Ibanez RG565R-PN

Ibanez RG565R-PN review: the specifications

The Ibanez RG565R-PN is a purple electric guitar with a basswood body, a five-piece maple and walnut neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and an Edge tremolo. Its listed configuration includes two humbuckers, a five-way switch, and 24 jumbo frets. Ibanez lists the instrument as made in Japan, with a satin matte finish and black hardware.

The product data gives the body wood as both "Linden" and "Basswood." Those are two names for the same wood, so the specifications point to a basswood body. No top wood is listed. The finish color is identified more specifically as Purple Neon, while the general color entry says Purple.

Neck, fingerboard, and scale

The neck uses five pieces of maple and walnut and attaches to the body with bolts. Its profile is called Super Wizard. The rosewood fingerboard has white shark-tooth inlays, 24 jumbo frets, and a stated radius of 430 mm, or about 16.9 inches. The scale length is 648 mm, equivalent to 25.5 inches, and the nut measures 43 mm wide.

These measurements establish the basic playing geometry, but they do not tell the whole story of how the neck feels. A radius figure describes the fingerboard's curvature, while the profile name is Ibanez's designation for its neck shape. The actual feel also depends on factors not supplied here, including neck thickness measurements and the factory setup. No such dimensions are listed, so a hands-on assessment of comfort or playing action would require examining the instrument itself.

The guitar has a locking nut, which works alongside the Edge tremolo as part of the specified hardware setup. The included string gauges are.009,.011,.016,.024,.032, and.042. The data does not specify a particular tuning, factory action, or tremolo setup, so those details should not be assumed.

Pickups and controls

The pickup layout is HH, with an Ibanez V8 humbucker in the bridge position and an Infinity R humbucker in the neck position. Controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, and a five-way switch. That gives the player more than a simple two-position choice between the pickups, but the provided specifications do not explain the switch wiring or identify the exact coil combinations available at each position.

For that reason, it is possible to describe the control layout, but not to claim particular tones or switching behavior beyond what the data confirms. No pickup output measurements, magnet types, or tonal demonstrations are provided. Buyers who need a specific set of split-coil or parallel sounds should verify the wiring details with Ibanez or a dealer before purchase.

Tremolo and hardware

An Edge tremolo, locking nut, and Gotoh machine heads are listed, with black hardware throughout. The specifications identify the tremolo model but do not state its exact adjustment range, setup, or maintenance requirements. As with any guitar equipped with a locking nut and tremolo, string changes and tuning adjustments may involve a different process from a fixed-bridge instrument. The listing alone does not establish how stable this particular guitar will be under use.

The instrument is supplied without a bag or case, according to the product data. That is a practical point to include in the purchase budget, especially if the guitar will be transported regularly. The listed sales unit is one piece, and its item number is 652360.

Price and buying considerations

The stated price is 1,145, though the supplied information does not identify a currency or specify whether taxes are included. The product is listed as available since October 2026. No customer reviews are available, so this assessment is based strictly on the published specifications rather than owner feedback or a physical test.

On paper, the RG565R-PN offers a clear combination of a 25.5-inch scale, a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, two humbuckers, and an Edge tremolo. Its Japanese origin, five-piece neck, locking nut, and Gotoh tuners are also explicitly listed. The key details still worth confirming before ordering are the five-way switch's wiring, the factory setup, and the final price in the buyer's local currency. Since no case or bag is included, those should be considered separately.