IX = ebony fretboard and abalone binding on the body (e.g.IM = Multi-scale, fanned-fret fingerboard (e.g.IF = Fanned-fret, multi-scale fingerboard (e.g.
RG RT47DX).įor the Iron Label series introduced in 2013, models are given a two character identifier after the series code and before the number. Note that some models may have more than one of these series code suffixes (e.g. M = part of the miKro series of short-scale intruments (e.g.Occasionally additional characters are appended to the end of the series code, but before the numeric portion of the model number. These models are identified by a prefix on the model number exclusive to each retailer.
In some cases Ibanez produces spot models which are for sale exclusively by particular retailers in Japan.
The first one to three letters of a model name generally indicates the series to which that model belongs.
For earlier instruments, the information in this article along with the serial number can be used to ascertain the model number. Sometimes, for instance in catalogs, the abbreviation defining the model finish is included to the model number, so you would get RG3520Z HBK or even RG3520ZHBK (without the space).įor guitars of recent vintage, the model number is often stamped or painted on the reverse of the instrument's headstock. Most Ibanez model numbers have three sections:Ī model number could look like this: RG3520Z where RG is the code for RG series, the specific model number is 3520 and the suffix is Z. Ibanez model numbers are used to identify a guitar model.