Ibanez RG8870 Prestige J.Custom - Black Rutile

Electric Guitar from Ibanez J. Custom Series – Made in Japan

The RG8870-BRE is part of the J. Custom series, built in Japan by Ibanez's most experienced luthiers. This series represents the brand’s highest level of craftsmanship, designed for guitarists seeking carefully selected materials and technical features that provide maximum playability and flexibility.

Tonewoods and Body Construction

The body is made of African mahogany with a chambered design and topped with 4 mm AAA flamed maple. This combination creates a tonal balance between a warm midrange and a defined high end. It’s a classic pairing often used to achieve a rich yet articulate sound.

Neck and Fingerboard

Equipped with a Super Wizard HP neck made from five pieces of maple and wenge, this is Ibanez’s thinnest and most playable neck profile. The bound Macassar ebony fingerboard features a Tree of Life inlay, while the jumbo frets include J. Custom fret edge treatment for improved playing comfort.

Electronics and Pickups

The guitar features three DiMarzio pickups: Air Norton in the neck position, True Velvet in the middle, and a covered The Tone Zone at the bridge. This versatile setup supports a wide range of tonal possibilities, suitable for both high-gain and more dynamic styles.

Tremolo System and Hardware

The Lo-Pro Edge tremolo offers precise control with a low profile and excellent tuning stability. It uses a knife-edge pivot system and is compatible with the Ultralite Tremolo Arm. The Barless Top-Lok nut and Gotoh tuners ensure reliable intonation. Gotoh strap locks are installed, and the guitar comes with a hardshell case.

Specifications

• Body: African mahogany with chambered design, AAA flamed maple top (4 mm)
• Neck: Super Wizard HP, 5-piece maple/wenge
• Fingerboard: Bound Macassar ebony with Tree of Life inlay
• Frets: 24 jumbo with J. Custom fret edge treatment
• Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
• Radius: 430 mm
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Width at last fret: 58 mm
• Thickness at 1st fret: 17 mm
• Thickness at 12th fret: 19 mm
• Pickups: DiMarzio Air Norton (neck), True Velvet (middle), The Tone Zone (bridge, covered)
• Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge tremolo
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Nut: Barless Top-Lok
• String spacing: 10.8 mm
• Hardware: Cosmo black
• Strings: D'Addario EXL120 (.009–.042)
• Included accessories: Hardshell case