Ibanez RG5121R Prestige, Dark Tide Blue Flat

Full Description

Prestige RG construction

The RG5121R follows the core Prestige RG formula, focusing on accuracy, consistency and fast response. Japanese construction ensures tight tolerances and clean finishing throughout the instrument. The familiar RG body shape keeps weight balanced and access clear across the neck, while subtle contouring improves comfort during long sessions. This design keeps the guitar predictable and stable, which matters when playing precise, high-speed parts. It suits players who want repeatable results for demanding modern playing styles.

Super Wizard HP neck feel

The Super Wizard HP neck is built for speed, with a thin profile that supports rapid position changes. A five-piece maple and wenge construction increases stiffness and tuning stability. The satin finish reduces friction under the hand, while the bound rosewood fretboard keeps the response balanced. Jumbo stainless steel frets and Prestige fret edge treatment allow clean articulation and smooth slides without resistance across the full 24-fret range.

Fishman Fluence Modern pickups

Fishman Fluence Modern ceramic humbuckers provide tight lows, crisp attack and consistent output. Their active design keeps noise low and response even under heavy gain. A dedicated voicing switch gives access to two distinct sounds, moving between a compressed modern voice and a cleaner alternative. This makes it easy to adapt without changing pickups or settings mid-song, while maintaining predictable levels and feel. This suits modern rhythm and lead work that demands consistency from the instrument itself, in high-gain rigs, and clarity.

Fixed bridge stability and hardware

The Gibraltar Standard III bridge provides a solid, low-profile platform that transfers string vibration efficiently. MG-T locking tuners reduce slack and speed up restringing. Together they help keep tuning stable during aggressive playing. This hardware choice prioritises reliability over complexity and reduces setup time for regular use.Luminlay side dots improve visibility on dark stages, and a supplied hardshell case protects the guitar during transport between rehearsals and gigs.

Specifications

• Product Name: Ibanez RG5121R Prestige
• Product Code: RG5121R-DBF

Body

• Body: African mahogany
• Construction: Bolt-on
• Finish: Satin polyester

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck: Super Wizard HP, 5-piece maple and wenge
• Scale length: 25.5-inch
• Fretboard: Bound rosewood
• Frets: Jumbo stainless steel with Prestige fret edge treatment, 24 frets
• Inlays: Offset mother of pearl dot
• Side dots: Luminlay

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Gibraltar Standard III
• Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
• Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL
• Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern ceramic humbucker neck and bridge
• Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way lever switch
• Switching: Fishman Fluence voicing switch
• Strings: .010–.046
• Case: Hardshell case included