{"product_id":"ibanez-rgrt421-wk-electric-guitar","title":"Ibanez RGRT421 WK Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIBANEZ RGRT421 Electric Guitar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez RGRT421\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the fast, aggressive RG formula and adds something you don't normally see at this price point: \u003cstrong\u003eneck-through construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than having a separate neck bolted onto the body, the RGRT421's neck runs through the centre of the guitar, with the body wings attached to either side. Combined with a \u003cstrong\u003e5-piece Maple\/Walnut neck, 24-fret Jatoba fingerboard, dual Quantum humbuckers and fixed bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, it creates a very capable modern electric for rock, metal and heavier styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the reversed Ibanez headstock and unmistakable RG body shape and you've got an RG that feels a little different from the more traditional bolt-on models in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeck-Through Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big feature of the RGRT421 is its \u003cstrong\u003eneck-through design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction provides a smooth transition between the neck and body, giving you excellent access to the highest frets without a bulky traditional neck joint getting in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who spend plenty of time further up the fingerboard, it's a genuinely useful feature rather than simply a specification on a list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck itself uses a \u003cstrong\u003e5-piece Maple\/Walnut construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a solid and stable foundation for the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Fast Playing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RG has always been designed around easy access and modern playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eJatoba fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you plenty of room for bends, fast runs and lead playing, while the thin Ibanez neck profile will feel immediately familiar to players who already know the RG series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reversed headstock adds to the aggressive appearance and gives the RGRT421 its own identity within the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantum Humbuckers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RGRT421 is equipped with a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Quantum humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pickups are designed to provide the fast bass response and articulation needed for heavier rhythm playing while retaining enough definition for individual notes and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of output for rock and metal, but the switching system also gives you more tonal variation than you might expect from a straightforward two-humbucker guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're playing tight rhythm parts, saturated leads or backing the gain down for cleaner sounds, there's useful range available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFixed Bridge Simplicity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than fitting a locking tremolo, Ibanez equips the RGRT421 with a \u003cstrong\u003efixed bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many players, that's exactly what you want on a modern rock or metal guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no floating tremolo to balance when changing strings or tunings, making the guitar considerably easier to live with if you regularly move between standard and lower tunings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed bridge also provides a solid, stable feel under the picking hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Ibanez RG double-cutaway design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck-through construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-piece Maple\/Walnut neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJatoba fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 jumbo frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversed Ibanez headstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual Ibanez Quantum humbuckers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-way pickup 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alternate tunings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also an interesting step up for someone who started on a GIO or entry-level RG and now wants something with more substantial construction without immediately jumping into the higher-priced Prestige range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does RGRT mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this model, the important distinction is the \u003cstrong\u003eneck-through construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the more common bolt-on RG design, the RGRT421's neck extends through the body of the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Ibanez RGRT421 good for metal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The combination of Quantum humbuckers, 24 jumbo frets, fast RG neck, fixed bridge and excellent upper-fret access makes it particularly well suited to metal and modern rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the RGRT421 have a tremolo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The RGRT421 uses a \u003cstrong\u003efixed bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, making restringing, tuning and general setup considerably simpler than an RG fitted with a double-locking tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for lower tunings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The fixed bridge makes the RGRT421 a good candidate for alternate and lower tunings. 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