{"product_id":"ibanez-rg653dx-tdf","title":"Ibanez RG653DX-TDF RG Prestige - Transparent Deep Blue Flat","description":"[custom_html]\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__brand\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/brand_ibanez.png?49\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolidbody Electric Guitar with Ash Body, Maple\/Walnut Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Edge Tremolo - Transparent Deep Blue Flat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/custom_html][video]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oPe6cWJA5p8[\/video]\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSkillfully crafted in Japan, the Ibanez Prestige RG653DX stands as a high-performance throwback RG, but with thoughtfully selected modern flourishes. This solidbody electric guitar is built upon a meticulously sculpted ash body with classic shred aerodynamics, bolstered by a bolt-on, 5-piece maple\/walnut neck with a comfortable Super Wizard HP profile. Moreover, the bound, 24-fret, flat-radius rosewood fingerboard encourages lightning-fast fretwork, elevated by Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge treatment. Plug this RG in, and a duo of high-octane DiMarzio humbuckers will treat you to a medley of tasty sonic textures. Beyond that, the RG653DX’s high-end complement of shred-sanctioned hardware includes an original Edge double-locking tremolo and Gotoh tuning machines. Finally, acrylic and abalone block fingerboard inlays, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and a spotlight-ready low-gloss finish put the perfect amount of eye candy on this potent performer. Ibanez aficionados searching for a stage-ready guitar with a delightfully nostalgic attitude will find the RG653DX positively mesmerizing\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuper Wizard HP neck offers high-speed playability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince its invention, the Wizard neck profile has been an Ibanez hallmark. Its incredibly thin contour is a favorite among speed-happy players, as it allows unfettered movement up and down the fretboard. The Prestige RG653DX’s Super Wizard HP neck builds on this iconic profile but offers a more hand-filling feel that’s ideal for playing techniques requiring more grip. Beyond that, its 5-piece, maple\/walnut construction provides stability while offering increased sustain and tonal attack. Capping the neck is a bound, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard loaded with jumbo-size frets, perfect for big note bends. On top of that, the feel of this neck is enhanced by Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge treatment, an extra step to ensure maximum playing comfort and long-term playability. Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge treatment eliminates sharp frets by producing polished, meticulously shaped fret ends\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExpansive DiMarzio pickups\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no denying the massive range of tones that you can get out of the Ibanez RG653DX’s DiMarzio pickups. First, there’s the DiMarzio Tone Zone at the bridge — a hot humbucker with a super-wide dynamic range. It’s a perfect complement to the RG653DX’s DiMarzio Air Norton at the neck, which is deep, warm, and remarkably clean. Beyond that, the RG653DX features Master Volume and Master Tone knobs, as well as a 5-way lever pickup selector, allowing you to access a spectrum of ear-grabbing tones right at your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOriginal Edge double-locking tremolo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially unveiled in 1986, the original Edge tremolo was a high-end licensed version of the era’s most prominent double-locking model. The RG653DX follows suit, equipping you with what many guitarists have described as one of the finest locking trems ever built. Many guitarists here at Music Experience express the same level of enthusiasm about the original Edge, which we’ve been using and abusing since its ’80s-era debut. Regardless of your allegiances, we’re confident that you’ll find the RG653DX’s Edge to be among the most reliable double-locking trems you’ll ever put your hands on. So, pull the bar all the way up, then slam it down to the body all you want; you can follow it up with a rich, jazzy chord voicing, and it’ll be perfectly in tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Ibanez Says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 the Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. Prestige combines high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, in order to achieve true innovation in design and construction. The series incorporates ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world as the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuper Wizard 5pc Maple\/Walnut neck\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Wizard 5pc Maple\/Walnut neck provides extra-smooth playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiMarzio® Air Norton™ \/ The Tone Zone® pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of high-output DiMarzio Air Norton™ and The Tone Zone® pickups provides a huge sound with a broad dynamic range\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAsh body\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ash body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJumbo frets\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRosewood fretboard\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge tremolo bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGotoh® machine heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n[tabs] [tab title=\"FEATURES\"]\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbanez RG653DX-TDF RG Prestige Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA high-performance throwback RG with thoughtfully selected modern flourishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeticulously sculpted ash body with classic shred aerodynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-piece maple\/walnut Super Wizard HP neck provides a just-right feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound, 24-fret, flat-radius rosewood fingerboard enhanced with Ibanez’s Prestige fret-edge treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiMarzio Air Norton and Tone Zone pickups serve up classic tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay expressively while maintaining your tuning stability with an original Edge tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock-solid Gotoh hardware ensures precise tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic and abalone block fingerboard inlays, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and a spotlight-ready low-gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/tab] [tab title=\"SPECIFICATIONS\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolidbody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRG Prestige\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeft-\/Right-handed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Strings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eAsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-gloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent Deep Blue Flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e5-piece Maple\/Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper Wizard HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e16.9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFingerboard Inlay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e24, Jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e1.69\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBridge\/Tailpiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez Edge Trem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGotoh Machine Heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiMarzio Air Norton Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiMarzion The Tone Zone Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Volume, 1 x Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD'Addario \u003cspan\u003e.009-.042\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eHardshell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRG653DXTDF 4549763375704\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"anchor\" id=\"reviews\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-reviews\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-reviews__header\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/tab][\/tabs]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47880121090262,"sku":"RG653DX-TDF","price":37495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/ibanez-rg653dx-tdf-0.jpg?v=1772027215","url":"https:\/\/www.musicexperience.co.za\/products\/ibanez-rg653dx-tdf","provider":"Music Experience","version":"1.0","type":"link"}