Up for sale is this super cool 1988 Ibanez RG-140 in Aquamarine (AQ), a classic late-’80s shred machine from the early days of the RG lineup. These Korean-made RG models capture the style and attitude of the era perfectly, with sharp body contours, fast playability, and a versatile pickup layout that can cover everything from glassy cleans to saturated rock and metal tones. The Aquamarine finish really pops and gives the guitar that unmistakable ‘80s vibe.
This example shows honest cosmetic wear from years of playing, with some chips and dings around the edges as pictured, but it still looks fantastic and has that broken-in character players love. The neck has the comfortable slim feel that Ibanez was known for in this period, making it extremely easy to play up and down the fretboard whether you’re working rhythm parts or ripping leads. The HSS pickup configuration gives you a wide tonal range, and the tremolo bridge adds expressive vibrato when you want it.
If you’re into vintage Ibanez guitars or want an authentic late-’80s RG that delivers the feel and sound that made these guitars famous, this one checks all the boxes.
Specs:
Year: 1988
Model: RG-140
Finish: Aquamarine (AQ)
Country of Manufacture: Korea
Body: Basswood
Neck: 1-piece Maple, bolt-on
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Inlays: Pearl dot
Pickup Configuration: HSS
Bridge Pickup: Ibanez V III Humbucker
Middle Pickup: Ibanez Super 8V Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Ibanez Super 8V Single-Coil
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 5-way pickup selector
Bridge: Standard tremolo bridge
Hardware: Chrome
Factory Tuning: E Standard
Overall, this RG-140 represents the era when Ibanez was rapidly gaining popularity with rock and shred players thanks to their fast necks, aggressive styling, and versatile electronics. The Aquamarine finish is one of the standout colors from the period and gives this guitar serious stage presence.
