Is The Ibanez RG550 Worth It? RG550 vs RG470DX - 2024

A complete comparison of the two models. Is the RG550 worth $500 more? How good is the RG470? Let's take a look. This is not a sponsored video. Thank you for watching. I hope you enjoyed it. Stay safe. Keep playing.
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[@benpowersguitar]

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[@hiteshchand]

Thanks, this is exactly the video I was looking for

[@stratplayer2]

Awesome guitars, great comparison video Ben!

[@MelaniCholie]

here is one of your supporters again with like and full listen!! Happy day and good vibes!!! ♥

[@benpowersguitar]

Hi Melani. Thank you for your continued support. I hope you're having a great week.

[@extrapicklespls-p1v]

Enjoying my RG550 a ton. Tremolo is rock solid.

[@benpowersguitar]

That's awesome. Loving mine too.

[@joshmcclure5150]

I’m a big fan of Ibanez guitars 570’s, 560 USA art model.. 550’s and prestige’s over the years. wish I kept them.. but with journey in gear I’ve landed with my single cuts.. but I’ve been wanting to get another RG and I think the 470/450 might be the ticket for me. I’m always modding guitars with pickup swaps anyways.. so this would be perfect!

[@benpowersguitar]

Oh heck yeah. I have one I put a Wildes L500XL in the bridge and a Duncan '59 in the neck (Nuno setup) with a 3 way switch. Great guitar.

[@tommycarmichael3198]

Awesome video man. Still trying to decide on a guitar. Leaning towards the 550 for sure. But I'm also digging the new jackson pro plus dinky. Made in China is kinda making me think about that though. How does the 550 neck feel compared to a jackson neck? Love the jackson necks. Thanks

[@benpowersguitar]

I haven't tried the Pro series yet. On the list for the next couple months. The arch top isn't my fav personally. They spec out pretty nice though. Looking at the DK2 Ash in Green Glow myself.

[@ccjmusic]

That was a great comparison Ben. Personally I'd go with the 470 for a few reasons. I can't play guitars with maple fretboards because of my eyesight, I would prefer the thicker neck, I prefer the fret markers, and the look without the pickguard. Add to that less guilt for swapping pickups and the choice is clear for me. I don't play live so the 470 would make more sense overall.

[@benpowersguitar]

Thanks Colin. Yeah, I personally think the RG470/RG450's are great guitars. My older RG450EXB is what got away from Strats and back to Ibanez, after over a decade of being a strat guy. I need to get the Duncan's installed in this one. Had them a week now:)

[@panterathedistorted]

hi there! Pretty informative and detailed video :). I have been thinking about buying a RG470DX but i recently stumbled upon the JEMJR. Their about the same price in my area and now Im wondering which one I should get, could I get your opinion? Thanks!

[@benpowersguitar]

Hi, I appreciate you watching. If you want a little better trem with wider spacing, go with the new RG470. Though there is nothing wrong with the JemJr's trem. I have it on my RG450EXB and love it. The pickups were different on the 2 models, though I think new models of the JemJr are using the same Quantums now. Honestly, unless the trem makes that much difference to you, get the one you like the look of best.

[@panterathedistorted]

Alright, thanks for the help!

[@POLLOTROM]

The big difference is the tremolo. I had the RG 350 , now I have an RG 550. Pickups can be changed easily, the tremolo no so easy. if you don't use the tremolo the 450 is the best for the money.

[@alifshaw7235]

I have rg550 genesis but dont like the v8 pickup. Prefer ibanez quantum pickup than v8

[@serfillustrated4018]

I dont really like purple but the fade on that guitar is great. I just wish it had off-white or aged pups instead of bright white.

[@benpowersguitar]

I appreciate you watching. Yeah, I am putting in black Duncan's. The bright white is a bit much.

[@NotAnotherSatchFan]

Only cons of this RG550 "reissue" is that the 5 way selector switch used in this guitar are somehow low quality. Mine and lots of people on internet, their RG550 started acting up after couple of use. I replaced mine with Gotoh -- it is not that expensive! Just better quality and sturdier. RG Prestiges uses better quality and even my old RG370dx has better switch.

[@benpowersguitar]

Interesting, I haven't had any issues, but I will keep an eye for it.

[@NotAnotherSatchFan]

Yeah felt disapppointed knowing some people RG550 consider this as prestige. I've never experience this with all my Ibanez. I love my RF and fixable issue won't stop me from getting the DY soon

[@andyy6481]

what is wrong with the pickups?

[@benpowersguitar]

What do you mean?

[@andyy6481]

@@benpowersguitar oh you said you need to replace them, so what is wrong with them?

[@benpowersguitar]

@@andyy6481 No idea how they do live, as I don't play live anymore. That was the concern I stated. And some just don't like the tone of Ibanez pups. I have Quantums in other guitars, so am planning on trying a SD Mayhem set in this one. Though, I may leave it stock, as it really doesn't need the change, for me anyway.

[@jeffreyp1855]

I'll play on just about any size neck, but I prefer Ibanez and Jackson necks. They force you to play faster. 🤣