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Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar vs Ibanez RG8527 j.custom

Reasons to Get
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar over Ibanez RG8527 j.custom

Type of Frets
Medium Jumbo vs Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
60s SlimTaper vs RG j.custom Wizard-7
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Strings
6 vs 7
Narrower neck and fewer strings to change
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Tone Knobs
2 vs 1
More tone control
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.82'' (20.8mm) vs 0.748'' (19mm)
More comfortable open chords for big hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.93'' (23.6mm) vs 0.827'' (21mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for big hands
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm) vs 1.89'' (48mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Paint Finish
Nitro vs Poly
Thin finish that creates aging marks faster
Bridge
Fixed vs Lo-Pro Edge
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Scale Length
24.75'' (628.7mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm) vs 17'' (431.8mm)
More curved fretboard helpful to play chords without muting strings

Reasons to Get
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom over Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar

Decorative Top
AAA Flamed Maple (4mm) vs None
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Release Year
2023 vs 2022
From a more recent year
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Type of Frets
Jumbo vs Medium Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
RG j.custom Wizard-7 vs 60s SlimTaper
Thin neck for playing fast
Neck Joint
Bolt-On vs Set
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Strings
7 vs 6
Allows you to play lower notes
Switch Positions
5 vs 3
More tone options
Number of Frets
24 vs 22
Allows to reach higher notes
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.748'' (19mm) vs 0.82'' (20.8mm)
More comfortable open chords for small hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.827'' (21mm) vs 0.93'' (23.6mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for small hands
Nut Width
1.89'' (48mm) vs 1.688'' (42.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Strap Lock
Yes vs None
Protects your guitar from dropping by locking the strap
Paint Finish
Poly vs Nitro
Resistant paint that ages well
Bridge
Lo-Pro Edge vs Fixed
Intense vibratos with more features than a Floyd Rose
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 24.75'' (628.7mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone
Fretboard Radius
17'' (431.8mm) vs 12'' (304.8mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend
Value Score
61 vs 57
Better price/quality relationship

Other Key Differences
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar vs Ibanez RG8527 j.custom

Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) vs DiMarzio PAF 7
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) vs DiMarzio PAF 7
Different Neck Pickup
Neck Wood
Mahogany vs Maple
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Rosewood vs Ebony
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
3-3 vs 7
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Nylon vs Locking
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar vs Ibanez RG8527 j.custom

Body Wood
Mahogany
Same Body Wood
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed

Common Strengths

  • High-Quality Nut
  • From a High-Quality-Standards Country
  • Top Pickup Brand
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Pickup Alter Switch/Knob
  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom is probably the better product overall with its final score of 76 compared to the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's 72 score, although not by a lot.

The Ibanez RG8527 j.custom wins when it comes to sound, build quality, value for the money. On the other hand, the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar has the upper hand when it comes to.

If you got small hands, you'll probably feel that the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar is easier to play.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar is the better choice.

The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar meets 4 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom meets only 3. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners

New Player Friendliness

Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
  • Comfortable shape
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Overview

  • From Gibson Custom's 2022 Historic Collection series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • ABR-1 bridge
  • 60s SlimTaper Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Kluson Single Line, Double Ring tuners
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Ibanez RG8527 j.custom Overview

  • From Ibanez's 2023 RG series
  • Made in Japan
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 17" Fretboard Radius
  • AAA Flamed Maple (4mm) top
  • African Mahogany body
  • Maple/Wenge neck
  • Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Lo-Pro Edge 7 bridge
  • RG j.custom Wizard-7 Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh machine heads tuners
  • Compare Specs >

Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
Mahogany

Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

Woods Used in the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar

Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
Rosewood

Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

Woods Used in the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple
Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
Ebony

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

Winner: Tie.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

Both come with very good pickups from at least one of the specialized brands in the market. With pickups like these, you probably won't need an upgrade anytime soon.

However, the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar has a slight sound quality advantage when taking into account other factors like the type of pickups, magnet, position, etc.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

The Ibanez RG8527 j.custom gives you 5 switch options while the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar gives you 3. This means that the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom gives you more options to find the right pickup combination for the type of sound you want to achieve

Neither of them come with some kind of coil split or pickup mod option. This makes both lacking in terms of versatility.

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's switch options
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom pickups switch selector and push knobs diagram
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Ibanez RG8527 j.custom.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar
Pickups 90
Sustain 75
Versatility 53
Tuning Stability 70
Sound 72
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
Pickups 85
Sustain 80
Versatility 72
Tuning Stability 85
Sound 81

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar compares to the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar is built in United States while the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom is made in Japan.

The United States is considered one of the best electric guitar manufacturers in the world. A guitar made in this country is supposed to have world-class quality control. Nowadays, guitars made in other countries can beat some of the ones made in the US, but most of the time, this country offers the best you can get. Of course, that comes at a price.

Japan has a long history of high-quality guitar building. Little has changed in terms of their manufacturing and quality control over the years. Many guitars made in this country can be compared—and even beat—others made in the US.

Winner: Tie

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar has a Nylon nut. It used to be one of the highest quality materials for nuts (and still is), but it's rare to find nowadays because it's hard to work with. It's a very resistant material with very low friction, so it will keep the guitar in tune and will last for a long time

On the other hand, the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom comes with a Locking nut. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.

Winner: Tie.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's brige is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

On the other hand, the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's is a Lo-Pro Edge. Similar to the original Edge bridge design by Ibanez, but with a lower profile (more discrete and less likely to interfere with your picking). It comes with the same improvements over Floyd Rose tremolos as the Edge: push-in arm, replaceable knife edges, more sustain, smaller saddles, and more. These bridges offer tons of versatility, but they also require more work than simpler tremolos to set up.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Ibanez RG8527 j.custom.

Tuners

Both come with regular tuners. The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's are Kluson Single Line, Double Ring while the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's are Gotoh machine heads

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar has a Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.

On the other hand, the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom comes with Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Ibanez RG8527 j.custom.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Nylon Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Retainer Bar
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

Final Build Quality Scores

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar
Quality of materials 66
Features 50
Quality Control 100
Build Quality 72
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
Quality of materials 55
Features 70
Quality Control 100
Build Quality 75

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Nut Width
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Nut Width
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom Nut Width
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom has the wider nut with 48mm (1.89'') vs 42.9mm (1.688''). This is a 5.1mm (0.202'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's Scale Length
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's Scale Length
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's Scale Length
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The Ibanez RG8527 j.custom has the longest scale: 25.5". The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar is only 24.75" long. This is a 0.75'' (19.1mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Neck Profile
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's neck profile
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom Neck Profile
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

In this case, both have different neck shapes:

The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar has a D type of neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

The Ibanez RG8527 j.custom, on the other hand, has a Wizard neck. This is thinner than most C-type necks. It won't get in your way if you want to play fast solos. It's not as slim as 'Super Wizard' necks, so it might fit you better if you don't like ultra-thin necks.

Fretboard Radius

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Fingerboard Radius
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's Fingerboard radius
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom Fingerboard Radius
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. You won't be as likely to mute the strings, especially if you have big hands. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom.

Still, both tend to favor soloing over chords, so if you're looking for a guitar for playing rhythm, you might want something else with a radius closer to a Stratocaster's 9.5''.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Ibanez RG8527 j.custom favors large hands more than the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar.

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Frets Size
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's Frets Size
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom Frets Size
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom's Frets Size

The Ibanez RG8527 j.custom has Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar's Medium Jumbo frets.

Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

Final Playability Scores

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar
Bending & Vibrato Ease 85
Chord Playability 65
Solo Playability 70
Playability 73
Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
Chord Playability 50
Solo Playability 90
Playability 73

Specs Side-by-Side

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar vs Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
General Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue Stop Bar Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
Brand: Gibson Custom Ibanez
Year: 2022 2023
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 6 7
Made in: United States Japan
Series: Historic Collection RG
Colors: Red Black
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Solid Mahogany African Mahogany
Bridge: ABR-1 Lo-Pro Edge 7
Neck
Neck Joint: Set Bolt-On
Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring Gotoh machine heads
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood Bound Macassar Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany Maple/Wenge
Decoration: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Tree of Life
Scale Size: 24.75" 25.5"
Shape: 60s SlimTaper RG j.custom Wizard-7
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.93'' (23.6mm) 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" 17"
Nut: Nylon Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'') 48mm (1.89'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker / Passive) DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) (Humbucker / Passive) DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 5 Way
Knobs: Bell Dome
Pickup Mods: None None
Volume Controls: 2 1
Tone Controls: 2 1