Ibanez RGA42FM-DEF Dragon Eye Burst Flat Axe

An Electric Guitar Designed for Performance, Inspired by the Brand's "Superstrat" Models

With its bolt-on neck featuring a fast profile, 24 frets, and long scale length, this Ibanez fits within the tradition of guitars geared towards modern playing: comfort, access to high notes, and precision. The choice of a fixed bridge aligns with this approach, prioritizing reliability and tuning stability, ideal for heavy rhythm playing and standard tunings.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at ambitious beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a versatile and easy-to-set-up platform. It excels in rock, metal, and hard rock, but remains comfortable for punchy pop and modern blues thanks to the combinations available with the 5-way selector switch. The relatively flat radius and jumbo frets facilitate bends, legato, and fast riffs.

The Sound

The H/H configuration (Quantum neck and Quantum bridge) delivers a powerful output, with present lows and clear highs to maintain definition under distortion. The 5-way selector switch allows for tonal variation, ranging from compact sounds for palm-muting to clearer, more articulated positions for arpeggios. The craftsmanship featuring flamed maple and meranti, combined with the fixed bridge, promotes a sharp attack and good stability, practical for precise rhythms and leads with sustained notes.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, you can install D'Addario EXL110 strings in .010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046 gauge (standard tuning 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E). For transport, the recommended case or gig bag is the W200C. A hex key is included for adjustments.

Technical specifications

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

Materials	flamed maple (veneer/aesthetic part); meranti (body)	String spacing	10.5 mm / 0.41"
Finish	satin polyurethane	Nut	plastic
Body length	452 mm / 17.80"	Tuners	Ibanez machine heads
Body width	311 mm / 12.24"	Hardware color	black Cosmo
Body thickness	44 mm / 1.73"	Active or passive	passive
Total length	974 mm / 38.35"	Neck pickup	Quantum (H)
Neck type	Assistant III	Bridge pickup	Quantum (H)
Neck joint	bolt-on	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Material	maple	Selector	5-position lever switch
Thickness at 1st fret	19 mm / 0.75"	Number of strings	6
Thickness at 12th fret	21 mm / 0.83"	Original strings	D'Addario EXL110
Scale length	648 mm / 25.5"	Gauges	.010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Final width	58 mm / 2.28"	Recommended case/gig bag	W200C
Radius	400 mm / 15.75"	Included items	hex key
Number of frets	24	Package dimensions	1050 mm / 41.34" (L) x 445 mm / 17.52" (W) x 160 mm / 6.30" (W2) x 95 mm / 3.74" (H)
Fret type	jumbo	Package weight	4.2 kg
Inlays	offset white dots	Net weight	2.7 kg
Bridge	fixed