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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Jonny on December 21, 2007, 08:43:15 PM

Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Jonny on December 21, 2007, 08:43:15 PM
I walked into the pawn shop today, to have a look-see thought nothing would interest me.

Smack Bam right there. was a blue RG series, H-S-H, not sure about anything else. BUT I WANT IT!

But the angel on my shoulder says no.. I looked behind the neck and it said Japan on it, etc. etc.

Has a chip on the edge, but I don't like blue, so I'm gonna change that with some wood filler and some paint.

So the verdict is up to you guys - YES! or no... lol
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: noodleplugerine on December 21, 2007, 09:03:38 PM
Yes!!!!!
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: MrBump on December 21, 2007, 09:21:06 PM
Definitely.

I played one in a second hand music shop in Plymouth years ago, and didn't buy it.  Went on to spend my money on a new Charvel.  But the RG was FAR more playable - and the Charvel plays really, really well.

(Although how many guitarist on a forum are likely to tell you NOT to buy the guitar???)

 :wink:

Mark.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Crazy_Joe on December 21, 2007, 10:02:29 PM
Yes!
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Mr Ed on December 21, 2007, 10:08:05 PM
You'd be a fool not to.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Scotty477 on December 21, 2007, 10:49:01 PM
Yes, Yes, YES!!!
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Jonesy76 on December 22, 2007, 09:01:30 AM
Well duh..............YES!!!!!
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: indysmith on December 22, 2007, 09:03:34 AM
...no

If you don't know what it is then there's a good chance that it costs less new, or at least not much more. Although the MIJ badge is ALWAYS a good sign...
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Jonny on December 22, 2007, 10:36:15 AM
Plus it's got an OFR, I'm going into town today. And see if I can buy it.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: noodleplugerine on December 22, 2007, 01:00:44 PM
Quote from: Aaeder
Plus it's got an OFR, I'm going into town today. And see if I can buy it.


That settles it imo.

Check for neck brakes etc - This seems a little too good?
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: mecca777 on December 22, 2007, 01:24:45 PM
My immediate instinct was "Yes". If it has an OFR and an MiJ stamp/sticker it's likely to be an upgraded early RG470, and since the major claimed downside of the 4xx-series RGs was always the inferior trem, an OFR should cure that nicely.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Jonny on December 22, 2007, 03:17:45 PM
The only crack is the chip in the back and apart from that and dust in the pickup cavities everything seems OK.

I just need to figure out how to remove the FLOYD ROSE so I can re-paint it. It's not really like a standard Strat trem or string-thru.

By the way - I bought it. :P
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Davey on December 22, 2007, 04:26:21 PM
take off the strings, take out the springs in the back, the trem should pop right out.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: jt on December 22, 2007, 04:34:46 PM
:D Damn wrong type of pawn shop !  :wink:

 :D  8)
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: dave_mc on December 22, 2007, 04:59:42 PM
Quote from: mecca777
My immediate instinct was "Yes". If it has an OFR and an MiJ stamp/sticker it's likely to be an upgraded early RG470, and since the major claimed downside of the 4xx-series RGs was always the inferior trem, an OFR should cure that nicely.


+1

my 470 is pretty nice, bar the trem. though don't pay over the odds for it- it's a good guitar, rather than an amazing one. just remember you can get a 1570 new for around £450.

EDIT: it would be worth checking to see if it has been drilled for the OFR studs (better) or if it still uses the lo-trs studs. the lo-trs ones are smaller.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Jonny on December 24, 2007, 09:43:41 PM
Can anyone recognise, lol?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/GrimReapo/DSC00061.jpg)
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: ailean on December 24, 2007, 10:03:40 PM
No, but I'm sat at the same desk :)
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Jonny on December 24, 2007, 10:17:32 PM
Quote from: ailean
No, but I'm sat at the same desk :)

The desk is shite! :(
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: ailean on December 24, 2007, 10:38:46 PM
I know! But it is small and cheap which were my main buying features :)

Edit: Looks like a nice buy for £200, just need to get that dust off it and drop some BKP's in there!
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Jonny on December 24, 2007, 11:14:51 PM
I got it for £169 :)
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: ailean on December 24, 2007, 11:16:15 PM
Even better!
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: noodleplugerine on December 25, 2007, 03:47:29 PM
Are you sure that's an OFR?

In that shot you can't see the logo.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Lazy_McDoesnothing on December 25, 2007, 04:16:03 PM
It looks like a licensed floyd rose in true ibanez fashion(Licensed Under Floyd Rose Patents).  I think it's a lo-trs, but don't quote me on that.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: Jonny on December 25, 2007, 05:03:24 PM
Hmm.. It probably isn't then. Hmmm.. Oh well, I guess. Can't return it now.
Title: Once Upon A Time.. in the Pawn Shop
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on December 25, 2007, 06:22:30 PM
Looks like a LO_TRS licensed floyd copy

But for £169 the guitar is a steal

Could be something like a RG320 or similar

Great for £169