Ibanez Rg421Exl-Bkf Black Flat
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The RG Series, a Benchmark of the Modern "Superstrat"
In the iconic RG lineage, this left-handed Ibanez focuses on speed, precision, and versatility. Its double cutaway design offers easy access to all 24 frets, while the Wizard III neck and optimized craftsmanship make it an instrument designed for contemporary techniques and fast playing changes.For Whom and Which Styles?
Ideal for left-handed guitarists of intermediate to advanced level, the RG421L shines in rock, metal, progressive, and fusion. Its lively response and stable tuning with the long scale length favor palm-muting, tight alternate picking, percussive riffs, and smooth legato, while remaining comfortable for precise clean tones.The Sound
The pair of Quantum (ceramic) humbuckers delivers a sharp attack, tight lows, and sculpted highs, with present mids that cut through the mix. The 5-position selector opens useful combinations (thinner intermediate positions, close to single coils) to switch from a cutting rhythm to a singing lead. The F106 fixed bridge enhances sustain and stability, while the meranti body provides a balanced midrange. The jatoba fingerboard adds bite in the upper spectrum, and the maple neck contributes to snap and precision.Recommended Compatible Accessories
Opt for a 10-46 string set identical to the factory setup (D'Addario EXL110), a comfortable strap with secure strap locks, a chromatic clip-on tuner, and a quality 6.35 mm jack cable to preserve the signal.Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Meranti |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | Yes | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Shape | double cutaway RG type | String spacing at bridge | 0.41" / 10.5 mm |
| Body wood | meranti | Output | Mono-unit output jack one-piece |
| Hardware finish | black | Configuration | H-H |
| Orientation | left-handed | Neck pickup | Quantum (H), passive / ceramic |
| Type | Wizard III, maple | Bridge pickup | Quantum (H), passive / ceramic |
| Frets | 24 jumbo | Selector | 5 positions |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Radius | 15.75" / 400 mm | Factory tuning | Standard E (EADGBE) |
| Nut width | 1.69" / 43 mm | Strings installed | D'Addario EXL110 |
| Bridge | F106 (fixed) | Original gauge | .010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046 |
Questions frequently asked
Is this Ibanez RG421EXL-BKF well designed for left-handed players?
This model features a left-handed orientation, with a double cutaway RG body shape and 24 jumbo frets. The Wizard III maple neck offers a 648 mm scale length and a 43 mm nut width.
What styles can this left-handed Ibanez guitar cover?
The H-H configuration with passive Quantum pickups using ceramic magnets is suitable for rock, metal, progressive, and fusion genres. The 5-way selector also allows intermediate positions for clearer tones.
Is the bridge fixed or equipped with a tremolo?
The F106 bridge is fixed, with a string spacing of 10.5 mm. This design enhances tuning stability and sustain.
What strings come installed by default on the RG421EXL?
The guitar comes tuned to standard EADGBE with D'Addario EXL110 strings. The installed gauge is .010-.046: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, and .046.
What woods and finish are used on this left-handed RG?
The body is made of meranti, while the neck is maple and the fingerboard is jatoba. The Black Flat finish is matte, complemented by black hardware.
