My RG550 Project is Complete

Vaibanez · #1 04-07-2001, 08:52 PM

Well, my latest endevor into DIY customizing has yeilded a pretty cool looking guitar. I started out with a Road Flare Red body (The pics make it look orange, but it's not) that is in excellent condition and went from there. Most of the parts I had laying around. It has a Tone Zone - HS3 - Air Norton configuration and a Jem mirrored pickguard.
And, YES, those are Blue DiMarzio knobs you see :thumbsup:.

Road Flare Red RG - Close Up

Road Flare Red RG

The neck was just adjusted, so it has to sit for a while before the next adjustment and setup. But it doesn't play bad as-is.

J>

Project Guitar · #2 04-08-2001, 12:55 AM

That looks sweet......

I like the simpleness of it...........

Christopher Chen · #3 04-08-2001, 06:54 AM

Nice guitar man.
I love the simplicity, looks like one of Vai's hot rodded guitars....i really like it. Congrats!

Chris.

Two hands31 · #4 04-08-2001, 09:59 AM

Man! *The only thing that would make that better would be getting a Monkey Grip and Lion's Claw put in, but maybe that was something to think about before getting such a nice finish. *:loco: lol *Nice though!

(Man, I need money...I'M NEVER GONNA GET A DECENT GUITAR!!! *

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Coolstu · #5 04-08-2001, 08:51 PM

Nice Paintjob

Vaibanez · #6 04-08-2001, 11:39 PM

Just to set the record strait...I didn't paint or have the body painted. I bought it just as it is...and it came in excellent+++ condition. *The rest of the parts I had laying around the house.

BTW...it may be for sale soon...but I haven't decided yet.

J>

gkelm · #7 04-08-2001, 11:43 PM

That tree reflection is killer.
Greg

seanp · #8 04-11-2001, 04:51 PM

Yeah, that pickguard caught me off guard too, I thought it was painted. Very Cool. *Jimm you have too many cool guitars, it's not fair

*Are you playing with a Band anytime soon? *Always in mood for good music.

Vaibanez · #9 04-11-2001, 05:59 PM

Seanp,
I'm not currently with any band...I would love to form an 80's metal cover band and do bar gigs on the weekends though.

freewheeler · #10 04-18-2001, 08:34 PM

Cool looking guitar!!!

**cerealk** · #11 04-18-2001, 08:49 PM

nice one!

woodshed · #12 04-24-2001, 12:34 PM

We're jealous. *

Very cool axe!
No need for a "monkey grip" (.....how does a monkey grip, anyway?)

Great colors. Ibanez take note: bring back those WAY COOL colors like Road Flare Red & Violet Pearl!!!!!

LiX

gitarrero · #13 04-27-2001, 11:53 AM

Love that axe. Great job!

guitargirl · #14 04-27-2001, 04:07 PM

You didn't buy that from a guy named Thom, did you?

Vaibanez · #15 04-27-2001, 04:44 PM

Nope...I bought the body off **** and the neck came from BammBamm...I think. It now has a rather nise rosewood neck on it that came free with a Jem body I purchased some time ago...

J>