question about older rg470s ?

j.arledge · #1 03-02-2006, 12:13 AM

the older model rg470s have a wizard neck just like a 550 or 570 they just dont have an original edge right ?

AARRGGHHH · #2 03-02-2006, 05:00 AM

I think they had Wizard II neck like the RG470 and the older models have some sort Lo-TRS, not an edge or similar. If I was going for an S470 I would go for more modern one with the Z bridge on, unless you have an OFR sitting around to swap the TRS out for.

Davey · #3 03-02-2006, 05:08 AM

Some RG470's DID end up with an Edge on somehow (probably the factory trying to get rid of stock) Plus people convert them, so don't be suprised to see an RG470 with an Edge on it

LonePhantom · #4 03-02-2006, 05:38 PM

The early ones (93/94 I think) were made in Japan with an Edge and Wizard neck.

I have a 95 model which actually came with a Wizard neck, but unfortunately the LO-TRS II trem. It has since been replaced as it has worn out completely, but for the time being has an equally cheap trem as it's now my backup guitar. When I have some spare cash for it I will get a Gotoh most probably for it.

j.arledge · #5 03-02-2006, 07:15 PM

the reason i ask is that i need a wizard neck and the rg470s were going cheaper then compartivly just a neck alone so that is why i was wanting to know .

Ferrous Lepidoptera · #6 03-02-2006, 10:49 PM

I have a 470 with old style neck joint (not AANJ) and it is a wizard neck (not wizard II).

I think it is a 91 or 92, but am not really sure. I does not have an Edge bridge, it's got the Lo TRS II, iirc.