RG421 (2013–2023)

For the earlier model with the same name, see RG421 (2002).

RG421 Blackberry Sunburst (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.

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.

A white finish was added for 2016. A black and white fade finish was added in 2017.

Specifications

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Specifications for RG421

Model name: RG421 Year(s) offered: 2013–2018 Sold in: Worldwide Made in: Indonesia Finish(es): Blackberry Sunburst (BBS) /Light Violin Sunburst (LVS) 2014–2016 / Mahogany Oil (MOL) / Pearl Black Fade Metallic (PFM) 2017–2018 / White (WH) 2016–2017 / Weathered Black (WK) 2014–2016
Body Body type: Solid body Body material: Mahogany Neck joint: AANJ Bridge: Fixed bridge Hardware color: Cosmo black	Neck Neck type: Wizard III Neck material: 2013–2014: 3-piece maple 2015–2018: 1-piece maple Scale length: 648mm/ 25½" Fingerboard material: 2013–2017: Rosewood 2018: Jatoba Fingerboard inlays: White dot Frets: 24 / jumbo	Electronics/ Strings Pickup configuration: HH Bridge pickup: 2013–2014: Ibanez INF4 (H) 2015–2018: Ibanez Quantum (H) passive/ ceramic Neck pickup: 2013–2014: Ibanez INF3 (H) 2015–2018: Ibanez Quantum (H) passive/ ceramic Controls: Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever pickup selector String gauge (factory): .010–.046

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Other available finishes

Light Violin Sunburst

Mahogany Oil

Pearl Black Fade Metallic

Weathered Black

White

Sources

• 2014 USA catalog (page 18)
• 2015 USA catalog (page 20)
• 2017 Europe catalog (page 20)
• RG421 product page, Ibanez Asia, archived from the original November 2017
• 2018 Europe catalog (page 19)
• RG421 product page, Ibanez USA, archived from the original January 2018