Ibanez RG421-MOL Mahogany Oil
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An RG from the Standard Series: Accessible Ibanez DNA
The RG421 is part of Ibanez's Standard series, a range designed to offer the core RG identity to a wide audience: performance-oriented ergonomics, very direct playability, and a clearly modern sonic character. The goal is simple: to provide an efficient electric guitar, ready for big sounds, with a coherent level of equipment to progress and play for a long time.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This Ibanez is particularly aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a comfortable, fast, and hassle-free guitar, but it also works very well as a working instrument for an advanced player. Its natural playground: rock, hard rock, modern metal, punk, and all approaches where attack, precision, and palm mutes need to remain clear, even at high volume or with heavy distortion.
The Sound
The Quantum H-H configuration (two humbuckers) delivers a powerful sound, with a quick low-end response to maintain clarity on staccato parts and tight rhythms. The mids stay present to stand out well in a mix, while the high articulation helps retain definition on saturated chords and leads. The fixed F106 bridge promotes stability and sustain, and the jatoba fingerboard adds a warm midrange color with clear highs, balancing well a modern gain-oriented register.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
You can install electric string sets in gauge .010-.046 (original gauge) to regain the intended feel and tension balance. Picks (depending on your attack) and a standard instrument cable will also suit to complete your setup.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Meranti |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Brown |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Neck type | Wizard III | Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" |
| Neck | maple | Width at the end | 58 mm / 2.28" |
| Inlays | white dot | String spacing | 10.5 mm / 0.41" |
| Frets | jumbo | Bridge | F106 |
| Number of frets | 24 | Hardware color | Cosmo Black |
| Radius | 400 mm / 15.75" | Neck pickup | Quantum (H) neck, passive, ceramic |
| Neck thickness (1st fret) | 19 mm / 0.75" | Bridge pickup | Quantum (H) bridge, passive, ceramic |
| Neck thickness (12th fret) | 21 mm / 0.83" | String gauge | .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 |
| Scale length | 648 mm / 25.5" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez RG421-MOL suitable for metal and high distortion?
The two ceramic magnet Quantum pickups in HH configuration deliver a response suited to saturated rhythm parts, palm mutes, and staccato lines. The bridge pickup offers a defined attack, while the neck pickup provides a different tone for leads.
Is the Wizard III neck fast?
With a thickness of 19 mm at the 1st fret and 21 mm at the 12th, the maple Wizard III neck has a slim profile. Its 648 mm scale length and 24 jumbo frets support technical playing across the jatoba fingerboard.
What string gauge should be used on this guitar?
The factory string gauge is .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046. It is possible to use a set of electric strings .010-.046 to maintain the intended tension balance.
Does the F106 bridge allow the use of a tremolo?
The F106 is a fixed bridge without a tremolo system. This construction contributes to tuning stability and sustain.
What finish and woods make up this RG421?
The body is made of meranti and the neck is maple, with a jatoba fingerboard. The Mahogany Oil finish is matte, brown in color, and the Cosmo Black hardware completes the set.
