Ibanez J Custom Axe Design Lab RG8870-BRE Black Rutile, Electric Guitar Open Box

2026-04-29T14:14:59+01:00

Price: 2399.00

Please Note: This item is Open Box stock. It is in "As New" condition. May show signs of handling.

RG8870 The 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. - Axe Design Lab - Ibanez has been creating innovations which do not only fit the unique demands of players from that period, but also eventually turn into industrial standards, such as 7 string, 8 string and Multi scale guitars. All these started from our attitude to be “Innovative, Cutting-Edge and Pioneer”. Axe Design Lab is the series fully represents this attitude. - j.custom - Ibanez j.custom guitars are manufactured by an elite group of highly skilled luthiers trained in producing instruments of uncompromised quality. The j.custom designation represents every advance in design and technology Ibanez has developed over the decades: the best woods, neck, fret treatments, in-demand pickup, and top-quality hardware. Each is masterfully crafted to the highest standards to ensure unparalleled sound, maximum playability and exquisite beauty.

Product Features

- Super Wizard AS 5pc Maple/Wenge neck This Super Wizard AS neck has a more rounded shape towards the bass side, while still retaining the overall thickness of the Super Wizard profile– 17mm at nut and 19mm at 12th fret. This asymmetric shape provides a more comfortable grip and natural feel that makes techniques like sweeping and string skipping much easier. - Macassar Ebony fretboard Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain. - Jumbo frets with j.custom fret edge treatment The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. The j.custom fret edge treatment provides the ultimate smooth touch around every single fret. - Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) / Alder body Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) flaunts a beautiful wood grain. The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain. - DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary / True Velvet™ / The Tone Zone® pickups The DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary pickup features a soft magnetic field, sweet tone, perfect balance between warmth and clarity and the ability move between clean and distorted by just the intensity of the pick attack. This pickup, combined with the DiMarzio® True Velvet™ and Tone Zone® offers depth, warmth and very rich dynamics. - Gotoh® machine heads Gotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy. - Lo-Pro Edge tremolo The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability. - Coil-tap switch The coil tap switch adds sound and tonal variations for both pickups. - Luminlay side dots The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages. - Gotoh® Strap lock pins Gotoh® Strap lock pins protect your guitar from falling under tough stage performance. - Hardshell case included Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.

Special Features

- Special j.custom Neck j.custom Super Wizard neck includes jumbo frets finished with our j.custom special fret edge treatment for a super smooth and comfortable performance. The ”Velvetouch” finish on the back of the neck ensures a ”just right” feel and easy playability. - All Access Neck Joint All Access Neck Joint offers superior playability at the high frets. - Chambered body (RG) The chambered body not only contributes to a lighter overall weight, but also adds just the right amount of bottom and clarity, which is preferred by today’s metal players. - Deep and beveled lower horn scoop It allows better and multidirectional high fret access.

Active or Passive : | Passive
Body finish : | Gloss Polyester
Body length (mm) : | 452
Body Material (For Solid) : | Alder
Body thickness (mm) : | 44
Body Top material (For Solid) : | AAA Flamed Maple (4mm)
Body Width (mm) : | 311
Bridge : | Lo-Pro Edge
Bridge Pickup : | DiMarzio® The Tone Zone® (H)
Category : | Axe Design Lab
Color Name : | Black Rutile
Controls, Pickup selector : | 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
Country of origin : | JAPAN
EAN : | 4549763335159
End width (mm) : | 58
Fretboard : | Macassar Ebony
Fretboard Radius (inch) : | 16.9
Fretboard Radius (mm) : | 430
Fret edge treatment : | j.custom fret edge treatment
Fret Type : | Jumbo
Grade : | j.custom
Hardware color : | Satin Black
Included case/bag : | Hardshell case included
Inlay : | Tree of Life
Machine Head : | Gotoh® machine heads
Middle Pickup : | DiMarzio® True Velvet™ (S)
Neck finish : | Satin Polyurethane
Neck Joint : | Bolt-on
Neck Material : | 5pc Maple/Wenge
Neck Pickup : | DiMarzio® PAF® 36th Anniversary (H)
Neck thickness (12th fret, mm) : | 19
Neck thickness (1st fret, mm) : | 17
Neck Type : | RG j.custom Super Wizard AS
Net Weight (kg) : | 3.6
Number of fret : | 24
Number of Strings : | 6
Nut : | Locking
Nut width (inch) : | 1.7
Nut width (mm) : | 43
Other item(s) included : | Tremolo arm, Multi tool, Strap lock pin, Certificate
Other Switches : | Coil-tap switch
Pack Height (mm) : | 150
Pack Length (mm) : | 1100
Pack Weight (kg) : | 10.8
Pack Width (mm) : | 470
Recommended Bag : | IGB724-BK
Scale (inch) : | 25.5
Scale (mm) : | 648
Series : | RG
Side Dot Inlay : | Luminlay side dots
Special Strings : | D'Addario® EXL120
Strap Lock : | Gotoh® Strap lock pins
String Gauges (from top to bottom) : | .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
String spacing (mm) : | 10.8
Total length (mm) : | 984
Tuning (from top to bottom) : | 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E