Ibanez RG550 RF Road Flare Red Electric Guitar
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Ibanez RG550 RF Road Flare Red Electric Guitar
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- SKU
- RG550RF
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
The basswood body keeps things balanced with pronounced mids and controlled highs, a foundation that sits well under high gain, while the maple fretboard and 25.5" scale add snap and tight string definition. The V8 bridge humbucker handles aggressive rhythm work and cutting lead tones, the V7 neck warms up for smoother solos, and the S1 middle single-coil opens up cleaner, more scooped sounds through the 5-way switch. With the Edge tremolo and locking nut for dive bombs that return to pitch, plus a thin neck and 24 jumbo frets, it's aimed squarely at shred, hard rock, and modern technical playing.
Ibanez RG550 RF Road Flare Red Electric Guitar
The RG550 RF in bold Road Flare Red captures the unmistakable character and precision that defined the original late-'80s RG era. Crafted in Japan, this high-performance instrument delivers the fast neck response, stable tremolo performance, and versatile tone palette that modern producers and engineers value in the studio. Built for tracking sessions demanding speed, stability, and articulate high-end clarity, the RG550 remains a benchmark for shred, hard rock, and technical modern production.
Playability & Recording Response
The ultra-thin Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck is engineered for maximum speed and stability at just 17mm thick at the 1st fret, translating to effortless tracking of fast leads and complex passages across all 24 jumbo frets while maintaining structural consistency session to session. The 430mm radius Maple fretboard with black dot inlays enhances articulation and snap in recordings, while the 43mm nut width and 10.8mm string spacing ensure precise attack for technical lead work and clean position shifts that translate clearly to tape or DAW.
Tone & Studio Electronics
The basswood body provides a balanced tonal foundation with strong mids and controlled highs—ideal for layering into high-gain sessions and modern distortion tones that cut through dense mixes. Equipped with the original-spec V7 (neck), S1 (middle), and V8 (bridge) pickups, the RG550 offers versatile switching via 5-way selector, delivering everything from crisp, defined cleans to tight, aggressive lead tones tracked with consistent gain structure. The legendary Edge tremolo system enables expressive vibrato and extreme effects while reliably holding pitch across overdub passes, backed by a locking nut and black hardware for session stability and repeatability.
Key Features
- Basswood body
- Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck
- Ultra-thin neck profile: 17mm at 1st fret, 19mm at 12th fret
- 24 jumbo frets
- 430mm radius Maple fretboard with black dot inlays
- 43mm nut width, 10.8mm string spacing
- V7 neck, S1 middle, and V8 bridge pickups
- Edge tremolo system with locking nut
- Black hardware
- 648mm (25.5") scale length
- Made in Japan
- Road Flare Red finish
The RG550 RF remains a true foundation of high-performance rock guitar design—built for sessions demanding speed, tuning stability, and unmistakable studio presence.
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 | Shred, Hard Rock, Metal, Progressive |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Tight aggressive lead tones, strong mids, controlled highs, balanced high-gain response, crisp cleans |
| 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 neck profile does the RG550 RF have, and is it fast enough for shred?
The RG550 RF features the ultra-thin Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck at just 17mm thick at the 1st fret and 19mm at the 12th fret, engineered specifically for maximum speed and stability. With 24 jumbo frets, a 430mm radius Maple fretboard, and 43mm nut width with 10.8mm string spacing, the neck is designed for effortless movement across the board and precise technical lead work.
Does the tremolo system stay in tune during extreme bends and dive bombs?
The RG550 RF uses the legendary Edge tremolo system paired with a locking nut and black hardware to reliably return to pitch even after extreme dive bombs and expressive vibrato. The Edge is renowned for tuning stability in demanding performance situations.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The RG550 RF is purpose-built for shred, hard rock, metal, and progressive technical playing. The tight aggressive lead tones, strong mids, and controlled highs through its V7/S1/V8 pickup set make it less suited for jazz, blues, and folk styles.
What pickups does the RG550 RF have, and what tones can I get?
The RG550 RF is equipped with original-spec V7 (neck), S1 (middle), and V8 (bridge) pickups with a 5-way selector, delivering crisp cleans to tight, aggressive lead tones with balanced high-gain response. The basswood body reinforces strong mids and controlled highs ideal for modern distortion.
Where is the RG550 RF made, and what are the build specs?
The RG550 RF is made in Japan and features a basswood body, 5-piece Maple/Walnut Super Wizard neck, 24 jumbo frets, 430mm radius Maple fretboard with black dot inlays, 25.5-inch scale length, and black hardware. It ships in Road Flare Red finish.
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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