Ibanez RG5121RLDBF Dark Tide Blue Flat Prestige

Essential Information About the Ibanez RG5121RL Guitar

• Prestige Series: Japanese craftsmanship combining precision, performance, and exemplary playability.


• Super Wizard HP Neck: 5-ply maple/wenge ultra-fast neck, rosewood fingerboard, and Jumbo stainless steel frets with "Prestige" beveling.


• Fishman Fluence Power: two Modern Ceramic humbuckers with a "Voicing" switch for two distinct tonal personalities.


• Total Stability: Gibraltar Standard III fixed bridge and Gotoh MG-T locking tuners.

The RG Prestige, Heir to a Modern Metal Icon

For over three decades, the RG has set the standards for high-performance guitars. The RG5121RL continues this legacy at the top of the Prestige line, where cutting-edge machining meets Japanese craftsmanship. It features the sharp ergonomics of the RG but with premium equipment designed for both stage and studio use.

Who Is It For, and What Musical Styles?

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, the RG5121RL excels in modern metal, djent, progressive, and hard rock, while remaining comfortable for ambient cleans and saturated textures. Its extremely thin neck favors fast techniques (legato, sweep picking, tapping), and the fixed bridge reassures players seeking stable intonation and reliable tuning.

Tone

The pair of Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic humbuckers delivers a sharp attack, tight lows, and precise highs, with high output and minimal background noise. The mini "Voicing" switch instantly toggles between a modern, aggressive voice and a clearer, smoother, and more precise voice. The African mahogany body adds warmth in the low mids, while the Gibraltar Standard III bridge optimizes vibration transfer for solid sustain. Stainless steel frets add definition and longevity, and the rosewood fingerboard balances the overall tone with natural musicality.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit this RG Prestige, opt for 6-string electric guitar strings with a 10-46 gauge (standard setup), a quality strap with classic locks, a clip-on tuner, and a good-quality 6.35 mm jack cable. The included hard case means you're ready for the road straight out of the box.

Technical specifications

Left handed	Yes	Nbrs of frets	24
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue
Fingerboard	Rosewood

Shape	Ibanez RG, sculpted ergonomics	Strap Buttons	standard
Wood	African mahogany	Configuration	HH
Bridge	Gibraltar Standard III (fixed)	Pickups	2 x Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic
Type	Super Wizard HP, 5-ply maple/wenge, bolt-on	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Fingerboard Radius	17" / 430 mm	Pickup Selector	3-position
Frets	24 Jumbo stainless steel, "Prestige" edge treatment	Switch	Fishman "Voicing" (two voices)
Inlays	Luminlay side dots	Power	active electronics, 9V battery
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Manufacture	Prestige Series (Japan)
Nut Width	43 mm / 1.69"	Included	Ibanez hard case
Tuners	Gotoh MG-T locking	Original/Recommended Strings	10-46
Hardware Finish	high durability	Model	RG5121RL