Ibanez RG9PB-TGF Transparent Gray Flat Axe Design Lab
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Essential Information About the Ibanez RG9PB Guitar
Essential Information About the Ibanez RG9PB Guitar
- 9 strings designed for very low tunings, with a long scale length of 28.03" / 712 mm for more stable tension.
- Active Fishman Fluence Modern pickups (Alnico at the neck, Ceramic at the bridge) for a powerful, precise, and modern sound.
- Immediate versatility thanks to the coil tap and the Fluence voicing integrated into the push/pull volume control.
- "RG" comfort: fast Wizard-9 neck, 24 Jumbo frets, and Macassar ebony fingerboard for a clear attack.
Manufacturer Information
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RG: Ibanez's "speed" DNA, 9-string version
The RG series is historically associated with speed and ergonomics: thin necks, smooth access to the high frets, and modern feel. The Ibanez RG9PB carries on this identity by adapting it to the world of extended-range guitars, where precision, tuning stability, and definition in the low end are as important as playing comfort.
For which guitarists and styles?
This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an effective 9-string for modern metal, djent, prog, and any music requiring very low-tuned riffs without losing clarity. The Wizard-9 neck and 24 Jumbo frets support both tight rhythm playing and fast lead lines as well as wide stretches.
Sound
The Fishman Fluence Modern pickup duo delivers a very controlled output: firm lows, dense mids, and precise highs, ideal for modern distortion and complex chords on 9 strings. The Fluence voicing via the push/pull volume switch allows toggling between two tonal characters, while the coil tap opens up more airy and snappy textures for arpeggios, defined cleans, or sharper attacks. The combination of a nyatoh body and a poplar top contributes to a balanced response and good presence, and the Macassar ebony fingerboard enhances attack clarity and precision, especially in the low register.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To protect and transport your instrument, the recommended MR500C case or the recommended IGB724-BK gig bag are suitable choices. To maintain the original feel and tension, plan for an identical replacement set: D'Addario EXL120-7 + .075/.090 (gauges .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.075/.090).
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 8 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Grey |
| Top/back/body | poplar top / nyatoh body | Bridge | Gibraltar Standard II-9 |
| Neck type | Wizard-9 / 5-piece maple/walnut neck | String spacing | 10.8 mm / 0.43" |
| Fingerboard | Macassar ebony / white dot inlays | Nut | Graph Tech |
| Frets | Jumbo | Hardware color | Cosmo Black |
| Number of frets | 24 | Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico 9 (H) neck pickup (active/Alnico) |
| Scale length | 28.03" / 712 mm | Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic 9 (H) bridge pickup (active/ceramic) |
| Nut width | 62 mm / 2.44" | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E, 7B, 8F#, 9C# |
| Width at 24th fret | 88 mm / 3.46" | String gauges | .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.075/.090 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21.5 mm / 0.85" | Recommended case | MR500C |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 23.5 mm / 0.93" | Recommended gig bag | IGB724-BK |
| Radius | 950 mm / 37.40" | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez RG9PB-TGF suitable for djent and modern metal?
This 9-string guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists playing modern metal, djent, or prog. Its factory tuning goes down to low C# and the Fishman Fluence Modern pickups provide precise definition under distortion.
How do the Fishman Fluence Modern pickups on this 9-string work?
The Fishman Fluence Modern feature an active Alnico 9 humbucker at the neck and an active Ceramic 9 humbucker at the bridge. The push/pull volume pot selects two Fluence voicings. A coil tap allows for airier textures suitable for arpeggios and clean tones.
What is the scale length of the RG9PB-TGF?
With a 712 mm (28.03 inches) scale length, this guitar provides tension suited to the low strings of its 9-string tuning.
What strings come installed from the factory and what replacement set should be chosen?
The factory setup uses gauges .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.075/.090. The recommended replacement set to keep this setup is the DâAddario EXL120-7 supplemented with .075 and .090 strings.
Which case or gig bag is compatible?
The MR500C case is the recommended option, while the IGB724-BK gig bag is suitable for transporting this model.
