Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon 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
In stock
- SKU
- RG550PN-U
- Color
- Purple
. Description
Sound & Tone
The basswood body pushes strong mids and smooth highs, a balanced voice that stays present under heavy gain, while the maple fretboard and 25.5" scale add snap, clarity and tight low-end definition. The V8 bridge humbucker handles aggressive, focused distortion for rhythm chugging and lead work, the V7 neck humbucker warms up solos, and the S1 middle single-coil with the 5-way switch opens up thinner, more articulate clean and split-style tones. It suits hard rock, metal and technical lead playing, with the Edge tremolo and locking nut supporting whammy work without pitch drift.
Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar Open Box
The RG550 PN excels in the studio as a workhorse for high-gain tracking and precision parts. Its ultra-thin 17mm neck at the first fret translates to fast, accurate finger positioning—critical when laying down tight rhythm takes or executing complex lead lines in a single pass. This Made-in-Japan instrument pairs authentic Japanese build quality with the aggressive Purple Neon aesthetics of late-'80s design and rock-solid tuning stability, making it reliable through long session days and multiple overdubs.
Playability & Feel
The Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck is engineered for maximum speed and comfort, with neck thickness measuring 17mm at the 1st fret and 19mm at the 12th fret. The maple fretboard with 24 jumbo frets and black dot inlays provides snap and clarity, while the 430mm fretboard radius ensures smooth bending response across the entire neck. In the studio, this ergonomic design minimizes finger fatigue during multiple takes and enables consistent articulation across rhythm and lead passages.
Tone & Electronics
The basswood body delivers balanced tone with strong mids and smooth highs—characteristics that sit distinctly in dense, high-gain mixes without requiring extensive EQ shaping. The guitar is equipped with original-spec V7 neck humbucker, S1 middle single-coil, and V8 bridge humbucker pickups, offering versatile tonal combinations through the 5-way selector. This range spans articulate, defined cleans for hybrid picking parts to tight, aggressive distortion for power chords and palm-muted sections, giving producers and engineers multiple tonal options from a single instrument.
Key Features
- Body: Basswood with gloss polyester finish
- Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck with gloss polyester finish
- Maple fretboard with 24 jumbo frets and black dot inlays
- Scale length: 648mm (25.5")
- Neck thickness: 17mm at 1st fret, 19mm at 12th fret
- Nut width: 43mm with locking nut
- Fretboard radius: 430mm
- Edge Tremolo bridge with locking tuning system
- V7 (H) humbucker neck, S1 (S) single-coil middle, V8 (H) humbucker bridge
- Black hardware with 10.8mm string spacing
- Neck joint: bolt-on
- Color: Purple Neon
The RG550 PN stands as a proven studio instrument, combining lightning-fast playability, legendary Edge tremolo stability, and authentic Made-in-Japan construction for session versatility and consistent tracking reliability.
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 PN Purple Neon 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 | Unknown / Other |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Thrash Metal, Progressive |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Tight aggressive distortion, strong mids, smooth highs, articulate cleans, cuts through dense mixes |
| Less specialized for | Blues, Jazz (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?
Open box means this unit was unboxed, fully inspected, and set up by technicians but is otherwise new and unplayed. It ships in original packaging with all factory accessories and is covered by a 30-day money-back return policy.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock?
Yes—the RG550 PN is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, thrash, and progressive styles. The V7/S1/V8 pickup configuration and tight, aggressive distortion tone are engineered specifically for high-gain contexts and cutting through dense mixes.
What is the neck profile and fret count?
The Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck tapers from 17mm at the 1st fret to 19mm at the 12th fret for speed and reduced fatigue. It features 24 jumbo frets on a 430mm radius maple fretboard, optimized for smooth, predictable bending across the entire range.
How does the Edge tremolo system perform?
The Edge Tremolo with locking tuning system is legendary for tuning stability during heavy use and pitch-drop effects. Combined with the locking nut and bolt-on neck joint, the RG550 PN maintains rock-solid intonation during aggressive performance and extended technical passages.
What genres is this guitar best suited for, and what should I avoid?
The RG550 PN excels in metal, hard rock, thrash metal, and progressive contexts. It is not designed for blues or jazz styles, which typically require different tonal character and playability approach.
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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