Members LookingForDD20 Posted November 21, 2006 Members Share Posted November 21, 2006 What's the difference between these two guitars, besides the pickguard? I've heard that the 550 has a different trem...? Also, if you feel like it, state your preference: pre-AANJ vs. AANJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Mostly the pickguard, same hardware on the 5XX series. Also the 550 has a maple fretboard, where the 570 has rosewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LookingForDD20 Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by RaVenCAD Mostly the pickguard, same hardware on the 5XX series. Also the 550 has a maple fretboard, where the 570 has rosewood. Ah, yes. Forgot about the fretboard. So, the trems are identical? What's the deal with the LoPro then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 I'm not an Ibanez expert, or even close, but I THINK the LoTRS was only used on the cheapo Korean ones. The Prestige models use the Edge Pro, which is a fantastic unit, but the older 5XX series used the original Edge. Don't carve any of that in stone (cept the part about the Edge Pro being fantastic.. I had a 1570 and it WAS a fantastic trem on a great guitar, but the neck cramped my hand too much to keep it).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LookingForDD20 Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by RaVenCAD I'm not an Ibanez expert, or even close, but I THINK the LoTRS was only used on the cheapo Korean ones. The Prestige models use the Edge Pro, which is a fantastic unit, but the older 5XX series used the original Edge. Don't carve any of that in stone (cept the part about the Edge Pro being fantastic.. I had a 1570 and it WAS a fantastic trem on a great guitar, but the neck cramped my hand too much to keep it).. I appreciate the help. The LoTRS was used on the cheapies, but the LoPro appeared on some RGs. I found a site with detailed pics, but I'm still looking for more info on the LoPro vs. Edge.http://www.jemsite.com/jem/trems.htm EDIT: Apparently the LoPros had locking studs. Anyone tried them?http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=463665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarMasterNot Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 actually, in 1992 (i think) the rg550 and 570 came with the edge lopro. Both the original edge and edge lopro are of the same quality QUOTE]Originally posted by LookingForDD20 I appreciate the help. The LoTRS was used on the cheapies, but the LoPro appeared on some RGs. I found a site with detailed pics, but I'm still looking for more info on the LoPro vs. Edge.http://www.jemsite.com/jem/trems.htm EDIT: Apparently the LoPros had locking studs. Anyone tried them?http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=463665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalhaze Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 The Lo-Pro has top-mounted saddle screws (so string changing is a bit easier) and the Edge has longer, rear-mounted saddle screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by LookingForDD20 Ah, yes. Forgot about the fretboard.So, the trems are identical? What's the deal with the LoPro then? the Edge came first.Then eventually was replaced with the Lo Pro Edge.Differences is exactly that.Low Profile.If you look at the two Edge trems,the fine tuners on the Lo Pro are more flush with the rest of the trem.where as the original Edge, the fine tuners were up higher like on a Floyd Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaXu Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Both the Lo-Pro Edge and Edge trems have locking studs, the newer Edge Pros don't. Personally I don't think they make that much of a difference. I have a 1989 RG550 (Edge) and used to have a Kramer Stagemaster that had the Original Floyd Rose (which doesn't have locking posts and both guitars stayed in tune just as well. Some years in the 90s Ibanez offered the Lo-Pro edge on some limited edition RG5xx models. Some RG550s, like mine, had rosewood fretboards too. The maple fretboards are more common for that model though. As for the pre-AANJ (aka slanted block heel) and AANJ..again I don't feel there's really that much of a difference. I've never had any problems reaching the high frets on the slanted heel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Edge Edge Lo Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LookingForDD20 Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by LaXu Both the Lo-Pro Edge and Edge trems have locking studs, the newer Edge Pros don't. Personally I don't think they make that much of a difference. So, it's basically a cosmetic difference, as kherman pointed out? kherman- Have you used both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kelly Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by LookingForDD20 So, it's basically a cosmetic difference, as kherman pointed out?kherman- Have you used both? My '89 550 has Edge with locking studs. I dont even bother locking them and have no problems with stability. The only thing I can say about the RG550/570 series is to beware of the early models. The necks were a bit thinner at the nut and break very easily. I got a later neck for mine off of ebay, though, and it works very nicely now. Guess I have to take back all of the Ibanez bashing Ive done here the last few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kherman Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Actually more of a comfort thing. Some say the lo pro is more comfortable, because your palm isn't hitting against the fine tuner area.I think there's also less chance of knocking a fine tuner out of tune with the lo pro. Personally I never had a problem with the original Edge equipped guitars or original Floyd equipped guitars trems and their style. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LookingForDD20 Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by Kelly The only thing I can say about the RG550/570 series is to beware of the early models. The necks were a bit thinner at the nut and break very easily. I got a later neck for mine off of ebay, though, and it works very nicely now. Earlier, as in pre-AANJ? You said you got a later neck... I didn't think the neck styles were swappable...? Originally posted by kherman Actually more of a comfort thing. Cool. Guess I have one less thing to base my purchase on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kelly Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Mine is a 1988 model 550. The original neck cracked from just doing dive bombs with the whammy. The replacement neck I have is also pre-aanj, but is much stouter at the nut, and overall a little thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Those old RG5xx guitars are really nice. I remember looking at them a few years before they switched to the RG15xx models. I ended up with a Prestige 3120 but I always thought the 5xx guitars were a good value at the $600 new they cost at the time. But PLEASE, do yourself a favor and check out the RG520QS! The 520QS has a mahogany body and no middle single coil - I distinctly remember it sounding better than the basswood 570s while costing no more. Also, what does pre-AANJ vs. AANJ mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LookingForDD20 Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by Kelly Mine is a 1988 model 550. The original neck cracked from just doing dive bombs with the whammy. The replacement neck I have is also pre-aanj, but is much stouter at the nut, and overall a little thicker. Do you know what year this stopped being a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LookingForDD20 Posted November 22, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by metallica_00 Those old RG5xx guitars are really nice. I remember looking at them a few years before they switched to the RG15xx models. I ended up with a Prestige 3120 but I always thought the 5xx guitars were a good value at the $600 new they cost at the time.But PLEASE, do yourself a favor and check out the RG520QS! The 520QS has a mahogany body and no middle single coil - I distinctly remember it sounding better than the basswood 570s while costing no more.Also, what does pre-AANJ vs. AANJ mean? All Access Neck Joint Still wondering what year the fragile neck issue was resolved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Judge Groovyman Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by kherman Actually more of a comfort thing.Some say the lo pro is more comfortable, because your palm isn't hitting against the fine tuner area.I think there's also less chance of knocking a fine tuner out of tune with the lo pro.Personally I never had a problem with the original Edge equipped guitars or original Floyd equipped guitars trems and their style.. Thanks for the info about the comfort. I too have never had a problem with any of those trems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pigsinzen Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 Originally posted by LaXu Both the Lo-Pro Edge and Edge trems have locking studs, the newer Edge Pros don't. Personally I don't think they make that much of a difference. I have a 1989 RG550 (Edge) and used to have a Kramer Stagemaster that had the Original Floyd Rose (which doesn't have locking posts and both guitars stayed in tune just as well. They make a big difference IMHO. Any time I have had tuning stability problems, I checked to see if I forgot to lock the posts. And sure enough that was the issue. Once they were locked the issue went away. You can get replacement studs for ht EdgePro. As for the pre-AANJ (aka slanted block heel) and AANJ..again I don't feel there's really that much of a difference. I've never had any problems reaching the high frets on the slanted heel. I wouldn't buy a Ibanez without a AANJ. It does give you better access without hand cramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted November 22, 2006 Members Share Posted November 22, 2006 The old MIJ RG770's are worth a look into as well. The stock RG770 pickups are pretty cool sounding to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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