Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by petelaramee I would try Rich at ibanez-rules.com if he doesn't have any he would be able to tell you if they are available. Thanks, I forgot all about Ibanez Rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CyanideChrist Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 I dont see it on his parts list, but email him anyway. You may want to email these guys to see if they have floyd rose piezo saddles too. http://www.graphtech.com/index.php But I dont see anything listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by CyanideChrist I dont see it on his parts list, but email him anyway.You may want to email these guys to see if they have floyd rose piezo saddles too. http://www.graphtech.com/index.php Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure Ibanez is the only bunch that put the effort into designing a Floyd style bridge with piezos. Even so, Lo-Pro style saddles are different from other Floyd style saddles, so even if anyone else did make 'em, they'd have to be making them basically to suit the Lo Pro design. =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CyanideChrist Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 The only other option I can think of then, if Ibanez doesn't have the bridge you need, would be to find another Ibanez bridge with piezo saddles. This cant be the only model. Though if its a six string bridge that would suck to have to buy two bridges to get 7 saddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petelaramee Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 I love that guitar. They had 6 string versions too. The only reason I didn't buy one is because I don't want a piezo system. I wouldn't want to pay extra for something I didn't need. Having said that - I almost bid on this same guitar on ebay last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by CyanideChrist The only other option I can think of then, if Ibanez doesn't have the bridge you need, would be to find another Ibanez bridge with piezo saddles. This cant be the only model. Though if its a six string bridge that would suck to have to buy two bridges to get 7 saddles. Yeah, the only other 7-string model is the one I already have, the RG2127X. Well actually, I think there was one model before both, that was a very limited run, sorta a protoype model. Not sure if it's even the exact same kinda bridge or not, but a) the chances of finding one are miniscule, b) the cost of buying one would be quite large, and c) I ain't buying one, to strip it for parts to put on a less sought after instrument, only to render that one useless... hahaha. Anyway, the 6-string option is a possibility, but it'd be very expensive to execute. If 7-string bridge parts aren't available, I doubt the 6s would be, so yeah, I'd basically be buying two of the 6-string models to use for scrap parts. Currently, I'm thinking, "{censored} that {censored}! {censored} that very expensive {censored}!" I want this guitar, but not THAT much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by petelaramee I love that guitar. They had 6 string versions too. The only reason I didn't buy one is because I don't want a piezo system. I wouldn't want to pay extra for something I didn't need. Having said that - I almost bid on this same guitar on ebay last week. They are indeed very nice guitars. But, I paid a fair bit of money for this, and the piezo is something that I do really want... I've already got two non-piezo 7-strings anyway.So even though it does have the sweet neck like my RG2127X, and sounds nice 'n' all... I paid for a guitar with piezos, I want a {censored}in' guitar with piezos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greazygeo Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 I carry Ibanez at my store. I can check and see if the bridge is available. What is the exact model # of the guitar? Can you take a pic of teh bridge and send it to me? George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dark Angel Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by Greazygeo I carry Ibanez at my store. I can check and see if the bridge is available. What is the exact model # of the guitar? Can you take a pic of teh bridge and send it to me? George Are you a dealer that will also go through the hassle of ordering replacement wizard necks? If so, you are my hero. I need at least two. NOS ones with the big bubinga stripe would be the cat's ass. And since one is an old USA Custom with block/trap inlays, can I order a JCustom one if they are making one currently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by Greazygeo I carry Ibanez at my store. I can check and see if the bridge is available. What is the exact model # of the guitar? Can you take a pic of teh bridge and send it to me? George The model number is RG2027X. There is one other 7-string that uses the same bridge, the RG2127X. I'll try to take a pic of the bridge tonight. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greazygeo Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by Dark Angel Are you a dealer that will also go through the hassle of ordering replacement wizard necks? If so, you are my hero. I need at least two. NOS ones with the big bubinga stripe would be the cat's ass. And since one is an old USA Custom with block/trap inlays, can I order a JCustom one if they are making one currently? If they will sell them individually and are available, I'll get them for you....some companies are picky about selling necks with the logo's...let me know the models of guitars you are trying to replace? George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Code-001 Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Your best bet is to wait for GraphTech to release their new Piezo setup for Floyds. They should drop right in. Crappy situation though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greazygeo Posted March 8, 2006 Members Share Posted March 8, 2006 Originally posted by DeadNight Warrior The model number is RG2027X. There is one other 7-string that uses the same bridge, the RG2127X. I'll try to take a pic of the bridge tonight.Thanks. If I understand correctly, you have two of these gtrs and one doesnt work? Here is something to try first. If the bridges are the same, swap them from one gtr to the other to make sure the bridge is the problem. It could be something in the preamp. If you can get a pic to me, I'll get in touch with Ibanez and see waht is available. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 9, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by Greazygeo If I understand correctly, you have two of these gtrs and one doesnt work? Here is something to try first. If the bridges are the same, swap them from one gtr to the other to make sure the bridge is the problem. It could be something in the preamp. If you can get a pic to me, I'll get in touch with Ibanez and see waht is available. George It's not so much that one doesn't work, it's more the fact that one of them is essentially a Lo Pro trem, rather than a Double Edge. Everything else is hooked up, but because they have nowhere to go coz there ain't no piezo saddles on a Lo Pro, the wires that normally go from the PCB to the saddles, just end up taped down under the springs in the rear cavity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xMadiMx Posted March 9, 2006 Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 There's a ton of misinformation in this thread... anyway the Ibanez Piezo system is LR BAGG's ( http://www.lrbaggs.com/) they have the patent to it so your best bet is actually to contact them but in the case of this guy ripping you off I'd be demanding at least a partial refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 9, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 Better than that, the seller has offered a full refund, so I guess it'll be going back.Nonetheless, if I can find a way to get these spare parts, it'd still be quite handy, seeing as I do have another guitar that does actually have this bridge on it. For those who were offering to help, here's a pic I found of my Double Edge (sorry about the crap photo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavemanic Posted March 9, 2006 Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by DeadNight Warrior Better than that, the seller has offered a full refund, so I guess it'll be going back. Nonetheless, if I can find a way to get these spare parts, it'd still be quite handy, seeing as I do have another guitar that does actually have this bridge on it. For those who were offering to help, here's a pic I found of my Double Edge (sorry about the crap photo). Any info on why they got taken out?*edit* if madi is right about the LRBaggs this could be the one?(at least the guts)http://www.lrbaggs.com/html/products/pickups_xbridge.shtmlsame as my godin ...dynamic music is the Aus distributor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 9, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by cavemanic Any info on why they got taken out? *edit* if madi is right about the LRBaggs this could be the one? (at least the guts) http://www.lrbaggs.com/html/products/pickups_xbridge.shtmlsame as my godin ...dynamic music is the Aus distributor No idea at all. Seller evaded my questions regarding his filthy-no-good-lying. And it's actually the bridge bits I need... even if the electronics side of things are the same, it's the actual saddles 'n' whatnot that I'd need, which appear to be quite different on that bridge.Which is what really confuses me... why would you take out one part of the piezo stuff, but not all of it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xMadiMx Posted March 9, 2006 Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by DeadNight Warrior Which is what really confuses me... why would you take out one part of the piezo stuff, but not all of it?! The guy probably didn't realize the pickups were part of the bridge??Anyway I know what I'm takling about on the bridge LR BAGG's has the patent with Ibanez and that's why you can't get piezo systems from other companies like RMC, and you're stuck with LR Baggs. It's also right on the specs page of Jemsite"L.R. Baggs piezo bridge."http://jemsite.com/ibanez/spec_ib7.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greazygeo Posted March 9, 2006 Members Share Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by DeadNight Warrior It's not so much that one doesn't work, it's more the fact that one of them is essentially a Lo Pro trem, rather than a Double Edge. Everything else is hooked up, but because they have nowhere to go coz there ain't no piezo saddles on a Lo Pro, the wires that normally go from the PCB to the saddles, just end up taped down under the springs in the rear cavity. Oh Ok....I get it now. I put in an email to parts to see if it is available. If not, I'm sure we can get the piezo's, I'm an LRBaggs dealer too. I have the 6 string version RG1820X and it is very cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavemanic Posted March 10, 2006 Members Share Posted March 10, 2006 Originally posted by DeadNight Warrior No idea at all. Seller evaded my questions regarding his filthy-no-good-lying. And it's actually the bridge bits I need... even if the electronics side of things are the same, it's the actual saddles 'n' whatnot that I'd need, which appear to be quite different on that bridge. Which is what really confuses me... why would you take out one part of the piezo stuff, but not all of it?! As far as I know those little saddle things come out and just have some wires on them....if you work out if they are the same as the bits the bloke took out maybe you can contact LRBaggs and ask them just for the saddle/wire part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Code-001 Posted March 10, 2006 Members Share Posted March 10, 2006 Originally posted by Greazygeo Oh Ok....I get it now. I put in an email to parts to see if it is available. If not, I'm sure we can get the piezo's, I'm an LRBaggs dealer too. I have the 6 string version RG1820X and it is very cool!! That's actually going to be my next guitar! I just need to sell this cab and head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 10, 2006 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2006 Well, I emailed Rich at Ibanez Rules, and he put me on to another guy, who can apparently pretty much get any parts 'n' {censored}... and he says Ibanez don't sell spare parts for the Double Edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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