Ibanez Genesis Collection RG565R - Electric Blue

Ibanez RG565R – Genesis Collection Electric Guitar (Electric Blue)

The Altitude Summary

The Ibanez RG565R from the Genesis Collection is a modern reissue of one of the most sought-after shred machines of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Made in Japan and finished in eye-catching Road Flare Red, the RG565R blends iconic RG style with contemporary performance features. Designed for speed, precision, and clarity, this high-performance guitar is ideal for rock, metal, and technical players seeking razor-sharp tone and fast playability.  Limited to 1000 units per color, these limited edition reissues are excellent collection pieces.

Key Features

• Super Wizard 5-Piece Maple/Walnut Neck:
  Ultra-thin and built for speed, this neck profile is designed for effortless playing across all 24 frets.

• Rosewood Fretboard with Jumbo Frets:
  Delivers a smooth, comfortable playing surface with warm tone and snappy attack, perfect for soloing and riff-heavy playing.

• Basswood Body:
  Lightweight yet resonant, this tonewood offers a balanced sound with tight low end and clear mids—ideal for high-gain tones.

• Infinity R (Neck) and V8 (Bridge) Pickups – HSH Configuration:
  This versatile pickup set delivers tight rhythm tones and articulate lead voicing. Whether you're playing clean or through a wall of gain, these pickups maintain clarity and dynamic response.

• Edge Double-Locking Tremolo System:
  Ibanez’s legendary locking tremolo offers rock-solid tuning stability and expressive pitch control for dive bombs, squeals, and subtle vibrato.

• Gotoh® Precision Machine Heads:
  Smooth, accurate, and stable—these tuners provide reliable performance for studio and stage.

Technical Specifications

• Neck: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut

• Fretboard: Rosewood, Jumbo Frets

• Body: Basswood

• Bridge: Edge Double-Locking Tremolo

• Pickups: Infinity R (neck), V8 (bridge)

• Tuners: Gotoh®

• Finish: Electric Blue

Why Choose the Ibanez RG565R?

This Genesis Collection reissue revives a cult-classic model with modern enhancements that stay true to its roots. From the fast-playing Super Wizard neck to the aggressive HSH pickup setup and legendary Edge tremolo, the RG565R delivers everything a high-performance electric guitar should—speed, style, and sonic firepower.