look. The maple/jatoba neck is bolted to a Meranti body, two powerful Quantum humbuckers deliver plenty of punch, hardtail bridge and reversed headstock - all with an unbeatable price/performance ratio.
- Body Material: Meranti
- Body Shape: Modern Strat
- Body finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Bridge / Tremolo: Ibanez F-106
- Bridge Pickup: Ibanez Quantum H
- Color/ Finish: Charcoal Grey Flat
- Colour: Grey and Silver
- Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
- Finish: Satin Polyurethan
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- Fretboard Inlays: White Dots
- Fretboard radius: 16"
- Fret material: Nickel silver
- Frets: 24
- Fret size: Jumbo
- Hardware: Black
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Pickup: Ibanez Quantum H
- Neck Profile: Wizard III
- Neck construction: Bolt on neck
- Neck finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Nut Width: 1.69" (43 mm)
- Nut material: Plastic
- Pickguard: Black 1-Ply
- Pickup Configuration: H-H (2x Humbucker)
- Pickup Cover: Open Black
- Pickup Selector Switch: 5-way switch
- Pickup type: passive
- Pot Caps: Dome Speed Black
- Scale: 25" (635 - 659 mm)
- Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
- Strings: 6 string
- Strings thickness ex factory: .010 - .046
- Technology: Solid Body
- Top: Poplar Burl veneer
- Translation: 1:16
- Tuning Machines: Ibanez Machine Heads
The electric guitars from the RG series are among the best-selling and therefore also among the most popular instruments from the Japanese guitar maker Ibanez. The success story of the RG guitar begins in 1987 with a variation of the signature guitar model Ibanez JEM by the American guitarist Steve Vai.
The abbreviation RG stands for "Roadstar-Guitar". Considering that the series has been produced continuously and constantly developed since its launch, the Roadstar-Guitar beasts have certainly put their horsepower on the road.
The Ibanez RG guitars are particularly popular with metal guitarists. This is thanks to the very thin and easy-to-play "Wizard" maple necks. In combination with the slim body with its iconic horns and large cutaways, the electric guitars are very fast and easy to play and still easy to fret in the high registers.
The fretboards of Ibanez RG guitars are often made of rosewood or maple and are fitted with 24 frets. Variations, such as the RDG series with its extended scale length of 672 mm instead of the usual 648 mm, naturally have additional frets. The body is usually made of basswood or mahogany, less commonly other woods such as ash or maple. Closely associated with the RG series are the Edge tremolo system, an HHS pickup configuration with two humbuckers and one single-coil pickup, and the 5-way switch with tone and volume controls for versatile wiring options.
The Ibanez RG is available in different variations: as the affordable Gio variant (GRG), as a downtuning model (RGD), as an arch-top version (RGA) or even with a reversed headstock (RGR). In addition to the standard series, the Ibanez RG is available as a Prestige Line or as a high-end instrument in the J.Custom variant.
Key features of the RG series:
- RG body shape
- large cutaway
- Wizard neck
- Edge tremolo system
- HHS pickup configuration
- 5-way switching
The Japanese instrument maker Ibanez can look back on a long tradition in guitar and bass construction. Although Ibanez initially made a name for itself with idiosyncratic copies of traditional models from makers like Gibson and Fender, its own series gradually emerged, such as the Iceman, JEM, Artcore and RG. In the 1980s the company became particularly well known in the heavy sector with instruments that stood out for their modern features, distinctive design and excellent playability. Innovations such as 7- and 8-string guitars, born from fruitful collaborations with artists like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Meshuggah, further helped to establish Ibanez's strong reputation. Today the manufacturer offers an extensive range, from entry-level guitars and basses to exotic Custom Shop models. In addition, Ibanez also impresses in the field of effects and amplifiers, as the classic TS9 Tubescreamer proves. Here you'll find a comprehensive selection of guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects and accessories from Ibanez.