Ibanez with 3 single coils

TequilaKing · #1 11-05-2007, 03:19 PM

Did / do Ibanez make a model with 3 single coil pups ala a Strat?

I've been thinking of getting a 'super strat' type geetar for ages and just wondered if they ever made one with 24 frets and 3 single coil pups

Any pointers would be great

edit: title of post should be "Ibanez with 3 single coils"

Dee · #2 11-05-2007, 03:35 PM

There was an S series with 3 single coils. Not sure of the model number. There are also old Roadstar and Blazer models with 3 S/C pickups that can be had for not much money on e-Bay.

ME. · #3 11-05-2007, 04:01 PM

There's a S series that had it. I believe it was an 540R, not sure.

I know a store here in Holland who have one in white. Not sure if it's used or New Old Stock. So if you're interested PM me I can get you some more info.

Colin

**jim777** · #4 11-05-2007, 04:21 PM

You can get a S/S/S pickguard to retro fit any RG with a pickguard. I have one lying around somewhere that will probably go on my SpongeBob 550 at some point. I'll fix the thread title for 'ya

Dee · #5 11-05-2007, 05:00 PM

That's probably the best idea. ^^ You can use any RG with a pickguard and you'll get your 24 frets, etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ME.

There's a S series that had it. I believe it was an 540R, not sure.

I know a store here in Holland who have one in white. Not sure if it's used or New Old Stock. So if you're interested PM me I can get you some more info.

Colin

I don't think any 540R had 3 S/C. Possibly a 430 or something. I forgot the model.

EDIT: I was correct:

http://www.ibanezrules.com/catalogs/us/1990/s.jpg <-- click.

TequilaKing · #6 11-05-2007, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim777

You can get a S/S/S pickguard to retro fit any RG with a pickguard. I have one lying around somewhere that will probably go on my SpongeBob 550 at some point. I'll fix the thread title for 'ya

Now why didn't I think of that.... thanks for the suggestion mate!!!!

and thanks for editing the title of the thread

CosmicDebris · #7 11-05-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TequilaKing

Now why didn't I think of that.... thanks for the suggestion mate!!!!

and thanks for editing the title of the thread

I had been thinking bout doing that with my 89550DY also. Gonna get my father to strip it and stain it too.

**jim777** · #8 11-05-2007, 11:47 PM

I don't think it will sound exactly Strat like, because of the pickup's relation to the neck, but it should sound pretty good. And singles soung great; they're versatile and fun for lots of stuff.

psychoshredder · #9 11-06-2007, 12:06 AM

I had a RG1550. converted to S-S-S pickup configuration a la stratocaster.
painted in green.

no longer have it, just 3 months after finished the convertion, I sold it already.

it sucks... big time.

RG + 3 single just don't match.

Dee · #10 11-06-2007, 02:01 AM

I don't see why singles don't match on an RG unless singles just don't work for you. I love them, personally.

DannyDang · #11 02-19-2009, 09:38 PM

Yes... My Roadstar II RS 135 1984 model is single pickups. This model is only having a black color and a white color version. They made in Japan.

pinto79 · #12 02-20-2009, 05:09 AM

I have a 1986 RG430PL and a 1986 RG135RD which are both SSS...

scottop1972 · #13 02-23-2009, 06:34 PM

talman, retrofit an RG pickguard, 542R had 3 singles.... some of the lower end rx series, and gio series. older stuff like the roadstar series. thats about it.

j.p · #14 03-03-2009, 05:13 AM

i really don't like the idea of an ibanez with 3 single coils,any other guitar except from gibson and ibanez is ok for me.

Jeannie Pickguards Roger · #15 03-17-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TequilaKing

Did / do Ibanez make a model with 3 single coil pups ala a Strat?

I've been thinking of getting a 'super strat' type geetar for ages and just wondered if they ever made one with 24 frets and 3 single coil pups

Any pointers would be great

edit: title of post should be "Ibanez with 3 single coils"

I have a template i made up to convert your Ibanez jem or 550 guitar to a 3 singl coil.

Thanks

Roger