The Ibanez RG470DX (often referred to as the GRG470 in some regions) is a high-performance, budget-friendly shredder guitar. Originally introduced as a made in Japan model in the late 90s, the modern iteration is crafted in Indonesia and is part of the RG Standard series.
Key Specifications
The modern version of this guitar is designed for speed and versatile high-gain tones.
Body Material: Primarily made from Meranti (an alternative to mahogany) with a high-gloss polyurethane finish.
Neck: Features the renowned Wizard III Maple neck, which is thin, flat, and built for fast lead playing.
Fingerboard: Typically Jatoba with a 15.75 radius and 24 jumbo frets, often decorated with distinctive Sharktooth inlays.
Pickups: An HSH configuration featuring Ibanez Quantum pickups—two passive ceramic humbuckers (bridge/neck) and one passive alnico single-coil (middle).
Bridge: Equipped with an Edge-Zero II tremolo system and a locking nut for extreme tuning stability during dive bombs.
Performance Highlights
Tonal Versatility: The HSH pickup layout allows for everything from thick, distorted riffs to clean, articulate tones.
Playability: The Wizard III neck is frequently cited as one of the most comfortable profiles for effortless shredding and navigating complex chord shapes.
Aesthetics: Modern colors.
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