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Quick Product Summary

The Ibanez RG550-EB Genesis Collection in Electric Blue brings together the unmistakable styling and high-performance feel of the original RG era with Japanese construction and a specification built for fast, expressive playing. Its Basswood body, ultra-thin Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck and 24-fret Maple fingerboard deliver the responsive feel that made the RG550 an enduring favourite.

A classic V7/S1/V8 H-S-H pickup configuration provides everything from powerful humbucker sounds to crisp, articulate single-coil tones, while the legendary Ibanez Edge double-locking tremolo offers excellent tuning stability for expressive pitch effects.

What Makes the Ibanez RG550-EB Special?

The RG550 is one of the defining Ibanez RG models, and the Genesis Collection retains the features that established its reputation. The extremely slim Super Wizard neck measures just 17 mm at the first fret and 19 mm at the 12th, while its 430 mm radius Maple fingerboard and 24 jumbo frets create a fast, flat playing surface suited to demanding rhythm and lead techniques.

Its V7, S1 and V8 pickups provide the versatile H-S-H configuration traditionally associated with the RG550, while the original-style Edge tremolo and Gotoh machine heads complete a performance-focused hardware package. The vivid Electric Blue finish, Maple fingerboard and contrasting black hardware give this version unmistakable late-'80s-inspired RG character.

Who Is It For?

The RG550-EB is particularly well suited to:

• Rock and metal guitarists
• Shred and technical lead players
• Progressive and fusion musicians
• Players who favour ultra-thin neck profiles
• Guitarists using expressive tremolo techniques
• Players wanting versatile H-S-H electronics
• Fans of classic Ibanez RG styling
• Players looking for a Japanese-made performance guitar

At A Glance

Condition Overview

Condition: Open Box

This Ibanez RG550-EB is offered as Open Box stock rather than standard sealed retail stock. It retains the full factory specification detailed below.

What's Included?

• Ibanez RG550-EB Genesis Collection Electric Guitar
• Factory-fitted tremolo arm
• Factory-fitted D'Addario strings

Case or gig bag is not included.

Technical Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: RG
• Body Material: Basswood
• Finish: Electric Blue
• Finish Code: EB
• Construction: Bolt-On

Neck

• Neck Type: Super Wizard
• Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut
• Scale Length: 648 mm / 25.5"
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Width at 24th Fret: 58 mm
• Thickness at 1st Fret: 17 mm
• Thickness at 12th Fret: 19 mm

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 430 mm
• Inlays: Black Dot
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Size: Jumbo
• Nut: Locking Nut

Electronics

Neck Pickup

• Ibanez V7 Humbucker
• Passive
• Ceramic magnet

Middle Pickup

• Ibanez S1 Single Coil
• Passive
• Alnico magnet

Bridge Pickup

• Ibanez V8 Humbucker
• Passive
• Alnico magnet

Controls

• Master Volume
• Master Tone
• 5-Way Pickup Selector

The H-S-H configuration and five-way switching give the RG550 access to powerful humbucker tones alongside brighter and more articulate pickup combinations.

Bridge & Hardware

• Bridge: Ibanez Edge Tremolo
• String Spacing: 10.8 mm
• Machine Heads: Gotoh
• Nut: Locking
• Hardware Colour: Black

Strings & Tuning

• Factory Strings: D'Addario EXL120
• String Gauges: .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
• Factory Tuning: E A D G B E

The official Ibanez specification confirms the Super Wizard 5-piece neck, Basswood body, Maple fingerboard, V7/S1/V8 pickups, Edge bridge and .009–.042 factory string set.

FAQs

What does RG550-EB mean?

RG550 is the model designation, while EB stands for Electric Blue, the finish used on this version.

Is the RG550-EB part of the Genesis Collection?

Yes. This model belongs to the Ibanez Genesis Collection, which revisits the design and performance characteristics associated with classic RG instruments.

Is the Ibanez RG550 made in Japan?

Yes. The Genesis Collection RG550 is manufactured in Japan, combining the classic RG specification with Japanese production.

How thin is the Super Wizard neck?

The neck measures approximately 17 mm thick at the first fret and 19 mm at the 12th fret, making it extremely slim and particularly well suited to fast technical playing.

What pickups are fitted?

The RG550 uses the classic Ibanez V7/S1/V8 configuration: a V7 neck humbucker, S1 middle single coil and V8 bridge humbucker.

Is the RG550 suitable for styles other than metal?

Yes. Although closely associated with rock, shred and metal, the H-S-H pickup arrangement and five-way selector provide enough flexibility for fusion, pop, progressive music and a broad range of clean and driven sounds.

What tremolo system does the RG550 use?

It features the Ibanez Edge double-locking tremolo, a highly regarded design offering precise adjustment and strong tuning stability when correctly set up.

Does it have stainless steel frets?

No. The RG550 features traditional jumbo frets, rather than stainless steel frets.

How many frets does it have?

The guitar has 24 jumbo frets, providing a full two-octave range on each string.

What is the fingerboard radius?

The Maple fingerboard has a 430 mm radius, creating a particularly flat playing surface that works well for low action, bends and technical lead techniques.

Does the RG550-EB come with a case or gig bag?

No. A case or gig bag is not included with this guitar.

What does Open Box mean?

Open Box stock is offered separately from standard sealed retail stock while retaining the model's original factory specification.

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