Anyone own a RG550? So close to pulling the trigger on the purple one, but not sure. I feel this guitar would complete my Ibanez collection. Usually when this model is in stock it seems to always sell out fast and the wait is months for one. I actually played this model last year and the neck is glorious.
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Yeah, they are popular again these days. I think they're great value – for under 1k you get a Japanese Ibanez with the cool colours, Edge trem, multi laminate neck. I think this is even a bit less than what they were new when they came out back in the late 80s. Yes no hard case, but it keeps the price down.
The Genesis differs from the originals in a few respects - the 5pc neck with a volute and top mounted nut, and V7/8 pups (V1/2 in oldies). Superior construction, imo, a lot of originals suffer from cracks around the nut mounting bolts.
Seen some (lightly used) on Fleabay lately for under $900. They've been out of stock for much of the year but now they're making their way to retailers again. Even if you decide to let it go after a while, you could probably get most of your money back.Originally posted by dominusYour rant would sound better with an A8 magnet, it'll beef it up some without sacrificing some of the whine.
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Hm, I wasn't certain they did. There is a case (code PL1770C) listed in the '87 price list, though only the LNG Jem is explicitly stated as including a case. Maybe you could opt in for it at the store when buying the guitar.
The 20th anniversary 550s came with a matching colour flight case.Last edited by Ashurbanipal; 10-20-2021, 10:00 AM.Originally posted by dominusYour rant would sound better with an A8 magnet, it'll beef it up some without sacrificing some of the whine.
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I dont own any 550s, but they do kick much butt!
Back in '99, i had a choice of a 550, a 570, a 520, and the 520qs.
The internet told me that middle pickups were bad (lol) so i looked more at the HH 520 models. Out of those, i felt the mahogany ones were a bit different and special, so bought the 520qs.
It is still with me 22 years later and is now a main player. every pickup i tried sounds better in this guitar than any others. Its crazy.
I so own and rg3xxv (its a 25th anni reissue of the rg565), and an rg921 (hardtail)
I did get a chance to play a few of the genesis 550s. They feel like an rg should, and have the right bridge. Swap the pickups and never think about it again, they are that good.
i would choose the purple one over the others. So pretty.
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