{"product_id":"ibanez-rg550-genesis-ltd-edition-white-flat-436304","title":"RG550 Genesis Limited Edition White Flat","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssential Information About the Ibanez RG550 Genesis LTD Edition White Flat Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \"Genesis\" spirit with precise construction and meticulous finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Wizard 5-piece maple\/walnut neck\u003c\/strong\u003e: ultra-fast profile designed for technical playing and endurance.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV7 \/ S1 \/ V8 (HSH) pickup configuration + 5-position selector\u003c\/strong\u003e: clear, defined tones to sharp saturations, offering true versatility.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge tremolo + locking nut\u003c\/strong\u003e: tuning stability and \"shred\" feel for dives, vibratos, and expressive pull-offs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGenesis Collection: the RG legacy, modern performance version\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eGenesis Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ibanez returns to the DNA of its iconic models by preserving the codes that made the RG famous, while relying on rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese luthiery\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eRG550 Genesis LTD Edition White Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e fits this logic: a \"machine\" to play, direct, stable, and built for fast runs as well as tight rhythms.\u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom and for which styles: shred, modern rock, metal... and beyond\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe RG550 is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced guitarists\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a responsive instrument with a very thin neck and ergonomics designed for upper fret positions. The \u003cstrong\u003e24 jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e facilitate bends, legato, and high-velocity solos, while remaining comfortable for alternate picking passages.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eNaturally at ease in \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehard rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etechnical rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound character: basswood + HSH, from clarity to cutting saturation\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebasswood body\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003emaple fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, the guitar gains in \u003cstrong\u003eattack\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebrightness\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping notes stand out in a dense mix, especially in palm-muted riffs and fast runs.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eRegarding pickups, the \u003cstrong\u003eV7 (neck) \/ S1 (middle) \/ V8 (bridge)\u003c\/strong\u003e passive configuration covers a wide palette. The \u003cstrong\u003eV7\u003c\/strong\u003e favors smooth leads and rounder arpeggios, the \u003cstrong\u003eS1\u003c\/strong\u003e adds snappier and more detailed intermediate positions, and the \u003cstrong\u003eV8\u003c\/strong\u003e pushes harder for tight rhythms and solos that need to cut through. With \u003cstrong\u003e1 volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 tone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e5-position blade selector\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can switch from crystalline clean tones to biting distortion without losing attack clarity.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEdge tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with the \u003cstrong\u003elocking nut\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended compatible accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eTo stay as close as possible to the original feel, opt for an \u003cstrong\u003eelectric string set in gauge 009-042\u003c\/strong\u003e (as specified): this is the typical format to maintain flexibility, precision, and comfort on a fast neck. 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