Ibanez RG8527 Prestige J.Custom - Black Rutile

7-String Electric Guitar from the Ibanez J.Custom Series – Made in Japan

The RG8527 is a 7-string model from Ibanez’s top-tier J.Custom series, crafted in Japan with carefully selected materials and high construction precision. Designed to offer playing comfort, tonal flexibility and long-term reliability, it suits both studio sessions and live performances.

Materials and Construction

The body features African mahogany with a 4 mm AAA flamed maple top. This tonewood combination delivers warmth and clarity, with pronounced mids and crisp high-end response. The 5-piece Wizard-7 neck is made of maple and wenge, offering a fast-playing profile. The Macassar ebony fretboard includes a Tree of Life inlay and supports smooth transitions across all 24 jumbo frets.

Hardware and Electronics

Equipped with the Lo-Pro Edge 7 tremolo system, the guitar provides tuning stability and responsive feel. The DiMarzio PAF 7 pickups in the neck and bridge positions deliver clarity and dynamic range. Barless Top-Lok string retainer and Gotoh strap lock pins ensure secure handling. A hardshell case is included.

Specifications

• Body: African mahogany with 4 mm AAA flamed maple top
• Neck: 5-piece Wizard-7 (maple/wenge), J.Custom specification
• Fretboard: Bound Macassar ebony with Tree of Life inlay
• Frets: 24 jumbo frets with J.Custom fret edge treatment
• Pickups: DiMarzio PAF 7 (neck & bridge)
• Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge 7 tremolo
• String spacing: 10.8 mm
• String retainer: Barless Top-Lok
• Strings: D’Addario EXL120-7 (.009–.054)
• Hardware finish: Cosmo black
• Strap locks: Gotoh
• Case: Hardshell case included
• Neck Dimensions:
• Scale: 648 mm / 25.5"
• Width at nut: 48 mm
• Width at last fret: 68 mm
• Thickness at 1st fret: 19 mm
• Thickness at 12th fret: 21 mm
• Radius: 430 mmR