The Ibanez Genesis Collection RG550 is a tribute to the origins of the legendary RG series, combining the original design and styling with precise Japanese craftsmanship. Known as the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez lineup, the RG has been refined over three decades to deliver speed, strength, and high-performance versatility, whether equipped with a hardtail bridge or the industry-leading locking tremolo system. It features a Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck for ultra-smooth playability and a Maple fretboard that offers crisp, bright highs and strong upper mids. The versatile tone comes from a combination of V7 neck, S1 middle, and V8 bridge pickups, capable of producing sounds from crystal clear to aggressive and searing. The Edge bridge ensures exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort, while Gotoh machine heads provide smooth, precise tuning with minimal backlash, making the RG550 a precision instrument built for serious players. Neck Type: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut neck Top/Back/Body: Basswood body Fretboard: Maple fretboard, Black dot inlay Fret: Jumbo frets Number of Frets: 24 Bridge: Edge bridge String Space: 10.8mm Neck Pickup: V7 (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic) Middle Pickup: S1 (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico) Bridge Pickup: V8 (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico) Strings: D’Addario EXL120 String Gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 Nut: Locking nut Hardware Color: Black Austin Bazaar appreciates your purchase by adding essential accessories. This bundle contains a gig bag to protect your guitar during travel, a tuner to keep your instrument in tune, a strap for comfortable playing, an instrument cable for reliable connectivity, an Austin Bazaar instructional DVD to provide tips and guidance, and a polishing cloth to keep your gear in mint condition.