If you’re searching for a tame guitar, then look elsewhere. The Ibanez Prestige RG5121 is anything but. Its African mahogany body is resonant as all get out, supplying you with a solid tonal base to work from. Beyond that, its Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers churn out aggressive yet articulate high-gain tones that are sure to impress. You’ll experience a major speed boost, too, thanks to a comfortable 5-piece Super Wizard HP neck and fast-playing Macassar ebony fretboard. Tuning stability is rock solid, thanks to a Gibraltar II hardtail bridge, and Gotoh locking tuners make string changes effortless. Luminlay side dots and an attractive satin finish round out the RG5121’s prestigious features.
Ibanez Wizard necks are thin and built for speed, and they enable effortless playability for technical players. The RG5121 takes that design to the next level with its 5-piece maple/wenge Super Wizard HP neck. The just-right feel provided by this neck's satin finish encourages lightning-fast runs, arpeggios, and hammer-ons. Capping the neck is a 24-fret bound Macassar ebony fretboard, loaded with stainless steel jumbo frets that are perfect for big note bends.
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers in the Prestige RG5121 deliver the most sought-after humbucking tones, from modern active to high-output humbucking. Unlike most wire-wound models, Fluence pickups manage to serve up this massive tone arsenal without noise or inductance issues. On top of that, Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups provide you with your choice of two distinctly different voices for each pickup. You can change the voicing via the push-pull function on the volume knob.
The RG5121 sports a Gibraltar II fixed bridge — hailed as a dream come true by guitarists at Music Experience who prefer a hardtail axe. You’ll appreciate the Gibraltar II's extremely low profile, which offers the comfort of a traditional floating tremolo with the exceptional stability and reliability you can only get from a fixed bridge.
The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument. There are three principles behind our new Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. The combination of high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, true innovation in design and construction, and the incorporation of ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world are the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.
The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck provides extra-smooth playing.
Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.
The Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker pickups provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack without excess noise.
The Gibraltar Standard II is a simple fixed bridge designed provide optimal transfer of each string's vibration and its smooth surface maximizes playing comfort.
The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.
The Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time.
Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.
Body Type | Solidbody |
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Body Shape |
RG Prestige |
Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Body Material |
African Mahogany |
Body Finish |
Satin Polyester |
Color |
Burgundy Metallic Flat |
Neck Material |
5-Piece Maple/Wenge |
Neck Shape |
Super Wizard HP |
Radius |
16.9" |
Fingerboard Material |
Macassar Ebony |
Fingerboard Inlay |
Offset Mother-of-Pearl Dots |
Number of Frets |
24, Jumbo Stainless Steel |
Scale Length | 25.5" |
Nut Width |
1.692" |
Nut Material |
Graph Tech Black Tusq |
Bridge/Tailpiece |
Gibraltar Standard II Fixed Bridge |
Tuners |
Gotoh MG-T Locking Cosmo Black |
Neck Pickup |
Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker |
Bridge Pickup |
Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker |
Controls |
1 x master volume, 1 x master tone, 2-way mini-toggle voicing switch, 3-way blade pickup switch |
Strings | D'Addario .010-.046 |
Case Included |
Hardshell Case |
Manufacturer Part Number |
RG5121BCF |