Description

The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.

There are three principles behind thenew Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. The combination of high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, true innovation in design and construction, and the incorporation of ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world are the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.

Ibanez RG852 Features:

• Ultra-8 Neck
  A 5pc maple/wenge neck provides rock solid stability for the increased tension of 8 strings.
• Gibraltar Standard II-8 bridge
  The Gibraltar Standard II is a simple fixed bridge that was designed to unify with the guitar’s body and provide optimal transfer of each string’s vibration. Smooth surface is designed to maximize playing comfort.
• EMG 808 Pickups
  The USA-made EMG 808 active pickups are first-ever full-production 8-string pickups. Due to their balanced tone and clear articulation of low notes, they continue to be the popular choices.
• Gotoh Magnum Lock Machineheads
  The Magnum Lock machineheads offer incredible tuning stability.

Ibanez RG852 Specifications:

• Neck type: Ultra-8 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
• Body: Basswood
• Fretboard: Rosewood fretboard w/White dot inlay
• Fret: Jumbo frets w/Prestige fret edge treatment
• Bridge: Gibraltar Standard II-8 bridge
• Neck pickup: EMG 808 (H) neck pickup (Active/Alnico)
• Bridge pickup: EMG 808 (H) bridge pickup (Active/Alnico)
• Factory tuning: 1D#, 2A#, 3F#, 4C#, 5G#, 6D#, 7A#, 8F
• String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065
• Hardware color: Cosmo black
• Finishing: Galaxy Black
• Scale: 685.8mm/27″
• Width at Nut: 55mm
• Width at Last Fret: 80mm
• Thickness at 1st: 19mm
• Thickness at 12th: 21mm
• Radius: 430mmR
• Controls: 5 way pickup selector, volume, tone
• Flight case included

This product includes Beginner’s Guide to Learning Guitar E-book