Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar
Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar
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- SKU
- RG550PN
- Color
- Purple
Description
Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar
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.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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At a Glance
The RG550 PN is a precision instrument designed to capture tight, articulate performances with its balanced tone, strong mids, and smooth high-end clarity—ideal for tracking metal, hard rock, and shred-heavy sessions where every note needs to sit clearly in the mix. The Super Wizard neck and 24 jumbo frets make recording complex technical passages effortless, while the versatile V7/S1/V8 pickup combination gives you clean, cutting rhythm tones and aggressive lead voicings all in one guitar. Its Made-in-Japan build and locking Edge tremolo ensure consistent tuning throughout overdubs and punch-in sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Shred
- ✓ High-Gain Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Worship
- – Acoustic-leaning Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have, and is it really that fast?
The Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck measures just 17mm at the first fret—one of the fastest profiles ever made—tapering to 19mm at the 12th fret. This ultra-slim design, combined with 24 jumbo frets and a 430mm radius, was engineered specifically for shred speed and is a hallmark of the RG550 legacy.
What pickups come in this guitar, and can I get different voicings?
It's equipped with original-spec Ibanez V7 neck humbucker, S1 middle single-coil, and V8 bridge humbucker, wired through a 5-way selector for flexible tonal options. You can dial in everything from articulate cleans with the single-coil to tight, aggressive distortion using either or both humbuckers.
How does the Edge tremolo system hold tuning?
The Edge Tremolo bridge features a locking tuning system and locking nut, designed to maintain rock-solid tuning stability even under heavy tremolo use—essential for aggressive performance and gigging reliability.
What is the scale length and nut width?
The RG550 PN has a 648mm (25.5 inch) scale length and a 43mm nut width with 10.8mm string spacing, giving you standard Fender-scale feel with a tightly spaced fret layout built for technical precision.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz or worship styles?
The RG550 PN is optimized for hard rock, metal, and shred—it's not designed for jazz or worship music. Its aggressive tonal character, thin neck, and high-output pickups are engineered for cutting, distorted performance rather than warm, smooth, or clean-focused styles.
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