The RGIB21 Baritone by Ibanez, it is the successor to the RGIB6 and is kiiiind of similar. Another 28” scale-length RG with EMGs.
The Playthrough
Signal Chain:
• EMG 81 bridge pickup
• PreSonus AudioBox22VSL interface
• Reaper DAW
• Neural DSP Fortin NTS (w/ Zuul gate & Hexdrive)
• TwoNotes Wall Of Sound III w/ Mesa OS Recto 2x12" horiz & 57 (left)
• TwoNotes Wall Of Sound III w/ Mesa RDKNG 2x12" horiz & R22 (right)
Note: The EMGs made for a challenge to dial in a bright, rich tone. They do not seem to be a favourable choice for low tuning.
What’s different?
The woods - 3pc Maple/Purpleheart neck with a Jatoba fretboard and a Nyatoh body. In the hardware department, we’ve Gotoh Locking tuners, Luminlay side dots, the addition of face dots, and the removal of the kill switch.
Still that same classic, super clean RG look.
What’s special about it?
• Only Bari to accept both a guitar or bass ball-end on the lowest string.
• Only production 28” bari under $1k with luminlay side dots.
• A widely available, low noise, 28” scale bari that can tune at least down to G.
Anything to be concerned about?
• Heavier than RGIB.
• Even bigger neck than first gen IB6.
• Still EMGs (switch brings you up to or past $1k).
About the neck
Measurements for comparison:
RG6 Nut - 23.76mm 12th - 26.72mm
RG21 Nut - 24.68mm 12th - 26.82mm
SRC Nut - 23.82mm 12th - 25.51mm
RGR Nut - 21.25mm 12th - 24.79mm
Who is it for
• Folks looking for a decently made, versatile baritone at a fair price.
• People with bigger hands who like the feel of a thicker neck.
• Players who enjoys the sensation and feel of a heavier guitar.
I’ve included a link from my friends at Reverb to help you find a seller in your area of the world. https://reverb.grsm.io/RGIB21
Cheers!
Bunn