Customized my RG2550E Galaxy Black...

[axemanrio]

Took some time off this weekend to make changes to my RG2550E - new smoked gray mirror pickguard, H-H pickup configuration, VLX91 super-switch and locking studs (which cost me an additional £11.50 in customs :/).

Current pickups are Evo neck and Breed bridge, but I'm still looking for an Evo bridge. At first the missing mid pickup looked a bit odd but I think I already like the new look. The two new pickup positions also sound great - neck parallel and inner coils.

RG2550E with stock pickguard:


New pickguard installed:

[mozfan98]

Sweet guitar! I used to have this guitar and it was excellent! I also have an Evo bridge for sale that hasn't been opened. Still sealed in its package! It's zebra colored though.

[marianozz]

Love it

Id go for a Breed neck before an Evo bridge, but thats just me

[rty13ibz98]

Originally Posted by marianozz

Love it

Id go for a Breed neck before an Evo bridge, but thats just me

ditto.

i actually would have gotten a tortiseshell guard for it. i dig a fender vibe and the GK color would be smkoing with it.
otherwise, it's a great looking axe.

rich

[axemanrio]

I haven't considered another neck pickup because I'm really happy with the Evo's tone, it's perfect for me. A Tone Zone was installed before this Breed bridge and I find the Breed is not as good for harmonics. Since the Evo neck has worked out really well, I'm a wee bit curious to try the Evo bridge to see how that spans out

[LordGrendel]

I think it looks great, nice job and how does the neck parallel position sound then?

[axemanrio]

It's hard to describe other than it sounds brilliant, especially for clean guitar... it is strat'ish but with less quack. Does well on a dirty channel too, nice bluesy tone. Positions 2 and 4 (neck parallel & inner coils) are all I've been playing after adding the switch heh.

[Vinco]

Great! I hope there are no copyrights, because I am now compelled to do the same : )

Where did you get the pickguard and the locking studs?

[Crazy_Guitar]

You can always revert to H-S-H if you ever decide to sell it.

Sweet axe!

[axemanrio]

Locking studs from Rich, pickguard from Jeannie pickguards USA and VLX91 switch from Cottam guitars. No copyrights here, all the best

[Ironjose]

Originally Posted by mozfan98

Sweet guitar! I used to have this guitar and it was excellent! I also have an Evo bridge for sale that hasn't been opened. Still sealed in its package! It's zebra colored though.

i was wondering why dont you have the guitar anymore?

[Shredder87]

Very nice guitar!

What difference is there in terms of sound compared to the original DiMarzios?

[AllP0werToSlaves]

So awesome!

[axemanrio]

Originally Posted by Shredder87

Very nice guitar!

What difference is there in terms of sound compared to the original DiMarzios?

The original DiMarzio/ibz pickups in the RG2550 weren't that bad at all compared to the V7/V8 humbuckers in my RG1570 which were pretty weak.

I'm currently on an Evo neck + Tone Zone and they clearly sound better than the stock pickups, more definition and harmonics.

[freedom's door]

Looks great!!!
Now all you need is a pickguard for H-S-S, and you'll have all your options covered