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    Ibanez RGIB21 Baritone Electric Guitar

    Ibanez's Iron Label line has always been the no-nonsense corner of their catalog, and the RGIB21 baritone is its darkest resident. Built on a 28" scale length and loaded with a pair of EMG pickups that would make a regular guitar sweat, this six-string baritone ships factory-tuned to B standard — engineered for players who think standard tuning is a little too cheerful. If your riffs live below the surface, this is the guitar that was built to find them.

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    A Neck Built for the Deep End

    Baritone guitars live and die by their scale length, and at 28", the RGIB21 has plenty of room to breathe. The extended scale keeps every note tight, focused, and properly intonated — even when you're tuned down to B and pushing those low strings to their limits. It's the kind of low-end clarity that makes drop tunings feel intentional rather than flabby.

    • 28" Baritone Scale Length: The longer scale provides full, rich tone and rock-solid intonation at low tunings, keeping every note defined even when the riffs get heavy.
    • Indian Rosewood Fingerboard: Dense, smooth, and fast under the fingers, the rosewood fingerboard complements the Nitro Baritone neck for a playing surface that produces a tight low end with quick response.
    • Luminescent Side Dot Inlays: Because dark stages are no excuse for a missed fret, the glow-in-the-dark side dots keep your position locked in no matter how dramatic the lighting (or lack thereof) gets.

    Pickups Built for Metal

    The RGIB21's electronics aren't an afterthought — they're the whole point. Ibanez equipped this guitar with a pair of EMG active pickups that have spent decades earning their reputation in the high-gain world. One delivers warmth, one delivers fury, and together they cover everything from chunky rhythm work to searing single-note leads.

    • EMG 60 (Neck Pickup): Known for its thick, buttery tone and exceptional clarity under high gain, the EMG 60 handles rhythm and lead work with a warmth that even distortion can't muddy up.
    • EMG 81 (Bridge Pickup): The searing high end and endless sustain of the EMG 81 make it the go-to pickup for articulate, tight metal tones — every pick attack comes through with surgical precision.
    • Gibraltar Standard III Bridge: Engineered to sit flush against the body, this bridge maximizes the transfer of string vibration directly into the guitar, contributing to the RGIB21's tight, resonant response.
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    Ibanez RGIB21 Hardware Built to Hold Its TuneIbanez RGIB21 Hardware Built to Hold Its Tune

    Hardware Built to Hold Its Tune

    A guitar that can't stay in tune at B standard is just an expensive studio decoration. Ibanez addressed this with Gotoh® locking tuners — hardware that punches well above what you'd normally expect at this price point and keeps the RGIB21 locked in through even the most aggressive playing.

    • Gotoh® Locking Tuners: These precision tuners deliver exceptional tuning stability and make string changes faster and more reliable — because nobody wants to spend more time tuning than playing.
    • Factory Tuning B, F#, D, A, E, B: The RGIB21 ships ready to play in B standard with string gauges .014–.068, properly set up for the tension demands of low tuning right out of the box.
    • RG Body Design: The iconic RG body shape gets a dark, dramatic rework for the Iron Label lineup — lighter and more aggressive in profile, built for comfort during long sessions without sacrificing the aesthetic edge.

    The RGIB21 Delivers Where It Counts

    The Ibanez RGIB21 is a purpose-built baritone guitar that doesn't try to be everything to everyone — it tries to be exactly what metal players need, and it succeeds. Between the extended 28" scale, the EMG active pickup pairing, and the no-frills Iron Label construction philosophy, this is a guitar that earns its place in any serious heavy player's arsenal. If you've been chasing low-tuned tones without sacrificing articulation and feel, the RGIB21 is a very compelling answer.

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    Ibanez RGIB21 Features:

    • 28" baritone scale length for full tone and solid intonation
    • Indian rosewood fingerboard for a smooth, fast playing surface
    • Nitro Baritone neck for quick response and tight low end
    • EMG 60 neck pickup for thick, warm, buttery tone
    • EMG 81 bridge pickup for high-output sustain and articulation
    • Gibraltar Standard III bridge for optimal string vibration transfer
    • Gotoh® locking tuners for superior tuning accuracy and fast string changes
    • Luminescent side dot inlays for visibility on dark stages
    • Factory-set B standard tuning (B, F#, D, A, E, B)
    • String gauges .014–.068 pre-installed for baritone tension
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    Ibanez RGIB21 Baritone Electric Guitar Specifications

    Ibanez RGIB21 Baritone Electric Guitar Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Ibanez RGIB21 Baritone Electric Guitar Specifications

    • Neck: Nitro Baritone 3-Piece Maple/Bubinga
    • Scale: 712 mm / 28"
    • Body: Nyatoh
    • Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Fretboard with Off-Set White Dot Inlay
    • Frets: Jumbo
    • Neck Pickup: EMG 60 (H)
    • Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (H)
    • Bridge: Gibraltar Standard III bridge
    • Hardware: Cosmo black
    • Machine Heads: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
    • Factory Tuning: 1B, 2F#, 3D, 4A, 5E, 6B
    • String Gauge: .014 / .018 / .026 / .044 / .056 / .068
    • Dot inlay: Luminescent side dot inlay

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The RGIB21 ships factory-tuned to B standard (B, F#, D, A, E, B) with string gauges .014–.068. It's set up specifically for baritone tension right out of the box.

    Baritone guitars are designed for lower tunings, making them popular in heavy metal, doom, and progressive music. The extended scale length keeps lower tunings tight and well-intonated rather than loose and muddy.

    EMG active pickups are widely regarded as some of the best passive and active pickups for high-gain playing. The EMG 81/60 combination in the RGIB21 is a classic pairing used by metal guitarists for decades.

    The RGIB21 has a 28" scale length, which is longer than a standard electric guitar (typically 25.5"). The extra length increases string tension at low tunings for better clarity and note definition.

    The RGIB21 is built for players who already know they want to play in low tunings with a high-output, metal-focused setup. It can work for a motivated beginner, but its baritone scale and active pickups are best appreciated by intermediate to advanced players.
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