RG170R

For other models in the RG170 lineage, see RG170 (disambiguation).

RG170R Jewel Blue (more images)

The RG170R is an RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2002. It had a three year production run.

The RG170R features an agathis or basswood body bolted to a maple neck with a 24-fret maple fingerboard with black dot position markers. Components include a synchronized tremolo bridge and Ibanez Powersound pickups in an HSH configuration.

The RG170DX is a similar model with sharktooth position markers while the RG170 has a maple fretboard.

Specifications

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Specifications for RG170R

Model name: RG170R Year(s) offered: 2002–2004 Sold in: Europe / USA Made in: Korea Finish(es): BK (Black) / JB (Jewel Blue) (2003–2004) / NM (Navy Metallic) (2002)
Body Body type: Solid body Body material: 2002: Agathis 2003–2004: Basswood Neck joint: AANJ Bridge: FAT-20 tremolo Hardware color: Chrome	Neck Neck type: 2002–2003: Wizard II 2004: Ultra Neck material: 1-piece maple Fingerboard material: Rosewood Fingerboard inlays: Pearl dot Frets: 24 / jumbo	Electronics Pickup configuration: HSH Bridge pickup: PSND2 Middle pickup: PSNDS Neck pickup: PSND1 Controls: Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever pickup selector

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Other available finishes

Black

Navy Metallic

Sources

• 2002 Europe catalog (page 10)
• 2003 USA catalog (page 14)
• 2004 product page on Ibanez USA website (archived August 2004)