Ibanez GIO HSS Upgrade

This Ibanez HSS strat-style spent most of its life as a "jamming studio" guitar, being used and abused by countless "players." When the studio eventually closed down, the owner passed it on to his younger brother, a talented vocalist, guitarist and bass player in his own right. Rust and grime was this guitar's main ailment, and I had to thoroughly evaluate each component's condition separately. The pickups were all working, but their screws and springs had to be replaced. The electronics were shot, and after gutting the insides, I wired in a new 5-way switch, Alpha A500K pots, K73-16 cap, and Neutrik/Rean NYS229 output jack. Rust had also taken its toll elsewhere, and the pickguard screws, bridge mounting screws, neckplate screws, and strap buttons also had to be replaced.