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Ibanez Prestige RG653DX Electric Guitar
Skillfully crafted in Japan, the Ibanez Prestige RG653DX stands as a high-performance throwback RG, but with thoughtfully selected modern flourishes. This solidbody electric guitar is built upon a meticulously sculpted ash body with classic shred aerodynamics, bolstered by a bolt-on, 5-piece maple/walnut neck with a comfortable Super Wizard HP profile. Moreover, the bound, 24-fret, flat-radius rosewood fingerboard encourages lightning-fast fretwork, elevated by Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge treatment. Plug this RG in, and a duo of high-octane DiMarzio humbuckers will treat you to a medley of tasty sonic textures. Beyond that, the RG653DX’s high-end complement of shred-sanctioned hardware includes an original Edge double-locking tremolo and Gotoh tuning machines. Finally, acrylic and abalone block fingerboard inlays, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and a spotlight-ready low-gloss finish put the perfect amount of eye candy on this potent performer. Ibanez aficionados searching for a stage-ready guitar with a delightfully nostalgic attitude will find the RG653DX positively mesmerizing.
Super Wizard HP neck offers high-speed playability
Since its invention, the Wizard neck profile has been an Ibanez hallmark. Its incredibly thin contour is a favorite among speed-happy players, as it allows unfettered movement up and down the fretboard. The Prestige RG653DX’s Super Wizard HP neck builds on this iconic profile but offers a more hand-filling feel that’s ideal for playing techniques requiring more grip. Beyond that, its 5-piece, maple/walnut construction provides stability while offering increased sustain and tonal attack. Capping the neck is a bound, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard loaded with jumbo-size frets, perfect for big note bends. On top of that, the feel of this neck is enhanced by Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge treatment, an extra step to ensure maximum playing comfort and long-term playability. Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge treatment eliminates sharp frets by producing polished, meticulously shaped fret ends.Expansive DiMarzio pickups
There’s no denying the massive range of tones that you can get out of the Ibanez RG653DX’s DiMarzio pickups. First, there’s the DiMarzio Tone Zone at the bridge — a hot humbucker with a super-wide dynamic range. It’s a perfect complement to the RG653DX’s DiMarzio Air Norton at the neck, which is deep, warm, and remarkably clean. Beyond that, the RG653DX features Master Volume and Master Tone knobs, as well as a 5-way lever pickup selector, allowing you to access a spectrum of ear-grabbing tones right at your fingertips.Original Edge double-locking tremolo
Initially unveiled in 1986, the original Edge tremolo was a high-end licensed version of the era’s most prominent double-locking model. The RG653DX follows suit, equipping you with what many guitarists have described as one of the finest locking trems ever built. Many guitarists here at Sweetwater express the same level of enthusiasm about the original Edge, which we’ve been using and abusing since its ’80s-era debut. Regardless of your allegiances, we’re confident that you’ll find the RG653DX’s Edge to be among the most reliable double-locking trems you’ll ever put your hands on. So, pull the bar all the way up, then slam it down to the body all you want; you can follow it up with a rich, jazzy chord voicing, and it’ll be perfectly in tune.Ibanez Prestige RG653DX Electric Guitar Features:
- A high-performance throwback RG with thoughtfully selected modern flourishes
- Meticulously sculpted ash body with classic shred aerodynamics
- 5-piece maple/walnut Super Wizard HP neck provides a just-right feel
- Bound, 24-fret, flat-radius rosewood fingerboard enhanced with Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge treatment
- DiMarzio Air Norton and Tone Zone pickups serve up classic tone
- Play expressively while maintaining your tuning stability with an original Edge tremolo
- Rock-solid Gotoh hardware ensures precise tuning
- Acrylic and abalone block fingerboard inlays, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and a spotlight-ready low-gloss finish
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