hey ibanez people

[zim]

is this guitar worth $425?

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

[shadowalk]

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*

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[Hitoshura]

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]

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]

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Abzu]

[Abzu]

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]

yeah just be gentle and don't force any turns

[arborist shrub tarkington]

pince-nez

[shadowalk]

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]

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]

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

[iamgoat]

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]

still have your UV?

[iamgoat]

still have your UV?

Yessir!

[iamgoat]

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

[Abzu]

I want that

[shadowalk]

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

*shines the Uni signal*

[iamgoat]

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.