Ibanez RGRT420-WK Weathered Black
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An RG Designed for Performance, in the Ibanez "Shred" Spirit
The RGRT420 follows the lineage of RG models focused on speed and precision: a thin, fast neck, ergonomics tailored for modern playing, and a neck-through construction that enhances resonance. It is an electric guitar designed to chain technical passages while maintaining a stable feel when playing aggressively or using the vibrato.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This Ibanez is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive instrument, comfortable across the entire neck, and effective for heavy tones. It excels in metal, modern rock, hard rock, prog, and all styles where palm-muted articulation, alternate picking, and fast solos are priorities.
The Sound
The H-H Quantum configuration (ceramic, passive) delivers a direct and punchy output: lows that quickly follow attacks, mids that "push" the mix, and well-cut highs to retain definition with distortion. The nyatoh body provides a warm and balanced foundation, while the neck-through construction enhances note sustain and a seamless feel across the neck. The Edge-Zero II-7 tremolo allows expressive vibrato effects without sacrificing stability, provided it is properly set up.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, the RGRT420 is strung with D'Addario EXL120 strings in gauges .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042. For transport, the recommended references are the M300C case and the IGB540-BK gig bag.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 24 |
| Category | ST | Body | Nyatoh |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Floyd |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Black |
| Top | Nyatoh | Finishing | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba | Hardware | Black |
| Top, back, and body | nyatoh body | Radius | 400 mm / 15.75" |
| Neck type | Wizard III / 5-piece maple/walnut / neck-through | Bridge | Edge-Zero II-7 |
| Inlays | white dots | String spacing | 10.8 mm / 0.43" |
| Number of frets | 24 | Hardware color | black |
| Fret type | Jumbo | Neck pickup | Quantum (H) (passive / ceramic) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Bridge pickup | Quantum (H) (passive / ceramic) |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Width at 24th fret | 58 mm / 2.28" | String gauges | .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 19 mm / 0.75" | Recommended case | M300C |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 21 mm / 0.83" | Recommended gig bag | IGB540-BK |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez RGRT420-WK suitable for metal and shred?
This model is suitable for metal, modern rock, hard rock, and prog styles thanks to its two passive Quantum humbuckers with ceramic magnets. The Wizard III neck measures 19 mm thick at the 1st fret and 21 mm at the 12th fret. Its 24 jumbo frets support technical playing across the full 648 mm scale length.
What neck does this Ibanez RGRT420 guitar have?
The Wizard III neck-through construction is made of five pieces of maple and walnut, with a jatoba fingerboard. Its width ranges from 43 mm at the nut to 58 mm at the 24th fret, with a 400 mm radius.
What pickups are installed on the RGRT420-WK?
The HH configuration combines a passive Quantum ceramic pickup at the neck position and another at the bridge. These pickups are designed to retain good definition under distortion and have responsive lows to attack.
Does the Edge-Zero II-7 tremolo hold tuning?
The Edge-Zero II-7 bridge allows expressive vibrato effects while aiming for good tuning stability, provided it is properly set up. The string spacing is 10.8 mm.
Which strings and case should be chosen for the RGRT420?
Factory tuned to standard 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E and equipped with D'Addario EXL120 strings in gauges .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042. The M300C case and the IGB540-BK gig bag are the recommended options.
