Ibanez RGA742FM-TGF Transparent Gray Flat Axe

A 7-String in the Spirit of "RG" Guitars: Speed, Precision, Efficiency

This 7-string guitar follows the tradition of performance-oriented instruments: a thin neck, comfortable access to the upper frets, and simple yet effective electronics. The goal is clear: to provide a reliable platform for modern styles, with immediate playability and dynamic response both in tight rhythm playing and solos.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its Wizard II-7 neck and fixed bridge, it is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a stable and easy-to-setup 7-string. It excels in metal, modern rock, prog, and djent, while remaining comfortable for more classic tones when lowering volume or tuning and using the selector's intermediate positions.

Sound Characteristics

The H/H Quantum7 configuration emphasizes definition and impact: firm lows for the 7th string, present mids to cut through the mix, and clear highs to maintain articulation in palm-muting. The 5-position selector allows for texture variation (attack, output level, balance) to switch from a sharp bridge tone to more nuanced sounds. The craftsmanship with a 3-piece maple neck promotes stability and sustain, while the meranti body provides a warm tonal range, complemented by the aesthetic and snappier response of a flamed maple top.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To protect the instrument during transport, the recommended references are: M300C case and IGB540BK gig bag. To maintain the original gauge and balance for 7 strings, the suggested strings are D'Addario EXL1107 (gauges .010 to .059).

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Grey
Nbr of strings	7	Finishing	Satin
Top	Flamed maple	Hardware	Black
Fingerboard	Jatoba

Body material (solid)	flamed maple	Neck thickness (12th fret)	21 mm / 0.83"
Body finish	satin polyurethane	Scale length	648 mm / 25.5"
Total length	996 mm / 39.21"	Nut width	48 mm / 1.89"
Body length	452 mm / 17.80"	Width at fingerboard end	68 mm / 2.68"
Body width	311 mm / 12.24"	Radius	400 mm / 15.75"
Body thickness	44 mm / 1.73"	Number of frets	24
Net weight	2.8 kg	Fret type	jumbo
Number of strings	7	Inlay	offset white dot
Neck type	Wizard II-7	Bridge	F107
Neck joint	bolt-on	String spacing	10.5 mm / 0.41"
Neck material	3-piece maple	Nut	plastic
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Tuners	Ibanez tuners
Neck thickness (1st fret)	19 mm / 0.75"	Hardware color	black