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Key Features
Product Ref: 104612
The Ibanez RG521 Genesis' body is crafted from basswood, which produces fat, yet balanced tones with excellent dynamics and tone definition. The stylish double cutaway shape offers easy access to the higher frets, and allows for smooth hand movement across the 24 fret fingerboard. The basswood body also features a convenient contour, for a more comfortable play, ideal for long gig nights or studio sessions.
The RG521 features a 5 piece maple/walnut neck which offers excellent strength and sturdiness, and is therefore more resistant to warping. The rosewood fingerboard provides sweet, warm, and articulated tones, with plenty of richness. The guitar's neck is crafted with a classic Ibanez Super Wizard profile, which ensures that the tone has excellent sustain. The thinner neck from the 12th fret to the 1st, allows faster and more comfortable play; which is ideal for heavy metal guitarists.
The Ibanez RG521 equipped with a pair of incredibly powerful Ibanez pickups, the V7 which is situated at the neck, and the V8 near the bridge. When combined, these Ibanez pickups produce an immense amount of power and tone to match; as well as sharp, articulate response. The V7 provides an intense and fierce sound, whilst the V8 produces a fat tone with good warmth.
The RG521 Genesis features an angled headstock, which is a common feature on many Ibanez guitars. This not only provides a stylish look, but it also offers improved string pressure for better sustain and smooth play.