RG421 (2013–2023)

For other models with the same name, see RG421 (disambiguation).

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The RG421 is an RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2013. It essentially replaced the similar RG321MH. It was 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 a pair of Ibanez Infinity humbucking pickups mounted in pickup rings, a fixed bridge, and die-cast tuning machines.

An update for 2015 introduced new Quantum 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.

The RG421G is a similar model with gold hardware. The RG421EX is similar but adds body and fretboard binding and has black hardware. The RG421M and RG421MSP are similar models with maple fretboards. The RG6003FM is a similar spot model with a flamed maple top and off-set fretboard inlays. The RG421QM and RG421PB are similar model with, respectively, quilted maple and poplar burl tops. The RG421AHM is a related model with an ash body and a maple fretboard. The RGRT421 is a related model with neck through body construction and a reverse headstock. The RG7421 is a seven string version.

A white finish was added for 2016.^[1] A black and white fade finish was added in 2017.

This RG421 was discontinued after 2023 and replaced for 2024 with a new model with the same name which has direct-mounted pickups and a different output jack.

Specifications[]

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Specifications for RG421 (2013–2023)

Model name: RG421 (2013–2023)

Year(s) offered: 2013–2023

Sold in: Americas & Oceania / Asia & Africa / China / Europe / USA

Made in: Indonesia

Price: MSRP: US$413.32 (2015)^[1]

Finish(es): Blackberry Sunburst (BBS) 2013–2023 / Light Violin Sunburst (LVS) 2014–2016 / Mahogany Oil (MOL) / Pearl Black Fade Metallic (PFM) 2017–2023 / White (WH) 2016–2017 / Weathered Black (WK) 2014–2016

Body

Body type:
Solid body

Body material:
2013–2018: Mahogany
2019–2023: Meranti

Neck joint:
AANJ

Bridge:
2013–2019: Fixed bridge
2020–2023: F106 fixed (10.5mm string spacing)

Knob style:
Knurled metal dome

Hardware color:
Cosmo black

Neck

Neck type:
Wizard III

Neck material:
2013–2014: 3-piece maple
2015–2023: 1-piece maple

Scale length:
648mm/ 25½"

Fingerboard material:
2013–2017: Rosewood
2018–2023: Jatoba