Ibanez
RG450DXB Electric Guitar - White
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer’s specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
Jatoba Fretboard - Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.
Quantum Pickups - The Quantum pickups provide accelerated bass response for exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing with crushing mid range and precise high-end articulation.
Wizard III Maple Neck - Ibanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability and features a two-octave 24-fret fretboard for a wide tonal range.
Specifications
Neck type: Wizard III / Maple neck
Top/back/body: Meranti body
Fretboard: Bound jatoba with sharktooth inlay
Frets: Jumbo
Number of frets: 24
Radius: 400mm
Bridge: Double locking tremolo bridge
Neck pickup: Quantum (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
Middle pickup: Quantum (S) neck pickup (Passive/Alnico)
Bridge pickup: Quantum (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
Nut: Locking nut
Hardware color: Black
Q & A
- asked on Jan 31, 2024
- answered by Ron Elliott, Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
- asked on Feb 15, 2024
If it has a tremolo system, it comes with a whammy bar.
This guitar has a tremolo system.
- answered by Bradford Pettigrew, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
- asked on Mar 10, 2024
- asked on Mar 28, 2024
- answered by roy shermack, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
- asked on Apr 12, 2024
This guitar is made in China.
- answered by Bradford Pettigrew, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
Reviews
I got it brand new in box and here's my experience:
There is no case nor gig bag, as expected at this price range. It's made in Indonesia and comes with a tool kit and an extra claw spring. The guitar was not in tune though the action was nicely set, but it didn't take long to tune. If you're not familiar with Floyd Rose style tremolos then the store will probably tune it for you for free with purchase. However, I found the strings on it to be quite old, with some rust spots and the frets needed polishing badly. I would highly recommend putting on new strings right away. There was so much grime on the frets creating resistance and friction out of the box that it was barely playable. This isn't a big job though but should be done before fully enjoying this guitar. The frets themselves are great, the finish on the fret edges is irreproachable.
I personally find this guitar extremely enjoyable. It's lightweight, perfectly balanced and extremely ergonomic. It feels like a Katana sword, a surgical-precision weapon in a guitar world. If this was a motorcycle, it would be a superbike. It just encourages you to shred, go fast and just fool around and have fun with that Ibanez floating tremolo. The Wizard III neck is a pure joy to play on.
I think the stock pickups and tremolo system are quite adequate and as is the guitar is plenty of fun. However, if you like modifying cheaper axes, you can put a Gotoh 1996T trem on this (I've done it on a Jem Jr in the past so I know it'll work as these are identical guitars) and that makes a world of difference. Dimarzio pickups would liven this axe up as well, but honestly there is probably no need, unless you are in a search of a monster on a budget.
I definitely recommend this to all the Steve Vai fans and shredders out there. It's not just for metal, it plays well in clean as well! It's an extremely versatile guitar, and the reason I've bought it.
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| RG450DXB Electric Guitar - White | 746194 |
