Ibanez S with ZR for sustainer... suggestions?

TemjinStrife · 03-25-2008, 06:24 PM

Hey guys,

So, it's that time again... I'm looking at a decent trem guitar to add to my collection, and my only "locking" instrument (a Spirit "broom handle" R-Trem equipped guitar) is very stiff feeling, although that does contribute to its incredible stability. I built a parts guitar with a licensed Floyd (ugh, if only I'd known better at the time) that I had block; unbelievable tone, but terrible trem stability.

However, I had a chance to play an S520EX at a local store, and I absolutely loved the adjustability, feel, and stability of the ZR trem, as well as the SLSMG-style feel of the carved body, and the price used on Ebay ($350 shipped on average.) I also have a Sustainer that I got for Christmas that I have yet to toss into anything, and those things kind of scream for a good whammy system.

However, I could not STAND the neck. My SLSMG's neck is slim, but it's at least got a rounded back. The Wizard II on the S520EX was practically square and felt very uncomfortable, with my hand cramping after a relatively short amount of riffage at the store. Are there any direct-replace Ibanez necks that could be had for reasonable money that have a bit more thickness or curve to them?

What would people suggest? I really want a 22 fret S with ZR, but with a thicker neck... and I can't afford to go custom at this point.

Isan · 03-25-2008, 09:51 PM

nope that is pretty well only ibanez neck style these days

supertruper1988 · 03-25-2008, 10:01 PM

you could get it and sand down the shoulders to take it from the D shape to more of a C shape

Mattmc74 · 03-25-2008, 11:38 PM

I want an old Charvel San Dimas with a ZR trem!!!!!

SHREDTOKILL · 03-26-2008, 01:01 AM

^that would be hot shit.
i would def buy one of those right away.

ibznorange · 03-26-2008, 01:19 AM

nope, but you could pick one up and for a few hundred bucks get another neck made to spec by someone

03-25-2008, 06:24 PM	#1
TemjinStrife Power Metal Cellist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 820 Real Name: Josh Main Seven: Dean EVO 7 Special Main ERG: Agile Intrepid 8 Pro Rig: PODXT Thanked: 10	Ibanez S with ZR for sustainer... suggestions? Hey guys, So, it's that time again... I'm looking at a decent trem guitar to add to my collection, and my only "locking" instrument (a Spirit "broom handle" R-Trem equipped guitar) is very stiff feeling, although that does contribute to its incredible stability. I built a parts guitar with a licensed Floyd (ugh, if only I'd known better at the time) that I had block; unbelievable tone, but terrible trem stability. However, I had a chance to play an S520EX at a local store, and I absolutely loved the adjustability, feel, and stability of the ZR trem, as well as the SLSMG-style feel of the carved body, and the price used on Ebay ($350 shipped on average.) I also have a Sustainer that I got for Christmas that I have yet to toss into anything, and those things kind of scream for a good whammy system. However, I could not STAND the neck. My SLSMG's neck is slim, but it's at least got a rounded back. The Wizard II on the S520EX was practically square and felt very uncomfortable, with my hand cramping after a relatively short amount of riffage at the store. Are there any direct-replace Ibanez necks that could be had for reasonable money that have a bit more thickness or curve to them? What would people suggest? I really want a 22 fret S with ZR, but with a thicker neck... and I can't afford to go custom at this point.

03-25-2008, 11:38 PM	#4
Mattmc74 They call me pedals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bay city, michigan Posts: 3,927 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7421 Rig: Marshall>Randall Cab Thanked: 71	I want an old Charvel San Dimas with a ZR trem!!!!! I want a ziploc rain coat. zepp88 Originally Posted by yellowv Matt does awesome work, but knows his shit. The average schmo's guitar isn't going to come out looking like that after a homemade cavity fill and repaint.

03-26-2008, 01:19 AM	#6
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 7,966 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 54	nope, but you could pick one up and for a few hundred bucks get another neck made to spec by someone Reverse Headstocks or Bust ALL HEIL THE ADMINISHREDDER!

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03-25-2008, 09:51 PM	#2
Isan Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 92 Thanked: 3	nope that is pretty well only ibanez neck style these days

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