Ibanez RG5120ML Frozen Ocean

An RG Prestige: Ibanez's "High Performance" DNA

An iconic Ibanez model, the RG series has established itself as a reference for guitarists seeking speed, precision, and ergonomics. The RG5120ML Frozen Ocean follows this tradition with the demands of the Prestige line: an approach where every detail (setup, neck feel, hardware) is optimized to meet the expectations of both stage and studio musicians, especially in modern and demanding genres.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This RG is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists looking for an electric guitar built for precision: tight riffs, fast alternate picking, shredding, legato, and controlled vibratos with the tremolo. It excels particularly in metal (modern, prog, djent), powerful rock, and any situation where a sharp attack, excellent definition, and uncompromising playability are desired, including on bends thanks to the jumbo stainless steel frets.

Sound

The acoustic foundation is based on an African mahogany body, valued for its density, pronounced low-mids, and sustain feel, ideal for consistent saturated tones. The maple/wenge neck provides a snappier response and better note clarity, while the birdseye maple fingerboard contributes to a more direct attack and a clear tonal balance between lows and highs. On the amplification side, the Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (active) pickups deliver an aggressive and precise signature: punchy palm mutes, easily pronounced harmonics, and an output level ready for heavy distortion, all while keeping background noise low.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and tension, opt for a set of D'Addario EXL120 strings in 09-42 gauge (same as factory setup), convenient for quick replacement before rehearsals or gigs.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Category	ST	Electronics	Active
Left handed	Yes	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Blue
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Matt
Nbrs of frets	24	Hardware	Black

Top / Back / Body	Ash top (FCN finish only); African mahogany body	Hardware Color	Cosmo black
Neck Type	Super Wizard HP 5-piece Maple/Wenge neck	Neck Pickup	Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (H) neck
Fingerboard	Birdseye maple with offset mother-of-pearl dot inlays	Pickup Type	Active / Ceramic
Frets	Jumbo stainless steel	Bridge Pickup	Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (H) bridge
Number of Frets	24	Factory Tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Bridge	Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge	String Gauge	.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
String Spacing	10.8 mm / 0.43"