Ibanez RG8870BRE - RG j.custom Axe Desing Lab 6-String Electric Guitar w/Case - Black Rutile

RG8870

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 our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.

Axe Design Lab

Ibanez has been creating innovations which do not only fit the unique demands of players from that period, but also eventually turn into industrial standards, such as 7 string, 8 string and Multi scale guitars. All these started from our attitude to be “Innovative, Cutting-Edge and Pioneer”. Axe Design Lab is the series fully represents this attitude.

j.custom

Ibanez j.custom guitars are manufactured by an elite group of highly skilled luthiers trained in producing instruments of uncompromised quality. The j.custom designation represents every advance in design and technology Ibanez has developed over the decades: the best woods, neck, fret treatments, in-demand pickup, and top-quality hardware. Each is masterfully crafted to the highest standards to ensure unparalleled sound, maximum playability and exquisite beauty.

Features

Product Features

Super Wizard AS 5pc Maple/Wenge neck

This Super Wizard AS neck has a more rounded shape towards the bass side, while still retaining the overall thickness of the Super Wizard profile– 17mm at nut and 19mm at 12th fret. This asymmetric shape provides a more comfortable grip and natural feel that makes techniques like sweeping and string skipping much easier.

Macassar Ebony fretboard

Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.

Jumbo frets with j.custom fret edge treatment

The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. The j.custom fret edge treatment provides the ultimate smooth touch around every single fret.

Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) / Alder body

Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) flaunts a beautiful wood grain. The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.

DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary / True Velvet™ / The Tone Zone® pickups

The DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary pickup features a soft magnetic field, sweet tone, perfect balance between warmth and clarity and the ability move between clean and distorted by just the intensity of the pick attack. This pickup, combined with the DiMarzio® True Velvet™ and Tone Zone® offers depth, warmth and very rich dynamics.

Gotoh® machine heads

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

Lo-Pro Edge tremolo

The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.

Coil-tap switch

The coil tap switch adds sound and tonal variations for both pickups.

Luminlay side dots

The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

Gotoh® Strap lock pins

Gotoh® Strap lock pins protect your guitar from falling under tough stage performance.

Hardshell case included

Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.

Special Features

Special j.custom Neck

j.custom Super Wizard neck includes jumbo frets finished with our j.custom special fret edge treatment for a super smooth and comfortable performance. The ”Velvetouch” finish on the back of the neck ensures a ”just right” feel and easy playability.

All Access Neck Joint

All Access Neck Joint offers superior playability at the high frets.

Chambered body (RG)

The chambered body not only contributes to a lighter overall weight, but also adds just the right amount of bottom and clarity, which is preferred by today’s metal players.

Deep and beveled lower horn scoop

It allows better and multidirectional high fret access.

Specification List

Super Wizard AS 5pc Maple/Wenge neck

Macassar Ebony fretboard

Jumbo frets with j.custom fret edge treatment

Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) / Alder body

DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary / True Velvet™ / The Tone Zone® pickups

Gotoh® machine heads

Lo-Pro Edge tremolo

Coil-tap switch

Luminlay side dots

Gotoh® Strap lock pins

Hardshell case included

Special j.custom Neck

All Access Neck Joint

Chambered body (RG)

Deep and beveled lower horn scoop

Specifications