J-Custom JCRG-1S NT - Opinions needed

belial · 10-24-2007, 11:55 AM

I have a chance to buy a J-Custom JCRG-1S NT

It looks really good and the shape and condition of the axe is very good too. Is that model recommendable? I have been looking for a neckthrough for quite some time. Wanted the RGT220H SOL, but that one is discontinued and after all I guess the J-Custom should be a lot better?

ZeroSignal · 10-24-2007, 12:38 PM

Pics?

lostcomingdown · 10-24-2007, 04:41 PM

belial · 10-24-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lostcomingdown

Why? I am asking for help - I am not trying to be a show off. I'd just like an opinion from people who know of and have played this guitar.

But here you go then:

blindvomit · 10-24-2007, 05:17 PM

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 10-24-2007, 05:29 PM

If you are deciding between the RGT220 and the JCRG1... there's no contest. I've played the RGT220 and a JCRG21 (similar model... almost the same specs in fact) and although the RGT220 is an awesome guitar, The JC is just in a league of its own.

Crucified · 10-24-2007, 07:22 PM

never played the jcustom but i own a 220h and its the sickest ibanez i've ever played.

belial · 10-25-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Doodl3.2

If you are deciding between the RGT220 and the JCRG1... there's no contest. I've played the RGT220 and a JCRG21 (similar model... almost the same specs in fact) and although the RGT220 is an awesome guitar, The JC is just in a league of its own.

Thanks man, that was what i wanted to hear! :-)

Shawn · 10-25-2007, 11:46 AM

That is very nice.

ZeroSignal · 10-25-2007, 12:35 PM

I think it's fugly...

Chris · 10-25-2007, 12:40 PM

I'd buy that in a heartbeat. I haven't played one, but man, it's pretty.

belial · 10-25-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroSignal

I think it's fugly...

Dunno if it's the pickup color you dislike, but they will be replaced by EMG81, DiMarzio Evolution and then some single coil I haven't chosen yet. They're are all black and I personally think they would suit the guitar a lot more.

ShawnFjellstad · 10-25-2007, 03:16 PM

you're throwing in an active and a passive in the same guitar?

also, i hope you don't mind having to route the pickup cavity, because i don't think an EMG is going to fit.

ZeroSignal · 10-25-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belial

Dunno if it's the pickup color you dislike, but they will be replaced by EMG81, DiMarzio Evolution and then some single coil I haven't chosen yet. They're are all black and I personally think they would suit the guitar a lot more.

Er... No. I just hate those types of through necks. They're just so NASTY!

belial · 10-25-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnFjellstad

you're throwing in an active and a passive in the same guitar?

also, i hope you don't mind having to route the pickup cavity, because i don't think an EMG is going to fit.

Yes, I have passive and active pickups in 3 other guitars of mine. Works without any problems at all.

And routing... I haven't experienced that in any of the other 3 guitars in which I have installed an EMG (RG550, RG1570, JEM555). I had problem on a Ibanez RG1527 7 string though... that one has to be routed to throw in a EMG81-7.

ShawnFjellstad · 10-25-2007, 03:23 PM

would you mind explaining how you wire an active and passive in the same guitar?

belial · 10-25-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnFjellstad

would you mind explaining how you wire an active and passive in the same guitar?

Well yes... but when I said I did it, I should have said a friend of mine... I didn't do it myself... I have only installed a set of EMG81/85 in one of my axes :-) So I am not sure how it's done... but it's definetely doable!

FortePenance · 10-26-2007, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShawnFjellstad

you're throwing in an active and a passive in the same guitar?

also, i hope you don't mind having to route the pickup cavity, because i don't think an EMG is going to fit.

EMGs fit afaik. The guy from JFAC has in the Entombment of a Machine video what seems to be a RGT220H SOL but with EMGs. I don't think they had the guitar specially modded at the Iba factory or nothing cuz yeah, too much bother. It's not a 7-string guitar anyway. I thought all 6er EMGs were switchable in any guitar?

EMG's website explains how to wire actives and passives together but I forgot. >.>

Anyway, the J Custom will probably be tonnes better but I have to say the 5pc neckthru on the 220H looked quite a bit better than this straight maple, but no worries eh.

belial · 10-26-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FortePenance

EMGs fit afaik. The guy from JFAC has in the Entombment of a Machine video what seems to be a RGT220H SOL but with EMGs. I don't think they had the guitar specially modded at the Iba factory or nothing cuz yeah, too much bother. It's not a 7-string guitar anyway. I thought all 6er EMGs were switchable in any guitar?

EMG's website explains how to wire actives and passives together but I forgot. >.>

Anyway, the J Custom will probably be tonnes better but I have to say the 5pc neckthru on the 220H looked quite a bit better than this straight maple, but no worries eh.

Hmm... yeah well, someone bought J-Custom JCRG-1S right before me

So I guess it's back to trying to get ahold of a 220H in stead. Anyone know where to find this one? Ibanez do not produce them anymore and I am not too happy with the color of the 220A and the fact that it's ash tree.

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 10-26-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belial

Hmm... yeah well, someone bought J-Custom JCRG-1S right before me

So I guess it's back to trying to get ahold of a 220H in stead. Anyone know where to find this one? Ibanez do not produce them anymore and I am not too happy with the color of the 220A and the fact that it's ash tree.

Dude, The RGT220 is an awesome guitar but I'd wait t'ill you find another model like the JCRG1 or something really similar. You will not regret it

FortePenance · 10-26-2007, 11:26 PM

Agreed, unless you need something NAO.

Anyway, try local music stores. For god knows why, there are SWEET RGT prestiges from 04-07 hanging at our music store yet no one buys them! There's this RGT220H with the darkest, most beautiful mahogany ever, almost looks like zebrawood yet no one's bought it. Some even have offset dot inlays... i love offset dot inlays.

belial · 10-28-2007, 02:00 PM

Yay - I just bought the bastard!

I had a second chance to buy it, so I didn't miss it. Should arrive 3 days from now. I am soooo excited!!!

Lucky Seven · 10-28-2007, 02:47 PM

Awesome, you must post pics when you get it.

budda · 10-28-2007, 04:15 PM

why not try it out with the stock pickups before you throw a new set in there..?

pics when it arrives!

belial · 10-28-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by budda

why not try it out with the stock pickups before you throw a new set in there..?

pics when it arrives!

Oh, I will :-) I am just so used to the very gainy and godly EMG81, so I don't think the other ones will suit my needs, but I'll definetely give them a chance. I wasn't too hapy about the white color of the pickups to begin with, but now I have gotten used to it, and I think they look kinda cool.

I'll pust pictures when I get the axe. Should be here 3-4 days from now.

10-24-2007, 11:55 AM	#1
belial ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 32 Thanked: 0	J-Custom JCRG-1S NT - Opinions needed I have a chance to buy a J-Custom JCRG-1S NT It looks really good and the shape and condition of the axe is very good too. Is that model recommendable? I have been looking for a neckthrough for quite some time. Wanted the RGT220H SOL, but that one is discontinued and after all I guess the J-Custom should be a lot better?

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Chris metalguitarist.org Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,668 Thanked: 548	I'd buy that in a heartbeat. I haven't played one, but man, it's pretty. __________________ Metalguitarist.org \m/

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Crucified Deathgrind Maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1,828 Thanked: 57 $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	never played the jcustom but i own a 220h and its the sickest ibanez i've ever played.

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ShawnFjellstad hates womanizers. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California, USA, fra Bergen, Norge Posts: 4,297 Thanked: 38	you're throwing in an active and a passive in the same guitar? also, i hope you don't mind having to route the pickup cavity, because i don't think an EMG is going to fit. __________________ I'm typing this on my knees with my butt in the air. -Drew

10-25-2007, 03:23 PM	#16
ShawnFjellstad hates womanizers. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California, USA, fra Bergen, Norge Posts: 4,297 Thanked: 38	would you mind explaining how you wire an active and passive in the same guitar? __________________ I'm typing this on my knees with my butt in the air. -Drew

10-26-2007, 11:26 PM	#21
FortePenance ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,814 Thanked: 25	Agreed, unless you need something NAO. Anyway, try local music stores. For god knows why, there are SWEET RGT prestiges from 04-07 hanging at our music store yet no one buys them! There's this RGT220H with the darkest, most beautiful mahogany ever, almost looks like zebrawood yet no one's bought it. Some even have offset dot inlays... i love offset dot inlays. __________________ AND NOW I'M POSED IN AN AWKWARD STANCE

10-28-2007, 02:00 PM	#22
belial ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 32 Thanked: 0	Yay - I just bought the bastard! I had a second chance to buy it, so I didn't miss it. Should arrive 3 days from now. I am soooo excited!!!

10-28-2007, 02:47 PM	#23
Lucky Seven Lucky☆Seven Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 2,232 Thanked: 62	Awesome, you must post pics when you get it.

10-28-2007, 04:15 PM	#24
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 15,501 Thanked: 132	why not try it out with the stock pickups before you throw a new set in there..? pics when it arrives! __________________ Resident counsellor-in-training, awesome dude, and all around nice guy

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