DISC Ibanez RG8520 J-Custom, Sodalite

Full Description

The j.custom experience

The best of the best. The reputation of j.custom guitars has spread around the world like wildfire. They are some of the best models you will ever see, with features which are guaranteed to make your jaw drop. Boasting cutting edge design and all the quality you would expect from a custom made Japanese guitar, they offer a magical playing experience like no other. The RG8520 is no exception. Carve your own path.

Define your voice

Soar. The DiMarzio Fusion edge pickups in the RG8520 are ablaze with heat hotter than the sun. Offering world class note definition and crystalline clarity, they will let you express yourself on the instrument in impeccable style. The bridge position humbucker is a proud warrior, belting out tight, crunch-filled tone with ease. Its high end is precise, its low end compressed, and its mid-range is powerfully punchy. Your riffs will slice through the mix.

The neck Fusion Edge oozes expressive beauty. Lead licks will flood out like a river, sounding pristinely fluid and tonally immense. The smooth high end and fat low end help to boost them significantly, whilst the unbelievable sustain lets them ring out like a bell. Each note you play will have its own aura, and you'll hear your licks like you've never heard them before. The coil tap switch gives each pickup a lower output, vintage-style tone, further increasing their incredible dynamism. With these two humbuckers by your side, nothing can stand in the way of your guitar playing glory.

Neck wizardry

Can you feel the sorcery? The RG j.custom Super Wizard neck is one impressive creation, providing you with dreamy manoeuvrability. Ibanez are more than well known for their thin, shred-friendly necks, but this raises the bar. Boasting j.custom fret edge treatment for smooth fretting, you'll have total freedom across the entire fretboard. Your hand will skim down the maple and wenge neck like a meteorite, allowing you to play as fast and aggressively as you desire. The bright, dense resonance of the neck also gives each note you play even more crispness and authority, providing the ultimate impact.

Excel with ebony

Pure majesty. Macassar ebony is one of the finest fretboard materials in the world. Your fingers will feel caressed by its smoothness and flawless feel. Fret movements will be natural and free whilst your fingers glide along effortlessly. Offering a bright resonance of its own as well as plenty of note sustain, your music will be ablaze with astonishing articulation and bold bite. Reach your full potential.

Shining out

Lock and load. A professional standard Lo-Pro Edge bridge holds your strings locked in a vice grip. It also allows unlimited whammy bar action, so you can put some volcanic vibrato into your riffs. Gotoh tuners further increase your tuning stability, whilst sturdy Gotoh strap locks keep your strap comfortably in place. Topped off with an AAA flamed maple top and a stunning finish, this special j.custom model represents the pinnacle of modern guitar design.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: Ibanez RG8520 J-Custom, Sodalite
• Model Code: RG8520-SD
• Body: African Mahogany with AAA Flamed Maple Top
• Finish: Sodalite

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck: RG J.Custom Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge
• Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony
• Frets: 24 Jumbo Frets With J.Custom Fret Edge Treatment
• Inlays: Tree of Life

Hardware and Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic)
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic)
• Controls: Volume and Three Way Pickup Selector
• Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge Tremolo w/ Fine Tuners and Locking Studs
• Tuners: Gotoh Machineheads
• Hardware: Cosmo Black

Miscellaneous

• String Gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042