Is the RG421DX good for beginners?

It works for a motivated beginner, but the thin neck and hot humbuckers suit rock and metal more than acoustic-style playing. A setup by a tech helps new players.

Does it have a tremolo?

No. The RG421DX uses a fixed F106 hardtail bridge, so there is no whammy bar. That means easier tuning stability and string changes.

What pickups does it have?

Two Quantum ceramic humbuckers, one at the neck and one at the bridge. They are voiced for fast, aggressive high-gain tones.

No. The guitar ships without a case or gig bag, so budget for one separately.

How does it compare with the RG421?

Both share the Wizard III neck and hardtail layout. The DX version adds the Twilight Shade finish and the same Quantum pickup set.

How many frets does it have?

24 jumbo frets on a jatoba fretboard, giving a two-octave range.

What do buyers say about the Ibanez RG Standard RG421DX Electric Guitar?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings.

Where can I buy the Ibanez RG Standard RG421DX Electric Guitar?

7 stores we checked sell it, including C. A. House Music, Easy Music Center, Risko Music, Andy's Music, Reverb.

Ibanez RG Standard RG421DX Price History: Lowest $449.99

Q: Where is the Ibanez RG Standard RG421DX Electric Guitar cheapest?

At Andy's Music, for $449.99, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

4.8 / 560 ratings

Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 and mostly praise the neck, fretwork and playability for the money. Complaints center on the lack of a case and the pickups' bright, aggressive voice.

What people mention

Neck feelPraisedOwners call the thin Wizard III neck fast and comfortable for lead work.
FretworkPraisedBuyers report smooth jumbo frets that make bends and fast runs easy.
PickupsMixedThe Quantum humbuckers suit high gain but some find them bright and harsh on clean tones.
BridgePraisedThe fixed F106 bridge is liked for tuning stability and sustain.
CaseCriticisedBuyers note no case or gig bag comes with the guitar.

From Easy Music Center

Wizard III maple neck: thin, flat, fast profile with a two-octave 24-fret range
Jatoba fretboard with White Sharktooth inlays for rich mid-range and crisp highs
24 jumbo frets for smooth playability on fast runs and large bends
Meranti body for well-balanced, resonant tone with slightly scooped mids
Quantum H-H ceramic humbuckers for accelerated bass response and precise high-end articulation
F106 fixed hardtail bridge enriches sustain and allows independent string height adjustment

Materials: Meranti body; Wizard III maple neck; jatoba fretboard with White Sharktooth inlay
Fit: Scale length 648mm / 25.5"; nut width 43mm; fretboard radius 400mmR; neck width 58mm at 24th fret; neck thickness 19mm at 1st fret and 21mm at 12th fret
Care: Store in a climate-controlled environment; lubricate moving parts such as tuning machines; clean and oil the fretboard and frets; stretch and tune the strings
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING on qualifying orders and up*
In the box: Ibanez RG421DXTWS RG Standard 6-string electric guitar

About the Ibanez RG Standard RG421DX Electric Guitar

The Ibanez RG Standard RG421DX is a 6-string electric guitar from the RG line. It has a Meranti body and a Wizard III maple neck with a thin, flat profile. The fretboard is jatoba with White Sharktooth inlays and 24 jumbo frets, giving a two-octave range.

It has two Quantum ceramic humbucker pickups, one at the neck and one at the bridge. Both are passive. The F106 bridge is a fixed hardtail design that allows independent string height adjustment. The output jack is a mono unit made in a single piece to resist loosening. Hardware is black.

Strings: 6
Color: Twilight Shade
Body: Meranti
Neck: Wizard III maple
Fretboard: Jatoba with White Sharktooth inlays, 400mmR radius
Frets: 24 jumbo
Scale length: 648mm / 25.5"
Nut width: 43mm
Pickups: Quantum H-H passive ceramic humbuckers
Bridge: F106 fixed hardtail, 10.5mm string spacing