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RG Prestige

The Ibanez RG Prestige series models, introduced in 1987 and still thriving and evolving, are world famous for their characteristic thin, fast necks, and hard-edged rock and metal tones. The RG Prestige models are all made in Japan by Ibanez's finest luthiers, with Wizard necks with Prestige finishing, advanced hardwares and a broad range of intense pickups in different configurations. The RG Prestige series also includes seven and eight-string models. Watch these diabolical creations turn heads and warp minds with colors and specs inspired by the originals.

MODEL: RG2228

FINISH: GALAXY BLACK

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SPECS

Neck Material:	5pc Maple/ Wenge
Neck Type:	Wizard-8 Prestige (27")
Body:	Basswood body
Frets:	Jumbo frets
Fingerboard:	Rosewood
Inlay:	Pearl dot inlay
Bridge:	Fixed Edge III-8 bridge
NeckPU:	EMG® 808
BridgePU:	EMG® 808
HW Color:	BK
Finishes:	GK

FEATURES (click to enlarge)


	RG2228's rosewood fretboard and jumbo frets.

	RG2228 features a 27" scale 5-piece maple/wenge Wizard Prestige neck, with factory-set down tuning (1D#, 2A#, 3F#, 4C#, 5G#, 6D#, 7A#, 8F)

	RG2228's EMG 808 humbuckers deliver massive tones evenly across entire pickup.

FX EDGE III BRIDGE

FEATURES (click to enlarge)


	The double locking style fixed FX Edge III bridge offers maximum tuning stability.

	The FX Edge III bridge features a sleek low-profile design for playing comfort.

RG PRESTIGE SERIES BASICS

Precision-made in Japan by Ibanez’s finest luthiers
Super Wizard neck features the legendary ultra-thin, ultra-flat Wizard 17mm neck dimensions, but with 5-pc construction and KTS™ Titanium reinforcement rods for even greater strength (RG3000 series models)
RG Prestige fixed bridge models feature Tight-End R bridge for maximum string vibration and playing comfort
RG3000 series models feature genuine made-in-USA DiMarzio® pickups
6-, 7-, and 8-string models available
Includes hard shell case

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Included Case (not for sale)
RG2228 Case

NECK DIMENSIONS

Scale/Length		685.8mm/27"
a:	Width at Nut	54mm
b:	Width Last Fret	78mm
c:	Thickness 1st Fret	20mm
d:	Thickness 12th Fret	21.5mm
Radius		430mm

PICKUPS

Bridge Pickup
Name:	EMG® 808
Model No:	EMG 808
Construction:	Humbucking
Magnet:	Alnico
Description:	8-string. Beefy low end and fatter high end.

Neck Pickup
Name:	EMG® 808
Model No:	EMG 808
Construction:	Humbucking
Magnet:	Alnico
Description:	8-string. Beefy low end and fatter high end.