Ibanez RG2027RXLDTB Dark Tide Blue Prestige

Essential Information About the Ibanez "RG2027RXL" Guitar

• Extended 27" / 686 mm scale length for increased tension and exemplary precision in low tunings.


• Ultra-thin 5-piece maple/wenge Wizard neck: speed, stability, and comfort across the entire fretboard.


• DiMarzio Fusion Edge pickups with a powerful character: clear highs, tight lows, controlled mids.


• Lo-Pro Edge double-locking tremolo + Gotoh tuners for impeccable tuning stability.

An RG Prestige Crafted by Decades of Stage Experience

The RG series is Ibanez's metal icon: sharp lines, stage ergonomics, and rock-solid reliability. In the Prestige version, the "RG2027RXL" combines modern processes and Japanese craftsmanship for a flawless finish. The "XL" suffix denotes an extended scale length, designed to maintain definition and intonation in the low registers while preserving the fluidity of an RG.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists, this RG excels in modern metal, prog, djent, and any playing style requiring speed, precision, and low tunings. Its Wizard neck favors legato and alternate picking, while the Lo-Pro Edge tremolo allows expressive vibratos and controlled dives without sacrificing stability.

Sound

The basswood body provides a balanced and neutral foundation that lets the DiMarzio Fusion Edge pickups shine: firm, compressed lows, sculpted highs, and a trimmed midrange to avoid muddiness when saturated. The rosewood fretboard adds warm midrange support and articulation. The 27" scale length increases string tension: sharper attacks, superior clarity in palm-muted riffs, and sustain that remains clear even when tuned very low. The combination of pickups/woods and simple, direct electronics delivers an effective palette from cutting riffs to singing leads.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complement your RG without compatibility compromises: a standard electric guitar strap (classic strap locks), a clip-on tuner for quick tuning on the headstock, and a universal A-frame stand for secure support on stage or in the studio. Since the hard case is included, simply consider a case humidifier to protect the instrument from humidity fluctuations.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Strings	Steel	Scalloped	Double
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue

Body wood	basswood	Tremolo	Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge (low profile, integrated adjustment wheels)
Shape	Double cutaway RG for easy access to the upper frets	Tuners	Gotoh, high precision
Type	5-piece maple/wenge Wizard	Nut	locking for tuning stability
Fretboard	rosewood	Pickups	DiMarzio Fusion Edge (humbucker configuration, bridge and neck)
Frets	jumbo with "Prestige" edge treatment	Controls	master volume, tone, pickup selector
Scale length	27" / 686 mm	Series	Prestige (high-end design, meticulous finish)