Anybody ever mounted a pickguard on their RG1527?

Santuzzo · 03-06-2008, 04:42 AM

I really love my new RG1527, eventhough in general I prefer guitars that come with a pickguard.
It's not only for the looks, but I think having a pickguard changes the feel when picking, as the distance of the strings to the body is smaller. And I know this might sound ridiculous, but I didn't think that myself at first, but it really does make a difference.
And I noticed that for me picking is easier when the distance of the strings to the body is as small as possible.

So, my idea was to maybe mount a pickguard on my RG1527, but I'm a bit scared or ruining the guitar.

Has anyboed ever done this successfully?
Any tips?

Another thought I had was lowering the action (which is still too high anyway), mabe that will already solve the problem of string to body distance....

ibznorange · 03-06-2008, 05:13 AM

theres a dude on here with a 1527 with a pg. look for pimped 7's or something like htat in the threads.

its doable, but youll need longer pots etc. keep in mind its not the same mounting a pg on a non pg guitar. the routes are in the back. on guitars that come with a pickguard stock, the routing is done in the front, and covered by the thing.

Id try lowering the action first. thats gonna be more of a feel thing id imagine

soldierkahn · 03-06-2008, 12:22 PM

JEANNIE PICKGUARDS HOME PAGE

there ya go, and she comes highly recommended on here too

djpharoah · 03-06-2008, 12:37 PM

I put a pick guard on my former RG7621 in the summer. It was custom made by someone on jemsite for an rg7620 and for a brief while it was on my RG7620 but then it found its way onto this black RG7621. Here are few pics.

dtrax · 03-06-2008, 12:43 PM

This is OT, but I never understood why manufacturers still more or less follow the old Fender construction - and don't recess the neck/bridge/PU's and make the fretboard flush with the body. DIdn't Ibanez make an S like this, with back-loaded PU's?

D-EJ915 · 03-06-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtrax

This is OT, but I never understood why manufacturers still more or less follow the old Fender construction - and don't recess the neck/bridge/PU's and make the fretboard flush with the body. DIdn't Ibanez make an S like this, with back-loaded PU's?

it's harder to play like that, there's less room in-between the strings and the body

dtrax · 03-06-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-EJ915

it's harder to play like that, there's less room in-between the strings and the body

I disagree. The 'feel' would be just like any guitar with a pickguard.

Varjo · 03-06-2008, 01:07 PM

I've been thinking of modding my 1527 with a pickguard. I've thought about the problem with the pot shafts - if they're long enough, it won't matter, if they aren't, well... improvisation time. One idea (not really much thought though) is to use a grinder or something alike to take some wood beneath so the pot sinks "more" in to the body...

But keep us posted with the possible mounting. I at least am interested.

skinhead · 03-06-2008, 01:10 PM

Chris9 put a mirror pickguard on his 1527

Santuzzo · 03-28-2008, 06:52 AM

Sorry for my late reply...

Thanks guys for all your posts and input !

I'm not sure yet whether to mount a pickguard or not.
Still thinking maybe I will get used to it ....

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpharoah

I put a pick guard on my former RG7621 in the summer. It was custom made by someone on jemsite for an rg7620 and for a brief while it was on my RG7620 but then it found its way onto this black RG7621. Here are few pics.

wow ! thnkas a lot for posting those pics !
Looks AWESOME !!!!

03-06-2008, 04:42 AM	#1
Santuzzo ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 194 Real Name: Lars Main Seven: Ibanez RG1527 Rig: Mesa F-50 combo Thanked: 13	Anybody ever mounted a pickguard on their RG1527? I really love my new RG1527, eventhough in general I prefer guitars that come with a pickguard. It's not only for the looks, but I think having a pickguard changes the feel when picking, as the distance of the strings to the body is smaller. And I know this might sound ridiculous, but I didn't think that myself at first, but it really does make a difference. And I noticed that for me picking is easier when the distance of the strings to the body is as small as possible. So, my idea was to maybe mount a pickguard on my RG1527, but I'm a bit scared or ruining the guitar. Has anyboed ever done this successfully? Any tips? Another thought I had was lowering the action (which is still too high anyway), mabe that will already solve the problem of string to body distance....

03-06-2008, 05:13 AM	#2
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 8,065 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 55	theres a dude on here with a 1527 with a pg. look for pimped 7's or something like htat in the threads. its doable, but youll need longer pots etc. keep in mind its not the same mounting a pg on a non pg guitar. the routes are in the back. on guitars that come with a pickguard stock, the routing is done in the front, and covered by the thing. Id try lowering the action first. thats gonna be more of a feel thing id imagine Reverse Headstocks or Bust ALL HEIL THE ADMINISHREDDER!

03-06-2008, 12:22 PM	#3
soldierkahn XL Club VIP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,266 Real Name: Kahn Main Seven: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Main ERG: Ibz RG1077XL / EMGs Rig: L6 Spider 3/ISP Dec Thanked: 17 $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $soldierkahn is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	JEANNIE PICKGUARDS HOME PAGE there ya go, and she comes highly recommended on here too Looking for an Ibanez RG970XL

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skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,439 Real Name: Frank Main Seven: Ibanez Universe MC Main ERG: Soon Skin custom RG8 Rig: VENu Twin/Carvin2x12 Thanked: 43	Chris9 put a mirror pickguard on his 1527 WTB Phonic Helix 24 mixer board Fuck US shipping only

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03-06-2008, 12:37 PM	#4
djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,967 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 197	I put a pick guard on my former RG7621 in the summer. It was custom made by someone on jemsite for an rg7620 and for a brief while it was on my RG7620 but then it found its way onto this black RG7621. Here are few pics.

03-06-2008, 12:43 PM	#5
dtrax The Dude Abides Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chesterbrook, PA Posts: 281 Real Name: Danny Main Seven: RGA7BBQ, RG7421 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Thanked: 4	This is OT, but I never understood why manufacturers still more or less follow the old Fender construction - and don't recess the neck/bridge/PU's and make the fretboard flush with the body. DIdn't Ibanez make an S like this, with back-loaded PU's?

03-06-2008, 01:07 PM	#8
Varjo ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 95 Real Name: Tuure Main Seven: Ibanez RG1527 Black Pearl Thanked: 5	I've been thinking of modding my 1527 with a pickguard. I've thought about the problem with the pot shafts - if they're long enough, it won't matter, if they aren't, well... improvisation time. One idea (not really much thought though) is to use a grinder or something alike to take some wood beneath so the pot sinks "more" in to the body... But keep us posted with the possible mounting. I at least am interested.

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