Ibanez RG HSS

Creed_Clicks

I'm sure this was a custom job, but I've not had a pointy/metal guitar in years and years, and this year might be the time to scratch that itch. Various options currently with Ibanez with good price points, though nothing really on the lines of this one. I like the "regular" trem.

NelsonP

This is close....

https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/ibanez/az-series-guitars/ibanez-az226-bkf-premium-electric-guitar-black-flat

stonevibe

It was custom made for him for the anniversary tour of NS/RDLH and was never made available as a standard model.

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stonevibe said:

It was custom made for him for the anniversary tour of NS/RDLH and was never made available as a standard model.

Ah I see. Darn it.  

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NelsonP said:

This is close....

https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/ibanez/az-series-guitars/ibanez-az226-bkf-premium-electric-guitar-black-flat

NIce!!

jeztone2

Back in 87-92 they had the RG760 which I think Navarro played and the RG560 which Reb Beach endorsed. I had both at one time.

The nearest thing they’ve done recently is the RG2560 which has a scratchplate. They are often on EBay & Gumtree etc. 

In terms of regular trem an old RT650 might be a good idea. They do pop up used from time to time. 

DefaultM

You can get an rg550 and a custom pickguard, block the trem if you don't like floyds. Thats what I've done and its awesome.

Creed_Clicks

Ah it’s just something that wouldn’t be a “main guitar”, I wouldn’t need to go to those lengths.

skullfunkerry

If you're not dead set on Ibanez then the new Charvel DK24 series have some HSS options with non-Floyd trems, too

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skullfunkerry said:

If you're not dead set on Ibanez then the new Charvel DK24 series have some HSS options with non-Floyd trems, too

Lovely guitar but looking for something most likely on the cheaper end of the scale. I must check the Ibanez S series as well.

Creed_Clicks

The RG 421 HH looks like it could be nice option too, with the 5 way pickup options.

grungebob

Sorry couldn’t resist this shameless plug for something of very similar form factor 


https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/173180/fs-ft-carvin-usa-tl60

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grungebob said:

Sorry couldn’t resist this shameless plug for something of very similar form factor 


https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/173180/fs-ft-carvin-usa-tl60

That guitar is a beauty, and if I was looking for higher end I'd consider it!

skullfunkerry

grungebob said:

Sorry couldn’t resist this shameless plug for something of very similar form factor 


https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/173180/fs-ft-carvin-usa-tl60

I really want that, but I can't afford it at the moment... I saw on the listing you're putting it in storage. I have a spare wall-hanger you're more than welcome to use

grungebob

skullfunkerry said:

grungebob said:

Sorry couldn’t resist this shameless plug for something of very similar form factor 


https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/173180/fs-ft-carvin-usa-tl60

I really want that, but I can't afford it at the moment... I saw on the listing you're putting it in storage. I have a spare wall-hanger you're more than welcome to use

Lol. Thanks buddy that’s mighty generous of you!

It’s back in its hardcase resting up. I’ll try again later in the year. 

Philly_Q

What about the cheaper Ibanez Andy Timmons model, the AT10P (if still available)?

It's sunburst, so not very metal, but it is HSS, with a traditional trem and shaped liked an RG.

Zonular

I've a rg321mh similar to the 421 (don't know what the difference is actually) great neck, really light, got it second hand for 100 euro can really fault it other than my daughter looking to pinch it

Alnico

This was a facebook marketplace bargain from a couple of years ago that I've recently finished rebuilding. It's a 2002 MIJ RG550EX.

£400

10 hours work

£25 on small parts

Pickups are personal choice, I had these EMG's already. The std Ibanez pickups it came with worked fine.

It's awesome and it's mine!

EDIT: The OP is looking for HSS and this is HSH.

There are just as many Japanese HSS models from this era and more recently regularly on facebook for the same kind of money. If you use Reverb and eBay then there's LOADS to choose from and in most cases you won't need more than £500.

https://i.imgur.com/ubwTrr7.jpg

Now with plain black control knobs.

https://i.imgur.com/uzmh597.jpg

Creed_Clicks

@Alnico nice !

On a side note and a similar note, has anyone ever tried one of these? Washburn parralaxe M160?

https://www.washburn.com/product/m160/

skullfunkerry

Creed_Clicks said:

@Alnico nice !

On a side note and a similar note, has anyone ever tried one of these? Washburn parralaxe M160?

https://www.washburn.com/product/m160/

I haven't played that model, but I played one of the FR pointy headstock ones a couple of years ago in Nottingham and it was very nice. I believe the Parallaxe stuff was designed with Ola Englund (who then went on to do Solar Guitars). I've heard lots of good things about Solar

Alnico

@Creed_Clicks ;

Thanks, I'm quite proud of that one.