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Don’t sell your soul to a creditor to get the gear you need. At AMS, we want to lower the barriers to create. That’s why we offer in-house 0% financing, and you don’t even have to open a new line of credit! Spread out payments on your credit card to simplify financing and avoid hefty late fees or service charges. Cost shouldn’t interfere with your creativity.
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The Ibanez RGD61 is engineered specifically for the demands of modern metal and heavy music genres. Recognizing that standard guitars often lose string tension and clarity when tuned down, Ibanez developed the RGD series to solve these physical challenges without compromising on playability. This instrument combines a specialized scale length with high-performance electronics, resulting in a guitar that remains tight and responsive even in the lowest tunings.
Optimized for the Low End
The defining characteristic of the RGD61 is its ability to handle down-tuning with precision. By extending the neck just enough to increase tension without making the reach uncomfortable, Ibanez ensures that your low notes remain punchy and defined rather than muddy.
26.5-Inch Scale Length: This extended scale length is the key to the RGD61's performance. It allows for heavier string gauges and lower tunings while maintaining the proper tension, ensuring a tight feel and accurate intonation across the entire fretboard.
Wizard III Roasted Maple Neck: Ibanez’s signature thin, flat neck profile is designed for speed and technical playing. The roasting process removes moisture from the wood, resulting in a neck that’s lighter, more durable, and highly resistant to temperature and humidity changes.
Macassar Ebony Fretboard: Selected for its quick response and tight low end, the Macassar Ebony fretboard provides a smooth surface for fast playing. Paired with jumbo frets, it facilitates effortless string bending and clear articulation of every note
Sonic Versatility and Power
At the heart of the RGD61’s tone is a set of advanced electronics designed to cover the full spectrum of heavy music. Whether you need aggressive distortion or crystalline cleans, the pickup configuration and body construction work together to deliver a commanding sound.
Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers: These ceramic pickups provide an aggressive attack and high output without the background noise often associated with active electronics. They deliver pure tone that cuts through a dense mix with total clarity.
Dual Voice Switching: A push/pull volume knob gives you access to two distinct voicings. Voice 1 offers a modern, active high-output sound for heavy rhythm work, while Voice 2 delivers a crisp, clean, and fluid tone ideal for clean passages and dynamic leads.
Nyatoh Body Construction: The body is crafted from Nyatoh, a tonewood known for its rich mid-low end resonance. This wood choice adds warmth and depth to the tone, balancing the brightness of the ebony fretboard.
Professional-Grade Hardware
Reliability is essential for stage and studio work, and the RGD61 is equipped with hardware designed to withstand aggressive playing styles. Every component is chosen to enhance tuning stability and performance convenience.
Mono-Rail Bridge: This innovative bridge design isolates each string saddle independently. By minimizing the transfer of vibration between strings (crosstalk), the bridge improves sustain and clarity, ensuring that complex chords ring out true.
Gotoh MG-T Locking Tuners: These machine heads provide exceptional tuning stability, which is critical for heavy usage. They also significantly reduce the time required for restringing, allowing for quick changes during a set or session.
Luminescent Side Dots: Visibility is often compromised on dimly lit stages. The luminescent side dot position marks ensure you can always navigate the fretboard with confidence, regardless of the lighting environment.
Built for the Heavy Player
The Ibanez RGD61 is a masterclass in meeting the metal community's specific demands. With extra-deep cutaways for effortless 24th-fret access and a strategic 26.5-inch scale, every feature is purely functional. It’s a precision tool built for the guitarist who needs crushing low-end power paired with the sleek, high-speed feel of a dedicated shred machine.
Ibanez RGD61 Features:
26.5-inch scale length for optimized down-tuning tension
Wizard III Roasted Maple neck for stability and speed
Macassar Ebony fretboard with Jumbo frets
Nyatoh body for rich mid-low resonance
Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic pickups
Push/pull volume control for dual voice selection
Mono-rail bridge for string isolation and sustain
Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads for tuning stability
Warranty: 1 Year on Electric Guitars & Basses; Limited Lifetime with 1 Year on Electronics & Tuners on Acoustic Guitars; 5 Years (1 Year on Speakers) on Amplifiers; 5 Years on Pedals