hey ibanez people

zim · Post by **zim** » 24 Mar 2018, 15:48

is this guitar worth $425?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-used-1995 ... 3629f22c3d

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 24 Mar 2018, 17:15

As per http://ibanez.wikia.com/wiki/RG570_(1995%E2%80%931997)

Lo-pro edge - check
MIJ - check

But only the Japan models have the Wizard neck. The USA models have the Wizard II neck. Not sure if that would be an issue for yinz. If not, I say go for it.

Also that looks like the same axe the guitarist of Inveracity is using in this video *shines the lavabug signal*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUEE9R5Oy6g

jawn galliano · Post by **jawn galliano** » 25 Mar 2018, 03:34

wizard 2 would be a dealbreaker for me, but if you don't need the paper-thin original wizard neck it's a great guitar.

i couldn't tell you if it's a good deal as i have no idea what the going rate is. retail on those is closer to a grand now, so it at least seems like a good price if it's in decent condition

zim · Post by **zim** » 25 Mar 2018, 15:14

appreciate the input guiz

i bought it kind of impulsively because i was bored. i made an offer of 400 (25 less than original offer) and the hard-on bearer accepted it so wooooo

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 25 Mar 2018, 22:07

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i don't have much experience with wizard necks to be honest as i've never owned an MIJ RG/RG prestige. i can only speak for the wizard 2 and 3 although my main axe now has a wizard 3 but i love that guitar to bits

are you planning on customizing that thing or are you gonna keep it stock?

zim · Post by **zim** » 26 Mar 2018, 03:05

not sure about customizations yet, I'll have to see how much i like it first. it may become a project guitar if it's in rough shape but i expect it to be alright

Lavabug · Post by **Lavabug** » 26 Mar 2018, 11:29

mij rg's in good shape from that era go for 300-400 all the time so it's a good deal

wizard ii is fine imo, it's the same one on your RG350M's

zim · Post by **zim** » 26 Mar 2018, 11:42

Lavabug wrote:mij rg's in good shape from that era go for 300-400 all the time so it's a good deal

wizard ii is fine imo, it's the same one on your RG350M's

ah that is good to hear, i do like those necks

zim · Post by **zim** » 31 Mar 2018, 01:12

got it today, i'll get to test it soon

the neck seems to have a little bit of a bow to it, hopefully it can be fixed

Lavabug · Post by **Lavabug** » 05 Apr 2018, 23:15

Bow is not a problem, just requires a truss adjustment. Warp/twist is more problematic.

study this guide on truss adjustments before you do anything. Ibanez recommends 0.3-0.5mm at the 8th fret on the high E, when the 1st fret is capo'd and the 24th is fretted. Get a feeler gauge or an action ruler, it's worth it. Pretty sure I also set up your 350's with that exact amount of neck relief, so you can easily match it to your new RG if you find a piece of cardboard/thick paper that fits the space just right

https://youtu.be/5_qZ_QGXI4w

Just remember to do small turns no bigger than 1/4 and wait a bit if you don't see any appreciable change, then try another 1/4 turn. I usually spend a day or two dialing it in just right on a new guitar to make sure it's settled.

zim · Post by **zim** » 06 Apr 2018, 00:20

really appreciate the advice, haven't actually adjusted a truss rod before

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 06 Apr 2018, 20:51

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 06 Apr 2018, 20:51

zim wrote:really appreciate the advice, haven't actually adjusted a truss rod before

It really ends up being a lot easier than you expect going in.

Lavabug · Post by **Lavabug** » 07 Apr 2018, 12:18

yeah just be gentle and don't force any turns

agony bagony · Post by **agony bagony** » 13 Apr 2018, 20:15

pince-nez

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 22 Apr 2018, 16:23

Abzu wrote:
zim wrote:really appreciate the advice, haven't actually adjusted a truss rod before
It really ends up being a lot easier than you expect going in.

hey scott how's that reversed headstock RG of yours?

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 28 Apr 2018, 00:27

shadowalk wrote:
Abzu wrote:
zim wrote:really appreciate the advice, haven't actually adjusted a truss rod before
It really ends up being a lot easier than you expect going in.
hey scott how's that reversed headstock RG of yours?

My RG doesn't have a reversed headstock
But it sounds as lovely as ever

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 28 Apr 2018, 01:56

i thought all the while you're the one with the reversed headstock RG

but i know you have an RG so it's all good

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 01 Jun 2018, 11:32

I really need to tend to all my guitars again in such matter. Haven’t seriously played anything for a long while. My uncle is amazing with instruments and he totally fixed a cheap indonesian squire telecaster for me. It feels, plays and sounds like a 1000 dollar guitar now.

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 05 Jun 2018, 02:25

still have your UV?

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 05 Jun 2018, 03:18

shadowalk wrote:still have your UV?

Yessir!

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 05 Jun 2018, 03:19

I have no clue how the new 2017/18 versions are.

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 06 Jun 2018, 19:41

I want that

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 06 Jun 2018, 22:10

I don't think UVs have changed that match since the first iterations.

*shines the Uni signal*

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 06 Jun 2018, 22:33

There’s a new line of these black/green ones. Mine is from around 91-93. I’m not sure what is different with the new line.

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