Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar
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Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar
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- SKU
- RG550PN
- Color
- Purple
Description
Ibanez RG550 PN Purple Neon Electric Guitar
The RG550 PN cuts straight to what matters: a neck measuring just 17mm at the first fret that lets your fingers fly across the fretboard without compromise. This Made-in-Japan machine brings the aggressive Purple Neon look of late-'80s shred culture backed by bulletproof tuning stability and authentic Japanese engineering. Built by players who demand technical precision, it's the real deal for fast technique, hard rock fury, and high-gain authority.
Playability & Feel
The Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck sits like it was made for speed—neck thickness at 17mm at the 1st fret and 19mm at the 12th fret keeps your hand in the sweet spot. The maple fretboard with 24 jumbo frets and black dot inlays gives you snap under your fingertips, while the 430mm fretboard radius lets you bend freely from the nut to the higher registers without fighting the neck.
Tone & Electronics
The basswood body rings with balanced tone, fat mids that cut through the mix, and highs that don't get lost in heavy gain. You've got original-spec V7 neck humbucker, S1 middle single-coil, and V8 bridge humbucker pickups wired to a 5-way selector—grab anything from clean articulation to tight, snarling distortion in a single flick.
Key Features
- Body: Basswood with gloss polyester finish
- Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck with gloss polyester finish
- Maple fretboard with 24 jumbo frets and black dot inlays
- Scale length: 648mm (25.5")
- Neck thickness: 17mm at 1st fret, 19mm at 12th fret
- Nut width: 43mm with locking nut
- Fretboard radius: 430mm
- Edge Tremolo bridge with locking tuning system
- V7 (H) humbucker neck, S1 (S) single-coil middle, V8 (H) humbucker bridge
- Black hardware with 10.8mm string spacing
- Neck joint: bolt-on
- Color: Purple Neon
The RG550 PN is built to gig and built to last—lightning-fast playability, legendary Edge tremolo that stays locked in, and the Japanese build quality that survives the road. Own the real thing.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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At a Glance
The Ibanez RG550 PN is a Made-in-Japan shred machine built for speed and precision, with a razor-thin 17mm neck and 24 jumbo frets that let intermediate to advanced players nail fast passages and technical runs. Its V7/S1/V8 pickup trio and Edge tremolo deliver everything from articulate cleans to aggressive, cutting high-gain tones that punch through live mixes. Built for hard rock, metal, and shred, it's a road-tested choice for gigging players who demand tuning stability and pure playability night after night.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Shred
- ✓ High-Gain Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Worship
- – Acoustic-leaning Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have, and is it really that fast?
The Super Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck measures just 17mm at the first fret—one of the fastest profiles ever made—tapering to 19mm at the 12th fret. This ultra-slim design, combined with 24 jumbo frets and a 430mm radius, was engineered specifically for shred speed and is a hallmark of the RG550 legacy.
What pickups come in this guitar, and can I get different voicings?
It's equipped with original-spec Ibanez V7 neck humbucker, S1 middle single-coil, and V8 bridge humbucker, wired through a 5-way selector for flexible tonal options. You can dial in everything from articulate cleans with the single-coil to tight, aggressive distortion using either or both humbuckers.
How does the Edge tremolo system hold tuning?
The Edge Tremolo bridge features a locking tuning system and locking nut, designed to maintain rock-solid tuning stability even under heavy tremolo use—essential for aggressive performance and gigging reliability.
What is the scale length and nut width?
The RG550 PN has a 648mm (25.5 inch) scale length and a 43mm nut width with 10.8mm string spacing, giving you standard Fender-scale feel with a tightly spaced fret layout built for technical precision.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz or worship styles?
The RG550 PN is optimized for hard rock, metal, and shred—it's not designed for jazz or worship music. Its aggressive tonal character, thin neck, and high-output pickups are engineered for cutting, distorted performance rather than warm, smooth, or clean-focused styles.
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