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For the model of the same name re-introduced in 2013, see RG7420 (2013–2016).
RG7420 BP
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The RG7420 is a seven-string RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez for 2000. It was also referred to as the RG7-420 in some instances.

The RG7420 was introduced as an alternative for the more expensive RG7620. Both were discontinued in 2003, but the Prestige RG1527 was introduced with similar features to those of the RG7620.

Features of the RG7420 include a basswood body, dual Ibanez Vintage humbucking pickups, a locking nut and a double locking tremolo bridge.

The RG7421 is a similar model with a fixed bridge. The RG7420L is a left-handed version.

The original RG7420 had a production run of three years, but in 2013 model year, an updated model was reintroduced with the same model number.

The RG7420 is occasionally mistaken for the RG7620. Ibanez sometimes used necks interchangeably between the two models, so some RG7420 necks will be stamped "RG7620". The most reliable way to distinguish between the two models is to look at the tremolo — the 7420 uses the Lo-TRS 7 tremolo while the 7620 employs a Lo Pro Edge 7.

Specifications[]

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Specifications for RG7420 / RG7-420
Model name: RG7420 / RG7-420
Year(s) offered: 2000–2002
Sold in: Worldwide
Made in: Japan
Finish(es): Black Pearl (BP) / Cosmic Blue (CB) 2001 / Magenta Crush (MC) / Northern Blue (NB) / Royal Blue Flat (RBF) 2001–2002
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
Basswood
Neck joint:
AANJ
Bridge:
Lo-TRS 7 tremolo
Hardware color:
Black
Neck
Neck type:
Wizard-7 (RG7)
Neck material:
3-piece maple/ bubinga
Scale length:
648mm/ 25½"
Fingerboard material:
Rosewood
Fingerboard inlays:
Pearl dot
Frets:
24 / jumbo
Nut:
Top-Lok III
Electronics/ Strings
Pickup configuration:
HH
Bridge pickup:
Ibanez V87 (H)
Neck pickup:
Ibanez V77 (H)
Controls:
Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever pickup selector
String gauge (factory):
.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E,7B

Images[]

Other available finishes
RG7420 CB
Cosmic Blue
RG7420 MC
Magenta Crush
RG7420-NB 1
Northern Blue[1]
RG7420-NB 2
Northern Blue[1]
Royal Blue Flat
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