Repainting a RG1XXV

tpl2000 · 02-10-2012, 03:23 PM

I'm considering getting a RG1XXV, but...

It's really, really ugly. So, does anyone have suggestions on how I could repaint it to make it look decent even with the yellow inlays? Hardware and pickup colors can be modified relatively painlessly, but it all has to match the yellow inlays.

Suggestions so far:

Rejected:
Flat black
Camo
Green
Electric blue/red

Possible:
Black w/yellow-centric art
Burnt orange

Adam Of Angels · 02-10-2012, 03:25 PM

Paint it a color that's complimentary to yellow, like blue or, if all else fails, black/white.

yellowv · 02-10-2012, 03:44 PM

Why not just get a guitar you like? Painting a brand new guitar is retarded IMO.

MaxOfMetal · 02-10-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowv

Why not just get a guitar you like? Painting a brand new guitar is retarded IMO.

I don't get it. Did you just want Yellow inlays?

Miek · 02-10-2012, 03:50 PM

Yeah, what the hell? There are plenty of guitars with specs identical if you don't like yellow.

HeHasTheJazzHands · 02-10-2012, 04:07 PM

I agree with everyone else. The reason I'd want an RG25th is because of the "crappy" pink and yellow finish.

You could always get an RG body and see if you can get a custom RG neck made with yellow Ibby sharktooth inlays, or get an entirely new or used RG Premium/Used Prestige and get yellow sharktooth vinyl inlays.

tpl2000 · 02-10-2012, 04:10 PM

Then what guitars are there with identical specs?

The main reason I'd want this one is because of just how well it plays and sounds.

HeHasTheJazzHands · 02-10-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpl2000

Then what guitars are there with identical specs?

The main reason I'd want this one is because of just how well it plays and sounds.

Any other 6-string RG920(QM) if the middle pickup doesn't matter. If you need the middle pickup, look for old used RG550's.

MikeH · 02-10-2012, 04:28 PM

Literally 90% of the RG catalog. HSH, RG body, Wizard neck, Edge Zero trem.

Festivus · 02-10-2012, 04:30 PM

Are you on drugs!?

Don Vito · 02-10-2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Festivus

Are you on drugs!?

tpl2000 · 02-10-2012, 04:38 PM

Nope, not on drugs. I've just never liked that color. Besides which...

Most of the RGs I'm finding are either ugly or boring. The ones I've found that fit the specs only come in black and a fluorescent color of your choosing.

I like the Wizard Premium neck. I like the Edge Zero II tremolo. I like the HSH configuration, and I absolutely love how it plays (even the spacing on the tremolo perfectly matches my fingers.)

This is the first time I've actually liked a bolt on neck, too. Everything about this guitar just feels right. I just can't stand the color.

MikeH · 02-10-2012, 04:38 PM

RG4EXQM1
RG5EX1
RG350M
RG350
RG370DX
RG870Z
GRG150
RG1570
RG471AH
GRG250
RG351DX
RG450MDX

Those are all of the models on Musician's Friend that generally have the specs you want.

Festivus · 02-10-2012, 04:52 PM

Anyone ever see that review on Harmony Central of a Washburn N4 by a guy who was happy at how much he'd improved the look of the guitar (it didn't even affect playability!) by sawing the headstock off?

Blasphemer · 02-10-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Festivus

Anyone ever see that review on Harmony Central of a Washburn N4 by a guy who was happy at how much he'd improved the look of the guitar (it didn't even affect playability!) by sawing the headstock off?

This needs a link STAT!

tpl2000 · 02-10-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeH

RG4EXQM1
RG5EX1
RG350M
RG350
RG370DX
RG870Z
GRG150
RG1570
RG471AH
GRG250
RG351DX
RG450MDX

Those are all of the models on Musician's Friend that generally have the specs you want.

Holy crap, thanks for the list of specific guitars. Actually pretty damn helpful.

MF has RG870Z - Ibanez Wiki for $750, which would save me 150ish, and if it came with a case as well that'd be grand. All of the specs are the same, save the pickups.

Alas...I'd repaint this one too. RG870QMZ looks promising, but it was never released in the US. RG920QMZ also looks good, but lacks the HSH config >.<

Why must everything Ibanez be so incredibly confusing?

Edit: Festivus--Link! Nao!

Festivus · 02-10-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blasphemer

This needs a link STAT!

Price:
CAD1,000.00 CAD

Features: 5 Stars!

mine was made in 1994 in the usa i think...has a bill lawrence L500 bridge pick-up and a duncan 59 neck pick-up. 22 frets, floyd rose bridge. blah, blah, blah. its a guitar...how many features can you ask for? mine does not have the cut-away thou...donno why, washburn says its an N4E and retails for $1599 so i donno

Action, Fit, & Finish: 5 Stars!

finish was very nice...but not the way i want it so i just put 300 stickers on it. it had no flaws at all and is still flawless

Sound Quality: 5 Stars!

i have slightly modified mine...i cut the head off!! because of the locking keys at the top of the neck i was able to do this. now after doing that it is lighter, looks alot better (head is very ugly) and still never, ever, ever goes out of tune. i tune it once ever 2 months!! i use it for heavily distorted punk music and it sounds amazing. clear and loud. i love "woody" (its name) and must give it a 10. i'm saving up for a better amp but i have played through a mesa/boogie nomad 100 head & 4x12 cabinet, a crate GFX-212 (piece of shit), a marshall VS65R (Piece of shit) and a few others...this guitar always sounds good. i have gotten so many complements on this sound and guitar

Overall Rating: 5 Stars!

I have been playing for 4 years now and i have gotten to the point now where i would actually need a gutiar like this one. i bought it after working all summer at 13 years old. i learned on a bc rich but got this after 2 months. i wish it had a bettter looking head so i did'nt have to cut it off!! i am able to play anything from shit like greenday "time of your life" to good riddance and even pop-punk like blink 182. to me this guitar is best for fast playing and octaves. e-mail me if you got any questions or can tell me why mine does'nt have th cut-away...thanks

(Guitars: Nuno Series N4ESA Electric Guitar by Washburn | Harmony Central , page 6 or 7)

iamdunker · 02-10-2012, 05:46 PM

Look for a used prestige rg1570. Better neck, better guitar. If you need a pickguard, the prestige rg2550 or rg3550,

oremus91 · 02-10-2012, 05:49 PM

He must rape those fine tuners if he cut the headstock off.

tpl2000 · 02-10-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oremus91

He must rape those fine tuners if he cut the headstock off.

I'd hate to restring it.

Any other recommendations for something to take the place of a rg1xxv?

My current solution is Ibanez RG870Z Premium Electric Guitar: Shop Guitars & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend
And to repaint it.

budda · 02-10-2012, 06:57 PM

Why not just go on ikebe or whatever the site is that lets you buy a japan-only model?

tpl2000 · 02-10-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

Why not just go on ikebe or whatever the site is that lets you buy a japan-only model?

Because I didn't know such a site existed. Give me the rundown?

Dooky · 02-10-2012, 10:24 PM

Google is your friend

Don Vito · 02-10-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dooky

Google is your friend

No!

Google bad!

Miek · 02-10-2012, 10:43 PM

Ordering from Ikebe Music in Japan

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02-10-2012, 03:23 PM	#1
tpl2000 Dundundundun* Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 68 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Repainting a RG1XXV I'm considering getting a RG1XXV, but... It's really, really ugly. So, does anyone have suggestions on how I could repaint it to make it look decent even with the yellow inlays? Hardware and pickup colors can be modified relatively painlessly, but it all has to match the yellow inlays. Suggestions so far: Rejected: Flat black Camo Green Electric blue/red Possible: Black w/yellow-centric art Burnt orange Listen to Attack Attack, Get mad, write music about killing them.

02-10-2012, 03:44 PM	#3
yellowv Turd Ferguson Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 7,091 Thanked: 220 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Why not just get a guitar you like? Painting a brand new guitar is retarded IMO. MikeH, LordHar, CrushingAnvil and 10 others like this.

02-10-2012, 03:50 PM	#5
Miek POSTING ON INTERNET Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warwick, RI (AND I HAVE OPINIONS) Posts: 1,767 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yeah, what the hell? There are plenty of guitars with specs identical if you don't like yellow. HeHasTheJazzHands likes this.

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tpl2000 Dundundundun* Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 68 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Then what guitars are there with identical specs? The main reason I'd want this one is because of just how well it plays and sounds. Listen to Attack Attack, Get mad, write music about killing them.

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02-10-2012, 04:07 PM	#6
HeHasTheJazzHands Eck! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,799 Thanked: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree with everyone else. The reason I'd want an RG25th is because of the "crappy" pink and yellow finish. You could always get an RG body and see if you can get a custom RG neck made with yellow Ibby sharktooth inlays, or get an entirely new or used RG Premium/Used Prestige and get yellow sharktooth vinyl inlays.

02-10-2012, 04:28 PM	#9
MikeH Djent is okay. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milford, OH Posts: 7,402 Thanked: 234 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Literally 90% of the RG catalog. HSH, RG body, Wizard neck, Edge Zero trem. oremus91 and Don Vito like this. Did You Mean Australia?: My deathcore band. New EP out very soon! Nouns: My progressive metalcore band Not Of Man: My Down-tempo sludge project

02-10-2012, 04:30 PM	#10
Festivus ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 63 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you on drugs!? Key_Maker and thrashcomics like this.

02-10-2012, 04:38 PM	#12
tpl2000 Dundundundun* Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 68 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nope, not on drugs. I've just never liked that color. Besides which... Most of the RGs I'm finding are either ugly or boring. The ones I've found that fit the specs only come in black and a fluorescent color of your choosing. I like the Wizard Premium neck. I like the Edge Zero II tremolo. I like the HSH configuration, and I absolutely love how it plays (even the spacing on the tremolo perfectly matches my fingers.) This is the first time I've actually liked a bolt on neck, too. Everything about this guitar just feels right. I just can't stand the color. Listen to Attack Attack, Get mad, write music about killing them.

02-10-2012, 04:52 PM	#14
Festivus ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 63 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone ever see that review on Harmony Central of a Washburn N4 by a guy who was happy at how much he'd improved the look of the guitar (it didn't even affect playability!) by sawing the headstock off?

02-10-2012, 05:46 PM	#18
iamdunker SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keyrock Iowa Posts: 130 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Look for a used prestige rg1570. Better neck, better guitar. If you need a pickguard, the prestige rg2550 or rg3550,

02-10-2012, 05:49 PM	#19
oremus91 Melodeth-er Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 709 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	He must rape those fine tuners if he cut the headstock off.

02-10-2012, 06:57 PM	#21
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02-10-2012, 10:24 PM	#23
Dooky SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia, Tasmania Posts: 426 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Google is your friend

02-10-2012, 10:43 PM	#25
Miek POSTING ON INTERNET Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warwick, RI (AND I HAVE OPINIONS) Posts: 1,767 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Ordering from Ikebe Music in Japan

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