The Ibanez RG1570 Prestige in Mirage Blue is a Japanese-made high-performance electric guitar built around the fast neck, versatile HSH electronics and double-locking tremolo system that made the Prestige RG series a favourite with technical rock and metal players.

Its basswood body, slim 5-piece Wizard Prestige maple/walnut neck, rosewood fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets and Edge Pro tremolo provide the speed and stability expected from a serious RG, while the V7, S1 and V8 pickup combination covers everything from clear single-coil-style sounds to powerful humbucker rhythm and lead tones.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, includes a hardcase, and has undergone a PLEK fret process to optimise fret consistency and playability.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Ibanez
Model	RG1570 Prestige
Finish	Mirage Blue
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Included	Hardcase
Additional Work	PLEK Fret Process
Main Appeal	Japanese Prestige RG with fast neck, HSH versatility and Edge Pro tremolo
Best For	Metal, rock, shred, progressive music, studio and live performance

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Ibanez RG1570 Prestige is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and ready for regular playing.

The guitar has also been PLEK'd, providing an additional level of precision to the fretwork and helping achieve consistent action and clean fret performance across the fingerboard.

What’s Included?

✔ Ibanez RG1570 Prestige Mirage Blue
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

The guitar displays cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with its Very Good condition grading.

No specific faults, repairs or modifications are recorded beyond the documented PLEK fret treatment.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Ibanez RG1570 has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• V7 neck humbucker tested
• S1 middle single coil tested
• V8 bridge humbucker tested
• 5-way selector checked
• Volume and tone controls checked
• Output jack tested
• Neck condition assessed
• Rosewood fingerboard inspected
• Frets checked
• Edge Pro tremolo assessed
• Locking nut checked
• Tuning hardware inspected
• General playability assessed
• Hardcase checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for setup and playability before leaving the shop.

This guitar has also undergone a PLEK process, where precision measurement technology is used to assess the fret surface and help optimise fret consistency.

Key setup areas include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Tremolo balance
• Locking nut
• Hardware
• General playability

Minor setup movement can naturally occur during transportation as temperature and humidity change.

What Makes The Ibanez RG1570 Prestige Special?

The RG1570 represents one of the classic Japanese Prestige interpretations of the RG formula: a lightweight basswood body, exceptionally slim Wizard Prestige neck, 24-fret fingerboard and the highly regarded Edge Pro double-locking tremolo. The Mirage Blue finish adds further appeal, shifting visually depending on lighting and viewing angle.

This example is particularly attractive as a player's instrument because it has also undergone PLEK fret work. Combined with the naturally fast Prestige neck and broad HSH pickup configuration, it makes the RG1570 a strong choice for technical guitarists who value accurate fretwork, low-action potential and tonal flexibility.

Key Features & Benefits

Wizard Prestige Neck

The 5-piece maple and walnut Wizard Prestige neck is extremely slim, measuring approximately 18mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth, providing the fast feel closely associated with Japanese Prestige RG guitars.

Edge Pro Tremolo

The Edge Pro is a double-locking tremolo designed for expressive pitch effects while maintaining strong tuning stability when correctly set up, making it well suited to dive bombs, pull-ups and more subtle vibrato work.

V7 / S1 / V8 HSH Pickups

The HSH arrangement combines a V7 neck humbucker, S1 middle single coil and V8 bridge humbucker, giving the RG1570 a wider tonal range than a straightforward twin-humbucker metal guitar.

24 Jumbo Frets

Two full octaves of jumbo frets provide extensive upper-register access and a comfortable platform for bending, legato, tapping and fast lead techniques.

Mirage Blue Finish

Mirage Blue has a colour-shifting quality that changes with light and viewing angle, giving the guitar a much more distinctive appearance than a conventional flat blue finish.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Ibanez RG1570 vs Ibanez RG550 Genesis

The RG550 Genesis takes a more deliberately retro approach with specifications closely linked to the original late-1980s RG550, while the RG1570 represents the later Prestige evolution with an Edge Pro tremolo and its own Wizard Prestige neck specification.

Ibanez RG1570 vs Modern Ibanez RG Prestige

Current Prestige RG models offer newer pickup, bridge and neck specifications depending on the model. The RG1570 appeals to players specifically looking for the established Japanese Prestige formula and the highly regarded Edge Pro generation.

Ibanez RG1570 vs Jackson Soloist

A Jackson Soloist typically offers neck-through construction and a different neck feel, while the RG1570 uses Ibanez's AANJ bolt-on design and exceptionally slim Wizard neck. Both suit technical players, but the choice largely comes down to preferred ergonomics, tremolo feel and pickup configuration.

Who Is It For?

Technical guitarists – The slim Wizard Prestige neck and 24-fret layout are ideal for fast, precise playing.

Metal players – The V8 bridge humbucker provides the attack and definition required for distorted rhythm and lead sounds.

Progressive players – HSH electronics provide greater tonal variety for musicians moving between clean, driven and lead sounds.

Tremolo users – The Edge Pro is designed for guitarists who regularly incorporate expressive pitch effects into their playing.

Players seeking a Japanese Prestige Ibanez – The RG1570 is particularly attractive to guitarists who value the reputation of FujiGen-built Prestige instruments.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Heavy metal
• Progressive metal
• Hard rock
• Shred
• Progressive rock
• Fusion
• Alternative metal
• Instrumental guitar
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Technical rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Tremolo-based playing

Why Choose A PLEK'd Guitar?

PLEK technology uses highly precise measurement to analyse the relationship between the frets, strings and neck under playing tension. This allows fret inconsistencies to be identified and corrected with a level of accuracy that is difficult to achieve through measurement by eye alone.

For the player, good PLEK work can help produce cleaner fret performance, consistent action and a more predictable feel across the neck. On a guitar such as the RG1570, where speed and low-action playability are central to its appeal, this is a particularly worthwhile enhancement.

Story & Context

The Ibanez RG1570 was introduced in 2003 as the Prestige successor to the highly regarded RG570 and remained part of the Japanese RG range through the decade.

Its design retained the core elements that made the RG so successful—basswood construction, a thin Wizard neck, 24 frets and HSH electronics—while introducing the Edge Pro tremolo and Prestige-level Japanese finishing.

Mirage Blue appeared later in the model's production and became one of the RG1570's more distinctive finishes, with its colour-changing appearance helping it stand apart from the conventional solid colours commonly associated with performance-focused guitars.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Ibanez
Series	RG Prestige
Model	RG1570
Finish	Mirage Blue
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Body Material	Basswood
Neck Joint	AANJ Bolt-On
Neck	5-Piece Maple / Walnut
Neck Profile	Wizard Prestige
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	430mm
Scale Length	648mm / 25.5"
Number of Frets	24
Fret Size	Jumbo
Nut Width	43mm
Pickup Configuration	HSH
Neck Pickup	Ibanez V7 Humbucker
Middle Pickup	Ibanez S1 Single Coil
Bridge Pickup	Ibanez V8 Humbucker
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching	5-Way Selector
Bridge	Ibanez Edge Pro Double-Locking Tremolo
Tuners	Gotoh
Hardware Finish	Cosmo Black
Additional Work	PLEK Fret Process
Included	Hardcase
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The V7, S1 and V8 pickups use passive electronics and connect to an amplifier, modeller, pedalboard or audio interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Ibanez RG1570 Prestige in Mirage Blue is a superb example of the Japanese RG formula and an especially strong choice for players who prioritise neck speed, accurate fretwork and serious tremolo performance.

The Wizard Prestige neck, Edge Pro bridge and HSH electronics make it versatile enough for considerably more than metal, while the PLEK fret work adds genuine value from a playability perspective. In Very Good Condition with a hardcase included, this is a highly appealing pre-owned Prestige RG.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying pre-owned can give you access to discontinued instruments and desirable specifications that are no longer part of current production.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed before sale, helping customers understand the condition and individual features of the instrument they are purchasing.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying and selling new, used and pre-owned musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
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Your existing guitar could help towards the cost of this Ibanez.

Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, keyboards and other musical equipment.

Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your current gear could be worth towards this Ibanez RG1570 Prestige.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ibanez RG1570 part of the Prestige range?

Yes. The RG1570 was produced in Japan as part of the premium Ibanez Prestige series.

Where was the RG1570 made?

The RG1570 was manufactured in Japan by FujiGen, one of Ibanez's most highly regarded production facilities.

What does PLEK'd mean?

It means the guitar has undergone a precision fret-analysis and fret-working process using a PLEK machine, helping optimise fret consistency and overall playability.

What is the Wizard Prestige neck like?

It is extremely slim and designed around fast playing, measuring approximately 18mm thick at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth.

What pickups does the RG1570 use?

It has an HSH configuration with an Ibanez V7 humbucker, S1 single coil and V8 humbucker.

Is the RG1570 only suitable for metal?

No. Although it excels at rock and metal, the HSH pickup arrangement and five-way switching also provide useful clean, fusion, progressive and general-purpose sounds.

What is the Edge Pro bridge?

The Edge Pro is Ibanez's double-locking tremolo system from this Prestige era, designed for expressive pitch manipulation and strong tuning stability.

Can I change tunings easily with the Edge Pro?

Small tuning adjustments are straightforward, but major tuning changes affect the balance of a floating tremolo and may require setup adjustments.

Does the guitar require a battery?

No. Its pickups and electronics are passive.

Is Mirage Blue a standard blue finish?

Mirage Blue has a distinctive colour-shifting appearance that changes depending on lighting and viewing angle.

Does it come with a hardcase?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Is this a good guitar for low action?

Yes. The slim Wizard Prestige neck, jumbo frets and PLEK work make this example particularly well suited to players who prefer a precise, low-action setup, subject to individual preference.

Can I try the guitar before purchasing?

Yes. This individual Ibanez can be viewed at the Fair Deal Music Birmingham showroom, subject to availability.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like a closer look at the guitar's condition, Mirage Blue finish and individual character before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation.