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RG8560KE (2022)
RG8560KE Natural (more images) Red copyright sprite

The RG8560KE is a limited edition RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez for 2022. It was made in Japan by FujiGen as part of the high-end J Custom line.

The RG8560KE features a 4mm thick figured Hawaiian koa top with natural binding on an African mahogany body bolted to a maple and wenge neck with Velvetouch finish and a 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard with Tree of Life inlays. Components include a Lo-Pro Edge double locking tremolo bridge, EMG pickups with an 89 humbucker at the bridge and a pair of SA single-coils in the neck and middle positions, Gotoh tuning machines and Gotoh locking strap pins.

Production of the RG8560KE is limited to just 18 pieces.[1]

The RG8560 is a related model with a mini-toggle coil-split switch.

The RG8560KE was discontinued after 2023.

Specifications[]

Related content: J Custom series | RG series | Models-icon
Specifications for RG8560KE
Model name: RG8560KE
Year(s) offered: 2022–2023
Sold in: Japan
Made in: Japan
Price: MSRP: JP¥ 550,000 (2022)[2]
Finish(es): Natural (NT)
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
African mahogany w/ 4mm figured Hawaiian Koa top
Neck joint:
AANJ
Bridge:
Lo-Pro Edge tremolo (10.8mm string spacing)
Strap buttons:
Gotoh Free Lock-II
Knob style:
Gotoh VK1-19 knurled metal dome
Hardware color:
Gold
Neck
Neck type:
RG J Custom Super Wizard
Neck material:
5-piece maple/ wenge
Scale length:
648mm/ 25½"
Fingerboard material:
Macassar ebony w/ flamed maple binding
Fingerboard inlays:
Pearl & abalone Tree of life
Frets:
24 / jumbo nickel silver (J. Custom edge treatment)
Nut:
Top-Lok III (43mm)
Machine heads:
Gotoh SG381
String gauge (factory):
.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 (D'Addario EXL120)
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)
Electronics
Pickup configuration:
HSS
Bridge pickup:
EMG 89 bridge (H) active/ alnico
Middle pickup:
EMG SA middle (S) active/ alnico
Neck pickup:
EMG SA neck (S) active/ alnico
Switch:
VLX91
Controls:
Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever pickup selector
Output jack:
¼" stereo barrel (angled side mount)

Images[]

RG8560KE back
2022 RG8590KE ( Rear of body: African mahogany body bolted to a 5-piece maple/ wenge and Gotoh tuning machines ) Red copyright sprite
Additional details
RG8560KE front
Front of body
RG8560KE rear
Rear of body
HSS 5-way split
Pickup switching
Controls VT5
Controls layout

Sources[]

  1. RG8560KE product listing, Kurosawa Gakki on Digimart, archived November 2022
  2. RG8560KE product page, Ibanez Japan, archived October 2022
  • RG8560KE product page, Ibanez Japan, archived January 2023