The Ibanez RGR5221-TFR RG Series Prestige is the ultimate seven-string instrument for serious players seeking blistering speed, rich tonal versatility, and rock-solid hardware in one visually stunning package. As part of Ibanez’s coveted Prestige line—meticulously crafted in Japan—this model combines boutique-level craftsmanship with modern performance innovations. It arrives complete with a deluxe hardshell case, ensuring your investment is protected on the road or in the studio.
Overlaying the mahogany is a beautifully figured flamed maple top, finished in Translucent Fiery Red to showcase the wood’s natural figuring. This flame maple veneer not only elevates the guitar’s aesthetics but also contributes brightness and clarity to the overall tonal profile, balancing the warmth of the mahogany body. The gloss finish is expertly applied to accentuate depth and dimension under stage lights or studio strobes.
Ibanez’s renowned Wizard II-7 neck construction defines the RGR5221-TFR’s supremely fast playability. This one-piece maple neck is reinforced with dual graphite rods to maintain straightness and stability through heavy bending, alternate tunings, or environmental fluctuations. The ultra-thin “Wizard” profile offers near-effortless navigation up and down the fretboard, ideal for shredders and technical virtuosos.
The ebony fretboard is both durable and smooth, featuring 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets for enhanced clarity, increased attack, and long-term wear resistance. White side dots on the fret edges aid in precise position tracking, while the bound fingerboard adds a touch of elegance and helps prevent hand binding on the edges during fast runs. The 25.5" scale length provides tight low-end response on the seventh string without sacrificing string tension or feel on the higher registers.
For expressive vibrato techniques, the RGR5221-TFR is equipped with the Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge, a two-point double-locking system that combines smooth action with rock-solid tuning stability. The ZPS3Fe zero-point springs allow for floating or dive-only setups, catering to both subtle warbles and extreme dive-bombs. Fine-tuning is achieved via the locking fine tuners at the bridge, ensuring your tuning remains locked even after aggressive tremolo use.
Gotoh SG381-07 locking tuners complete the hardware suite, offering precise gear ratios and rapid string changes. The through-body stringing design further enhances sustain by transferring string vibration directly into the body wood, while reducing friction points at the back of the bridge plate. Together, these features keep the guitar in tune and singing with maximum resonance.
Powering the RGR5221-TFR’s versatile voice are dual DiMarzio Fusion Edge humbucker pickups, specifically voiced for seven-string guitars to deliver tight, articulate lows and singing, harmonically rich highs. The neck pickup provides smooth, jazz-inspired warmth perfect for chordal work and creamy leads, while the bridge position offers focused punch and aggressive bite, ideal for high-gain rhythms and searing solos.
A simple yet effective control layout—master volume, master tone with push-pull coil-split functionality, and a three-way blade selector—allows you to dial in a broad spectrum of sounds. Coil-splitting opens up single-coil voices for crisp, articulate cleans, while full humbucker mode delivers thick, powerful output. The tone circuit is wired with high-quality components to preserve clarity and prevent signal loss, even at high gain.
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