Ibanez RGR420EX Review

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Ibanez RGR420EX has been rated by 41 musicians.

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Overall Rating 2.68

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Features 2.98

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Quality 1.51

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Reliability / Value 3.03

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Ibanez RGR420EX Specs

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  • Body Shape: Soloist  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: White  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 3-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: Wizard II  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Sharktooth  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • Locking Nut: Yes  
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  • Tuners: Gotoh  
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  • Bridge: Floyd Rose  
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  • Hardware: Black  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-Position Blade  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

It feels that Ibanez could have done better with RGR420EX, but still, this is a useful musical instrument. You should really give RGR420EX a chance if you feel that this is a right instrument for you in this moment in time.

Ibanez didn't go over the top with a set of features that make the RGR420EX what it is: a guitar that will do the job, but won't thrill you with its limited features. However, it won't let you down if you feel you can get along with what's provided. You can try and search for better solutions, but still, Ibanez's RGR420EX will deliver what you need in most situations.

A bit more care and time would make this instrument a class better, but Ibanez's RGR420EX doesn't look bad, nor does play badly. It stays in tune reasonably well, and can provide a not-too-demanding musician some good experience. Was it the price, or some other factor, but it feels that the hardware could have been done better; nevertheless, RGR420EX is after all a good guitar which is not too hard to handle and set up.

This guitar will hold on really well as it is built well. Not to be battered as it is not the ultimate gigging tool; still, RGR420EX will perform OK in most live situations. You might feel that it will let you down in you hour of need, but in reality this guitar will do just well. Should you feel unconfident, have a backup guitar ready and you'll have no worries with Ibanez's RGR420EX.