electric · extended-range
RGD Series
| Maker | Ibanez |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan (Hoshino Gakki) |
| Type | electric · extended-range |
| Introduced | 2010 |
| Maker founded | 1908 (Hoshino) / brand since 1930s |
| Status | current |
Ibanez's RGD line: RGs built with a 26.5-inch scale for players who tune lower than standard.
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Why it matters
The longer scale keeps low tunings from going slack, which is the only reason the RGD exists alongside the standard RG. The Series covers Indonesian Standard builds through Japanese Prestige versions, so the name alone says nothing about price. Players choose an RGD over an RG when they tune down a step or more and want the strings to stay usable.
Note
Lower-tuned RGs with 26.5"-scale; djent and modern metal favorite.
Specifications
- Scale length: 673 mm (26.5 in)
- Neck shape: Wizard III
Before you buy
- Longer scale raises string tension: adjust gauge and tuning together
- Wizard III necks are thin, so check the profile suits the playing style
- The series spans a wide price range: compare by model number
Other opinions
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Andertons Music Co · 2021-01 · 127,172 views
“Head over to the Andertons website to find the products in the video!”
Andertons runs through the Ibanez RGD Axion Label models and their specs.
EytschPi42 · 2019-02 · 56,332 views
“Let's check out the new 7 string Multiscale RGD with Fishman Fluence Pickups...”
Multiscale Ibanez RGD71 played through a range of high-gain tones.