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At A Glance

Exterior Length
1170mm
Exterior Width
430mm
Exterior Depth
140mm
Interior Overall Length
1060mm
Interior Lower Body Length
450mm
Inner Top Length
270mm
Inner Swell Width
330mm
Inner Top Width
75mm
Inner Head Width
90mm
Inner Bodyhollow Depth
50mm
Weight
5.89kg
Shell Material
ABS
Lock Type
TSA-approved
Compatible Models
RG, RGA, RGD, RG7, RG8, RG9, S, SA, FR, RC, TM and Left-handed models
Includes
Ibanez tool case
Description

Ibanez produced the MR500C Road Tour as a hardshell electric guitar case designed to accommodate a broad range of bolt-on neck electric guitar body shapes, including left-handed models and extended-range instruments up to nine strings. It sat in the Ibanez case line as a travel-oriented option, and carried TSA-approved locks for checked-luggage security.

The shell is constructed from ABS material. The interior features a purpose-moulded design intended to fit guitars from the RG, RGA, RGD, RG7, RG8, RG9, S, SA, FR, RC, and TM families, as well as left-handed variants of those bodies. A dedicated Ibanez tool case is included inside. The case ships with TSA-approved latches and a long handle designed to allow repositioning of grip depending on the weight and balance of the loaded case. Interior overall length runs to 1060mm, with a lower body cavity of 450mm depth and an inner swell width of 330mm; the case weighs 5.89kg empty.

Owners confirming fit for a specific body shape, or sourcing replacement latches, hinges, or interior foam, should consult a qualified guitar technician or case repair specialist familiar with ABS hardshell construction.

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