PLAYER’S PERSPECTIVE
If you’re looking for a boutique example of just how nice an Ibanez guitar can be, then look no further!
We’re proud to present this J.Custom RG8570 in a gorgeous Black Rutile finish that simply has one of the fastest and most shred-ready necks ever put on a guitar with hardware and pickups that will complement the beautiful styling.
Make no mistake about it, this guitar wants to be played fast. It’s designed from top to bottom to make shredding at breakneck speeds easier than ever.
At the heart of the guitar is the tried-and-true Air Norton, True Velvet, and Tone Zone DiMarzio set of pickups that Ibanez tends to use on their J.Custom instruments, and for good reason – the combination of warmth and clarity in the Air Norton neck, the spankiness of the True Velvet, and the power and punch of the Tone Zone can cover any genre from jazz to death metal.
The Lo-Pro Edge bridge gives you infinite flexibility with your tremolo. Whether you’re dive-bombing like a stunt pilot or just laying down some light flutter, you’ll never have to worry about sacrificing intonation.
This guitar wants you to play it fast and it wants to hit the front end of your amp hard. That’s what it was designed to do and it does it extraordinarily well. But unlike a lot of shredder axes out there, you can also clean up really nicely and the pickups have a sweet enough mid-range where you can get beautiful clean sounds when you aren’t trying to melt faces.
This is a thoroughly custom-shop quality instrument. It’s quite versatile while still being oriented for more modern and aggressive styles of playing. Perfect for somebody that wants to look great on the big stage but needs playability and tone that will back that up! The J.Custom Ibanez guitars are the best production Ibanez guitars that money can buy.
Details
The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.
Ibanez j.custom guitars are manufactured by an elite group of highly skilled luthiers trained in producing instruments of uncompromised quality. The j.custom designation represents every advance in design and technology Ibanez has developed over the decades: the best woods, neck, fret treatments, in-demand pickup, and top-quality hardware. Each is masterfully crafted to the highest standards to ensure unparalleled sound, maximum playability and exquisite beauty.
Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
The Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck provides extra-smooth playing.
Lo-Pro Edge tremolo
The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.
DiMarzio® Air Norton™ / True Velvet™ / The Tone Zone® pickups
The DiMarzio® Air Norton™, True Velvet™ and Tone Zone® pickups offer depth, warmth and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch.
Special j.custom Neck
RG j.custom Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck includes jumbo frets finished with our j.custom special fret edge treatment for a super smooth and comfortable performance. The “Velvetouch” finish on the back of the neck ensures a “just right” feel and easy playability.
All Access Neck Joint
j.custom special neck joint offers superior playability at the high frets.
Specifications Body
- Body Wood: African Mahogany
- Top Wood: AAA Flame Maple
- Finish: Black Rutile, Gloss
Neck
- Neck Wood: 5-Piece Maple/Wenge
- Neck Shape: RG j.custom Super Wizard
- Radius: 16.9″
- Fretboard Wood: Macassar Ebony
- Fretboard Inlays: Tree of Life
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5″
- Nut Width: 1.692″
- Nut: Locking
Hardware
- Bridge: Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Hardware Finish: Cosmo Black
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Air Norton Humbucker
- Middle Pickup: DiMarzio True Velvet Single-Coil
- Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Tone Zone Humbucker
- Controls: Volume, Tone, 5-Way Switch
Misc.
- Strings: .009-.042
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Instrument Weight: 9 lbs