Ibanez RG565R-LB

Ibanez RG565R-LB: technical overview

The Ibanez RG565R-LB is a Japanese-made electric guitar listed as available from July 2025, with an indicated price of 1,099. Its specifications point to a solid-body instrument built around a thin Super Wizard neck, two humbucking pickups, and an Edge tremolo. The finish is Laser Blue with a high-gloss surface, paired with black hardware and white sawtooth fingerboard inlays.

There are no customer reviews available for this model. The assessment here is therefore based only on the supplied specifications. Those details describe the materials, dimensions, electronics, and hardware, but do not establish how the guitar sounds, feels in use, or performs over time. The price also lacks a specified currency, so it should be treated as the listed figure rather than a directly comparable market value.

Body, neck, and fingerboard

The body is listed as basswood, also identified in the supplied data by the name linden. No top layer is specified. The neck uses five pieces of maple and walnut and is attached with a bolt-on joint. Its Super Wizard profile measures 17 mm thick at the first fret and 19 mm at the twelfth. These measurements give a clear reference for the neck's shape, though they cannot replace trying the profile in person.

The rosewood fingerboard has 24 jumbo frets, a 430 mm radius, and white sawtooth inlays. A 648 mm scale length, equivalent to 25.51 inches, is a familiar full-length specification. The nut measures 43 mm wide and is a locking type. Taken together, these dimensions define the main points to consider for hand fit, string spacing, and setup. The specifications do not state fret wire material, fret finishing, or factory action.

Pickups and controls

The pickup layout is HS, with an Ibanez V8 humbucker at the bridge and an Infinity R humbucker at the neck. The controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, and a five-way switch. The data does not explain the switch positions or specify whether they combine coils, so the exact sounds available in each position should be confirmed from an official wiring diagram or by testing the instrument.

Both listed pickups are humbuckers. Their placement provides two pickup locations for contrasting tonal options, while the five-way switch offers more positions than a basic two-pickup selector. However, pickup output, magnet type, coil wiring, and measured frequency response are not included. Any claims about a particular sound would go beyond the available information.

Edge tremolo and hardware

The guitar is equipped with an Edge tremolo and a locking nut. This combination is designed around a locking string setup, with the nut securing the strings at the headstock and the tremolo serving as the bridge-side pitch control. The specifications also list Gotoh machine heads and black hardware. No details are given about the tremolo's exact adjustment range, setup condition, included tools, or replacement-part compatibility.

The supplied string gauges are.009,.011,.016,.024,.032, and.042. These figures describe the installed or specified set, but the data does not say whether the guitar ships with that exact set or how it is tuned at the factory. Changing string gauges can affect the balance of a floating tremolo system, so players should account for setup when switching to a substantially different set.

Included equipment and buying checks

The case information is inconsistent. One specification says "incl. Bag: No" and "Including Case: No," while another says that a gig bag is included. Buyers should confirm the package contents with the retailer before ordering rather than assume that a bag or case comes with the guitar.

The item number is 620952, and the listed sales unit is one piece. The supplied details do not state the guitar's weight, country-specific warranty, included accessories, or whether a setup is performed before shipment. Made in Japan is specified, but further factory or quality-control claims are not provided.

Verdict

On paper, the RG565R-LB is a clearly specified guitar with a five-piece maple and walnut neck, rosewood fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, dual humbuckers, and an Edge tremolo with a locking nut. The detailed neck dimensions and string gauges are useful reference points for comparing fit and setup requirements. The main uncertainties are practical rather than technical: the pickup switching details are absent, and the included-bag information conflicts. With no customer feedback available, a hands-on trial and confirmation of package contents are sensible steps before purchase.