GC was selling this as a S540, but once I got it home I started to notice the neck is not right.
I also think the pickup in the neck position is a DiMarzio Super Distortion
a pair of S series...
L: S5470TKS with Dimarzio D-Activator X bridge and D-Activator Neck, Ibanez C2 middle
R: S540FMTK with BKP C-Pig bridge and Cold Sweat neck, Dimarzio HS2 middle
I've been wanting a late 80's/early 90's S series for years now - in particular, the flamed maple models caught my eye. I'm finally in a position to buy one at the right price, but I've never had the opportunity to play the FM models. I understand they're slightly thicker due to the maple on...
I'm referring to the "golden age" models build in the late 80's and early 90's. Was the flamed maple just a veneer or was it a sold (albeit thin) top? Is it enough to make an audible difference over an all mahogany S/Saber?
so I acquired a LP7 over the weekend that came with a "big block" brass block pre-installed. While the LP7 bridge is waiting for a new body, i decided to take the block off and move it to a different guitar. The upgraded block doesn't have screws for the spring retainer bar so i had to rethink...
She's in near mint condition, one tiny TINY chip and nothing else. I have an S540LTD as well, and I like this baby more. I'm a huge QM pickup fan, don't know why, I just am. Anyways, this ones a real beauty, I picked her up for 440 shipped, from evilbay, and I felt even better about it when I...
Preferably red. I had one about ten years ago, sold it seven years ago, have regretted it ever since. I've had a few chances at different ones on **** over the years, but never bagged one. I've never had a shot at another red one. So if you have one in decent condition and want to part with it...