NGD 1991 Ibanez RG770DX Ruby Red

[muttznmongrelz]

Well...I decided to pass on the 1979 Ibanez Artist AR50 and a friend wound up buying it from Guitar Center instead...for $179.99...they said if they had known it was a 1979 they would have had to send photos to the Hollywood Guitar Center "Vintage" Department for pricing and would have priced it at $499.99, so he got a Hell of a deal on it.

I wound up picking up a 1991 "Bensalem, PA" Neck Plate RG770DX Ruby Red in "Player" Condition with a "Naturally Reliced" Body and a Sweet Clean Late 90's Replacement Neck. The owner had broken the original neck and sent it back to Ibanez for a replacement in the late 90s. I haven't cleaned it up or changed the strings, but I did center the nut so the strings are perfectly centered on the fretboard and then plugged it into both my JMP and Blues Classic. I really like the way it feels and plays, which was something I didn't find w/the Laser Blue RG550 that I recently bought and soon resold. Seller even threw in a Hardshell Case and found the trem cavity cover prior to shipping. Definitely needs a cleaning and I will replace the neck and bridge pickups, but I think that I have finally found a replacement for the Franken-Swirl I have regretted letting go for some time now.

 

[TheLivingDead]

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Oh snizzap!

She looks like fun!

 

[Ashurbanipal]

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Those are going for stupid money these days, I take it you got a good deal on it.

Which DiMarzio is in the bridge now?

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Those are going for stupid money these days, I take it you got a good deal on it.

Which DiMarzio is in the bridge now?

I think it's a Super Distortion but it's not F-Spaced, still sounds good though. My first RG550 years ago had a Super D in the Neck and Bridge. I've got a Slash Neck HB and JB TB-4 that reads out at 18.14K that I am thinking about dropping in it but I really think it needs a Tone Zone F in the bridge.

 

[Dr. Vegetable]

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Good score. I have a 350 with that same kind of shark fin maple neck and I really like how it plays.

But a '79 AR50 for under $200? Jinkies!!!

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Thanks! I spent a bit more time with it last night and it's definitely a fine example of the species.

Yeah, the '79 AR50 is amost ten years older than the guy who bought it. Kinda funny as he had no idea about the guitar and then once he got to researching it he realized it was a great deal.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Here's where it's going so far...

Seymour Duncan "Slash" APH-2 Neck/IBZUSA C3 Middle/DiMarzio Tone Zone F Bridge
Gibson 500K Volume/Fender TBX Tone/5 Way Selector Switch
32mm Big Brass Block

it played great before I took the strings off to clean it up a bit and it's going to sound absolutely awesome once the upgrades are done.

 

[jaybonitrane]

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I bet that Beyotch Rocks!

Wanna Play it NOW!

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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I'm fighting the urge to EVH Black/White/Red Stripe the body...

 

[youngthrasher9]

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I'm fighting the urge to EVH Black/White/Red Stripe the body...

Holy shiznit that's awesome.

 

[jacksontrader]

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These were the guitars that were popular when I started playing, at least at the shop I was close to. I remember lusting these. Congrats man, great score.

 

[King IzzO)))]

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I'm fighting the urge to EVH Black/White/Red Stripe the body

DON'T DO IT!

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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DON'T DO IT!

I said that I was "fighting the urge". I am sure I will resist the temptation, as my painting skills SUCK. I'm okay with it being a "Relic" Body with a Newer Replacement Neck. I just want the upgrades done and to get it set up and plugged in! :friday:

 

[BloodRose]

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Bastage!!! I LOVE these!! I have been PAINING to get some of the reissues.. Thankfully, Im broke as H--- these days... (did I say thankfully??) I have wanted one of these or the laser blue since they were new back in the day. I really want one of the new blue ones with no PG, single coil in and the upside down headstock.. Ive played one and they are ok, but not any better than anything I have..

NOW.. I think I remember that they made a 770 in a purple color. If they reissue that, Im gonna be ebaying a kidney...

Congrats on your new toy!

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Out getting the SD Slash Neck/DiMarzio Tone Zone F and 32mm Big Brass Block installed and a set up. Hope to have it back by the middle/end of the week.

 

[Ashurbanipal]

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I'm fighting the urge to EVH Black/White/Red Stripe the body...

I guess that's a 565?

There was a guy on Jemsite ages ago who was making these and selling them - I think he used a soft maple body, Screamin' Demon, and red/black/white vine inlays on the neck. Needless to say, he got a cease and desist; they did look pretty cool though.

 

[astrozombie]

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Please... do not Van Halen-ize that RG. The RG is a beauty in itself.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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Please... do not Van Halen-ize that RG. The RG is a beauty in itself.

Nope, it's staying "Reliced"...broke the color them by installing Black Neck & Bridge HBs and it's getting the Big Brass Block but other than that, it's staying "as is"...bumps bruises and battle scars. :friday:

 

[d1dsj]

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Cool guitar, I'm sure it's going to be monster sounding too!

 

[astrozombie]

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Nope, it's staying "Reliced"...broke the color them by installing Black Neck & Bridge HBs and it's getting the Big Brass Block but other than that, it's staying "as is"...bumps bruises and battle scars. :friday:

it looks really solid. do you know what trem is on it?