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Introduction
This 1999 MIJ RG480AH [Serial Number F9924157] was sent in by owner Cikgu Shahrin for an overhaul. Listed below are some stock specifications, courtesy of the Ibanez Wiki.
Body
Finish: DRS [Deep Red Sunburst]
Body Type: Solid body
Body Material: Ash
Neck Joint: AANJ
Bridge: Takeuchi TRS
Hardware Color: Black
Neck
Neck Type: Wizard
Neck Material: 1-piece maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Fretboard inlays: Pearl dot
Frets: 24, jumbo
Nut: Top-Lok III
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: HSH
Bridge Pickup: Ibanez V6F
Middle Pickup: Ibanez RTS
Neck Pickup: Ibanez V6F
Master Volume Control
Master Tone Control
Five-Way Lever Pickup Selector Switch
Work Done
Work done on this guitar included a thorough clean and polish, hardware servicing, body repairs; and fret dressing. The stock electronics were also upgraded to Alpha A500K pots and a Neutrik NYS229 output jack.
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| Made in Japan | Serial Number F9924157 |
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| Hardware Disassembled for Servicing |
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| Takeuchi TRS Tremolo Bridge |
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| Takeuchi TRS Disassembled for Servicing |
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| Hardware soaking in Multi Lube |
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| Stock Electronics Desoldered |
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| Wiring in Upgraded Components |
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| Rewiring Completed |
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| Fret Dressing in Progress |
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| Good to Go |
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| Cikgu Shahrin trying out his RG480AH |
