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J-Custom Guitars - 1997 RG/ S-Series
Ibanez J-Custom Guitars
1997 RG J-Custom Guitars
1997 S-Series J-Custom Guitars
Ibanez J-Custom Guitars
1997 RG J-Custom Guitars
| Model | RG1302 | RG1308 | RG1608 | RG1702 | RG1712 | RG2808 | KRG1502M | WRGR13B | IRG1302WB | RG1602 | RG1618 | RG1918 | KRG1502M | IRG1302G | RG1908 | RG-ART1 | RG-METAL1 | RG-ARCH1 | RG-GEAR1 | RG-USA | RG1622 | RG1822 | RG1802 | RGR1700 | Model |
| Color | NT, LP | NT, LBU | AM, SLB | SLK | RV | RV | SK,RV | RBR | WB (White Blond) | SLB | MGD (Majestic Gold) | MAM (Majestic amber) | SK, RS | SW (Snow White) | SLK, MGD (Majestic Gold) | Almi Plating | BC | OL (Oiled) | Hand-Painted Satin/Matte USA Flag (3 variations) | CRK (Cherry Black), SLB | TRD | SLK | AMS, DRS, DKS | Color | |
| Year Produced | 11/1996 | 11/1996 | 11/1996 | 11/1996 | 11/1996 | 11/1996 | 11/1996 | 11/1996 | 12/1996 | 3/1997 | 3/1997 | 3/1997 | 3/1997 | 3/1997 | 3/1997 | 3/1997 | 6/1997 | 6/1997 | 6/1997 | 1997 | 7/1997 | 7/1997 | 7/1997 | 9/1997 | Year Produced |
| Neck | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | ? | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | 3pc Maple | Neck |
| Neck Type | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra? | Wizard | Wizard | Wizard | Ultra? | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Ultra | Type |
| Neck Thickness, mm | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 17mm - 1F 20mm - 12F | 17mm - 1F 20mm - 12F | 17mm - 1F 20mm - 12F | 17mm - 1F 20mm - 12F | ? | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | 1F: 19.5 12F:21.5 | Thickness (mm) |
| Neck width | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | ? | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | Neck, width |
| Neck Joint | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ | Neck Joint |
| Headstock | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG Reverse | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | RG | Reverse | Headstock |
| Inlay | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Walnut Gear | No | No | No | No | No | Inlay |
| Binding | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | White 1ply | White 1ply | No | No | White 1ply | No | No | Black 1ply | No | No | No | No | White 1ply | White 1ply | Binding |
| Fretboard | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Ebony | Maple | Maple | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Maple W/Quilt Maple veneer | BIRDSEYE Maple | Maple | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Maple W/Quilt Maple veneer | Maple | Ebony | Ebony | Rosewood | Ebony | Rosewood | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Dark Rosewood (selected) | Ebony | Fretboard |
| Neck, radius | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | Neck, radius |
| Scale (mm/inch) | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | Scale (mm/inch) |
| Fret Wire/# | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | DUNLOP #6100TYPE / 24 | DUNLOP #6100TYPE / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | DUNLOP#6100 / 24 | DUNLOP#6100 / 24 | SBB216-1.4R-195 / 24FRET | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB215-175 / 24 | SBB215-175 / 24 | DUNLOP#6100 / 24 | SBB216-1.4R-195 / 24FRET | SBB215-175 / 24 | SBB215-175 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | SBB216-195 / 24 | Fret Wire/# |
| Nut | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Locking | Nut |
| Inlay | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot w/ [CUSTOM MADE] at fret24 | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | AOffset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | None | None | Offset Black Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | None | None. ART mirror at fret-12 | Offset Abalone Dot | none. Gold Flake dot at fret-12 | Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone dot at fret-12 | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | Offset Abalone Dot | Inlay |
| Binding | No | No | No | No | No | White 1ply | No | No | No | No | White 1ply | White 1ply | No | No | White 1ply | No | No | Black 1ply | No | No | No | White 1ply | White 1ply | White 1ply | Binding |
| Body Wood | Light Ash | Light Ash | Mahogan | Mahogany | Mahogany | Flame Maple AAAA | Mahogany | Light Ash | Light Ash | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | Light Ash | Mahogany | Basswood | Basswood | Mahogany | Mahogany | ? | Amer. Basswood | Alder | Mahogany | Mahogany 3-4PCS 41.0mm | Body Wood |
| Top | No | No | Flame Maple AAA 7.0mm | Flame Maple AAAA 4.0mm | Quilt Maple AAA 4mm | No | Flame Maple 7.0mm | No | No | Flame Maple AAA 7.0mm | Kaede 7.0mm | Bual Maple | Flame Maple 7.0mm | No | Quilt Maple AAA 4.0mm | Flame Maple AAA 7.0mm | No | No | Mahogany w/ Walnut gear 5mm | No | Redwood & Walnut | Quilt Maple 4mmAAA | Flame Maple 4mm AAAA | Flame Maple AAAA 4.0mm | Top |
| Binding | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | Black 1ply | F/R | No | 1.5mm F/R | 1.5mm F/R | White 1ply | 1.5mm F/R | Binding |
| Pickup mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | pickguard mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Ring mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Direct mount | Pickup mount |
| Headstock | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Matching | Black | Black | Black | Black | Matching | Matching | Black | Black | Matching | Matching | Black | Matching | OIL | Matching | Black | Matching | Black | Matching | Headstock |
| Hardware Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | CK | Black | Black | Gold | Black | Black | Gold | CK | Gold | Gold | CK | Chrome | Gold | Pearl Gold | Chrome | Black | CK | Black | CK | Hardware Color |
| Nut | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Toplok | Nut |
| Bridge/Trem | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge w/ blocklock | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge w/ blocklock | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Lo-Pro Edge | Bridge/Trem |
| Pickguard | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Brass w/ Chrome | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Pickguard |
| Trussrod Cover | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Brass w/ Chrome | Brass w/ Gold | No | No | No | No | No | No | Trussrod Cover |
| Pickup: Config | H-H | H-S-H | H-S-H | H-H | H-H | H-S-H | H-H | H-H | H-H | H-H | H-S-H | H-S-H | H-H | H-H | H-S-H | H-H | H-S-H | H-H | H-S-H | H-S-H | H-H | H-H | H-H | H-H | Pickup: Config |
| Pickup, neck | DiMarzio DP156 | DiMarzio DP193 | DiMarzio DP153 | DiMarzio DP193 | DiMarzio DP193 | DiMarzio DP193 | DiMarzio DP193 | DiMarzio DP193 (Air Norton) | DiMarzio Air Norton DP193 | DiMarzio DP153 FRED | DiMarzio DP153 FRED | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | DiMarzio DP193 | DiMarzio Air Norton DP193 | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | DiMarzio DP153 FRED | DiMarzio DP158F Evolution neck | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | DiMarzio PAF-PRO (NEW) | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | Pickup, neck |
| Pickup, middle | No | DiMarzio ISC70 | DiMarzio ISC71BKL | No | No | DiMarzio ISC70 | No | No | No | No | DiMarzio ISC71 BLUE VELVET | DiMarzio ISC70 BLUE VELVET | No | No | DiMarzio ISC70 BLUE VELVET | No | DiMarzio ISC70 BLUE VELVET | No | DiMarzio ISC71 BLUE VELVET | DiMarzio JEM Evolution single | No | No | No | No | Pickup, middle |
| Pickup, bridge | DiMarzio DP156 | DiMarzio DP155 | DiMarzio DP152 | DiMarzio DP155 | DiMarzio DP155 | DiMarzio DP155 | DiMarzio DP155 | DiMarzio DP155 (TONE ZONE) | DiMarzio SFP | DiMarzio DP152 SUPER3 | DiMarzio DP152 SUPER3 | DiMarzio DP155 TONE ZONE | DiMarzio DP155 | DiMarzio SFP | DiMarzio DP155 TONE ZONE | DiMarzio DP155 TONE ZONE | DiMarzio DP155 TONE ZONE | DiMarzio DP155 TONE ZONE | DiMarzio DP155 SUPER3 | DiMarzio DP159F Evolution bridge | DiMarzio DP155 TONEZONE | DiMarzio DP155 TONEZONE | DiMarzio DP155 TONEZONE | DiMarzio DP155 TONEZONE | Pickup, bridge |
| Pickup Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | Chrome | Black | Black | Black | Black | Pickup Color |
| Pickup Mount | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | PICKGUARD | Direct | Direct | Ring | Direct | Direct | Direct | Direct | Pickup Mount |
| Switching | Standard | Split-5 | Split-5 | Standard | Standard | Split-5 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Split-5 | Split-5 | Standard | Standard | Split-5 | Standard | Split-5 | Standard | Split-5 | Split-5 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Switching |
| Controls | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Controls |
| Knobs | Black Barrel | Black Barrel | Black Barrel | Black Dome | Black Dome | CK Dome | Black Barrel | Black Strat | Gold Dome | Black Barrel | Black Dome | GoldDome | CK Dome | Gold Dome | Gold Barrel | Gold Barrel | Chrome Barrel | Gold Barrel | Gold Barrel | Matte Chrome Barrel | Black Barrel | CK Barrel | Black Barrel | CK Barrel | Knobs |
| Battery | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Battery |
1997 S-Series J-Custom Guitars
| Model | S3040 | S540-JAPAN | SC-GUT |
| Color | BS/PL | URUSHI MULTI COLOR | NT |
| Year Produced | 3/1997 | 6/1997 | |
| Neck | 1pc Maple | 1pc Maple w/Bubinga stripe | 1pc Mahogany |
| Neck Type | Wizard | Wizard | Ultra |
| Neck Thickness | 17.0mm at 1F 20.0mm at 12F | 17.0mm at 1F 20.0mm at 12F | 20.0mm at 1F 22.0mm at 12F |
| Neck Width | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F | 43.0mm at nut 56.0mm at 21F |
| Neck Joint | AANJ | AANJ | AANJ |
| Headstock | RG | RG | SC-GUT |
| Inlay | No | No | No |
| Binding | Yellow Ivory 1ply | No | No |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck, radius | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm |
| Scale (mm/inch) | 648 / 25.5 | 648 / 25.5 | 638 / 25.1 |
| Fret Wire/# | SBB216-1.4R-195/22 | SBB215-175/22 | SBB23-175/22 |
| Nut | Locking | Locking | Standard |
| Inlay | None. w/ [S-Special] at fret-12 | Abalone Oval w/ [CUSTOM MADE] at fret-21 | White dot |
| Binding | Yellow Ivory 1ply | White 1ply | No |
| Body Wood | Burl Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Top | No | No | Spruce veneer |
| Binding | F: Yellow Ivory 1ply, R: 1.5mm edge | No | Top: natural |
| Headstock | Matching | Matching | Natural |
| Hardware color | Pearl Gold | Pearl Gold | Gold |
| Nut | Toplok | Toplok | Bone |
| Bridge/Trem | Lo-Pro Edge w/ Blocklock | Lo-Pro Edge w/ Blocklock | Rosewood w/ piezo saddle |
| Pickguard | No | No | No |
| Trussrod Cover | No | Urushi Multicolor | No |
| Pickup Config | H-S-H | H-S-H | Piezo |
| Pickup, neck | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | DiMarzio DP193 Air Norton | No |
| Pickup, middle | DiMarzio ISC70 BLUE VELVET | DiMarzio ISC70 BLUE VELVET | No |
| Pickup, bridge | DiMarzio DP155 TONE ZONE | DiMarzio DP155 TONE ZONE | Piezo |
| Pickup Color | Black | Black | No |
| Pickup Mount | Rings | Rings | |
| Controls | Vol/Tone | Vol/Tone | Vol, 1Treble, 1Bass |
| P.C.B. | No | No | 2-band EQ |
| Knobs | Gold Medal Dome | Gold Medal Dome | Rubber |
| Battery | No | No | Yes |
| PU Switch | 1V, 1T | 1V, 1T | 1Vol, 1Treble, 1Bass |
| Switching | Split-5 | Split-5 | N/A |
