Ibanez RGA42FM, Transparent Grey Flat

Name: Ibanez RGA42FM, Transparent Grey Flat
Brand: Ibanez
Price: 425 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Colour: Grey

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Key Features

Flamed maple top provides striking looks
Wizard III maple neck offers fast feel and smooth playability
Quantum humbuckers deliver tight lows and clear note definition
F106 bridge provides strong sustain and simple string height adjustment

Ibanez RGA42FM, Transparent Grey Flat Overview

The Ibanez RGA42FM is a versatile electric guitar built for fast-playing rock and metal styles. Its Wizard III maple neck is thin, flat, and sturdy, helping your fretting hand move quickly across the 24-fret fingerboard. With two full octaves available, you have plenty of room for extended solos, complex riffs, and modern lead work.

A flamed maple top adds visual character while the meranti body shapes a sweet, slightly scooped midrange tone. Paired with Ibanez Quantum humbuckers, the guitar responds quickly to picking and keeps fast passages clear and defined. The F106 bridge supports sustain while letting you adjust each string’s height easily for comfortable setup. Finished with a jatoba fretboard and jumbo frets, the RGA42FM provides a balanced feel for expressive playing across many heavier genres.

Product Ref: 152795

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Fast Wizard neck for effortless playability

The Wizard III maple neck is designed with speed in mind. Its thin, flat profile allows your hand to move quickly along the fretboard, making it easier to play rapid riffs, technical runs, and wide stretches. Despite its slim shape, the neck remains strong and stable for dependable performance. Combined with a 24-fret layout, you gain a full two-octave range across the strings, opening up more space for lead playing and expressive solos. Whether you're practising complex passages or building your technique, the Wizard III neck keeps everything feeling smooth and controlled.

Quantum pickups capture fast, detailed playing

The RGA42FM is fitted with Ibanez Quantum humbuckers at the neck and bridge. These passive ceramic pickups respond quickly to picking, which helps maintain clarity during fast passages and intricate rhythm work. Low-end notes stay tight, while the mid-to-high range remains full and defined. This balance makes the guitar well suited to modern rock and metal tones where articulation matters. Whether you're working through palm-muted riffs or melodic leads, the pickups help ensure each note stays distinct in the mix.

Flamed maple top with balanced meranti body tone

The body pairs a visually striking flamed maple top with a meranti base. The flamed maple displays a distinctive wood grain that adds character to the instrument’s appearance. Tonally, the meranti body produces a sweet sound with slightly scooped mids, helping chords sound open and clear while still supporting heavier tones. This combination works well for players who want a guitar that can handle both tight rhythm parts and expressive lead lines without losing clarity.

Stable bridge with easy setup adjustments

The F106 bridge is designed to keep things simple and reliable. It helps enhance sustain while maintaining solid tuning stability during regular playing. Each string’s height can be adjusted individually, allowing you to fine-tune the action to suit your preferred feel. Whether you like lower action for fast runs or a slightly higher setup for heavier picking, you can dial it in without complicated adjustments. The 10.5 mm string spacing also keeps the feel comfortable for both rhythm and lead techniques.