The RG7 mods ultimate thread

[sonoftheoldnorth]

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[odibrom]

oh my days, I've been thinking about this very thing (as in modding RG1527 into piezo) but I didn't know it was even possible! any guides/mods/parts recommendations you can share?

Here, follow this thread - https://www.sevenstring.org/threads/new-just-buy-a-used-prestige-day-ibanez-rg1527rb.352121/

Pic are off line because they were hosted in a website that no longer exists... so... if you need anything else, just ask, probably better through PM so not to high-jack the thread?

... and you can find the full mod formula in this thread's post: https://www.sevenstring.org/threads...stige-day-ibanez-rg1527rb.352121/post-5475017

Be advised that the 7th string piezo sound may come out dull. If so, test the string in other saddles to find if there's one with better response. It took me a while to solve this problem.

 

[Crash Dandicoot]

Oooh, my kinda thread.

JCRG7-1, featuring a few mods:

- Jescar 57110-S refret
- Swapped in an Elysian Javelin (ceramic) and Trident II / Hellfire Hybrid set with roasted maple bobbins
- Full rewire w/ new pots, switch, jack, etc.
- Rosewood knobs, ivoroid switch and tuners



RG7620, also with a few mods:

- Swapped in an Bare Knuckle Miracleman set with white/parchment bobbins and burnt chrome bolts
- Full rewire w/ new pots, switch, jack, etc.
- Pearloid pickguard
- Maple fretboard swap with offset pearl dots
- Body + headstock repaint to vintage white

Has since been gifted to my uncle who got me into guitar in the first place.

 

[kmanick]

752 has Pegasus/Liquifire set in it (great combo) and a magik Trem Arm
752 AHM has a BK Holydiver set in it and also has a Magik Arm
kindof miss not having a 7620...................... again LOL! might have to track down yet another one.

 

[7deadlysins666]

A couple I had and modded long ago. Wish I had better pics of them. RG7420 with a Duncan Custom 7 and an Apex II with the OG Duncan Blackouts.

 

[Crungy]

A couple I had and modded long ago. Wish I had better pics of them. RG7420 with a Duncan Custom 7 and an Apex II with the OG Duncan Blackouts.

I love your 7420, that looks so good! And that Agile is gnarly, I had no idea they made a 7 string V like that.

 

[OneTwoThrill]

Some expert moders here. Congrats.
Delighted to see your creativity on your axes.
Side effects on me : want now an Artic white RG7 or RGD and a vintage violin one.

 

[7deadlysins666]

I love your 7420, that looks so good! And that Agile is gnarly, I had no idea they made a 7 string V like that.

I regret getting rid of all three of them. The V is from when Rondo had the custom shop open. I don't think they even make the Hornet V anymore. I traded someone on here an axe for it and it ended up being my #1 for years. That apex was a sleeper for sure though, the recessed TOM is probably the most comfy bridge I've ever used. Wish it was a more widely available feature.

 

[Crungy]

I regret getting rid of all three of them. The V is from when Rondo had the custom shop open. I don't think they even make the Hornet V anymore. I traded someone on here an axe for it and it ended up being my #1 for years. That apex was a sleeper for sure though, the recessed TOM is probably the most comfy bridge I've ever used. Wish it was a more widely available feature.

I'm pulling for ya that the stars align and you can them down! I regret not buying an Apex II when they were reasonably priced just a few years ago.

Did you/someone else put binding on that 7420? It looks great and reminds me of Dino's old RG's from back in the day.

 

[Yul Brynner]

I regret getting rid of my two RG7620BKs. And my RG220BGN. And my RGT42FMDR. And my RGT42BP. And my RG5EX1. And my RGR1570SDB. And My RG2550ZGK. And my RG7421BK. I didn't really gel with the RG2228GK though so I don't miss it. I liked the 27" scale if it would have been a 7 but that's just too short for a low F# and the 28" and up is just too long for the higher strings. Plus the 808s were ass. I want a RG1077XL so bad. I'm just happy I snagged my 2000 RG570EXCPK when I got the chance. That was one of my all time dream guitars. If I would have known that the world of guitars going to turn into a laughably expensive world of lower quality guitars slathered in gaudy and grotesque colors and veneers, I would have held onto so many great guitars that passed through my hands. Little did I know I was living through the golden age of Ibanez and Esp and I took it for granted that the used RG7620s would always be there for 600 bucks and the RG1527RB would be a permanent model until the end of time or that there would be at least two Japanese made RGs in any year lineup that were to die for and plenty of other good and decent options.

This downward spiral all started when those fucking internet djent guys got popular so I blame them.

 

[odibrom]

@Yul Brynner if we could only know the future...

Nevertheless, am I authorized in posting a UV in this thread? It's basically an RG, so... here's mine:

The mods are basically around the wiring, SS frets and plastic covers (pickguard included). The pickups are still original, although the neck one is rotated 180º because or coil polarity order for my... tastes and function needs and, therefore, sounds.

In these 2 first photos, it looks like the mod is only at the switches and stuff..



... but when one takes a closer look into it...




... one finds some extra things

This guitar was bought used, it's from 2000 and was bought in 2020 or 2021 already with those finish dents, but she's clean at the front. Plays like butter and now delivers 73 different pickup combinations, against its original 5. It's a great player!

... and the next guitar will be the fretless, which is yet to be properly shot, but has a great amount of crazy mods...

 

[Crungy]

@Yul Brynner if we could only know the future...

Nevertheless, am I authorized in posting a UV in this thread? It's basically an RG, so... here's mine:

The mods are basically around the wiring, SS frets and plastic covers (pickguard included). The pickups are still original, although the neck one is rotated 180º because or coil polarity order for my... tastes and function needs and, therefore, sounds.

In these 2 first photos, it looks like the mod is only at the switches and stuff..
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... but when one takes a closer look into it...
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... one finds some extra things

This guitar was bought used, it's from 2000 and was bought in 2020 or 2021 already with those finish dents, but she's clean at the front. Plays like butter and now delivers 73 different pickup combinations, against its original 5. It's a great player!

... and the next guitar will be the fretless, which is yet to be properly shot, but has a great amount of crazy mods...

I'd say it counts because if it weren't for the Vai 7's we likely wouldn't have this thread!

 

[7deadlysins666]

Did you/someone else put binding on that 7420? It looks great and reminds me of Dino's old RG's from back in the day.

Yeah, it's just car pinstripe tape. Looks surprisingly convincing if you take your time with it.

 

[Dumple Stilzkin]

Oooh, my kinda thread.

JCRG7-1, featuring a few mods:

- Jescar 57110-S refret
- Swapped in an Elysian Javelin (ceramic) and Trident II / Hellfire Hybrid set with roasted maple bobbins
- Full rewire w/ new pots, switch, jack, etc.
- Rosewood knobs, ivoroid switch and tuners

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RG7620, also with a few mods:

- Swapped in an Bare Knuckle Miracleman set with white/parchment bobbins and burnt chrome bolts
- Full rewire w/ new pots, switch, jack, etc.
- Pearloid pickguard
- Maple fretboard swap with offset pearl dots
- Body + headstock repaint to vintage white

Has since been gifted to my uncle who got me into guitar in the first place.

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I like that maple board!! Who did the work?

 

[Crungy]

Yeah, it's just car pinstripe tape. Looks surprisingly convincing if you take your time with it.

Nice! I figured it was actual binding or it was painted on. I hadn't considered something like that.

 

[7deadlysins666]

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Is your name Trey or are you just a big fan? His is the only ironbird I've seen with that pickup config.

 

[Crash Dandicoot]

I like that maple board!! Who did the work?

A guy in Germany, years and years ago. I really can't recall, tbh.

 

[ZXIIIT]

I didn't realize that was a limited edition body, I thought you painted it.

I thought about doing that with a black RG7620 I had but the cost of repainting it was more than what it cost me to buy the pieces I needed for an RG7 mutt lol.

 

[Elias_Kapravelos]

This guy's been my main squeeze since last year, small dot 1527, blaze set, rewired for H-S-H. Pretty much a more modern universe thingie.
I am looking into changing the trem as it has been through the ringer, does anyone know any replacement? I'm also thinking about having an ash body built for it dyed with a simple black stain with a black aluminum pickguard.

 

[sonoftheoldnorth]

This guy's been my main squeeze since last year, small dot 1527, blaze set, rewired for H-S-H. Pretty much a more modern universe thingie.
I am looking into changing the trem as it has been through the ringer, does anyone know any replacement? I'm also thinking about having an ash body built for it dyed with a simple black stain with a black aluminum pickguard.

New Gotoh 7 should drop in?