Ibanez RG550 Genesis Limited Edition White Flat

Essential Information About the Ibanez RG550 Genesis LTD Edition White Flat Guitar

• Japanese craftsmanship: the "Genesis" spirit with precise construction and meticulous finishing.


• Super Wizard 5-piece maple/walnut neck: ultra-fast profile designed for technical playing and endurance.


• V7 / S1 / V8 (HSH) pickup configuration + 5-position selector: clear, defined tones to sharp saturations, offering true versatility.


• Edge tremolo + locking nut: tuning stability and "shred" feel for dives, vibratos, and expressive pull-offs.

Genesis Collection: the RG legacy, modern performance version

The RG series has become one of the most recognizable shapes at Ibanez: a guitar designed for speed, precision, and efficiency in distorted tones. With the Genesis Collection, Ibanez returns to the DNA of its iconic models by preserving the codes that made the RG famous, while relying on rigorous Japanese luthiery. This RG550 Genesis LTD Edition White Flat fits this logic: a "machine" to play, direct, stable, and built for fast runs as well as tight rhythms.

For whom and for which styles: shred, modern rock, metal... and beyond

The RG550 is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a responsive instrument with a very thin neck and ergonomics designed for upper fret positions. The 24 jumbo frets facilitate bends, legato, and high-velocity solos, while remaining comfortable for alternate picking passages.

Naturally at ease in metal, hard rock, fusion, and technical rock, it also delivers clean and precise tones when using the 5-position selector and right-hand dynamics. If you are a beginner but looking for a "long-term" guitar (and you like fast necks), it can also serve as a main instrument, provided you accept its very sporty character.

Sound character: basswood + HSH, from clarity to cutting saturation

The basswood body is known for its balance: a rather uniform response, with clear mids and a tone that handles saturation well without becoming harsh. Paired with a maple fingerboard, the guitar gains in attack and brightness, helping notes stand out in a dense mix, especially in palm-muted riffs and fast runs.

Regarding pickups, the V7 (neck) / S1 (middle) / V8 (bridge) passive configuration covers a wide palette. The V7 favors smooth leads and rounder arpeggios, the S1 adds snappier and more detailed intermediate positions, and the V8 pushes harder for tight rhythms and solos that need to cut through. With 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 5-position blade selector, you can switch from crystalline clean tones to biting distortion without losing attack clarity.

The Edge tremolo, combined with the locking nut, is designed for tuning stability: it allows wide vibrato effects and pitch variations while maintaining stable intonation, provided the string installation and setup are done carefully. It is an ideal platform for guitarists who truly exploit the tremolo in their playing.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, opt for an electric string set in gauge 009-042 (as specified): this is the typical format to maintain flexibility, precision, and comfort on a fast neck. A strap and some plectrums (varied thicknesses depending on your attack) perfectly complete the setup for stage, rehearsal, and technical work.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSH	Body	Linden
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	White
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	24	Hardware	Black
Scalloped	Double

Type	electric guitar	Fingerboard radius	16.9" / 430 mm
Body material	basswood	Number of frets	24
Finish	glossy polyester	Fret type	jumbo
Total length	984 mm / 38.74"	Inlays	black dots
Neck type	Super Wizard	Fret edge treatment	-
Construction	bolt-on	Side markers	-
Neck wood	5-piece maple/walnut	Bridge	Edge
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	String spacing	0.43" / 10.8 mm
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Nut	locking nut
Neck thickness at 1st fret	0.67" / 17 mm	Tuners	Gotoh
Neck thickness at 12th fret	0.75" / 19 mm	Tailpiece	-
Nut width	1.69" / 43 mm	Hardware color	black
Width at fingerboard end	2.28" / 58 mm