NGD: RGR soda blue + maple = yummie!

[simonXsludge]

you've seen it before, but here's another one.

it has a solid set up and i really like it so far. the neck is fairly chubby, compared to my prestiges, but it's not too bad and feels super smooth, actually. i'm positively surprised about its quality anyways...definitely some of the best built MII ibbys i've tried so far.

and i think i'm loving the D-Activator. its midrange sounds full and rich, just how i like it. at least through my line6 stuff at home, i'm loving what i'm hearing so far.

on to the photos:

i've been looking for a cheaper backup ibby sixer for a while now and stumpled upon Zak1233's NGD on here, with some serious GAS resulting from that.

this axe is something i'd not generally be into, because i'm all about natural finishes and not hugely into the more 80s style RG's. something on this just screams AWESOME, though...i definitely have a soft spot for this one and really like its look.

enjoy!

 

[adaman]

the neck is fairly chubby, compared to my prestiges, but it's not too bad and feels super smooth, actually. i'm positively surprised about its quality anyways...definitely some of the best built MII ibbys i've tried so far.

Are you sure its MII? It looks like a RG565 to me
Either way it looks awesome man, I love maple boards

 

[simonXsludge]

Are you sure its MII? It looks like a RG565 to me

yeh, it's a re-issue called RGR465. it's an EU only 2010 limited model.

 

[adaman]

Ah I see, guess I need to familiarize myself with the EU line
Still it looks awesome, I want more reverse headstock Ibbys!

 

[jymellis]

fookin awesome! korean ibys get a bum rap just because they are not MIJ, but they are still better than most other guitars my RG470 is korean and you wouldnt know it till i told you.

 

[Philligan]

Nice score, man, I'm loving the reversed headstock

 

[simonXsludge]

my RG470 is korean and you wouldnt know it till i told you.

the same goes for this one, pretty much.

 

[Fred the Shred]

Lovely axe!

 

[Zak1233]

Makes me want to go home and play mine! ;P

 

[orb451]

I know it's an RG, but it reminds me of a JS I saw Satch playing on the Experience Hendrix tour.

Congrats, looks tasty!

 

[Andromalia]

Owning a recent MII Ibanez, they're pretty good but for some setup defects that can easily be solved. My destroyer is very satisfying and for once they come with real pickups that don't need swapping.

 

[SYLrules88]

dude i love this color. nice score man!

 

[simonXsludge]

just been rocking that thing in the rehearsal room and boy, is that a great sounding axe. i'm loving the PU, it sounds so good.

 

[SYLrules88]

with the little experience i have with d activators i can say that i loved them. you mentioned there being a pronounced midrange, and some even go so far as to describe this one as muddy. do you think it would pair well with a mid heavy neck pup like this SD full shred i have sitting around? or would there be too much midrange?

 

[CBurb05]

its just...so...perfect

 

[simonXsludge]

do you think it would pair well with a mid heavy neck pup like this SD full shred i have sitting around? or would there be too much midrange?

i don't have any experience with the full shred, so i'm not sure man. someone else might be able to help here?

does anyone know how the DiMarzio X2N's character is compared to the D-Activator DP220? i'm thinking of getting that one for my main axe, an S5470.

 

[Vinchester]

NEED BIGGER PICS!!!11!!1

 

[Guitar Asylum]

Damn, I wish we had these in the states... I've been GASing for a few things and a H-S RG is definitely one of them!

 

[simonXsludge]

who else thinks that this would make an awesome 12th fret inlay or plotted sticker on the body:

???

 

[jymellis]

who else thinks that this would make an awesome 12th fret inlay or plotted sticker on the body:

???

no, please dont