Radius guitars

Pablo · #1 08-31-2001, 05:05 AM

Dear Ibanez,

We have the RG series which is the little, less flash brother of the Jem line.

You had the radius line which was basically a cheaper JS and in different pup configs.

There is the erodyne (SP?) line but that's nasty

A lot of people myself included would like to see a JS model with 24 frets, since Mr Satriani will probably not do this with his signature model why not release a limited model (not an ultra expensive one though) to test the water. I'd buy one

Black with chrome, two hums, and a wizard neck would be ideal

thanks

P

darren wilson · #2 08-31-2001, 10:00 AM

I'd be in favour of a Radius re-issue as well, but black with chrome and two humbuckers would basically be a JS.

Why not Jewel Blue with gray pickups, H-S-S config and the Ultra neck? Just like they used to be!

Or, what about an updated Radius equipped like a Prestige or a J-custom, with some nice transparent/stained finishes, more exotic woods, AANJ and direct-mounted pickups? Or (dare i say it?) a 7-string Radius?

The Radius body is SO amazing. As versatile as the JS is, it's not for everyone. More options with that body style would be most welcome!

Scott 74 · #3 08-31-2001, 12:45 PM

I think this would be a great idea. Especially the 24 frets since I don't think there will ever be a JS with this option. I'd definitely be interested!!!! :thumbsup:

darren wilson · #4 08-31-2001, 04:02 PM

Well, i think the problem with the 24-fret idea is that the body would have to be significantly redesigned in order to accommodate the deeper cutaways required to reach the highest frets.

In my opinion, deeper cutaways would spoil the beautiful visual (and mass) balance of the Radius body, and would also make it more difficult to achieve the same smooth roundness of the body contours around the lower horn.

I used to be really fanatic about having 24-fret necks, but after a few years, i realized that i rarely play that high up on the neck, so it's never been an issue for me since. But i do recognize that it's a preference for many players.

Project Guitar · #5 09-01-2001, 10:02 AM

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Quote: from darren wilson on 3:02 pm on Aug. 31, 2001
Well, i think the problem with the 24-fret idea is that the body would have to be significantly redesigned in order to accommodate the deeper cutaways required to reach the highest frets.

I don't see that happening but using a AANJ it wouldn't be so hard.............

Pablo · #6 09-02-2001, 07:31 AM

The body shape wouldn't need altered to add the two frets.

Imagine putting a 24 fret aanj on a JS just now, with the 24th fret where the 22 would be. Then you move the bridge hum and trem up. The balance might be off though.

Or have the Gibson scale lenghth with 24 frets.

The problem with finished tops is that they would need to be quite thick almost half the guitar which would increase the price dramatically

Spiral Acid · #7 09-27-2001, 06:08 AM

YES YES YES!!!! Sign me up for 10!!!!!!!

Spiral Acid · #8 09-27-2001, 06:17 AM

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Quote: from darren wilson on 9:00 am on Aug. 31, 2001
Why not Jewel Blue with gray pickups, H-S-S config and the Ultra neck? Just like they used to be!

Hey! you just described by 440R which I bought in 1992... :biggrin:

I'd like to see a double-edged system with a HH config.

Specs:
Radius design:love:
HH Config (PAF Pro and Air Notron... ooo) :love:
Mahogany body (pearl black)
Birdseye Maple neck - Satin
Blank Ebony Fretboard
Double edged system...

ooo... yummy!!!! :love:

darren wilson · #9 09-27-2001, 10:22 AM

Nice guitar, Spiral Acid! I'm jealous! I nearly bid on one just like it on **** last year, but the guy wanted too much for it, so i passed. I'm building my own now... more details on the project coming soon!

Here's another idea: Why not a Mike Mushok (Staind) signature model... his guitars are very different from the norm, and he's definitely doing some interesting things.

He's pictured in Ibanez ads with what appears to be a cusomized S-Classic, with a longer scale length, stop bridge and direct-mounted humbuckers. In the video for "It's been a while", it looked like his guitar was an oiled-mahogany Radius-style body with a bound S-Classic neck (3+3 headstock) and what appeared to be a pair of Bartolini bass-style soapbar pickups. Same long scale length and stop bridge. The latest video shows a similar guitar again, only with regular humbuckers and cream mounting rings.

That would be a sweet baritone, signature guitar or not.

Spiral Acid · #10 10-10-2001, 01:12 AM

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Quote: from darren wilson on 9:22 am on Sep. 27, 2001
Nice guitar, Spiral Acid! I'm jealous! I nearly bid on one just like it on **** last year, but the guy wanted too much for it, so i passed. I'm building my own now... more details on the project coming soon!

Yeah... I saw your post... good luck dude... I just got my shipment of Kinman pickups, and once they're installed, and I get my axe back, I'll record something for you to hear what the tone is like... I really can't wait.. The humbucker makes MORE noise than the Kinman singles. Damn!!! And the tone is sweet... Now this axe has become something of a hybrid:

Custom Paint job
Kinman Single Coils (gorgeous! Matching Colour Scheme too!)
Seymour Duncan '59 humbuckers or DiMarzio PAF
Ibanez Edge bridge!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!

http://www.kinman.com

Scott 74 · #11 08-05-2002, 10:41 PM

We should go and email Ibanez about the Radius and bringing it back. Go grab all your friends and head to Ibanez

JESTER700 · #12 08-06-2002, 12:41 AM

I'd join the party. But they won't listen now. It's too similar to a JS, but without the "star endorser" factor.

Scott 74 · #13 08-06-2002, 04:15 AM

Doesn't hurt to send them an email anyway. Never know!

Drew · #14 08-13-2002, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pablo

The problem with finished tops is that they would need to be quite thick almost half the guitar which would increase the price dramatically

Um, why is that a problem? a really substantial quilted top on a R-style body?

I'd kill for a R-style 7 string, but with the current 7-string market, that won't happen. I'd settle for a nice quilted (preferrably) or flamed R-series with two humbuckers. double edge would rock, but regular edge would be tolerable, too... and a nice transparent finish, and we're talking a killer axe.

-Drew

(by the way, maybe an alder bodied, AANJ-equipped Japanese made R-series with their Satalite trem would be amazing- a blatant attempt to take on the strat on it's own territory, perhaps, but i know i;d sell my strat and pick up the R-series in a heartbeat, especially if you gave it a nice flame or quilt, and a birdseye or flamed maple neck...

darren wilson · #15 08-16-2002, 12:15 PM

Well, to do a proper "top" on an R body and have it look good, it would have to be at least half the thickness of the body, which would increase its weight and expense quite a bit. Sure would look nice, though.

As much as i love the look of figured maple tops, i'm gravitating away from really heavy bodies, and more towards simpler designs.