Thanks guys. It funny, yesterday i noticed a gnarly buzzing on a couple of the frets. I was extremely discouraged, then upon further investigation, it was just a pick holder the original owner put on the headstock vibrating. Removed it, and really digging the setup. Glad i didn't have to raise the action.
When i got my MIJ Ibanez i was originally looking for a S, but then i saw the RT450 i bought for like 250. Ended up being a pretty short lived series of Alder RG body shape with a 2pt trem and a more strat like neck.
That’s one in my wheelhouse for a shred stick: a shredder but still has a very classy look. (I like stripes and day glow and military stickers and all, but having a natural classy shredder in the stable like that is very cool)