Ibanez RGIXL7-BKF Black Flat Rgixl

Iron Label: the RG built for metal, without compromise

Part of the Ibanez Iron Label series, the RGIXL7 carries the "Made-for-Metal" DNA: a dark aesthetic, maximum efficiency, and performance-oriented ergonomics. Based on the RG silhouette, it pushes the concept further with a 27" long scale that enhances stability in low tunings while retaining the fast and incisive spirit of the range.

Who is it for, and in which styles?

The RGIXL7 is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who play modern metal, prog, djent, death, metalcore, or post-metal, and who seek a 7-string capable of handling dense distortion without becoming muddy. Its very thin neck favors fast playing (alternate picking, legato, high-position runs), while the coil tap also allows for airier textures suitable for intros, arpeggios, and clean passages.

The sound

The nyatoh body delivers a solid low register and balanced response, which pairs perfectly with the baritone scale: attacks remain firm and notes sustain well. The ebony fingerboard (tight grain) adds a precise feel under the fingers and a quick response, ideal for syncopated riffs and palm mutes. On the electronics side, the DiMarzio Fusion Edge-7 (passive) pickups are designed for clarity in low tunings: tight lows, clear mids, and present highs without excessive harshness. The coil tap broadens the palette by offering sharper and more open tones, useful for finer rhythms or more defined cleans. The Gibraltar Standard II-7 bridge, firmly anchored to the body, promotes vibration transfer for a direct and stable output.

Recommended compatible accessories

The guitar comes with D'Addario XL1107 strings (.010 to .059 gauges): a reliable base for the 27" / 686 mm scale and the indicated low tunings. A hex key is included for adjustments.

Technical specifications

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

Type	RG 7-string	Fret type	Jumbo
Material	nyatoh	Inlays	luminescent side dot markers
Finish	satin polyurethane	Nut	plastic
Total length	1025 mm	Bridge	Gibraltar Standard II-7
Body thickness	44 mm	String spacing	10.8 mm
Body length	452 mm	Tuners	Gotoh MG-T locking
Body width	311 mm	Hardware color	black
Net weight	3100 g	Pickups	passive
Neck type	Nitro Wizard-7 XL	Neck pickup	DiMarzio Fusion Edge-7 (H)
Construction	bolt-on neck	Bridge pickup	DiMarzio Fusion Edge-7 (H)
Wood	3-piece maple / purpleheart	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Thickness at 1st fret	19 mm	Selector	3-position toggle switch
Thickness at 12th fret	21 mm	Other switches	coil tap switch
Scale length	27" / 686 mm	Special strings	D'Addario XL1107
Nut width	48 mm / 1.89"	Gauges (high to low)	.010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046 / .059
Width at fingerboard end	68 mm / 2.68"	Tuning (high to low)	1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6D, 7A
Radius	400 mm / 15.75"	Other included item	hex key
Number of frets	24