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Ibanez Introduces Iron Label RG Models

Ibanez Introduces Iron Label RG Models

A collection of new guitars aimed at hard-rock and metal players.

Bensalem, PA (August 1, 2016) -- As the stalwart Ibanez RG continues to win the hearts of a new generation of players, much of that attention is due to its “made-for-metal” incarnation, Iron Label. “This latest round of Iron Label RG models reflect many of the requests we’ve heard from artists and fans,” states Ibanez USA Electric Guitar Merchandiser Masahiko Murata. “But from a performance standpoint, the biggest news is the addition of Gotoh locking tuners to all new Iron Label instruments. As many Ibanez fans know, Gotoh tuners are generally limited to our most expensive guitars. We’re very proud to be able to offer them on these mid-priced Iron Label models.”

The Ibanez 2016 summer releases include a fleet of sleek, flat black RG’s, perfectly suited to the netherworld from which many Iron Label players draw inspiration.

The 6-string RGIR30BEBKF’s Mahogany body multi-binding and EMG 60 & 81 pickups are the perfect combination to put out plenty of sonic diversity. A kill switch for strobe effects adds yet another dimension to player performance. A durable and comfortable 3-piece maple/ bubinga Ibanez “Nitro Wizard” neck, with bound rosewood fretboard and jumbo frets offer effortless fingering the full length of the fretboard. Designed to avail the player to a full palette of sound possibilities, an Edge Zero II bridge offers the finest of trem experiences, and Gotoh locking tuners assure reliable intonation.

RGIR30BFEBKF

  • 3pc Maple/Bubinga Nitro Wizard neck
  • Mahogany body with Multi binding
  • Jumbo frets
  • Bound Rosewood fretboard
  • Gotoh locking tuners
  • Gibraltar Standard II bridge
  • Kill switch
  • EMG 60 neck pu
  • EMG 81 bridge pu
  • BKF (Black Flat)
  • LIST : $964.43

RGIR30BEBKF

  • 3pc Maple/Bubinga Nitro Wizard neck
  • Mahogany body with Multi binding
  • Jumbo frets
  • Bound Rosewood fretboard
  • Gotoh locking tuners
  • Edge-Zero II bridge
  • Kill switch
  • EMG 60 neck pu
  • EMG 81 bridge pu
  • BKF (Black Flat)
  • LIST: $1,102.21

RGIR37BFEBKF

  • 3pc Maple/Bubinga Nitro Wizard-7 neck
  • Mahogany body with Multi binding
  • Jumbo frets
  • Bound Rosewood fretboard
  • Gotoh locking tuners
  • Gibraltar Standard II-7 bridge
  • Kill switch
  • EMG 707 neck pu
  • EMG 707 bridge pu
  • BKF (Black Flat)
  • LIST : $1,102.21

RGIR37BEBKF

  • 3pc Maple/Bubinga Nitro Wizard-7 neck
  • Mahogany body with Multi binding
  • Jumbo frets
  • Bound Rosewood fretboard
  • Gotoh locking tuners
  • Edge-Zero II-7 bridge
  • Kill switch
  • EMG 707 neck pu
  • EMG 707 bridge pu
  • BKF (Black Flat)
  • LIST : $1,239.99

RGIR38BFEBKF

  • 5pc Maple/Walnut Nitro Wizard-8 neck
  • 27” Scale
  • Mahogany body with Multi binding
  • Jumbo frets
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Gotoh locking tuners
  • Gibraltar Standard II-8 bridge
  • Kill switch
  • EMG 808 neck pu
  • EMG 808 bridge pu
  • LIST : $1,377.66

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