Ibanez RG5170B Prestige Black

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Ibanez RG5170B Prestige Black

Meet sleek perfection. The Ibanez RG 5170B was built for playing breakneck speed and with pinpoint precision. Its core tone is fuelled by three Fishman Fluence Modern pickups which will ignite your riffs with crunch bite and active high output aggression. Using the voicing switch youll be able to change between active and passive tones with ease expanding your tonal powers exponentially. Youll feel what its like to be a magician on the neck with the Super Wizard HP five-piece maple/wenge design (complete with luminescent side dots). Its smoothness is matched by its sleek construction meaning that your fingers will be able to fly between frets unhindered – shredders rejoice. Youll also be able to inject your riffs with vibrato using the sturdy powerful Lo Pro Edge tremolo bridge whilst the included hardshell case makes for safe easy transportation.

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Gain some prestige The pride of Ibanez. Prestige models are made for a single purpose: to give you the most powerful and capable sonic weapon you could ever dream of. Made to exacting standards by Ibanezs most celebrated luthiers these music machines excel in every way a guitar can. Crafted in Japan the level of detail and uniqueness in each model is unmatched. From the headstock to the strap button expect nothing short of world-class quality. Full Throttle Fishman Fluence Get ready. Fishman Fluence Modern pickups bring the RG5170B proudly into the realm of superior tone. Using cutting edge technology and ceramic magnets they produce sounds which are full of attack and aggression filling high gain tones with richness and saturation. The pickup selector lets you swiftly switch between the neck bridge and middle pickups so you can alter your tone on the fly. They are world renowned emitting virtually no unwanted hum or noise. The ultimate pickups. Two voicing options which can be activated with the voicing switch allow you to access two unique sounds. The first voicing creates an active high output tone which will scream with an incredibly tight bass response and mountains of crunch. The second mode emits a passive fluid tone which is well rounded and also has plenty of high output goodness. Armed with these sonic tools youll have everything you need to push your sound and performance to perfection. Neck wizardry Can you feel the sorcery? The RG5170B Prestiges Super Wizard HP maple/wenge neck is one impressive creation providing you with dreamy manoeuvrability. Ibanez are more than well known for their thin shred-friendly necks but this raises the bar. Boasting Prestige fret edge treatment for smooth fretting youll have total freedom across the entire fretboard. Your hand will skim down the neck like a meteorite allowing you to play as fast and aggressively as you desire. The bright dense resonance of the neck also gives every note you play even more crispness and authority delivering the ultimate sonic impact. Ebony excellence Pure majesty. Ebony is undoubtedly one of the finest fretboard materials in the world. Your fingers will feel caressed by its smoothness and flawless feel. Fret movements will be natural and free whilst your fingers glide along effortlessly. Offering a bright resonance of its own as well as plenty of note sustain your music will be ablaze with astonishing articulation and bold bite. Reach your full potential. Lo-Pro vibrato Lock and load. A professional standard Lo Pro Edge bridge locks your strings in a vice grip. It also allows for unlimited whammy bar action so you can put some volcanic vibrato into your riffs. Theres also a premium hard case included which is incredibly sturdy and ensures that your guitar will be safe and secure whenever youre transporting it. Topped off with a stunning prestigious finish this special model represents the pinnacle of modern guitar design. Specifications Body Model Name: Ibanez RG5170B Prestige Black PC: RG5170B-BK Body: BasswoodNeck and Fingerboard Neck: Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Wenge Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony W/Off-Set Mother Of Pearl Dot Inlay Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel W/Prestige Fret Edge Treatment Side Dots: LuminlayHardware and Electronics Neck Pickup: Fishman®️ Fluence Modern Humbucker (H) Middle Pickup: Fishman Fluence Single-Width Bridge Pickup: Fishman®️ Fluence Modern Humbucker (H) Controls: Fishman®️ Fluence Voicing Switch Bridge: Lo Pro II Tremolo Hardware: GoldMiscellaneous Included: Hardshell Case


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