Ibanez RG565R RG Series Genesis Collection Electric Guitar – Made In Japan – Desert Sun Yellow

RG Series: Genesis

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 Ibanez’s industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.

The Ibanez Genesis Collection reflects the origins of the RG line; utilizing the same design and styling, paired with precise construction and Japanese craftsmanship. This series is a tribute to Ibanezs past, delivering the same paradigm shifting features and heavy-hitting performance of the original RG.

FEATURES

Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck

The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.

Rosewood fretboard

Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.

Jumbo frets

Jumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.

Basswood body

The Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.

Infinity R / V8 pickups

Ibanez Infinity pickups deliver an accurate and tight sound with excellent dynamics. Even under heavy settings, they do not lose tonal clarity.

Gotoh machine heads

Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.

Edge tremolo

The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Neck type: Super Wizard / 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
• Top/back/body: Basswood body
• Fretboard: Bound Rosewood fretboard / White Sharktooth inlay
• Fret: Jumbo frets
• Number of frets: 24
• Bridge: Edge bridge
• String space: 10.8mm
• Neck pickup: Infinity R (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• Bridge pickup: V8 (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico)
• Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• Strings: D’Addario EXL120
• String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
• Nut: Locking nut
• Hardware color: Black
• Recommended Case: MR500C
• Recommended Bag: IGB724-BK
• Gotoh machine heads

Neck Dimensions

• Scale: 648mm/25.5″
• Width at NUT: 43mm
• Width at 24F: 58mm
• Thickness at 1F: 17mm
• Thickness at 12F: 19mm
• Radius: 430mmR

Switching System

When the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck pickup is active. When the switch is in between neck and center position, the neck pickup is in active and in parallel. When the switch is in center position, the neck and bridge pickups are active. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, the bridge side of the neck pickup and the neck side of the bridge pickup are active. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is active.

Controls

With the guitar held in the playing position, there is one knob and one switch along the lower edge of the body. Closest to the neck is the five-way pickup selector switch. Closer to the input jack is the tone knob. The volume knob is located right above the five-way pickup selector switch.