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An Aggressive Axe with Unbelievable Tuning Stability





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If you're searching for a mild-mannered guitar, look elsewhere ? the Ibanez Prestige RG5121E is anything but. Its African mahogany body is resonant as all get out, supplying you with a solid tonal base to work from. Beyond that, its Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers churn out aggressive yet articulate high-gain tones that are sure to impress. You'll experience a major speed boost, too, courtesy of a comfortable 5-piece Super Wizard HP neck and fast-playing Macassar ebony fingerboard. Want to knock this axe out of tune? We dare you to try. Thanks to its EverTune bridge, the RG5121E maintains rock-solid tuning stability under even the most brutal of conditions. You also get Gotoh machine heads for super-smooth tuning adjustments. Luminlay side dots and an attractive satin finish round out the RG5121E's impressive features.





Incredibly fast Super Wizard HP neck





Ibanez Wizard necks are thin and built for speed, and the guitarists here at Sweetwater love them for their effortless playability and comfort. The RG5121E takes that design to the next level with its 5-piece maple/wenge Super Wizard HP neck. The just-right feel provided by this neck's satin finish encourages lightning-fast runs, arpeggios, and hammer-ons. Capping the neck is a 24-fret bound Macassar ebony fingerboard, loaded with stainless steel jumbo frets that are perfect for big note bends.





Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers





The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers in the Prestige RG5121E deliver the most sought-after humbucking tones, from modern active to high-output humbucking. Unlike most wire-wound models, Fluence pickups manage to serve up this massive tone arsenal without noise or inductance issues. On top of that, Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups provide you with your choice of two distinctly different voices for each pickup. You can change the voicing via the mini toggle between the knobs.





EverTune bridge keeps you in tune, all gig long





The EverTune bridge on the Prestige RG5121E is an all-mechanical system that helps you stay in tune longer under any playing situation. Small springs keep constant tension on your strings, giving you long-lasting tuning stability and incredibly accurate intonation, too. You can even adjust it to control how much your pitch changes when you bend a string. Even if you're playing a long gig or recording session, your tuning will be more stable regardless of your playing style, temperature, or other variables.





Ibanez Prestige RG5121E Electric Guitar Features:


Resonant African mahogany body infuses your playing with warmth and sustain


Comfortable 5-piece Super Wizard HP neck


Ultra-playable bound Macassar ebony fingerboard with Prestige fret edge treatment


Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers yield aggressive yet articulate high-gain tones


EverTune bridge offers exceptional tuning stability and intonation


Gotoh machine heads allow for super-smooth tuning adjustments


Luminlay side dots let you know where you are in the dark


Attractive satin finish