Ibanez RG350EXZ Restoration: Part Three

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Howdy folks :) This is the third and concluding post on a black Ibanez RG350EXZ that was sent in to be restored to gigworthiness. The guitar was strung with Ernie Ball RPS Slinkys (009-042) and set up. I must say that setting up the Edge Zero II double locking tremolo system was a relatively painless experience; thanks to the ZPS3Fe "counter-tension tuning stabilizer system." Turning a large knurled thumbwheel sure beats messing with screwdrivers and wooden blocks any day of the week. With that, I take my leave. Thanks for checking in, and do enjoy the pics :)

 

 

Ibanez RG350EXZ Restoration: Part One

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Folks, here's another fine example of how not to treat your guitar. It's an Indonesian-made Ibanez RG350EXZ, sent in for a major restoration. According to the Ibanez Wiki, this model was introduced in 2011 as a replacement for the RG350EX. Its main distinguishing feature is the Edge Zero II double locking tremolo system with the ZPS3Fe "counter-tension tuning stabilizer system." Here are some specs for your perusal:

Body: Basswood
Finish: BK (Black)
Neck: Wizard III/three-piece maple
Fretboard: Bound rosewood/24 jumbo frets/Sharktooth inlays
Neck Pickup: INF3 Humbucker
Middle Pickup: INFS3 Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup: INF4 Humbucker
Bridge: Edge Zero II/ZPS3Fe
Hardware Color: Cosmo Black
Pickguard: Aluminium

 

 

2007 Ibanez RG350EX Restoration

Thanks to Guitar Insite, I found out that this Ibanez RG350EX was a 2007. Which kind of explained why it came to me all rusty, cruddy; and very near death. The main features were a two-octave bound rosewood fretboard with jumbo frets and sharktooth inlays, Edge III double-locking tremolo, and HSH-configured Infinity pickups (neck: INF3, middle:INFS3, bridge: INF4).

Work done on this guitar involved hardware servicing, fretboard reconditioning, fret level and dress, replacing all knobs, screws and springs; and a complete rewire. I also installed new Alpha 500K pots, a five-way switch, tone cap, NYS229 jack and metal jack plate.