{"product_id":"ibanez-rg470ahm-bmt-blue-moon-burst-ex-display","title":"Ibanez RG470AHM-BMT Blue Moon Burst  Open Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis item has been opened to check the quality; it may have some signs of damage, feel free to call up and ask about the instrument 0121 643 1685\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez RG470AHM-BMT in Blue Moon Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance electric guitar built around the fast playability and versatile electronics that have made the RG series a favourite among rock and metal players. An \u003cstrong\u003eash body, Wizard III maple neck and 24-fret maple fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a responsive platform for everything from rapid rhythm work to technical lead playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eQuantum H-S-H pickup configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a wide selection of humbucking and single-coil-style sounds, while the \u003cstrong\u003eEdge-Zero II double-locking tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for expressive pitch effects and reliable tuning stability. Finished in striking Blue Moon Burst with Cosmo Black hardware, this open-box RG combines modern performance with one of Ibanez's most recognisable body designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Ibanez RG470AHM-BMT Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RG470AHM combines the slim, flat feel of an \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Wizard III neck\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 25.5\" scale and 400 mm fingerboard radius, creating a playing surface particularly well suited to fast runs, wide bends and technical styles. The maple fingerboard adds a crisp visual contrast to the Blue Moon Burst ash body and provides two full octaves through its 24 jumbo frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Quantum H-S-H electronics significantly broaden the guitar's tonal range. Ceramic humbuckers occupy the neck and bridge positions, with an Alnico single coil in the middle, while five-way switching accesses several useful pickup combinations. The Edge-Zero II bridge completes the package with a low-profile design suited to both subtle vibrato and more dramatic tremolo techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RG470AHM-BMT is particularly well suited to players who want a fast-playing electric guitar with a wide tonal range and double-locking tremolo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock and metal guitarists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical and progressive players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast lead and shred styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers using expressive tremolo techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuitarists who want H-S-H pickup versatility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern rhythm and lead work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome, studio and live performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for classic Ibanez RG ergonomics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRG470AHM-BMT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Moon Burst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH-S-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast Wizard III neck with versatile pickups and locking tremolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock, metal, technical lead playing and modern guitar styles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Open Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is offered as an \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Box\u003c\/strong\u003e instrument rather than standard sealed retail stock. 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Its slim and relatively flat profile is designed for fast, unrestricted playing across the entire fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the RG470AHM suitable for lead guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The combination of a Wizard III neck, 24 jumbo frets and 400 mm fingerboard radius makes it particularly well suited to bends, legato, tapping, alternate picking and other technical lead techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pickups are fitted to the RG470AHM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses an \u003cstrong\u003eH-S-H Quantum pickup configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ceramic humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions and an Alnico single coil in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the guitar have a locking tremolo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The RG470AHM uses an \u003cstrong\u003eEdge-Zero II tremolo bridge together with a locking nut\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the stability required for more expressive tremolo techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the advantage of H-S-H pickups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn H-S-H configuration combines the fuller output of humbuckers with the clarity of a middle single coil. The five-way selector also provides additional pickup combinations, giving the guitar considerable tonal versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many frets does the RG470AHM have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has \u003cstrong\u003e24 jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a full two-octave range on every string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the body made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RG470AHM features an \u003cstrong\u003eash body\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished on this model in Blue Moon Burst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat strings does Ibanez fit from the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIbanez specifies \u003cstrong\u003eD'Addario EXL120 strings\u003c\/strong\u003e in gauges .009–.042 for the RG470AHM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the RG470AHM only suitable for metal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Although its fast neck, locking tremolo and pickup layout make it particularly strong for rock and metal, the five-way H-S-H electronics give it enough tonal flexibility for fusion, progressive music, pop, instrumental styles and general-purpose electric guitar playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the RG470AHM and a fixed-bridge RG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RG470AHM features an \u003cstrong\u003eEdge-Zero II tremolo system\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing upward and downward pitch movement. 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