It all began in 1987 and the debut of the Ibanez RG was a milestone in rock guitar history. With its sleek and sexy look, supreme playability and versatility, the RG made an immediate impact and still does so today.

The Ibanez Genesis Collection offers Japanese craftsmanship at a truly remarkable price with the biggest challenge simply getting stock which, when you think about it - makes this guitar a limited edition!

The Japanese built Ibanez Genesis RG550 delivers all of the attributes that have made this iconic model the must have guitar for discerning guitarists the world over.

The secret weapon of the original RG was the ultra thin Super Wizard neck and it's here again to delight and inspire another generation of shredders.  Made from a combination of Rock Maple and Walnut, the five ply laminate construction is super strong and delivers rock solid stability.

With the classic Edge tremolo bridge: the most extreme sonic acrobatics can be fearlessly performed with confidence in the knowledge that the guitar will effortlessly return to perfect tuning.

The original Ibanez V7, S1, V8 pickups offer a wide range of sound and attack when combined with the 5-way pickup switch.

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. With it's industry-leading Edge double locking tremolo system, the RG550 is a precision instrument.

• The neck for shredders - 17mm thickness at 1st fret and 19mm at the 12th.

• The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment and playing comfort.

• The RG550 can dial in any tone, from crystal clear to searing and nasty, thanks to its V7 neck pickup, S1 middle pickup and V8 bridge pickup combination.

• Neck Type: Super Wizard
• Neck Material: 5 Piece Maple/Walnut Ply
• Body Material: Basswood
• Fretboard Material: Maple
• Fretboard Position Markers: Black Dot Inlay
• Frets: 24 x Jumbo frets
• Bridge: Edge
• Neck Pickup: V7 Passive/Ceramic Humbucking Pickup
• Middle Pickup: S1 Passive/Alnico Single Coil Pickup
• Bridge Pickup: V8 Passive/Alnico Humbucking Pickup
• Machine Heads: Precision Sealed Geared Machine Heads
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Scale Length: 648mm/25.5"
• Neck Width at NUT: 43mm
• Neck Width at 24th Fret: 58mm
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 17mm at 1F
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 19mm
• Fretboard Radius: 430mmR
• Setup: Pro-SCM inhouse Professional Setup