NGD - Ibanez RG421EX

[UnderTheFlame83]

NGD. Well, sort of. I got this a couple of weeks ago. I just put new pickups in it today. DiMarzio X2N and D Activator X neck. Perfect match. I'm happy with the sound. Also put Dunlop strap buttons on it. This is one of the lightest RGs I got. Similar to what an Ibanez S weighs. Currently I have 10-52 D Addario strings on, but think I'll change them for 10-46. RGs just don't feel right with thicker strings to me. Well here she is....

 

[Chris Pile]

Looks great.

 

[JamesPaul]

Love those Ibanez Fade finishes!

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

Love those Ibanez Fade finishes!

Yeah I'm a fan of them, too. This one is Transparent Crimson Fade Matte.

 

[JamesPaul]

I am thinking it is a solid player as well. I had just posted on how my RG421 is.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

I am thinking it is a solid player as well. I had just posted on how my RG421 is.

Yes it is. Plays really good with low action. The Quantum pickups I replaced there was nothing wrong with them. I just have 2 other Ibanez guitars with them, so I wanted this one to be different.

 

[Aceman]

Looks tight! Love the X2N

Get a series/parallel/split switch for it.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

Looks tight! Love the X2N

Get a series/parallel/split switch for it.

I really do need to get that switch.

Just put these on. Used them once before but a different gauge.

 

[Aceman]

I really do need to get that switch.

Just put these on. Used them once before but a different gauge.

That's what I rock on my stage guitars these days

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

That's what I rock on my stage guitars these days

I really like them. Probably going to use them on all my guitars here on out. 9-42 with Floyd guitars. The last time I used them I had them on for a good 6 months and they still sounded good. The only reason I changed them was because the fretboard needed cleaning. They sound different than regulars, too. Worth the price.

 

[Ashurbanipal]

That's a looker. I also agree, the fade finishes are nice on RGs, and they've been putting some cool colours their budget to mid guitars in recent years. They did a pink sparkle HH hardtail RG with maple board recently that looks sweet.

 

[UnderTheFlame83]

That's a looker. I also agree, the fade finishes are nice on RGs, and they've been putting some cool colours their budget to mid guitars in recent years. They did a pink sparkle HH hardtail RG with maple board recently that looks sweet.

This one?



I like the Green Sparkle, too.

 

[nexion218]

Yup, that fade finish is sexy! Enjoy!

 

[Ashurbanipal]

This one?



I like the Green Sparkle, too.

^^ That's right. If it had a trem I'd be a bit more tempted .

The green one also comes in HSH with trem, forum bro FuseG4 has one of those.

 

[Phantasmagoria]

Cool looking axe...love the finish, Congrats! :bigthumb:

 

[beaubrummels]

I really like that.

 

[Securb]

I wish they had that finish when I bought my Iceman in '80. That looks very cool.

 

[Mincer]

I know Music Man has a few finishes like that now. I guess it is gaining popularity, or they are hoping it does. I dig it, though.

 

[Securb]

There was an Ibanez RS in the local music store that had a similar finish but it was a burst that went red to yellow, left to right like the OP's guitar. There was beautiful flame wood under the finish.

 

[JamesPaul]

Fender is also getting into the Fade paint game. My Tele is a good match for my Black Pearl Metallic Fade RG.