Ibanez RG421 RG Series Mahogany Oil

Ibanez RG421 – The Essential Workhorse for Modern Players

The Ibanez RG421 is the quintessential RG—a high-performance instrument built around the core principles of speed, strength, and versatility. Stripping away the complexity of a tremolo system while retaining the aggressive DNA of the RG series, this guitar is the perfect choice for players who demand reliability and raw power in a sleek, hardtail package.

Legendary Playability

Central to the RG421 is the Wizard III Maple neck. Designed for the most demanding technical players, this thin and sturdy neck allows for unrestricted movement across the entire 24-fret Jatoba fretboard. The Jatoba wood offers a rich mid-range with a crisp high-end, while the Jumbo frets provide a smooth, tactile feel for precise note bending and fast-paced fretwork.

Explosive Tonal Range

Equipped with a pair of Quantum humbucking pickups, the RG421 is tuned for high-speed performance. These pickups are engineered to provide an accelerated bass response, capturing every nuance of fast-picked passages with surgical precision. The 5-way switching system offers a surprisingly wide palette of tones, from crushing humbucker saturation to crisp, parallel-connected neck settings that cut through the mix.

Hardtail Stability

The F106 fixed bridge is designed to maximize resonance and sustain. By securing the strings directly to the body, it ensures excellent tuning stability and easier maintenance compared to floating systems. This makes the RG421 an ideal choice for guitarists who frequently change tunings or simply prefer the direct feel of a hardtail bridge.

Reliable Construction

Innovation meets durability with the Mono-unit output jack. Unlike traditional jacks that can loosen and fail over time, this solid, single-piece unit prevents unwanted movement and contact failure, ensuring long-term reliability on stage and in the studio. Finished in a classic Mahogany Oil (MOL), the Meranti body showcases the natural grain of the wood for a timeless, organic look.

Key Specifications:

• Body: Meranti
• Neck: Wizard III Maple (Bolt-on)
• Fretboard: Jatoba with White Dot Inlay
• Frets: 24 Jumbo
• Bridge: F106 Fixed Bridge
• Pickups: Quantum (H) Neck & Bridge (Passive/Ceramic)
• Controls: 5-way Pickup Selector, Volume, and Tone
• Hardware: Cosmo Black
• Finish: Mahogany Oil (MOL)

The Ibanez RG421 is a masterclass in high-performance simplicity—delivering the iconic RG experience with the rock-solid stability of a hardtail design.