Ibanez RGD71ALMS BAM Multi Scale 7 String Black Aurora Burst Guitar
Description
Ibanez RGD71ALMS BAM Multi-Scale 7-String Electric Guitar – Black Aurora Burst
The RGD71ALMS BAM is a modern extended-range instrument engineered to capture aggressive articulation and technical precision in the studio. Its multi-scale fretboard delivers tighter low-end response on the longer 27" B-string scale, while the higher strings at 25.5" provide comfortable bend geometry—creating a recording platform tailored to down-tuned and progressive styles. The striking Black Aurora Burst finish pairs with a fast, slim neck profile built for speed and clarity across extended sessions.
Playability & Construction
The Nitro Wizard-7 neck combines Panga panga and walnut in a bolted-on design for stability and resonance that translates directly into recording consistency. A Macassar ebony fretboard hosts 24 Sub Zero treated fanned frets with white step offset dots and luminescent side dots for visibility in any setting. The multi-scale design ranges from 27" to 25.5", balancing string tension across all seven strings while the 12"–16" compound radius supports both aggressive downstrokes and smooth bends for nuanced performance capture. A Nyatoh body with mono-rail fixed bridge isolates each string for articulate note definition and precise intonation that sits clearly in a dense mix.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic active humbucking pickups deliver studio-ready clarity with multiple voicing options via a push/pull switch on the volume control. This architecture gives you workflow flexibility—from tight, aggressive modern metal tones to more dynamic response—without compromising the articulation that extended-range recording demands. The active electronics ensure consistent output across all seven strings with exceptional headroom, reducing need for gain staging adjustments across tracking sessions.
Key Features
- Body: Nyatoh with Black Aurora Burst matte finish
- Neck: Panga panga and walnut bolted-on with Nitro Wizard-7 profile
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony with 24 Sub Zero treated fanned frets
- Multi-scale design: 27" (low B) to 25.5" (high E)
- Compound radius: 12"–16" for versatile playing comfort
- Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic active humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Mono-rail fixed bridge for isolated string articulation
- Gotoh locking tuning machines
- Schaller S-Lock strap pins
- White step offset dot inlays with luminescent side dots
- Plastic nut
- 3-way pickup selector with volume push/pull voicing switch
The RGD71ALMS BAM combines fanned-fret ergonomics, studio-grade pickups, and precision hardware in a package built for producers and engineers tracking technical material who demand uncompromising tone capture and playability.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Ibanez RGD71ALMS BAM is a 7-string multi-scale electric engineered to capture tight, articulate extended-range tones in the studio. Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic pickups with voicing options via push/pull switch give you flexibility to dial in aggressive modern metal tones or more nuanced dynamic response, while the mono-rail bridge isolates each string for definition and precise tracking. Its fanned fretboard and compound radius support both aggressive palm-muted rhythms and smooth bends, making it a versatile tool for recording djent, progressive metal, and other extended-range genres.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Traditional Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does multi-scale mean and why would I want it?
Multi-scale means the fretboard is fanned—the low B string has a longer 27" scale length while the high E is 25.5". This keeps lower strings tight and articulate (essential for drop tunings) while keeping higher strings comfortable to bend and play fast. It's designed specifically for extended-range and down-tuned styles.
What skill level do I need to play this guitar?
This guitar is best suited for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The multi-scale fretboard, extended range, and technical voicing options reward players who are comfortable with 7-string navigation and aggressive playing styles like metal, progressive, and djent.
Can I change the pickup voicing, and how does it work?
Yes—the Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic pickups include a push/pull switch on the volume control that lets you toggle between different voicing options, giving you flexibility to shift from tight, aggressive modern metal tones to more dynamic response without changing pickups.
What genres and tunings is this guitar built for?
The RGD71ALMS BAM excels in metal, progressive, and djent styles, especially in drop tunings where the extended low B string shines. It is not optimized for jazz, traditional blues, or folk playing.
What hardware and materials are used for tuning stability and intonation?
The guitar features Gotoh locking tuning machines for rock-solid stability and a mono-rail fixed bridge that isolates each string for articulate note definition and precise intonation across all seven strings.
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