The RG Series RG421PB electric guitar from Ibanez is constructed with a meranti body and poplar burl top, and comes in a sapphire blue flat finish. It has a complementary Wizard III bolt-on maple neck and 24-fret jatoba fingerboard and white dot inlay. The solid double-cutaway body allows for easy access to the entire fingerboard, and delivers maximum resonance and sustain, which is further enhanced by the fixed bridge. The Wizard III neck is thin, flat and fast, yet strong, and provides unlimited playability for the most demanding player.

The Quantum humbucking neck and bridge pickups offer accelerated bass response for exceptionally fast tracking and precise articulation. A 5-way pickup selector switch is wired for series, parallel, and split configurations for a wide variety of sounds, which can be adjusted using the guitar's master volume and tone controls. Additionally, the RG421PB is fitted with cosmo black hardware and includes a fixed bridge, as well as a set of standard die-cast tuners on the headstock.

This affordably priced instrument is highly respected for its tone, features, and ability to hold its tuning, making it an ideal choice for players of all levels.

Wizard III Bolt-On Maple Neck    Poplar Burl Top / Meranti Body    Jatoba Fingerboard w/ White Dot Inlay    24 Jumbo Frets / 25.5" Scale    Fixed Bridge    Quantum Neck & Bridge Humbucking Pickups    5-Way Pickup Selector    Series, Parallel & Split Wiring Options    Cosmo Black Hardware

• Ibanez's thin, flat, and fast, yet strong and sturdy Wizard neck offers unlimited playability for demanding players, and features a two-octave 24-fret fingerboard for wide tonal range

• The Quantum pickups provide accelerated bass response for exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing with crushing midrange and precise high-end articulation

• Neck Type: Wizard III maple
• Body: Poplar burl top / meranti body
• Fingerboard: Jatoba fingerboard with white dot inlay
• Frets: 24, jumbo
• Bridge: Fixed
• Neck Pickup: Quantum (Humbucker, passive/ceramic)
• Bridge Pickup: Quantum (Humbucker, passive/ceramic)
• Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
• String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
• Hardware Color: Cosmo Black

• Scale: 25.5" / 648.0mm
• Width at Nut: 1.7" / 43.0mm
• Width at Last Fret: 2.3" / 58.0mm
• Thickness at 1st: 0.7" / 19.0mm
• Thickness at 12th: 0.8" / 21.0mm
• Radius: 15.7" / 400.0mm

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this accommodate the rapid columns and the series 5 geared columns?

A: This tripod can use the Gitzo GS3513S Rapid Center Column for Series 2, 3, and 4 Systematic Tripods, B&H # GIGS3513S. https://bhpho.to/39z2Btz

Q: 2. Will a rrs bh-55 fit this tripod base?

A: Yes, it will fit perfectly.

Q: 3. What exactly is the use case for this tripod? It has a max height of only 51.2", with a folded length of 24". Gitzo makes two other Systematic Series-3 tripods with virtually the same weight, but much more useful max heights of 57.5" and 60". So who is the targeted user for the GT3533S?

A: The Gitzo GT3533S Systematic Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Standard) is a very good tripod. And in general the shorter the tripod the more stable it is. Also, it depends on the head and camera you are using on it. That does increase the height.

Q: 4. What is the diameter of the lower part of the plate that extends into the spider?

A: The lower part has a 70mm diameter.

Q: 5. Is this Gitzo GT4553S compatible with Gitzo's 3-Way Fluid Head? If so, does it need an adapter?

A: Yes, the Gitzo GT4553S Systematic Series 4 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Standard) is compatible with the Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head.

Q: 6. What exactly is the use case for this tripod? It has a max height of only 51.2", with a folded length of 24". Gitzo makes two other Systematic Series-3 tripods with virtually the same weight, but much more useful max heights of 57.5" and 60". So who is the targeted user for the GT5533S?

A: The Gitzo GT5533S Systematic Series 5 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Standard) is one of Gitzo's heaviest-duty tripods and is designed to be used with large, heavy telephoto lenses and heavy duty cameras such as medium format or large format view cameras. The 52.8" (134 cm) maximum working height of the Gitzo GT5533S Systematic Series 5 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Standard) is when using the tripod by itself (without a head or a center column). If you purchase a head, the height of the head would add a few inches to the tripod. You may purchase a center column to increase the tripod's maximum height based on your shooting needs. If you purchase the Gitzo GS5313LGS Geared Center Column for Series 5 Systematic Tripods, B&H # GIGS5313LGS, the maximum height of the center column would be an additional 36.2" (92 cm). When using the Gitzo GS5513XLS Telescopic Center Column for Series 5 Systematic Tripods, B&H # GIGS5513XLS, the maximum height of the column would be an additional 81.9" (208 cm). With the Gitzo GS5513S Rapid Center Column for Series 5 Systematic Tripods, B&H # GIGS5513S, the maximum height of the column would add an additional 19.3" (49 cm).

Q: 7. Is the Gitzo GT3533S 3-3 section compatible with the whimberly head?

A: Yes this 3 section Gitzo tripod is compatible with the Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head

Q: 8. What size tripod for someone that is 5ft 6in?

A: The Gitzo 3543 would be ideal. considering the tripod height and the height of the head and camera, this should be just about perfect.

Q: 9. Is there a weight hook on this tripod?

A: Yes, the Gitzo GT5533S Systematic Series 5 Carbon Fiber Tripod (Standard) does have a weight hook.

Q: 10. will the rebate be mailed back as a check?

A: Yes. According to the rebate form, "Please allow 10 to 12 weeks for delivery. Rebate is paid with a SIRUI USA, LLC check. Rebate offer expires if a rebate check is not cashed within 90 days of the check date after which SIRUI USA, LLC will have no further obligation. SIRUI USA, LLC."