The RGD is Ibanez's ultimate metal machine. The demands of down-tuning require a specifically designed responsiveness not found in ”normal” guitars. To optimize for the rich, desirable thickness of tone that down-tuning produces, the neck was extended by one inch to a 26.5" scale, making it longer-than standard but not overly long. The neck is still considered a ”fast” neck for speed soloing and extra-deep cutaways grant comfortable access to the neck's highest notes. The Wizard II roasted maple neck compliments the Jatoba fretboard with jumbo size frets for smooth playing. The poplar burl top features an exotic wood grain and the Nyatoh body provides a rich mid-low end. Additional appointments include DiMarzio PAF 7 pickups, a Gribraltar Standard II bridge and a coil-tap switch.