The guitar is in very good condition for its age, the body does ha. This body is in good shape, with only minor chipping around the edges. If you screw in a neck side screw first sometimes the bridge end of the neck will catch in the pocket and not seat. Ibanezs black label guitars feature confortable, resonant basswood rg bodies, fast nitro wizard necks with bound rosewood fingerboards, active emg pickups, edge zero ii trems, and kill switches. Paddle headstock or et guitars headstocks available only. With its spartan look, supreme playability, and versatility due to innovative specs, the rg made. See neck inventory build your custom neck now neck features a number of. Ibanez guys older prestige rg vs new genesis collectio thu, may 31, 2018 8. Ibanez rg gets broken headstock repaired and frets leveled.
Et stratojem 24 fret, strat style headstock, 1piece construction, compatible with ibanez style all. I know these are common with strats but i wouldnt have bought the guitar had i known they were there. The ibanez rgir20e solidbody electric guitar is purposebuilt for your shredding pleasure. This crack is tough to see as its nearly perfectly closed so ill save the multiple views until i spread it. The neck sits lower in the pocket as you move in the direction of the headstock. Second there is a small neck pocket crack on each side which he didnt mention either. I dont have an issue switching to fender or gibson necks but i just prefer the thin ibanez necks. These are the tightest you will tighten anything on the guitar, but were still not talking grunt tight. Is this a serious problem ive never had a bass with the neck sitting in the pocket like this. This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all bolt necked guitars bought online. With over 80 shape and thickness combinations, plus a choice of time tested tone woods, usacg necks are truly custom pieces, made for individual players preferences. I need a set for the new rg thing, but i have no idea what size they are.
All ibanez guitars have no, not even small crack at lockor neck pocket cracksany other neck issues. Ibanez 2018 full line catalog by ibanez germany issuu. Several years back ibanez stopped paying off endorsers and tried a different tactic. Im currently in the middle of my first guitar body build, and soon its time for the first really scary thing. Ibanez rgir20ebk edge zero 2 22252h chipnding copy. Easy guitar neck crack repair with super glue jonah guitar part 2, final. This is quite common on these at that spot and usually poses no problem. Yes, we can make them better, but be aware they cost much more when we build them. Start with the bridge side screws cause if you dont get this side seated the neck angle will be off. Ibanez style 24 fret, 1 or 3 piece construction, compatible with ibanez style all access neck joint, or original square heel. Ive never gotten into ibanez rgs in the past, but would like to look into a quality rg. Now stock ibanez guitars are one of the very best values out there.
Ibanez guitars how to make ibanez guitars better ed. This is the most affordable prestige guitar series available from ibanez. Whats the main reason for body neck pocket cracks on ibanez rg guitars,i see that on some rg guiatrs. This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all boltnecked guitars bought online. Yes, but most people expect to see neck pocket cracks on older ibanez guitars and they will not fuss over it too much. Ed uses only the finest quartersawn mahoganies, maples and korina for his neck blanks.
The az series carries with it all of the hallmarks of these tried and tested ibanez qualities. That series was renamed rg in 1992 and all models since are simply known as rgs. The guitar is in great shape with few signs of wear, it ha. No issues at all with mine other than needing a slight adjustment to the trem springs to get the bridge level. Extremely rare 1989 ibanez usa custom rg with rare hand painted skeleton graveyard graphics. This is a rare noncatalog japanese domestic market only model. On ibanez rg type guitars inc vaipgm etc which are all variations of this model, the cracks are almost always caused by neck movement resulting from a combination of trem use, shallow pocket and skinny neck. When present, these are in the wood, not just the finish, and will need to be repaired. The ibanez rg is a series of electric guitars produced by hoshino gakki and one of the bestselling superstratstyle hard rockheavy metal guitars ever made. I wanna go for a neck joint similar to ibanez all access joint, where the heel is rounded off, like this. Especially some mentioned cheese grater fret edges and neck pocket cracks right out of the box. Other than price, how can i tell which rg s are the better qualityproplayer guitars vs. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. This crack is tough to see as its nearly perfectly closed.
The neck is a wizard 5piece maple and walnut with a rosewood fretboard, maple binding and offset dot markers for a custom, highend look. Do these neck pocket cracks cause any issues, should i return the guitar, are they anything to be overly concerned about. This neck was cracked when the guitar hit the floor headstock first and is not the typical crack behind the nut youll find from over tightening of the nut, although the repair is the same for both. Sep 01, 2016 in this video i share my experience of neck pocket cracks focusing on a lovely old sunn mustang strat that i bought specifically because the neck pocket was so cracked the neck was practically. They did it for me when i ordered an ibanez a few months ago. Is the crack at the neck pocket, or physically on the neck. It never seemed to affect anything, playability, ton. Clamp the heel of the neck to the lumber, in this case a 1 x 4, and then slowly and carefully clamp down the headstock end to spread the crack. Ibanezs black label guitars feature confortable, resonant basswood rg bodies, fast nitro wizard necks with bound rosewood fingerboards. The crack is about 14 and the burn thru is on the very tip of the neck pocket bass side.
Our necks are truly custom made usa custom guitars replacement necks offer you the best feel, tons of options, and the highest quality available anywhere. See my other auctions for the remaining components of this parted out rg. Unfollow ibanez rg guitar neck to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Even though ibanez is thought of as a modern guitar brand, we have decades of accumulated knowledge and a history of pushing the boundaries. The usa custom guitars were only built for a short number of years, and all the models were airbrushed by hand by each individual artist. Rg premium hairline crack at neck joint discussion in standard guitars started by adenm, aug 21, 20. The rg550xh has the incredible edgezero ii locking vibrato unit that stays true under the most punishing abuse. Its a very common thing with aanj equipped ibanez guitars, definitely not something to worry about. Ibanez usa custom rg rare 1989 custom airbrushed finish. Stabilizing a broken neck pocket on an ibanez xiphos. Making an rgjem style guitar body by 12 is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. They have this finish in the catalogs for the rg570 but not the 560. You can specify the fingerboard radius, fret size, fingerboard material and finish process on. Share copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format adapt remix, transform, and build upon the material.
At least you can return it if it arrives like that though. Hey all, i have jackson warrior xt and it was pre owned before i had it, and i just recently noticed 2 large semideep cracks and one hairline crack a. Hello there people of, im thinking about buying this guitar ibanez rg560 but there is a crack at the neck pocket and i cant tell if it is only in the finish or also in the wood. The debut of the ibanez rg in 1987 was a milestone in rock guitar history. Buy ammoon 24 frets replacement maple neck rosewood fretboard fingerboard for epiphone electric. Ive had a few guitar where a crack would develop at the neck joint over time, musicman included. Ibanez describes the rg series as the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in its range and it has appeared in a dizzying array of versions since its ince. I chose the rg 270 because i was looking for something that wasnt too expensive but wasnt a piece of miserable crap. Ibanez rg 370 dx electric guitar in black finish with case. This is the slight gap that usually shows between the neck pocket and a. The neck im getting from the swirl dude doesnt have the. It has the 24 fret wizard i neck with the bubinga stripe. Guitar necks for sale, fender,gibson, prs, ibanez, bc rich, steinberger, lsr, quicksilver. Full guitars bodies necks inlays paint finishes and refinishing.
He can supply you with a 100% american made neck designed to fit into any neck pocket, on any guitar. Find great deals on ebay for ibanez neck and ibanez body. Clamp the heel of the neck to the lumber, in this case a 1 x 4, and then slowly and carefully clamp down the headstock end to spread the crack apart. Rigtalk view topic ibanez guys older prestige rg vs. I have a satriani model and that neck is based off a fender strat but its a little thinner. Ive been playing for quite along time and was interested in buying a ibanez rg guitar. My findings were basically that as long as the neck will fit into the pocket on the body, and the scale length of the neck is compatible with the position of the bridge or if youre able to move the bridge, youll be just fine. To be fair, my 88 rg550 didnt develop a very minor neck pocket crack for years. Are you a heavy metal guitar player, collector or enthusiast.
I am going to have to sand down or rout down the neck pocket some, but this neck is a very good fit. Dimensions are from tables provided by ibanez in their catalogs as well as on their website. Is there a big difference in quality between the 470s and 570s. Making an rgjemstyle guitar body instrument building. My problem is, the series has been around for 25 years and there are so many different versions. Guitar necks for sale, fender,gibson, prs, ibanez, bc rich. If its of any interest, i have a new shur pro superb guitar which also has a neck pocket finish crack. The first in the series, rg550 was originally released in 1987 and advertised as part of the roadstar series. If you notice it getting bigger or more finsh starting to lift take it and have someone give it a good look over, sometimes there is a crack in the wood that runs down the inside corner of. In this vid i repair a cracked ibanez wizard neck and level the frets. Jun 17, 2018 stabilizing a broken neck pocket on an ibanez xiphos.
Create threads and post replies, upload photos and attachments, send and receive private messages, join and. So much so, in fact, thats its harder to find one without these neck pocket cracks in the finish only than one with them. Choose maple neck, rosewood neck, macassar ebony, koa, fancy. The following is a list of neck types that ibanez uses or has used for its electric guitar models, including the neck dimensions the years indicate the period the neck of that description was used. Your measurments confirm that, at least for me, i would really like to have measurements or actually play the instrument prior to buying. There are a few light neck pocket cracks, difficult to photograph, but they are there. Basically a strat style neck that can fit on a superstrat body. All of the other ibanez rg cases are for aanj models not the right fit. Save ibanez rg guitar neck to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Ed roman aftermarket quartersawn usa made upgrade replacement neck fits most ibanez. Ibanez ps1cm paul stanley cracked mirror signature. Frets are great and no neck pocket finish cracks so far. This guitar is very comfie to play, the contoured body is nice and the thin wizard ii neck is very nice.
Other than price, how can i tell which rgs are the better qualityproplayer guitars vs. If so, we hope you will register now and join our community. Buy ibanez ps1cm paul stanley cracked mirror signature electric guitar. It has a small finish crack by the neck pocket, which is common.
Rich nj neck warlock onyx, active 8185 emg with custom shop neck work 1 2011 b. If you go new you get a mint condition bodyheadstockfretboard, but run the risk of bad fret ends or a neck pocket crack. The good thing is that ibanez has historically made great necks. May 31, 2018 ibanez guys older prestige rg vs new genesis collection. Ive also had at least two axis guitars with cracks. Im not sure if it was a wizard neck exactly but at the time i had an. Share copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format. These original square heel ibanez are being more and more sought after these days. I have a telecaster, and the heel of that thing is awful. In this video i share my experience of neck pocket cracks focusing on a lovely old sunn mustang strat that i bought specifically because the neck pocket was so cracked the neck was practically. Our necks are truly custom made necks usa custom guitars. Is this just blemish cracks or are my fears correct that the fret board. All the parts are original and in good working condition, the trem arm is missing, but these are easy to replace. Ive never gotten into ibanez rg s in the past, but would like to look into a quality rg.
Guitar necks for sale, fender,gibson, prs, ibanez, bc. I bought a new ibanez sr705 with an interesting issue. Become a patreon and support more videos like this here is a discount code fore merch on our store code. Custom necks et guitars custom built guitars off the. It also comes equipped with the original edge locking trem system with the whammy bar. The cracks to watch out for on the ibanezes of this age are the ones between the nut bolts on the back of the neck headstock joint. The neck size or shape, however, is a permanent modification id rather not do unless the neck was a natural finish. These are very common and not generally something to be concerned with. Become a patreon and support more videos like this home here is a discount code fore merch on our store code. Ed roman aftermarket quartersawn usa made upgrade replacement neck fits most ibanez we will always allow a trade in on original necks. However, it does have a crack in the neck pocket on the top side, facing. Neck pocket finish cracks and rear nut cracks are areas quite common for most.
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