The most notable feature of the RG1077XL is the 27" baritone scale neck that allows it to be tuned to a lower range and/or use a higher string gauge. The DiMarzio 7 pickups, also known as Custom 7s, are specially made for Ibanez. Other features include a basswood body, a double locking tremolo bridge and a bound fingerboard with an abalone dot inlay. The RG970XL is a related six-string model. In 2003, the RG2077XL was introduced as a replacement for the RG1077XL, featuring the new Edge Pro tremolo.