The Ibanez RG550-RF Road Flare Red Electric Guitar is a legendary high-performance electric guitar designed for players who demand speed, precision, and powerful sound. Finished in the Road Flare Red color, this guitar delivers an iconic appearance inspired by the original late-1980s Genesis series that became famous among rock and metal guitarists worldwide. As part of the Ibanez Genesis Collection, the RG550-RF is proudly made in Japan and combines classic RG styling with modern craftsmanship and reliability. Its lightweight basswood body offers excellent comfort and balanced tone, making it perfect for long practice sessions, studio recordings, and energetic live performances.
Equipped with the famous Super Wizard 5-piece maple and walnut neck, the RG550-RF provides ultra-fast playability that allows smooth movement across the fretboard for technical solos, fast riffs, and advanced guitar techniques. The maple fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets enhances comfort and precision, giving players easy access to higher notes and effortless bending. The powerful HSH pickup configuration featuring V7, S1, and V8 pickups delivers a wide variety of tones ranging from crystal-clear cleans to aggressive high-gain distortion. With the 5-way pickup selector, guitarists can easily switch between versatile sound options suitable for rock, metal, fusion, progressive music, and many other genres.
The RG550-RF also features the legendary Edge tremolo bridge system, known for its outstanding tuning stability and smooth vibrato performance even during extreme dive bombs and expressive lead playing. Guitarists around the world highly appreciate this model for its fast neck profile, reliable hardware, and unmistakable Ibanez character that has influenced generations of musicians. The bold Road Flare Red finish combined with black hardware gives the guitar a powerful stage presence and classic shred-style appearance. Whether you are a professional performer, recording artist, or passionate guitarist looking for premium Japanese craftsmanship, the Ibanez RG550-RF delivers exceptional tone, speed, style, and performance in one complete instrument.
Key Features
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Road Flare Red finish
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Made in Japan Genesis Collection model
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Lightweight basswood body construction
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Super Wizard 5-piece maple/walnut neck
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Maple fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
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HSH pickup configuration with V7/S1/V8 pickups
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Legendary Edge tremolo bridge system
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Ideal for rock, metal, shred, and fusion players
