Ibanez RG5170B Prestige Series Electric Guitar - Black
Ibanez RG5170B-BK — Prestige Series Electric Guitar Black (Japan)
The Ibanez RG5170B-BK is a premium model in the Prestige RG line, built in Japan and introduced around 2021. Engineered for modern versatility and elite playability, it pairs a lightning-fast Super Wizard HP neck with Fishman Fluence pickups and a Lo-Pro Edge double-locking tremolo for stable, expressive performance.
Key Features
- Basswood body with black binding for a sleek, stage-ready look.
- Super Wizard HP 5-piece maple/wenge neck for ultra-fast feel.
- Macassar ebony fingerboard, offset MOP dots, and Luminlay side dots.
- 24 jumbo stainless steel frets with Prestige fret-edge treatment.
- Lo-Pro Edge tremolo (double-locking) for precise pitch control.
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Fishman Fluence H-S-H set with mini-toggle Voicing switch:
- Neck: Fluence Modern Humbucker (active, Alnico)
- Middle: Fluence Single-Width (active, ceramic)
- Bridge: Fluence Modern Humbucker (active, ceramic)
- Simple, flexible controls: Master Volume, Tone, 3-way switch + Fluence Voicing switch.
- Locking nut and quality tuners for rock-solid tuning stability.
- Factory D’Addario EXL120 strings (.009–.042).
- Black finish with gold hardware and black knobs.
Specifications
| Model | RG5170B-BK (Prestige) |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Body | Basswood, black binding |
| Neck | Super Wizard HP, 5-pc maple/wenge |
| Scale Length | 648 mm (25.5″) |
| Fingerboard | Macassar ebony, offset MOP dots, Luminlay side dots |
| Frets | 24 jumbo stainless steel (Prestige fret-edge treatment) |
| Radius | ≈ 430 mm |
| Neck Dimensions | Nut width ≈ 43 mm; thickness ≈ 17 mm (1st), ≈ 19 mm (12th) |
| Bridge | Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge tremolo (double-locking) |
| Pickups | H-S-H Fishman Fluence (Modern Alnico neck / Single-Width ceramic middle / Modern ceramic bridge) |
| Electronics | Master Volume, Tone, 3-way selector, Fluence Voicing mini-toggle |
| Nut / Tuners | Locking nut; quality tuning machines |
| Strings (factory) | D’Addario EXL120 (.009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042) |
| Finish & Hardware | Black (BK) with gold hardware; black knobs |
Why Players Choose the RG5170B-BK
This guitar blends ultra-fast ergonomics with modern active tones. From articulate cleans to aggressive high-gain, the Fluence H-S-H set—with instant voicing changes—keeps you covered, while the Lo-Pro Edge ensures confident pitch work and stable tuning.
Experience Prestige Performance
The Ibanez RG5170B-BK represents the height of the RG line — made in Japan with premium woods, top-grade electronics, and stage-focused design. It’s an ideal choice for players seeking maximum versatility, flawless playability, and dependable performance at the highest level.
Ibanez RG5170B-BK — Prestige Series Electric Guitar Black (Japan)
The Ibanez RG5170B-BK is a premium model in the Prestige RG line, built in Japan and introduced around 2021. Engineered for modern versatility and elite playability, it pairs a lightning-fast Super Wizard HP neck with Fishman Fluence pickups and a Lo-Pro Edge double-locking tremolo for stable, expressive performance.
Key Features
- Basswood body with black binding for a sleek, stage-ready look.
- Super Wizard HP 5-piece maple/wenge neck for ultra-fast feel.
- Macassar ebony fingerboard, offset MOP dots, and Luminlay side dots.
- 24 jumbo stainless steel frets with Prestige fret-edge treatment.
- Lo-Pro Edge tremolo (double-locking) for precise pitch control.
-
Fishman Fluence H-S-H set with mini-toggle Voicing switch:
- Neck: Fluence Modern Humbucker (active, Alnico)
- Middle: Fluence Single-Width (active, ceramic)
- Bridge: Fluence Modern Humbucker (active, ceramic)
- Simple, flexible controls: Master Volume, Tone, 3-way switch + Fluence Voicing switch.
- Locking nut and quality tuners for rock-solid tuning stability.
- Factory D’Addario EXL120 strings (.009–.042).
- Black finish with gold hardware and black knobs.
Specifications
| Model | RG5170B-BK (Prestige) |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Body | Basswood, black binding |
| Neck | Super Wizard HP, 5-pc maple/wenge |
| Scale Length | 648 mm (25.5″) |
| Fingerboard | Macassar ebony, offset MOP dots, Luminlay side dots |
| Frets | 24 jumbo stainless steel (Prestige fret-edge treatment) |
| Radius | ≈ 430 mm |
| Neck Dimensions | Nut width ≈ 43 mm; thickness ≈ 17 mm (1st), ≈ 19 mm (12th) |
| Bridge | Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge tremolo (double-locking) |
| Pickups | H-S-H Fishman Fluence (Modern Alnico neck / Single-Width ceramic middle / Modern ceramic bridge) |
| Electronics | Master Volume, Tone, 3-way selector, Fluence Voicing mini-toggle |
| Nut / Tuners | Locking nut; quality tuning machines |
| Strings (factory) | D’Addario EXL120 (.009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042) |
| Finish & Hardware | Black (BK) with gold hardware; black knobs |
Why Players Choose the RG5170B-BK
This guitar blends ultra-fast ergonomics with modern active tones. From articulate cleans to aggressive high-gain, the Fluence H-S-H set—with instant voicing changes—keeps you covered, while the Lo-Pro Edge ensures confident pitch work and stable tuning.
Experience Prestige Performance
The Ibanez RG5170B-BK represents the height of the RG line — made in Japan with premium woods, top-grade electronics, and stage-focused design. It’s an ideal choice for players seeking maximum versatility, flawless playability, and dependable performance at the highest level.
Description
Ibanez RG5170B-BK — Prestige Series Electric Guitar Black (Japan)
The Ibanez RG5170B-BK is a premium model in the Prestige RG line, built in Japan and introduced around 2021. Engineered for modern versatility and elite playability, it pairs a lightning-fast Super Wizard HP neck with Fishman Fluence pickups and a Lo-Pro Edge double-locking tremolo for stable, expressive performance.
Key Features
- Basswood body with black binding for a sleek, stage-ready look.
- Super Wizard HP 5-piece maple/wenge neck for ultra-fast feel.
- Macassar ebony fingerboard, offset MOP dots, and Luminlay side dots.
- 24 jumbo stainless steel frets with Prestige fret-edge treatment.
- Lo-Pro Edge tremolo (double-locking) for precise pitch control.
-
Fishman Fluence H-S-H set with mini-toggle Voicing switch:
- Neck: Fluence Modern Humbucker (active, Alnico)
- Middle: Fluence Single-Width (active, ceramic)
- Bridge: Fluence Modern Humbucker (active, ceramic)
- Simple, flexible controls: Master Volume, Tone, 3-way switch + Fluence Voicing switch.
- Locking nut and quality tuners for rock-solid tuning stability.
- Factory D’Addario EXL120 strings (.009–.042).
- Black finish with gold hardware and black knobs.
Specifications
| Model | RG5170B-BK (Prestige) |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Body | Basswood, black binding |
| Neck | Super Wizard HP, 5-pc maple/wenge |
| Scale Length | 648 mm (25.5″) |
| Fingerboard | Macassar ebony, offset MOP dots, Luminlay side dots |
| Frets | 24 jumbo stainless steel (Prestige fret-edge treatment) |
| Radius | ≈ 430 mm |
| Neck Dimensions | Nut width ≈ 43 mm; thickness ≈ 17 mm (1st), ≈ 19 mm (12th) |
| Bridge | Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge tremolo (double-locking) |
| Pickups | H-S-H Fishman Fluence (Modern Alnico neck / Single-Width ceramic middle / Modern ceramic bridge) |
| Electronics | Master Volume, Tone, 3-way selector, Fluence Voicing mini-toggle |
| Nut / Tuners | Locking nut; quality tuning machines |
| Strings (factory) | D’Addario EXL120 (.009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042) |
| Finish & Hardware | Black (BK) with gold hardware; black knobs |
Why Players Choose the RG5170B-BK
This guitar blends ultra-fast ergonomics with modern active tones. From articulate cleans to aggressive high-gain, the Fluence H-S-H set—with instant voicing changes—keeps you covered, while the Lo-Pro Edge ensures confident pitch work and stable tuning.
Experience Prestige Performance
The Ibanez RG5170B-BK represents the height of the RG line — made in Japan with premium woods, top-grade electronics, and stage-focused design. It’s an ideal choice for players seeking maximum versatility, flawless playability, and dependable performance at the highest level.
