Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar
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Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar
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- SKU
- RG550PN
- 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
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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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, Progressive, Djent, Shredding |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Articulate cleans, tight aggressive distortion, strong mids, smooth highs, high-gain focused |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The RG550 PN is engineered for intermediate to advanced and professional players who work in high-gain genres and technical styles. The Super Wizard neck tapers from 17mm at the 1st fret to 19mm at the 12th fret to reduce fatigue during extended shredding passages, but the demanding playability and speed-focused design assume solid fundamentals.
What genres and styles is this guitar best suited for?
This is a purpose-built platform for metal, hard rock, progressive, djent, and shredding contexts. The V7/S1/V8 pickup trio and strong-mid tone are engineered to cut through dense mixes in high-gain settings; it is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How does the neck design support fast playing?
The Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck graduates from 17mm at the 1st fret to 19mm at the 12th fret, reducing hand fatigue during technical passages while maintaining structural support. The 430mm fretboard radius and 24 jumbo frets deliver snap and predictable bending response across the entire range.
What does the pickup configuration offer in terms of tone?
The V7 humbucker neck, S1 single-coil middle, and V8 humbucker bridge pickups route through a 5-way selector, enabling everything from articulate cleans and tight aggressive distortion to multiple tonal combinations. The basswood body contributes balanced tone with strong mids and smooth highs that cut through dense mixes in high-gain settings.
Will the tremolo stay in tune during aggressive playing?
The Edge tremolo bridge features a locking tuning system and locking nut, providing rock-solid stability tuning stability that defined the RG platform and supports extended technical passages and dive bombs without pitch drift.
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. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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