The RG5328 8-string guitar has a unique tone and range as the result of cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and old-world Japanese craftsmanship. The RG5328 adds extra tweaks to attract the modern-day players who are always trying something new.
The RG5000s feature Stainless Steel frets for a bright tone, long durability and smoothness, a rigid 5-piece Maple/Wenge neck, a fretboard with beautiful wood grains, Made-in-Japan Luminlay side dots and the most cutting-edge pickups.
The RG5328 features a Macassar Ebony fretboard and Ash body. The Wizard-8 neck and the meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provide extra-smooth playing. The DiMarzio Fusion Edge pickups, the result of a direct collaboration between DiMarzio and Ibanez, provide great clarity and a very smooth response. The Gibraltar Standard II-8 bridge enables the optimal transfer of each string‘s vibration. The Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability and cut down on string-changing time. A hard-shell case is included.