Ibanez RG550 DY Desert Sun Yellow Electric Guitar
Ibanez RG550 DY Desert Sun Yellow Electric Guitar
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Description
Ibanez RG550 DY Desert Sun Yellow Electric Guitar
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.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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At a Glance
The Ibanez RG550 DY is a studio-friendly reissue built for recording rock, metal, and progressive music, with a versatile three-pickup configuration (V7 neck humbucker, S1 middle single-coil, V8 bridge humbucker) that captures articulate cleans and tight high-gain tones across a balanced frequency range. Its locking tremolo and stable tuning make it ideal for multi-take sessions where you need consistent pitch, while the straightforward single master-volume and tone control layout keeps the signal path clean for direct recording or amp micing. The thin neck and 24 jumbo frets enable fast position shifts during overdub passes, and the 5-way blade switch provides quick tonal variety without leaving the tracking chair.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Funk
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does the RG550 DY have, and is it comfortable for fast playing?
The RG550 DY features a 5-piece maple/walnut Super Wizard neck that is 17mm thick at the 1st fret—one of the thinnest in the industry. The 16.9" radius and 24 jumbo frets are engineered for speed and enable rapid position shifts and smooth bending, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced players focused on fast lead work.
How stable is the tremolo, and can it handle aggressive use?
The Edge locking tremolo bridge combined with a locking nut ensures pitch stability even through extreme dive bombs and expressive vibrato. This setup is designed to lock in tuning during aggressive tremolo use, so you can execute acrobatic lead playing without losing intonation.
What pickup configuration does this guitar have, and what styles does it cover?
The RG550 DY uses an original-spec three-pickup setup: V7 humbucking neck (ceramic), S1 single-coil middle (alnico), and V8 humbucking bridge (alnico). This combination delivers articulate cleans through the middle pickup and tight, aggressive high-gain tones through the humbuckers, making it versatile for hard rock, metal, progressive, and funk styles.
Is this a Japan-made guitar, and what quality standard should I expect?
Yes, the RG550 DY is built in Japan with meticulous attention to the original specification. It features a double-cutaway basswood body, Gotoh tuners, and a gloss polyurethane finish in Desert Sun Yellow, with rock-solid tuning stability and construction quality befitting a professional-level instrument.
What comes with the guitar, and what are the specs?
The RG550 DY arrives factory-strung with D'Addario EXL120 strings (.009–.042), ready to play out of the box. Specs include a 25.5" scale length, 1.692" nut width, and a straightforward control layout with one master volume, one tone control, and a 5-way blade pickup switch for tonal variety.
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