Ibanez RG7420EX-BKF Black Flat
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A 7-string RG: Ibanez DNA Dedicated to Speed
Recognizable from a thousand, the Ibanez RG series was built around a simple idea: to offer a precision electric guitar, tailored for speed, durability, and modern playing. The RG470DX-SFM fits this lineage with a clear specification: a thin neck, immediate playability, and versatile electronics, all serving extended tunings and heavy riffs enabled by the 7th string.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This Ibanez is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a responsive and comfortable 7-string, especially for metal (modern metal, prog, djent), hard rock, and styles requiring fast alternate picking, legato, or vibrato licks. Motivated beginners can also find their way here, provided they are comfortable managing an extra string and a locking tremolo.
The Sound
The RG470DX-SFM combines a meranti body with a Quantum H-S-H configuration designed for definition and attack. The Quantum 7 humbuckers (neck and bridge) deliver a solid and precise output for distortion, with good clarity on palm mutes and 7-string riffs. The single-coil middle pickup adds more open and clear positions, useful for arpeggios and funky rhythms. With 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 5-position selector, you can quickly switch from a cutting lead sound to more nuanced combinations, while enjoying the sustain and vibrato effects allowed by the Edge-Zero II-7.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay true to the original specifications, a set of D'Addario EXL120-7 strings (gauges .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054) is perfectly suited. For transport, the manufacturer recommends the IGB540-BK gig bag or the M300C case.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSH | Body | Meranti |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Floyd |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 7 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Type | 7-string electric guitar | Bridge | Edge-Zero II-7 |
| Material | meranti | Nut | locking nut |
| Finish | Gloss Polyurethane | Tuners | Ibanez |
| Total length | 1006 mm | Hardware finish | black |
| Body thickness | 44 mm | Active or Passive | Passive |
| Body length | 452 mm | Neck pickup | Quantum 7 (H) |
| Body width | 311 mm | Middle pickup | Quantum (S) |
| Neck type | Wizard III-7 | Bridge pickup | Quantum 7 (H) |
| Neck joint | bolt-on | Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Tone |
| 1st fret thickness | 19 mm | Selector | 5-position selector |
| 12th fret thickness | 21 mm | String gauge | .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054 |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Special strings | D'Addario EXL120-7 |
| Nut width | 1.89" / 48 mm | Tuning (high to low) | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E, 7B |
| Number of frets | 24 | Recommended case | M300C |
| Fret type | Jumbo | Recommended gig bag | IGB540-BK |
| Radius | 400 mm / 15.75" | Also included | tremolo arm, hex wrench |
| Inlays | white dots | ||
Questions frequently asked
What styles suit an Ibanez RG7420EX-BKF 7-string?
Thanks to the Quantum 7 pickups and the 7th string, this setup is intended for modern metal, prog, and djent. The single Quantum middle pickup expands possibilities for arpeggios and clearer rhythm parts.
Is the Edge-Zero II-7 tremolo locking?
The Edge-Zero II-7 bridge works with a locking nut. This design allows the use of vibrato effects while keeping the strings locked at the nut. Tuning requires the adjustments typical of a Floyd-style system.
What string gauge is recommended for this 7-string?
The D'Addario EXL120-7 gauge, from .009 to .054, is indicated as compliant with the original specifications.
What are the dimensions of the Wizard III-7 neck?
A 648 mm scale length, a 48 mm nut width, and 24 jumbo frets characterize the Wizard III-7 neck. Its thickness is 19 mm at the first fret and 21 mm at the twelfth fret.
Which gig bag or case fits this Ibanez 7-string?
For transport, the Ibanez IGB540-BK gig bag and the M300C case are the recommended references. The total instrument length is 1006 mm.
