modding an ibanez RG to a JEM

goth_fiend · #1 03-04-2004, 05:30 AM

what RG would i need as a base for this? what i mean by this is what RG's besides the 570 has an edge trem? thanks

horstausmforst · #2 03-04-2004, 06:29 AM

Anything above 500.

Jammy · #3 03-04-2004, 07:38 AM

Yeah, anything in the 500 series is ideal as they all have edge or lo-pro edge trems. The 550s have pickguards, and the 570's dont - another thing to take into account. What kind of finish do you have planned?
-better shred than dead-ANDY

sniperfrommars1 · #4 03-04-2004, 08:39 AM

I would suggest a 550, since its already routed for a pickguard and you can get on with lo pro trem.

goth_fiend · #5 03-04-2004, 08:41 AM

im just going to go for the classic 7vwh look, white with a perloid pickguard and gold hardware, so im looking for a 550, about how much will that set me back used? im gonna search evilbay but does anybody know ny one here selling one?

Heka · #6 03-04-2004, 09:10 AM

Try to find Ibanez RG1550GXWB-WM if you can, it´s allready pretty close to vwh:

http://muusikoiden.net/tori/kuva.php...%26offset%3D15

Ibateur · #7 03-04-2004, 09:37 AM

And, instead of chopping holes in it, just paint the monkey grip.

bpd111 · #8 03-04-2004, 11:16 AM

If you're going to mod an RG into a JEM, assuming you're going to go all the way, i.e., monkey grip, lion claw, PUs, and inlays, wouldn't that set you back 'bout as far as JEM?

goth_fiend · #9 03-05-2004, 02:34 AM

i dont think it will, considering the woodwork i can do on my own(with exception of the neck inlays) and pickups are pretty cheap, im thinking about 5-650 for a full conversion after the purchase of the axe.

Longhair · #10 03-05-2004, 02:58 AM

$500 to 600 PLUS guitar?

It would be cheaper in the long run just to save up the cash and get the real thing.

goth_fiend · #11 03-05-2004, 05:14 AM

well considering a jem is 1800 brand new, i think its a hell of a lot better to find a used guitar for about 2-400 and turn it into a jem then buying one new, there just to damn expensive for what they are, solid body bolt- on guitars with gold hardware, its asking WAY TOO MUCH FOR THEM!!! i really feel as though they shouldnt cost more then 1000 but thats even pushing it.

bachle7 · #12 03-05-2004, 10:52 AM

Sorry, I had to laugh when I pictured this in my mind: goth_fiend with a classic white Jem!

bpd111 · #13 03-05-2004, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goth_fiend

well considering a jem is 1800 brand new, i think its a hell of a lot better to find a used guitar for about 2-400 and turn it into a jem then buying one new, there just to damn expensive for what they are, solid body bolt- on guitars with gold hardware, its asking WAY TOO MUCH FOR THEM!!! i really feel as though they shouldnt cost more then 1000 but thats even pushing it.

Secondhand they're much less than $1800. Last I knew, Rich's new price was in the $1600 range. If the mods are going to be done properly, i.e. routing the wood and then refinishing the entire body, replacing the pups and having someone like Jeremy do the inlays and scalloping the frets, I'm confident it will be cheaper to buy a used VWH -- maybe even new.

bob mclaughlin · #14 03-05-2004, 12:35 PM

These guys are right, It's NOT worth it. For all the time and money, you'll NEVER get back what you are going to put in to it.......(I know)

goth_fiend · #15 03-05-2004, 06:00 PM

well searching on ebay and other places the cheapest i can find one used is 1200, which is WAY out of my price range right now, i would rather mod one anyway since im in the middle of having to buy a car and get ready for college so, if i wanted a real 7vwh i would have to put one of those off, which is not an option, and i a damn good woodworker so i know what im doing when it comes to mods, hell i have built my own guitar already!