Need RG Idenification

[3azagthoth]

It says RG series, but no number. It has V8 & V7 pickups but is not the Prestiege.

[vaijem777]

What's the pickup configuration? Serial number? Which tremolo does it have (if it has a tremolo)?

[Ibateur]

If it only has the two pickups it will be either of the following:
320, 321, 420, 421, 520, 620

Or, heaven forbid, a 120.

The numbers ending in 1 indicate a fixed bridge. Anything lower than 520 will have either an Edge Pro II ('03 models and newer), or a TRS thingie (older)

If it is made in Korea, it is probably a 32X. Japan, at least a 42X.

If it is a mahogany one with a quilted Sappely top, probably it is a 520QS. If it is NATO wood with a quilte Maple top, then it is likely a 620QM.

So, look at the back of the headstock, check out what year it was made (from the serial number), and where it was made (from the serial number or from a sticker/stamp on).

If none of the above helps, post a picture.

Also, I must have left some guitars off that list. Someone will correct me.

[Petie]

If you feel confident enough to take the neck off, you will find the model number stamped on the neck and also on the pocket on the body where the neck attaches.

The above rules are a good guide, but of course Ibanez likes to throw curve balls once in a while.

[ShredOrDead]

Originally Posted by Ibateur

If it only has the two pickups it will be either of the following:
320, 321, 420, 421, 520, 620

Or, heaven forbid, a 120.

The numbers ending in 1 indicate a fixed bridge. Anything lower than 520 will have either an Edge Pro II ('03 models and newer), or a TRS thingie (older)

If it is made in Korea, it is probably a 32X. Japan, at least a 42X.

If it is a mahogany one with a quilted Sappely top, probably it is a 520QS. If it is NATO wood with a quilte Maple top, then it is likely a 620QM.

So, look at the back of the headstock, check out what year it was made (from the serial number), and where it was made (from the serial number or from a sticker/stamp on).

If none of the above helps, post a picture.

Also, I must have left some guitars off that list. Someone will correct me.

I have a 420, and it doesn't have V7 and V8 -- can't be that one.

Probably a 520.

[Doink]

If I recall, the 4XX's switched to V series pickups around 01, along with their production move to Japan.

[ShredOrDead]

Originally Posted by Doink

If I recall, the 4XX's switched to V series pickups around 01, along with their production move to Japan.

Well, I know the 420 series was discontinued before that. I bought mine new in 98, and I think they had one more year.

[IbanezroadstarII]

Originally Posted by Ibateur

If it only has the two pickups it will be either of the following:
320, 321, 420, 421, 520, 620

Or, heaven forbid, a 120.

The numbers ending in 1 indicate a fixed bridge. Anything lower than 520 will have either an Edge Pro II ('03 models and newer), or a TRS thingie (older)

If it is made in Korea, it is probably a 32X. Japan, at least a 42X.

If it is a mahogany one with a quilted Sappely top, probably it is a 520QS. If it is NATO wood with a quilte Maple top, then it is likely a 620QM.

So, look at the back of the headstock, check out what year it was made (from the serial number), and where it was made (from the serial number or from a sticker/stamp on).

If none of the above helps, post a picture.

Also, I must have left some guitars off that list. Someone will correct me.

What school did you goto???

[3azagthoth]

I took the neck off and it is a 550R. What's the R stand for. It has a Lo-Trem or TRS I think. And I think mapel lamenent on the front under the paint. It chips off very easily.