Author Topic: Suggestions for an RG550 (Read 3102 times)

Dazza1004 · « **on:** May 25, 2007, 02:03:41 PM »

I am getting (eventually) a couple of the new Ibanez RG550 re-issues (basswood with maple neck), I am definitely going to change the pickups in 1 of them to give it a different voice.

I am pretty much sold on the idea of a set of Holy Divers if the stock pickups are not to my taste, I am going for a kind of smooth shreddy instrumental lead tone with a lot of mids and crunch.

For the 2nd one I am leaning towards a smooth blusy tone from the neck with good versatility from the bridge, in pole position is the Mule but am considering the VHII as well.

I have a Rebel Yell / Cold Sweat in my Les Paul which I love so would prefer something different for the RG’s.

I should probably say that in my limited experience I prefer Alnico’s but that should be take with a pinch of salt because the only ceramic I have had were Evolutions which I hated. I seem to be leaning more towards tone and cut than out and out power these days.

Opinions welcome. Thanks

CUBE · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2007, 02:39:12 PM »

the nailbomb sounds great in my basswood RG7

maliciousteve · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2007, 02:41:36 PM »

Holy Divers for sure. Crazy_Joe and myself have them in our RG's and going by what we've both said, they sound amazing.

Dazza1004 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2007, 03:57:46 PM »

thanks for the replys,

I think the nail bomb may be a bit hot for what I am looking for, I have an EMG loaded Washburn to take care of the real heavy stuff. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2007, 04:05:49 PM »

Quote from: maliciousteve

Holy Divers for sure. Crazy_Joe and myself have them in our RG's and going by what we've both said, they sound amazing.

Damn right, Holy divers in RG's is the shizzle.

ftwizard · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2007, 05:19:32 PM »

I think you should sell one to me, and spend the money on pickups for the other one....... :idea:

apmaman · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2007, 10:31:27 PM »

Do you mean one of these? 8)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/arranp/Guitars/DSC00587.jpg?t=1180128407

Number 1265.... Remember to register yours on www.rg20th.com !!!

Its a real shame BKP dont come in the crazy 80's colours to match the guitars. Im looking for more of a 80's Hair Metal sound so im guessing VHII's would be good for me. Would like a nice bit of shred as well. I guess an Early Vai tone.

Out of intrest what ones did you order? DY and a RFR?

Adam.M · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2007, 11:56:04 PM »

I just got an origional RG550, black with basswood and maple neck...

It's the guitar i'd always hoped it would be.

Now i just need to find another one, that isnt a re-issue... they're too expencive.

Dazza1004 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2007, 09:29:44 AM »

yep, got a dy and rfr on order.

I agree it's a bit of a shame about the limited colour options on BKP's. I am thinking about reverse zebra for the dy and will probably just stick with black for the rfr.

JamesHealey · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2007, 08:50:39 AM »

holy divers.. all the way.

Eric · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2007, 05:43:09 PM »

So the Holy Divers soung good in basswood? I thought they might be a bit dark.