Custom or Distortion for my RG?
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Re: Custom or Distortion for my RG?
Gosh, I thought you were Xerxes.
Gosh, I thought you were Xerxes.
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ishmun
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I used to own an RG470 - Lo Po Edge trem, basswood body - i really didnt like the stock pickups, but on a school boy budget, i decided to get rid of the biggest problem with the guitar - the bridge pickup - couldnt stand it at all
i decided to put in a tone zone. i know many of you hate the tone zone. but what you have to realise is that it puts back in what a basswood ibanez with an Edge trem takes out. i personally feel the tone zone and RGs work perfectly together when your looking for huge metal rhythm tones. The pickup also cuts through brilliantly - almost ice picky tho - one thing to watch.
I know many TZ users that love it - because they all use Ibanez RGs. U will get a really crunchy tone, akin to early John Petrucci, that has a really vocal palm mute quality that is just awesome for metal.
if u want a bridge pickup for great clean tones, dont get the TZ. its ok, but thats just not what its made for
I still use a TZ in the bridge of my mahogany rg3120 due to its great vocal quality thta provides huge rhythm guitars
other suggestions would be the Steves Special if u prefer a lowered mid response.
I hope this helps,
Ishan
I used to own an RG470 - Lo Po Edge trem, basswood body - i really didnt like the stock pickups, but on a school boy budget, i decided to get rid of the biggest problem with the guitar - the bridge pickup - couldnt stand it at all
i decided to put in a tone zone. i know many of you hate the tone zone. but what you have to realise is that it puts back in what a basswood ibanez with an Edge trem takes out. i personally feel the tone zone and RGs work perfectly together when your looking for huge metal rhythm tones. The pickup also cuts through brilliantly - almost ice picky tho - one thing to watch.
I know many TZ users that love it - because they all use Ibanez RGs. U will get a really crunchy tone, akin to early John Petrucci, that has a really vocal palm mute quality that is just awesome for metal.
if u want a bridge pickup for great clean tones, dont get the TZ. its ok, but thats just not what its made for
I still use a TZ in the bridge of my mahogany rg3120 due to its great vocal quality thta provides huge rhythm guitars
other suggestions would be the Steves Special if u prefer a lowered mid response.
I hope this helps,
Ishan
Re: Custom or Distortion for my RG?
I have an RG570. I agree with the above that if you want a huge ballsy chunk, a Tone Zone fits the bill pretty nicely. I now run a C5 in that guitar also with great results. The C5 is not quite so "in your face" as the tone zone. The steves special also is good and more suitable for lead playing as the TZ is IMO more for chugging.. Ive never tried a Distortion.
Check your pms..
I have an RG570. I agree with the above that if you want a huge ballsy chunk, a Tone Zone fits the bill pretty nicely. I now run a C5 in that guitar also with great results. The C5 is not quite so "in your face" as the tone zone. The steves special also is good and more suitable for lead playing as the TZ is IMO more for chugging.. Ive never tried a Distortion.
Check your pms..
