The Ibanez RG470PB wraps serious RG performance in a gorgeous poplar burl top that makes each guitar look unique. Underneath that eye-catching finish sits a solid poplar body and the Wizard III maple neck that RG players love for its slim, fast profile. The jatoba fingerboard plays smooth and the jumbo frets make bending and vibrato effortless.

Quantum pickups in an H-S-H layout give you plenty of tonal range through the 5-way selector. The Edge Standard II tremolo handles dive bombs and flutter effects with decent stability, and the locking tuners help keep you in tune through aggressive whammy use. If you want a mid-range RG that looks premium and plays like it costs more, the 470PB delivers.