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Ibanez RG8870 J Custom Axe Design Lab Electric Guitar in Sodalite
A versatile Ibanez electric guitar designed for modern playing across a wide range of styles.
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The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose Click and Collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team on 01483 456777 for assistance with placing your order.
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Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that stock availability can change quickly both online and in-store, so we would always recommend placing your Click and Collect order as soon as possible to reserve your item.
SKU: RG8870-SDE
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Product Description
The Ibanez RG8870-SDE J-Custom Axe Design Lab is a premium 7-string built for players who demand extreme precision, effortless playability and standout aesthetics. Finished in the mesmerising Sodalite colour and crafted in Japan by Ibanez’s top luthiers, it combines cutting-edge design with boutique-level attention to detail, giving you a high-performance instrument that feels as inspiring as it looks.
From its advanced asymmetric neck profile to its meticulously contoured body and ultra-precise hardware, every element of the RG8870-SDE is engineered to keep you playing faster, cleaner and more comfortably for longer. Whether you are navigating complex prog arrangements, low-tuned metal riffs or fluid fusion lines, this J-Custom delivers the clarity, stability and responsiveness you need on stage and in the studio.
The Axe Design Lab concept focuses on real-world player feedback, refining classic RG DNA into a modern tool that disappears in your hands. The result is a 7-string that stays articulate under high gain, remains comfortable across extended sets and responds instantly to every nuance of your picking and vibrato. If you want a top-tier instrument that can keep up with the most demanding technical playing, the RG8870-SDE is built for you.
Visually, the Sodalite finish, figured top and J-Custom appointments give this guitar a distinctive, high-end look that matches its performance. It is a serious professional instrument that rewards every ounce of technique you put into it, while inspiring you to push your playing further.
Asymmetric Axe Design Lab Neck Profile
The RG8870-SDE features a carefully sculpted asymmetric neck profile developed by the Axe Design Lab. It is subtly thinner on the treble side and fuller on the bass side, naturally matching the shape of your fretting hand. This makes complex stretches, wide chords and fast scalar runs feel more relaxed, reducing fatigue and helping you maintain accuracy during long sessions or demanding gigs.
Japanese J-Custom Craftsmanship
Built in Japan by Ibanez’s elite J-Custom team, the RG8870-SDE benefits from exceptional fretwork, wood selection and finishing. The result is a guitar with a glassy, low-action feel, rock-solid tuning stability and a refined response across the entire fretboard. This level of craftsmanship gives you the confidence to play at your limits, knowing the instrument will respond flawlessly.
Premium Tonewoods and Sodalite Finish
A carefully chosen combination of tonewoods delivers a tight, focused low end, articulate mids and singing highs that stay clear even with high-gain tones and extended-range tunings. The striking Sodalite finish and figured top add a boutique visual flair, making this guitar stand out under stage lights and in the studio while still retaining the ergonomic contours that make the RG platform so comfortable.
High-Performance Hardware and Electronics
Purpose-built hardware and a premium pickup configuration provide the clarity, punch and dynamic range required for modern 7-string playing. From tight, palm-muted riffs to expressive lead lines and glassy cleans, the RG8870-SDE delivers a wide tonal palette with excellent note separation, allowing your technique and phrasing to come through with precision.
Features
- Axe Design Lab Asymmetric Neck Profile - The asymmetric neck carve follows the natural curve of your hand, feeling slimmer where you need speed and support where you need grip. This ergonomic design reduces strain and makes complex 7-string passages feel more intuitive, helping you play faster and cleaner with less effort.
- Japanese J-Custom Build Quality - Hand-finished fretwork, carefully matched woods and meticulous assembly give the RG8870-SDE an ultra-smooth feel and exceptional consistency. You get a professional-grade instrument that stays stable, intonates accurately and feels perfectly dialled in straight out of the case.
- Striking Sodalite Aesthetic - The Sodalite finish and figured top create a deep, stone-like visual effect that looks stunning under any lighting. Combined with refined J-Custom appointments, it gives the guitar a distinctive, high-end presence that reflects its performance pedigree.
- Modern 7-String Tonal Versatility - A carefully voiced pickup set and quality electronics deliver tight lows, articulate mids and clear highs across all seven strings. Whether you are running high-gain metal tones, ambient cleans or fusion lead sounds, the RG8870-SDE maintains definition and punch so every note in complex chords and fast runs remains audible.
Specifications
Body
- Body Type: Solidbody 7-string
- Body Wood: [Manufacturer-specified body wood]
- Top: [Manufacturer-specified figured top]
- Colour: Sodalite
- Finish: [Manufacturer-specified finish]
Neck
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Neck Type: RG J-Custom Axe Design Lab Asymmetric
- Neck Wood: [Manufacturer-specified neck wood]
- Fingerboard: [Manufacturer-specified fingerboard wood]
- Scale Length: [Manufacturer-specified scale length]
- Frets: [Manufacturer-specified number of frets]
- Fingerboard Inlays: [Manufacturer-specified inlays]
- Neck Profile: Asymmetric
Hardware
- Bridge: [Manufacturer-specified bridge]
- Tuners: [Manufacturer-specified tuners]
- Hardware Colour: [Manufacturer-specified hardware colour]
Electronics
- Pickups: [Manufacturer-specified pickup configuration]
- Controls: [Manufacturer-specified controls]
- Switching: [Manufacturer-specified switching]
