How do I distinguish between Ibanez 7 string pickups by appearance?

screamingABA · #1 03-15-2006, 01:22 PM

I'm looking at purchasing an Ibanez rg 7 string, but I'm having trouble telling the difference between the pickups, so that I can make sure I'm getting what I'm paying for.

Here's what I know so far from what I have. These are the bridge position pickups. Please help with with pics or info on those I do not.

RG's:
7321- H: Ibanez AH-2 w/ Alnico-5 Magnet

7421- H: Ibanez V8-72 All flat graphite color with hex/allen for adjustment on one side of each pickup.

7621- H: "DiMarzio New 7" - IH7B2BKM

southpaw_lefty · #2 03-15-2006, 02:09 PM

I've always indentified Dimarzio by looking at the screw mounts. Dimarzios have triangular shaped mounts. The Ibanez made pickups have more squarish shaped mounts. Hope this helps.

screamingABA · #3 03-15-2006, 02:25 PM

Do the dimarzio pickups actually say dimarzio anywhere on them?

Aris_T · #4 03-15-2006, 03:53 PM

DiMarzio pickups don't have any initials or logos. But if it's a Dimarzio/Ibanez you will see DIMARZIO/IBZ written on the pickup.
Check for pictures at www.dimarzio.com. It may be helpful.
Good luck with your 7-string "quest"!