Ibanez Prestige RG5170G SVF Silver Flat

Please note: This guitar comes with a hardshell case.

The Prestige series represents the combination of cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and old-world Japanese craftsmanship. We've added some new and exciting tweaks to the RG5000s to attract the modern-day players who are always trying something new. Develop your range, tone and technique with these high performance Prestige guitars. To create guitars that are beyond the best, Ibanez carefully developed the modern specifications. The RG5000s feature Stainless Steel frets for a bright tone, long durability and smoothness, a rigid 5-piece Maple/Wenge neck; a beautiful wood grain fretboard, Made-in-Japan Luminlay side dots and the most cutting-edge pickups. The RG5170G-SVF has a superb appearance thanks to the combination of the Silver Flat finish, white pearloid bindings and gold hardware. This RG5170G features a Macassar Ebony fretboard. The RG5170G’s Super Wizard HP neck and the meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provide extra-smooth playing. The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker and Single-Width are some of the most exciting and talked-about pickups in today’s metal scene. The pickups provide an aggressive tone and powerful attack without the noise. The Voicing switch allows the pickups to have a modern, active high-output sound or a crisp, clean and fluid sound. The Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort due to its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. A hard-shell case is included. These guitars are beyond the best and the RG5000 series will take you to a higher stage.

FEATURES

Fishman® Fluence pickups w/voicing switch (RG5170)
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups in the neck and bridge positions provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack. The Fluence Single Width pickup in the middle position delivers a warm, clear tone a stunning punch without excess noise. The Voicing switch allows the pickups to switch from a modern, active high output sound to a crisp, clean and fluid sound. (voicing switch is only effective at pickup selector switch position 1 and 5)

Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck provides extra-smooth playing.

Macassar Ebony fretboard
Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.

Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.

Luminlay side dot inlays
The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.

SPECIFICATIONS

Neck Type: Super Wizard HP / 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
Top/Back/Body: Basswood body
Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard / Off-set Mother of Pearl dot inlay
Fret: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets / Prestige fret edge treatment
Number of Frets: 24
Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
String Space: 10.8mm
Neck Pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker (H) neck pickup (Active/Alnico)
Middle Pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Single Width Alnico IV (S) middle pickup (Active/Alnico)
Bridge Pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker (H) bridge pickup (Active/Ceramic)
Factory Tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
Strings: D'Addario® EXL120
String Gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
Nut: Locking nut
Hardware Color: Gold
Neck Scale: 648mm/25.5"
Neck Width at NUT: 43mm
Neck Width at 24F: 58mm
Neck Thickness at 1F: 17mm
Neck Thickness at 12F: 19mm
Neck Radius: 430mmR