Ibanez RG550-BKF

Ibanez RG550-BKF Black Flat – RG Genesis Collection, Made in Japan
The Ibanez RG550-BKF is an iconic electric guitar from the RG Genesis Collection, made in Japan and faithfully based on the original 1987 model. The legendary RG550 redefined the modern rock guitar and remains a top choice for fast riffs, technical lead playing, and outstanding tonal versatility.

Body

Basswood body
Lightweight construction with an even frequency response
Well suited for both clean and high-gain tones

Neck

Super Wizard 5-piece maple/walnut neck
Super Wizard neck profile
Tilt Neck Joint with Ibanez logo plate
Maple fretboard with black dot inlays
Jumbo frets

Neck Dimensions

Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
Nut width: 43 mm
Width at last fret: 58 mm
Thickness at 1st fret: 17 mm
Thickness at 12th fret: 19 mm
Fretboard radius: 430 mmR

Bridge

Ibanez Edge locking tremolo bridge
Knife-edge pivot design
Smooth and responsive playing feel
Compatible with the UTA20 Ultralite Tremolo Arm

Pickups & Electronics

Ibanez V7 humbucker (neck)
Ibanez S1 single-coil (middle)
Ibanez V8 humbucker (bridge)
5-way pickup selector
Master volume and master tone controls

Pickup Switching

Bridge humbucker (series)
Split bridge humbucker + middle pickup
Middle pickup
Middle pickup + split neck humbucker
Neck humbucker (series)
The split pickup positions deliver a brighter, more open tone with enhanced clarity and tighter bass response, while the full humbucker positions provide maximum output and hum-cancelling performance. Positions 2 and 4 are also hum-cancelling.

Specifications

RG Genesis Collection
Made in Japan
Basswood body
Super Wizard 5-piece maple/walnut neck
Maple fretboard
Jumbo frets
Edge tremolo bridge
Black hardware
Finish: Black Flat

Matching Accessories

Case: M300C
Gig Bag: Ibanez IGB540-BK