Ibanez S7420: info request new bridge + Blackout question

Hawksmoor · 01-25-2008, 06:17 AM

Hey guys,

I've been considering putting a new trem bridge on my Ibanez S7420 for some time since because of a dent ( probably height adjustment without slackening the strings) caused by the knife edges in the trem rods.

Options beside ibanez, and if no, which ibanez bridge to choose from?

Also, the pickups are highly microphonic and prone to feedback, I have been considering replacing them by Blackouts. I remember reading somewhere here ( although I cannot find the thread anymore) that the Phase I pu's would be to high to be intsalled in an S series guitar.

Is this true?

Thnx
Wouter

Apophis · 01-25-2008, 06:47 AM

Search forum, there was a lot about that

Hawksmoor · 01-25-2008, 07:24 AM

I have, but frustratingly enough I can't find it.

7 Dying Trees · 01-25-2008, 07:27 AM

I'd say get an OFR (Original Floyd Rose) with the proper inserts installed. Stainless steel et all, it'll last you.

As far as the blackouts, I know some people have had issues with putting them in, but the same goes for duncans with the pole pieces sticking out of the botoom etc. You may need someone to route the depth of the pickup cavities, but I presume not by too much.

I'd measure the depth of the cavities and then see how tall the blackouts are so you know. However, I have seen s7420's with EMG707's in them, so there's enough wood to accomodate the extra depth you may need, but you may have to route.

Hawksmoor · 01-25-2008, 07:47 AM

That's what I have a luthier for, thanks guys.

forelander · 01-25-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7 Dying Trees

but you may have to route.

Quickest and easiest way to do so? Dremel? Where I live a luthier isn't really an option, so I may have to settle for someone that knows their way around wood work, or if its a simple task, do it myself.

7 Dying Trees · 01-25-2008, 08:42 AM

Find a woodworker, basically anyone that is good with wood that won't route too deeply as you may end up in the trem cavity which wouldn't be good.

I'd say get the measurements of the pickup first, then of how much you can realistically route, and then make a decision from there.

Having said that, the Lundgren M7 is a large pickup, and that fit in the s7420 of my other guitarist.

Stitch · 01-25-2008, 08:46 AM

I'll tell you all how it goes next week. *bites nails*

7 Dying Trees · 01-25-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch

I'll tell you all how it goes next week. *bites nails*

Oh yeah, i forgot about that!

Stitch · 01-25-2008, 10:15 AM

I've not wait. Can't wait for it to be over!

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01-25-2008, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hawksmoor Wannabe Shredder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Zaventem/Belgium Posts: 1,007 Real Name: Wouter Main Seven: Ibanez S7420, RG7420 Main ERG: none Rig: POD XT Pro,ADA MP1 Thanked: 14 / 1	Ibanez S7420: info request new bridge + Blackout question Hey guys, I've been considering putting a new trem bridge on my Ibanez S7420 for some time since because of a dent ( probably height adjustment without slackening the strings) caused by the knife edges in the trem rods. Options beside ibanez, and if no, which ibanez bridge to choose from? Also, the pickups are highly microphonic and prone to feedback, I have been considering replacing them by Blackouts. I remember reading somewhere here ( although I cannot find the thread anymore) that the Phase I pu's would be to high to be intsalled in an S series guitar. Is this true? Thnx Wouter Trust your ears. In life and music, what is is but that doesn't always mean it's what it should. Change, is in our hands.

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7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,478 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: Triaxis->TBR5/VHT UL Thanked: 76	I'd say get an OFR (Original Floyd Rose) with the proper inserts installed. Stainless steel et all, it'll last you. As far as the blackouts, I know some people have had issues with putting them in, but the same goes for duncans with the pole pieces sticking out of the botoom etc. You may need someone to route the depth of the pickup cavities, but I presume not by too much. I'd measure the depth of the cavities and then see how tall the blackouts are so you know. However, I have seen s7420's with EMG707's in them, so there's enough wood to accomodate the extra depth you may need, but you may have to route. The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

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01-25-2008, 06:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,663 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 50	Search forum, there was a lot about that

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Hawksmoor Wannabe Shredder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Zaventem/Belgium Posts: 1,007 Real Name: Wouter Main Seven: Ibanez S7420, RG7420 Main ERG: none Rig: POD XT Pro,ADA MP1 Thanked: 14 / 1	I have, but frustratingly enough I can't find it.

01-25-2008, 07:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hawksmoor Wannabe Shredder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Zaventem/Belgium Posts: 1,007 Real Name: Wouter Main Seven: Ibanez S7420, RG7420 Main ERG: none Rig: POD XT Pro,ADA MP1 Thanked: 14 / 1	That's what I have a luthier for, thanks guys.

01-25-2008, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,478 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: Triaxis->TBR5/VHT UL Thanked: 76	Find a woodworker, basically anyone that is good with wood that won't route too deeply as you may end up in the trem cavity which wouldn't be good. I'd say get the measurements of the pickup first, then of how much you can realistically route, and then make a decision from there. Having said that, the Lundgren M7 is a large pickup, and that fit in the s7420 of my other guitarist.

01-25-2008, 08:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,794 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 109	I'll tell you all how it goes next week. bites nails

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Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,794 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 109	I've not wait. Can't wait for it to be over!


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