Ibanez RGDRB71-BKF Black Flat Iron Label

A modern 7-string designed for low-tuned metal

The RGDRB71 is part of Ibanez's performance-oriented guitar DNA: sharp ergonomics, fast neck, and specs dedicated to modern playing styles. With its 26.5" / 673 mm scale length and hardware tailored for tuning stability, it clearly targets guitarists seeking a precise, tight, and efficient 7-string for down-tuned playing, from massive riffs to surgical leads.

For whom, and for which styles?

This 7-string electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians looking for a reliable platform for modern metal, djent, prog, death metal, and all styles requiring tight palm-mutes, fast alternate picking, and clear articulation in the low end. The Wizard II-7 profile promotes speed and comfort across 24 frets, while the scale length helps maintain good tension on the 7th string, even with heavier gauge strings.

The tone

The nyatoh body emphasizes dense mids and rich lows, providing a solid foundation for heavy rhythms. The ebony fingerboard delivers a sharp attack, quick response, and generous sustain, ideal for precise riffs and harmonics. On the amplification side, the DiMarzio D Activator 7 (passive ceramic humbuckers) provide a powerful, clean, and open sound with very tight bass: perfect for maintaining definition under high gain. The Mono-Rail bridge enhances string separation and contributes to a precise feel, especially appreciated on a 7-string.

Recommended compatible accessories

To protect the RGDRB71 during transport, the recommended references are the MR350C case and the IGB540-BK gig bag. To stay close to the original setup, you can also opt for D'Addario EXL110-7 strings with gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Nyatoh
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	7	Finishing	Matt
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	24

Type	7-string electric guitar	Side markers	luminescent binding
Top, back, and body	nyatoh	Bridge	Ibanez Mono-Rail
Neck type	Wizard II-7	String spacing	10.8 mm / 0.43"
Neck wood	roasted maple	Tuners	Gotoh MG-T locking
Number of frets	24	Hardware color	black
Fret type	Jumbo	Neck pickup	DiMarzio D Activator 7 (H) (passive / ceramic)
Scale length	26.5" / 673 mm	Bridge pickup	DiMarzio D Activator 7 (H) (passive / ceramic)
Nut width	48 mm / 1.89"	Factory tuning	1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6D, 7A
Width at 24th fret	68 mm / 2.68"	String gauges	.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059
Thickness at 1st fret	19 mm / 0.75"	Recommended case	MR350C
Thickness at 12th fret	21 mm / 0.83"	Recommended gig bag	IGB540-BK
Radius	400 mm / 15.75"