Ibanez RGA42EX-BAM Black Aurora Burst Matte Axe

The Ibanez Spirit: Playing Speed and Efficiency in the Lineage of "Wizard" Necks

This electric guitar embodies the Ibanez DNA focused on fast playing: a thin Wizard-type neck, a relatively flat radius fingerboard, and easy access to the upper frets thanks to 24 frets. The result is an instrument designed for precision, attack, and comfort, with simple and effective craftsmanship to get straight to the point in rehearsals or at home.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

Thanks to its fast neck and dual humbucker configuration, it is well suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an electric guitar that is easy to play and set up, as well as for more advanced musicians seeking a "plug and play" guitar to work on speed. It is particularly comfortable in rock, metal, and hard rock, but remains relevant in pop and funk with a heavier edge through softer settings and intermediate selector positions.

Sound

The Quantum (H) pickups at the neck and bridge deliver a modern tonal foundation: firm lows, present mids, and a clear attack that maintains clarity when saturated. The 5-position selector allows sweeping through various frequency balances, from thick leads to more open sounds for chords and arpeggios. The meranti body provides a fairly balanced and direct response, while the maple neck and jatoba fingerboard contribute to definition and "snap" in the attack. The F106 bridge promotes tuning stability and a crisp playing feel for palm muting and tight rhythms.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, opt for D'Addario EXL110 strings with gauge 10-46 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046). For transport, the recommended compatible references are the M300C case and the IGB540BK gig bag.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Hardware	Black

Number of strings	6	Neck thickness (12th fret)	21 mm / 0.83"
Body material	meranti	Scale length	648 mm / 25.5"
Body finish	satin polyurethane	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Total length	974 mm / 38.35"	Tip width	58 mm / 2.28"
Body length	452 mm / 17.80"	Number of frets	24
Body width	311 mm / 12.24"	Fingerboard radius	400 mm / 15.75"
Body thickness	44 mm / 1.73"	Fret type	jumbo
Neck type	Wizard III	Inlay	offset white dot
Neck joint	bolt-on	Nut	plastic
Neck joint position	-	Bridge	F106
Neck material	maple	String spacing	10.5 mm / 0.41"
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Tuners	Ibanez tuners
Neck thickness (1st fret)	19 mm / 0.75"	Hardware color	black