My completed 20051

[jm1681]

Well here she is...





Took some love, a few pickup changes, a blocked trem, a thick set of 11's, and a white 5-way topper to get it just right, but she went from almost sold, to completely irreplacable.

[the.godfather]

Nice!

I'm a "blocked trem" guy too, I just can't be doing with them. I really like the look of the black pickups too, much better than those swirled pickups that it comes stock with.

Nice mods all-round.

[Vinco]

Nice axe!

I consider blocking the trem on my 2004 RG2550.

What solutions do you recommend?

[jm1681]

Originally Posted by the.godfather

Nice!

Thank you

Originally Posted by the.godfather

...I'm a "blocked trem" guy too...I really like the look of the black pickups too, much better than those swirled pickups that it comes stock with...

I'm in love with the blocked trem. Makes life SOOOO much easier, better sustain and resonance too. I really like the black pickups too, they break up the swirl in a good way.

Originally Posted by the.godfather

...Nice mods all-round.

Thanks again

Originally Posted by Vinco

Nice axe!

Thank you too

Originally Posted by Vinco

...I consider blocking the trem on my 2004 RG2550.

What solutions do you recommend?

The tech who blocked mine used two pieces of Ebony. Here's a pic...



I would've liked the trem to sit a little flatter, but no big deal.

[Perdi]

Originally Posted by Vinco

Nice axe!

I consider blocking the trem on my 2004 RG2550.

What solutions do you recommend?

Tremolo-No

[quik]

Looks killer. The 20051 is a great guitar. I was planning to replace the pups in mine with white Evos, but I had to sell it. Now, you're making me miss it!

[Dee]

I always thought that white pickups would look best with these B&W swirls.


Anyway, good job.

[jm1681]

Originally Posted by quik

Looks killer...

Thank you as well

Originally Posted by quik

...I was planning to replace the pups in mine with white Evos, but I had to sell it. Now, you're making me miss it!

I originally had an Evo in the bridge position, but the sound was a little too muddy for my tastes. The Steve's Special is a much tighter sound, albeit not quite as "bold" as the Evo, but definitely a step in the right direction for me. The articulation is fantastic, and the tone has lots of depth with just enough up top. Break-up is just as sweet as initial attack

Sorry you miss it I thought about selling mine for a while, but now that the setup is proper, and the sound is where I want it, I wouldn't dream of parting with it. This guitar cost me $100 (Though my total current investment in it tallies close to $340), plus my older EMG-equipped PRS. Initially, I was regretting the decision, now I would never have looked back

Originally Posted by Dee

I always thought that white pickups would look best with these B&W swirls...

To address the color comments, I originally planned to get black & white pickups to match better, unfortunately I couldn't find them readily available for a decent price. I was dying to get modding, so I buckled down and got a black Evo and ended up liking the contrast a lot. The chrome poles of the new pickups I think add to the contrast even more.

Originally Posted by Dee

...Anyway, good job.

Thank you

[mi2tom]

Damn! Lovely as hell

[Flobanez]

Nice job and nice guitar!

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by jm1681

To address the color comments, I originally planned to get black & white pickups to match better, unfortunately I couldn't find them readily available for a decent price.

That's so sad JM. Drop me a PM and I can point you towards someone who can get you any color Dimarzio you want in a week. Seriously. You should not have had any trouble finding that color combo.

[jm1681]

Originally Posted by mi2tom

Damn! Lovely as hell

Originally Posted by Flobanez

Nice job and nice guitar!

Why thank you both. If only I had the chops to go along with it

Originally Posted by toneboy

...I can point you towards someone who can get you any color Dimarzio you want in a week...

I was able to find Black and Creme pretty easily, but not black and white

Also, I got the black ones dirt cheap from a local music store

When I have some money to burn, I might make the switch. Right now, my goal is to retube my amp I've been swapping pickups and making decisions concerning my tone based on 5-year old tubes

[guitarkatana]

11's eh, nice. How high is your action?

[jm1681]

About 1/16th on the high side, maybe an 1/8th on the low side. No choke on the high side, very little buzz on the low side.

When I get home, I'll snap a pic or two to show it better

[eelblack2]

Well done. I think 20051's are totally underrated. I like your swirl pattern a lot.