Ibanez RG550 DY Desert Sun Yellow Electric Guitar Open Box
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- RG550DY-U
- Color
- Others
. Description
Sound & Tone
The V8 bridge humbucker paired with a basswood body and 25.5" scale gives a tight, cutting high-gain voice with clear note separation for fast riffing and lead work, while the V7 neck humbucker rounds things out for warmer, smoother solo passages. The S1 single-coil middle and 5-way blade switch open up brighter, snappier in-between combinations that clean up well for rhythm parts and funkier picking. With the Edge locking tremolo, maple fingerboard, and 24 jumbo frets, it suits hard rock, metal, and shred-oriented playing where dive bombs, wide vibrato, and upper-register runs are part of the vocabulary.
Ibanez RG550 DY Desert Sun Yellow Electric Guitar Open Box
The RG550 DY is a precision recording and tracking instrument built on the ultra-fast platform that redefined electric guitar design in 1987. Its 17mm Super Wizard neck cuts tracking time through effortless playability, enabling rapid position shifts and smooth bending across the 24 jumbo frets. Built in Japan with meticulous adherence to original spec, this reissue pairs legendary feel with rock-solid tuning stability and expressive tremolo control—essential for capturing vocal-like performances and nuanced lead work in the studio.
Recording Playability & Feel
The 5-piece maple/walnut Super Wizard neck with 16.9" radius and maple fingerboard minimizes hand fatigue during extended takes, while the locking nut and Gotoh tuners maintain pitch integrity through aggressive tremolo work without re-tuning between passes. The Edge locking tremolo bridge executes extreme dive bombs and controlled vibrato with no tuning drift, letting you stack multiple takes of rhythmic and lead layers without compatibility issues across your session.
Tone & Tracking Versatility
The original-spec pickup configuration—V7 humbucking neck, S1 single-coil middle, and V8 humbucking bridge—captures articulate cleans, punchy mids, and tight, aggressive high-gain tones within a single session. The 5-way blade pickup switch with single master volume and tone control keeps the signal chain transparent and easy to recall, while delivering versatile tonal combinations across the entire frequency range for mixing flexibility.
Key Features
- Double-cutaway basswood body with gloss polyurethane finish in Desert Sun Yellow
- 5-piece maple/walnut Super Wizard neck with 17mm thickness at 1st fret
- 24 jumbo frets on maple fingerboard with black dot inlays
- 25.5" scale length with 16.9" radius and 1.692" nut width
- V7 humbucking neck pickup (passive/ceramic)
- S1 single-coil middle pickup (passive/alnico)
- V8 humbucking bridge pickup (passive/alnico)
- Edge locking tremolo bridge with locking nut for tuning stability
- Gotoh tuners with black hardware
- Right-handed, 6-string configuration
- 1 master volume, 1 tone control, 5-way blade pickup switch
- Factory-strung with D'Addario EXL120 (.009–.042) strings
The RG550 DY remains a benchmark studio instrument for engineers and producers capturing speed, tuning stability, and expressive tone on a proven platform.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $144 under the new unit ($1,200) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? Ibanez RG550 DY Desert Sun Yellow Electric Guitar is in the catalog at $1,200.
Specifications
| Body Style | Other |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Shredding |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Articulate cleans, tight aggressive high-gain, versatile frequency range, expressive vibrato |
| Less specialized for | Blues, Jazz, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does open box mean for this RG550?
Open box means this unit was unboxed, inspected, and set up by our technicians in Temecula, but has never been played and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. It is fully functional and covered by our 30-day money-back return policy.
Is the RG550 suitable for metal and hard rock?
Yes—the RG550 is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, progressive, and shredding. The V8 bridge pickup delivers tight, aggressive high-gain tones, the 17mm Super Wizard neck enables rapid position shifts for fast lead work, and the Edge locking tremolo maintains pitch stability during aggressive use.
How does the neck feel, and what fret count does it have?
The 17mm Super Wizard neck is ultra-thin with 5-piece maple/walnut construction, a 16.9" radius, 25.5" scale, and 24 jumbo frets on a maple fingerboard. This geometry is designed for effortless rapid position shifts and smooth bending, making it ideal for fast-playing styles.
What pickup configuration comes with this guitar?
The RG550 features an original-spec trio: V7 humbucking neck pickup (passive/ceramic), S1 single-coil middle pickup (passive/alnico), and V8 humbucking bridge pickup (passive/alnico). A 5-way blade switch provides access to all pickup combinations, and a single master volume and tone control keep the circuit straightforward.
How does the locking tremolo system work, and will it stay in tune?
The Edge locking tremolo bridge paired with a locking nut maintains pitch stability even during aggressive use, extreme dive bombs, and expressive vibrato. The Gotoh tuners add further reliability for live performance and studio recording.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $74 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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