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The '''RG1077XL''' is a seven-string [[RG series]] solid body electric guitar model offered by [[Ibanez]] in 2001 and 2002. It is part of the high-end Japanese made [[Prestige]] line.
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The '''RG1077XL''' is a seven string baritone [[RG series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in 2001. It was made in Japan by [[FujiGen]] as part of the upscale [[Prestige]] line.
   
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The most notable feature of the RG1077XL is the 27" baritone scale neck that allows it to be tuned to a lower range and/or use a higher string gauge. The DiMarzio 7 pickups, also known as Custom 7s, are specially made for Ibanez. Other features include a basswood body, a Lo Pro Edge tremolo and a bound fingerboard with an abalone dot inlay.
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The most notable feature of the RG1077XL is the 27" baritone scale neck that allows it to be tuned to a lower range and/or use a higher string gauge. The DiMarzio RG-7 pickups, also known as "Custom 7" or just simply "DiMarzio 7" pickups, were specially made for Ibanez. Other features include a basswood body, a Lo Pro Edge 7 [[double locking tremolo]] bridge and a rosewood fingerboard with binding and an abalone dot inlay.
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The [[RG970XL]] is a related six-string model.
   
 
In 2003, the [[RG2077XL]] was introduced as a replacement for the RG1077XL, featuring the new Edge Pro tremolo.
  
In 2003, the [[RG2077XL]] was introduced as a replacement for the RG1077XL, featuring the new Edge Pro tremolo.
   
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Although the finish of this model is named Royal Blue, most images make the color appear closer to a dark navy. There are some black ones around the world, but those are rarer.
  
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== Specifications ==
  
== Specifications ==
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{{Speclist
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| name = RG1077XL
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| name =
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| series = RG series
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| type = Guitar
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| subseries = Prestige series
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| series = RG series
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| subseries = Prestige series
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| year = 2001–2002
  
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| area = Worldwide
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| year = 2001–2002
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| made = Japan
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| area = Worldwide
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| colors = RB (Royal Blue)
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| made = Japan
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| colors = Black (BK) ''Japan only'' / Royal Blue (RB)
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| bodytype = Solid body
  
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| matbody = Basswood with top binding
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| bodytype = Solid body
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| matneck = {{3pmb}}
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| matbody = Basswood w/ top binding
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| matfb = Bound rosewood
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| matneck = {{3pmb}}
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| nj = [[AANJ]]
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| matfb = Rosewood w/ binding
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| neck = [[Wizard-7 27" Prestige]]
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| nj = [[AANJ]]
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| scale = 685.8mm/ 27"
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| neck = [[Wizard-7 27" Prestige]]
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| frets = 24 / jumbo
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| nut = [[Top-Lok III]]
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| bridge = [[Lo Pro Edge 7]]
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| nutwidth = 48mm
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| hw = Powder cosmo
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| scale = {{27}}
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| pucon = HSH
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| frets = 24
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| puneck = DiMarzio 7-N
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| fretsize = jumbo (SBB215-175)
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| pumid = DiMarzio 7-S
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| bridge = [[Lo Pro Edge 7]] tremolo
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| pubridge = DiMarzio 7-B
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| stringspace = 10.8mm
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| control = {{VT5}}
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| hw = Powder cosmo
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| inlay = Off-set abalone dot
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| pucon = HSH
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| puneck = [[DiMarzio RG-7]]-N {{H}}
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| pumid = [[DiMarzio Blaze]]-M {{S}}
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| pubridge = [[DiMarzio RG-7]]-B {{H}}
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| control = {{VT5}}
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| output = {{Stereo-barrel}}
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| switch = [[VLX91]]
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| inlay = Offset abalone dot
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| tuners = [[Gotoh SG381]]
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| strings =
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| tuning = {{EStd7}}
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| knobs = [[Gotoh VK1-19]]
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| strap_btns =
 
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== Images ==
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[[Category:Guitar models]]
  
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| file = RG1077Xl BK.jpg
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| caption = 2001 Ibanez RG1070XL - BK
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| width = 650px
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| float = center
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| title = Additional details
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| HSH 5-way both-splits.png | Pickup switching diagram
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| Controls VT5.png | Control layout
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== Sources ==
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* [[2001 Japan catalog]] ([[:File:2001_Japan_catalog_p2-4.jpg|page 3]])
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* [[2002 Europe catalog]] ([[:File:2002_EU_catalog_p12-13.jpg|page 12]])
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20011230054744/http://www.ibanez.co.jp/japan/el_guitar/7strings/rg1077xl.html RG1077XL product page], Ibanez Japan, archived December 2001
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20010820105345/http://www.ibanez.com:80/rg/rg_specs/rg1077xlrb/rg1077xlrb.html RG1077XL product page], Ibanez USA, archived August 2001
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Revision as of 10:06, 20 March 2021

RG1077XL RB
RG1077XL Royal Blue (more images) Red copyright sprite

The RG1077XL is a seven string baritone RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2001. It was made in Japan by FujiGen as part of the upscale Prestige line.

The most notable feature of the RG1077XL is the 27" baritone scale neck that allows it to be tuned to a lower range and/or use a higher string gauge. The DiMarzio RG-7 pickups, also known as "Custom 7" or just simply "DiMarzio 7" pickups, were specially made for Ibanez. Other features include a basswood body, a Lo Pro Edge 7 double locking tremolo bridge and a rosewood fingerboard with binding and an abalone dot inlay.

The RG970XL is a related six-string model.

In 2003, the RG2077XL was introduced as a replacement for the RG1077XL, featuring the new Edge Pro tremolo.

Specifications

Related content: Prestige series | RG series | Models-icon
Specifications for RG1077XL
Year(s) offered: 2001–2002
Sold in: Worldwide
Made in: Japan
Finish(es): Black (BK) Japan only / Royal Blue (RB)
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
Basswood w/ top binding
Neck joint:
AANJ
Bridge:
Lo Pro Edge 7 tremolo (10.8mm string spacing)
Knob style:
Gotoh VK1-19
Hardware color:
Powder cosmo
Neck
Neck type:
Wizard-7 27" Prestige
Neck material:
3-piece maple/ bubinga
Scale length:
686mm/ 27"
Fingerboard material:
Rosewood w/ binding
Fingerboard inlays:
Offset abalone dot
Frets:
24 / jumbo (SBB215-175)
Nut:
Top-Lok III (48mm)
Machine heads:
Gotoh SG381
Electronics/ Strings
Pickup configuration:
HSH
Bridge pickup:
DiMarzio RG-7-B (H)
Middle pickup:
DiMarzio Blaze-M (S)
Neck pickup:
DiMarzio RG-7-N (H)
Switch:
VLX91
Controls:
Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever pickup selector
Output jack:
¼" stereo barrel
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E,7B
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Images

RG1077Xl BK
2001 Ibanez RG1070XL - BK Red copyright sprite
Additional details
HSH 5-way both-splits
Pickup switching diagram
Controls VT5
Control layout

Sources

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