When Ibanez rolled out the RG550 in 1987, it delivered a thin Wizard neck, Edge tremolo, and HSH pickup layout built for speed. Affordable yet stage-ready, it powered countless shred records and remains a cult classic thanks to reissues and the Genesis Collection.
- Introduced: 1987 (Original Roadstar Guitar series)
- Signature traits: Wizard neck, Edge tremolo, basswood body, HSH pickups
- Notable players: Paul Gilbert, Nita Strauss, Ichika Nito
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