Saturday, December 24, 2022

1999 DRS Ibanez RG480AH Overhaul

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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.



Made in Japan | Serial Number F9924157

Hardware Disassembled for Servicing

Takeuchi TRS Tremolo Bridge

Takeuchi TRS Disassembled for Servicing

Hardware soaking in Multi Lube

Stock Electronics Desoldered

Wiring in Upgraded Components

Rewiring Completed


Fret Dressing in Progress

Good to Go





Cikgu Shahrin trying out his RG480AH


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