Dambo55
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Hey all,
I have a lower tier Ibanez RG2EX2, it's a cheaper RG, think it was a GC exclusive years back.
Anyways, I've owned about a dozen guitars over the years, and this one plays amazing, and I love it. It's my #1, even though I have way "Nicer" guitars.
So, question is, the stock pups leave lots to be desired. They're some EMG for Ibanez things.
I typically gravitate to passives. But since I really like the looks on this thing, I'm thinking EMTY Blackouts. I played reg Blackouts years ago, and liked them. I also like the EMG 57/66 & Het Set. Never really gelled with 81's though.
So, would the MT Blackouts fit in this? Would a set of passive SD's, or Dimarzios fit? I'm pretty sure Dimarzios would, as I've seen lots of people online customize this exact model with Petrucci pup sets.
So, at this point I contemplating options for this cheap Basswood RG. What would you choose? And why??
Guitar is stock aside from a Graphtech nut. New tuners, and possible bridge upgrade will be done at the same time as the pup swap. Preferably direct drop ins. Suggestions on that too please. If anyone is in the know.
ibanez.fandom.com
Thank you,
I have a lower tier Ibanez RG2EX2, it's a cheaper RG, think it was a GC exclusive years back.
Anyways, I've owned about a dozen guitars over the years, and this one plays amazing, and I love it. It's my #1, even though I have way "Nicer" guitars.
So, question is, the stock pups leave lots to be desired. They're some EMG for Ibanez things.
I typically gravitate to passives. But since I really like the looks on this thing, I'm thinking EMTY Blackouts. I played reg Blackouts years ago, and liked them. I also like the EMG 57/66 & Het Set. Never really gelled with 81's though.
So, would the MT Blackouts fit in this? Would a set of passive SD's, or Dimarzios fit? I'm pretty sure Dimarzios would, as I've seen lots of people online customize this exact model with Petrucci pup sets.
So, at this point I contemplating options for this cheap Basswood RG. What would you choose? And why??
Guitar is stock aside from a Graphtech nut. New tuners, and possible bridge upgrade will be done at the same time as the pup swap. Preferably direct drop ins. Suggestions on that too please. If anyone is in the know.
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RG2EX2
The RG2EX2 is an RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez for 2005. It was made in Indonesia and was sold exclusively by the American retail chain Guitar Center. The RG2EX2 features a bound basswood body bolted to a maple Wizard II neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard...
Thank you,