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− | The '''RG421''' is an [[RG series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in 2013. |
+ | The '''RG421''' is an [[RG series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in 2013. It essentially replaced the similar [[RG321MH]]. It is made in Indonesia. |
− | + | The RG421 features a mahogany body bolted to a maple Wizard III neck with a 24-fret rosewood fretboard with white dot position markers. Components include Ibanez pickups and a fixed bridge. |
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+ | An update for 2015 introduced new pickups and a one-piece neck. For 2018 the rosewood fretboard was replaced with jatoba. For 2019 the mahogany body was replaced with meranti. For 2020 the bridge was replaced with the F106. |
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⚫ | A similar model with a quilted maple top, the [[RG421QM]], is also available. The [[RG421EX]] is similar but adds body and fretboard binding and has black hardware. The [[RG421M]] is a similar model with a maple fretboard which was introduced for 2017. The [[RG7421]] is a similar seven-string model. The [[RG6003FM]] is a similar model with a flamed maple top and off-set fretboard inlays. The [[RG421AHM]] is a similar model with an ash body and a maple fretboard. The [[RG421MSP]] is a similar model with a maple fretboard. |
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− | A white finish was added for 2016.<ref name=Summer2016Cat>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160624022508/http://www.ibanezrules.com/namm/2016/IBZ_2016_JULY_NSN.pdf Ibanez New for Summer 2016]'' (dealer catalog), Hoshino Gakki (Ibanez), archived June 2016.</ref> |
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+ | A white finish was added for 2016.<ref name=Summer2016Cat>[[2016 USA summer new product book]] ([[:File:2016 Summer USA new products p4-5.jpg|page 5]])</ref> A black and white fade finish was added in 2017. |
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== Specifications == |
== Specifications == |
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+ | {{Speclist |
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+ | | type = Guitar |
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+ | | name = RG421 |
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+ | | series = RG series |
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+ | | subseries = |
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+ | | year = 2013–2020 |
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+ | | area = Worldwide |
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− | | colors = MOL (Mahogany Oil) / WH (White) ''(2016)'' / WK (Weathered Black) ''(2014–2016)'' |
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+ | | colors = Blackberry Sunburst (BBS) ''2013–2019'' / Light Violin Sunburst (LVS) ''2014–2016'' / Mahogany Oil (MOL) / Pearl Black Fade Metallic (PFM) ''2017–2020'' / White (WH) ''2016–2017'' / Weathered Black (WK) ''2014–2016'' |
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− | | bodytype = Solid body |
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+ | | bodytype = Solid body |
+ | | matbody = ''2013–2018'': Mahogany<br/>''2019–2020'': Meranti |
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+ | | matneck = ''2013–2014'': {{3pm}}<br/>''2015–2020'': {{1pm}} |
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+ | | matfb = ''2013–2017'': Rosewood<br/>''2018–2020'': Jatoba |
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+ | | nj = [[AANJ]] |
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+ | | neck = [[Wizard III]] |
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+ | | nut = Black plastic |
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+ | | nutwidth = |
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+ | | scale = {{25.5}} |
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+ | | fretsize = jumbo |
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+ | | bridge = ''2013–2019'': [[Fixed bridge]]<br/>''2020'': [[F106]] fixed |
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− | | control = {{VT5}} |
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+ | | stringspace = 10.5mm |
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+ | | hw = Cosmo black |
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+ | | pucon = HH |
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+ | | inlay = White dot |
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+ | | pg = <!-- none --> |
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+ | | strings = .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 (D'Addario EXL110) |
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+ | | tuners = Ibanez die-cast |
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+ | | knobs = [[Knurled metal dome]] |
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| models |
| models |
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+ | | title = Additional finishes/ details |
− | | RG421 |
+ | | 2013 RG421 BBS.png | Blackberry Sunburst |
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+ | | 2015 RG421 LVS.png | Light Violin Sunburst |
+ | | 2017 RG421 PFM.jpg | Pearl Black Fade Metallic |
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+ | | RG421 WK.jpg | Weathered Black |
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+ | | 2016 RG421 WH.jpg | White |
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+ | | 2-Hum 5-way parallel-neck.png | Pickup switching diagram |
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+ | | Controls VT5.png | Control layout |
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== Sources == |
== Sources == |
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+ | * [[2014 USA catalog]] ([[:File:2014 USA catalog p18-19.jpg|page 18]]) |
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− | * [http://www.ibanez.com/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=411&now=9 2014 Ibanez USA catalog] |
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+ | * [[2015 USA catalog]] ([[:File:2015 USA catalog p20-21.jpg|page 20]]) |
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− | * [http://www.ibanez.com/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=414&now=10 2015 Ibanez USA catalog] |
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− | * [https://web.archive.org/web/ |
+ | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20160606224507/http://www.ibanez.com/products/eg_detail.php?year=2016&area_id=2&cat_id=1&series_id=1&data_id=285&color=CL01 RG421 product page], Ibanez USA, archived June 2016 |
+ | * [[2017 Europe catalog]] ([[:File:2017 EU catalog p20-21.jpg|page 20]]) |
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+ | * [http://archive.is/2017.11.13-201814/http://www.ibanez.com/products/eg_detail17.php?year=2017&cat_id=1&series_id=1&data_id=172&color=CL01&area_id=4 RG421 product page], Ibanez Asia, archived November 2017 |
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+ | * [http://archive.is/2017.11.13-201958/http://www.ibanez.com/products/u_eg_detail17.php?year=2017&cat_id=1&series_id=1&data_id=172&color=CL01&area_id=1 RG421 product page], Ibanez USA, archived November 2017 |
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+ | * [[2018 Europe catalog]] ([[:File:2018 EU full line catalog p19-20.jpg|page 19]]) |
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+ | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20190108161425/https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/rg421_03.html RG421 product page], Ibanez Europe, archived January 2019<!-- alternate archive link: http://archive.today/2019.01.08-161501/https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/rg421_03.html --> |
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+ | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20200106154744/https://www.ibanez.com/asia/products/detail/rg421_1p_04.html RG421 product page], Ibanez Asia, archived January 2020 |
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[[Category:HH pickup configuration]] |
[[Category:HH pickup configuration]] |
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Revision as of 15:59, 6 January 2020
- For the earlier model with the same name, see RG421 (2002).
RG421 Mahogany Oil (more images) |
The RG421 is an RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2013. It essentially replaced the similar RG321MH. It is made in Indonesia.
The RG421 features a mahogany body bolted to a maple Wizard III neck with a 24-fret rosewood fretboard with white dot position markers. Components include Ibanez pickups and a fixed bridge.
An update for 2015 introduced new pickups and a one-piece neck. For 2018 the rosewood fretboard was replaced with jatoba. For 2019 the mahogany body was replaced with meranti. For 2020 the bridge was replaced with the F106.
A similar model with a quilted maple top, the RG421QM, is also available. The RG421EX is similar but adds body and fretboard binding and has black hardware. The RG421M is a similar model with a maple fretboard which was introduced for 2017. The RG7421 is a similar seven-string model. The RG6003FM is a similar model with a flamed maple top and off-set fretboard inlays. The RG421AHM is a similar model with an ash body and a maple fretboard. The RG421MSP is a similar model with a maple fretboard.
A white finish was added for 2016.[1] A black and white fade finish was added in 2017.
Specifications
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- 2014 USA catalog (page 18)
- 2015 USA catalog (page 20)
- RG421 product page, Ibanez USA, archived June 2016
- 2017 Europe catalog (page 20)
- RG421 product page, Ibanez Asia, archived November 2017
- RG421 product page, Ibanez USA, archived November 2017
- 2018 Europe catalog (page 19)
- RG421 product page, Ibanez USA, archived January 2018
- RG421 product page, Ibanez Europe, archived January 2019
- RG421 product page, Ibanez Asia, archived January 2020