Description

Ibanez j.custom Axe Design Lab RG8870-BRE [SN.F2410487]

RG j.custom ~Axe Design Lab~ 2023 New Model

A new RG j.custom model packed with carefully selected specifications for technical players!

The concept of j.custom is very simple.
``A guitar that uses carefully selected materials and is assembled by one of Japan's most skilled craftsmen, always pursuing high playability and excellent sound.'' This has never changed since its creation.
Based on this concept, j.custom is Ibanez's top-of-the-line electric guitar, manufactured in a domestic workshop to meet the diverse styles, tastes, and demands of guitarists at a high level.


■RG j.custom Super Wizard AS (Asymmetric) neck shape
This neck is made by combining 5 pieces of maple and wenge wood with sufficient consideration for strength and a natural sound.
This is an asymmetrical neck shape based on the ultra-thin Super Wizard shape, which pursues playability and thinness.
Nut part: 17mm / 12th fret part: 19mm The neck thickness remains the same, but the shape is rounded toward the bass string side (6th string side), making the fulcrum of the thumb more secure and allowing the left hand to move freely. Improves the playability of technical playing techniques such as wide stretches and sweep playing techniques.
The neck and back have a Velvetouch finish that feels snug in your hand, just like a guitar that has been played for many years.

■Makassar ebony fingerboard
This is a special fingerboard made of Makassar ebony wood, which is hard and has excellent responsiveness, as well as vertical stripes, and the position inlay Tree of Life, which is one of the symbols of j.custom design, stands out.

■j.custom fret edge treatment
This is a custom treatment that rounds the edges like a spherical surface.
It takes skill not only to make it into a spherical shape, but also to make it even in shape, and this process, which can only be done by skilled craftsmen, is painstakingly done by hand one by one.
You will definitely feel the stress-free, smooth feeling when you change the position of your left hand.

■Flame maple (4mm) top & alder body
AAA-grade flame maple wood with beautiful heather grain is laminated to alder wood, which has a well-balanced bright tone characteristic and rich sustain.

■Deep and beveled lower horn scoop
The cutaway section on the body back and treble string side (1st string side) is deeply scooped to enhance playability in high positions.

■Chambered body
``I want to make it as light as possible without compromising the acoustic properties of the wood...'' In order to meet the demands of players who think in this way, we drilled multiple holes approximately 3cm in size on the front side of the body.
Although it is only a small amount, it is certainly a device that leads to weight reduction.

■DiMarzio pickup
Equipped with PAF7 pickup arranged for 7 strings based on DiMarzio's standard pickup PAF.
A clear and low-power pickup similar to the classic humbuckers from the late 50's, it features mild highs, clear lows, and an open, warm sound.

■Coil tap switch
Functions as front/rear humbucker pickup, expanding sand variations.

■Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
Equipped with Lo-Pro Edge, an original tremolo with an extremely low profile design.
By designing the unit as low as possible and placing the fine tuner at the rear, we reduce the possibility of your hands hitting the instrument while playing and causing it to go out of tune.
Satin black color.

■Gotoh machine heads
GOTOH machine heads are praised by guitarists around the world for their smooth operation, reliability, and durability.
Satin black color.

■Tilted Jack Cavity
The woodwork of the jack part where the shielded cable plug is inserted is carved into the inside of the body from the direction of the strap pin, unlike a typical side jack specification guitar. This is a device to route the cable between the straps and prevent it from falling out due to an accident.

■Switchcraft Jack
We use Switchcraft pipe jacks, which are well-regarded for their robust construction with little friction.

■GOTOH Strap Lock
Equipped with a GOTOH strap lock that can be attached and detached with one touch.

■Easy Access Control Knobs
When arming, the control knob is installed at the top of the body so that it is as low as possible so that it does not interfere with the hand as much as possible, but at the very height that is not difficult to turn.

■Luminlay Luminous, fingerboard side, dot, position mark


~What is Ax Design Lab?~
Why Ibanez remains committed to being "innovative," "cutting-edge," and "pioneering." That's because Ibanez's mission is to ``bring out the maximum creativity and performance of players of that era.''
Regardless of level or years of experience, all players will experience hardships, worry, and sometimes hit big walls. Ibanez hopes to be a "solution-type" gear that supports and supports all challengers, called players, and helps them overcome these challenges together.
To that end, I don't mind creating exciting, cutting-edge guitars that are not bound by common sense, and that are unexpected and sometimes even unbalanced.
All for the players who live today and their music. Ax Design Lab is a new series that embodies Ibanez's brand identity.

Specs
Neck Type RG j.custom Super Wizard AS 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
Body AAA Flamed Maple (4mm) top/ Alder body
Fretboard Macassar Ebony fretboard w/Tree of life inlay & Luminlay side dots inlay
Fret Jumbo frets w/ j.custom fret edge treatment
Machine heads Gotoh machine heads
Bridge Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
Neck Pickup DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary (H) neck pickup
Middle Pickup DiMarzio True Velvet (S) middle pickup
Bridge Pickup DiMarzio The Tone Zone (H) bridge pickup
Controls, Pickup selector 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch
Other Switches Coil-tap switch
Hardware Color Satin Black
String gauge .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 (D‘Addario EXL120)
Strap Lock Gotoh Strap lock pins

Neck Dimensions
Scale: 648mm/25.5
Width at Nut: 43mm
Width at 24 Fret: 58mm
Thickness at 1st: 17mm
Thickness at 12th: 19mm
Radius: 430mmR

Hard case included

◆Color:
BRE (Black Rutile)

Payment

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Returns

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