Ibanez RGA42EX-BAM Electric Guitar – Black Aurora Burst Matte

Overview

The Ibanez RGA42EX Electric Guitar is a modern solid-body instrument designed for players who demand fast playability, powerful tones, and precise response for rock, metal, hard rock, and other high-gain styles. Featuring a sculpted Meranti body, fast Wizard III maple neck, 24-fret Jatoba fingerboard, and a pair of Ibanez Quantum passive ceramic humbuckers, the RGA42EX combines aggressive performance with comfortable ergonomics.

The RGA42EX features a 25.5-inch scale length, 24 jumbo frets, and a fixed F106 bridge for stable tuning and reliable sustain. Its five-way pickup selector provides versatile tonal options, while the Quantum H-H pickup set is designed for fast low-end response, precise note definition, and a full-bodied mid-to-high range.

Key Features

• Ibanez RGA Series solid-body electric guitar
• Black Aurora Burst Matte finish
• Meranti body with sculpted RGA top contour
• Wizard III one-piece maple neck
• Jatoba fingerboard with offset white dot inlays
• 24 jumbo frets for an extended two-octave range
• Pair of Ibanez Quantum passive ceramic humbucking pickups
• Five-way pickup selector for versatile tonal options
• Fixed F106 bridge with independently adjustable string height
• 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length
• 43 mm nut width
• 400 mm fingerboard radius
• Black hardware
• Ibanez die-cast tuning machines
• D'Addario EXL110 strings in .010–.046 gauge
• Factory tuned to standard E tuning

Wizard III Maple Neck

The Wizard III maple neck is designed for speed, comfort, and unrestricted playability. Its thin and flat profile works particularly well for fast runs, technical passages, power chords, and modern playing techniques, while the 24-fret layout provides access to a full two-octave range.

Quantum H-H Pickup Configuration

The RGA42EX is equipped with Ibanez Quantum passive ceramic humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions. These pickups are designed to respond quickly to picking, making them suitable for fast and precise riffing while maintaining strong mid-to-high frequency definition and a full-bodied sound.

Versatile Five-Way Switching

The five-way pickup selector provides multiple tonal options from the dual-humbucker configuration. Players can access the neck humbucker, alternative pickup combinations, and bridge humbucker settings for a wide range of rhythm, lead, clean, and high-gain sounds.

Meranti Body

The sculpted Meranti body provides the distinctive ergonomic shape associated with the RGA series. Its contoured top is designed to provide comfortable access while playing, particularly during aggressive rhythm work, power chords, and extended playing sessions.

Fixed F106 Bridge

The F106 fixed bridge provides a stable platform for the strings and contributes to sustain. String height can be adjusted independently, allowing players to fine-tune the setup to suit their preferred playing style and action.

Comfortable 24-Fret Fingerboard

The Jatoba fingerboard features 24 jumbo frets and offset white dot inlays. Its 400 mm radius provides a comfortable platform for both rhythm and lead playing, while the extended fret range gives players additional room for higher-register solos and melodic passages.

Specifications

• Model: RGA42EX
• Product Type: Solid-Body Electric Guitar
• Series: RGA
• Color: Black Aurora Burst Matte
• Body Material: Meranti
• Neck Type: Wizard III
• Neck Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Material: Jatoba
• Fingerboard Inlays: Offset White Dots
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Jumbo
• Scale Length: 648 mm / 25.5 inches
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm
• Bridge: F106 Fixed Bridge
• String Spacing: 10.5 mm
• Neck Pickup: Ibanez Quantum H, Passive/Ceramic
• Bridge Pickup: Ibanez Quantum H, Passive/Ceramic
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Controls: Volume, Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector
• Hardware Color: Black
• Tuning Machines: Ibanez Die-Cast
• Factory Tuning: E Standard
• Strings: D'Addario EXL110
• String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046

What's Included

• Ibanez RGA42EX Electric Guitar
• Factory-Installed D'Addario EXL110 Strings
• Factory Setup

Why Choose the Ibanez RGA42EX?

The Ibanez RGA42EX is an excellent choice for guitarists seeking a fast, powerful, and versatile electric guitar for modern rock and metal. Its comfortable Wizard III maple neck, 24 jumbo frets, sculpted Meranti body, Quantum H-H pickups, versatile five-way switching, and stable F106 fixed bridge provide a combination of speed, tonal flexibility, sustain, and dependable performance for both rhythm and lead playing.