The Ibanez RG470DX (often referred to as the GRG470 in some regions) is a high-performance, budget-friendly shredder guitar. Originally introduced as a made in Japan model in the late 90s, the modern iteration is crafted in Indonesia and is part of the RG Standard series. Key Specifications The modern version of this guitar is designed for speed and versatile high-gain tones. Body Material: Primarily made from Meranti (an alternative to mahogany) with a high-gloss polyurethane finish. Neck: Features the renowned Wizard III Maple neck, which is thin, flat, and built for fast lead playing. Fingerboard: Typically Jatoba with a 15.75 radius and 24 jumbo frets, often decorated with distinctive Sharktooth inlays. Pickups: An HSH configuration featuring Ibanez Quantum pickups—two passive ceramic humbuckers (bridge/neck) and one passive alni ...