Ibanez RG470MB (HSH) 6 String Solidbody Electric Guitar

Gearank High Notes

• 2022.08: Highest Rated Mixed-Pickup HSH Solidbody Electric Guitar Under $500.
• 2021.05: Highest Rated Mixed-Pickup HSH Solidbody Electric Guitar Under $500.

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Specifications

• Body: Meranti
• Finish: Autumn Fade Metallic
• Bridge: Double Locking Tremolo
• Pickups: (HSH) 2 x Quantum Bucker, 1 x Quantum Singlecoil
• Neck: Maple
• Scale Length: 25.5”
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.7”
• Frets: 24 Jumbo
• Nut Width: 1.692”
• Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
• Pickup Selector: 5-way Blade Switch

The RG series started out as the Ibanez Made in Japan streamlined version of the Steve Vai Jem. But it ended up joining the Jem as the two main models that put Ibanez on the map.

Up to this day, the RG continues to be their most popular guitar line, thanks to highly rated guitars like the RG470MB which are accessibly priced.

It retains the HSH (Humbucker – Singlecoil – Humbucker) pickup configuration, which was popularized by the original Jem.

The hot output of the two humbuckers give the neck and bridge positions better compatibility with distortion effects.

It also comes with the latest version of Ibanez’ popular Wizard neck, which is a low action shred-friendly profile.

Other noteworthy features include double locking tremolo (whammy bar), locking nut, and it comes with a unique looking Autumn Fade Metallic finish.

Hardware quality is better than what you’d normally see in similarly priced guitars. Locking tremolo and nut allow for techniques like vibrato and dive bombs, but they are a bit more complex to setup.

This is not for musicians who just want a straightforward blues guitar.

If you’re into shred or if you’re looking for a versatile HSH guitar, and you want one from one of the major guitar brands, then this should be high on your list.