Got to try an RG2228 today...

[Leon]

Wow... i'm that convincing? I should go into sales!

our attentions to details are probably in phase, in that i think we notice the same things about guitar tones.

 

[Ojinomoto]

There is a very slight splay from centre. I would have preferred it if Ibanez had kept the strings totally straight from the nut to the tuners,

Im new to the physical aspects of guitar, so what difference does it make that the strings are straight or not (in a general sense.)

...or point me in the right direction...

 

[xwmucradiox]

Wiring @ 18 volts will not increase the output of the preamp where it`s even noticable. You get more headroom (which will allow for higher gain before clipping), and sharper transients.

Apparently hes clipping the amp though so either way the 18v system isn;t going to help.