2005 Ibanez SRX505 Bass

This gorgeous made-in-Korea bass came in for a clean and polish, hardware and electronics servicing, string change; and setup. According to Guitar Insite, it was manufactured in 2005. Not bad for a 16-year-old, I should say. Based on various online resources and personal observation, I've managed to determine a couple specs; as detailed in the next paragraph.

Model Name: SRX505-TK

Finish: TK (Transparent Black)

Neck: Bolt-on, three-piece maple

Body: Basswood, flamed maple top

Fretboard: Rosewood, 34" scale, 14" radius, 24 medium frets, pearl dot inlays

Bridge: Accu-Cast B205

Pickups: Passive Full Range (PFR). PFR-N5 (neck), PFR-B5 (bridge)

Preamp: EQB-IIDX two-band EQ

Controls: Master Volume, Pickup Blend, Bass Cut/Boost, Treble Cut/Boost

Shielding: Conductive shielding paint (pickup and control cavities)

Burny RLC-65S Solidbody

Yes, folks, it's another Far Eastern solidbody that bears a remarkable resemblance to a Gibson Les Paul Custom. Judging by the headstock inlay, empty battery compartment and unusual control layout; I believe it to be a modified RLC-65S. 

My take on this guitar is that somewhere down the line, the neck-position sustainer pickup was replaced with a chrome-plated covered humbucker; and all related circuitry, controls and switches removed [master volume, master tone, sustainer volume and on/off mini-toggle switch]. 

The guitar was then rewired in the classic configuration of twin volume and tone controls; with the original holes being re-used. This would explain the empty battery compartment and haphazard control layout. 

This black beauty was made in Korea, according to the sticker on the back of the headstock. Among its most pertinent features are a solid wood "sandwich" body, set-neck construction, bound rosewood fretboard with 22 jumbo frets, shielded control cavity, gold hardware, binding on the headstock [five-ply], front [seven-ply] and back [five-ply] of body; and a four-ply black pickguard. 

Work done on this Burny RLC-75S includes nut replacement, fretboard reconditioning, thorough clean and polish, electronics servicing, and setup with Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys. With that, I humbly conclude this post. Thanks for visiting and do drop by again real soon. Meanwhile, stay home, stay safe; and a Happy New Year to everyone :)

Yamaha AES620 | Part One

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Specifications

Model: AES620 CG

Origin: Korea, February 2007

Serial Number: QNI0094R
Color: Charcoal Gray (CG)
Construction: Set Neck
Weight: 7.36 lbs.
Scale Length: 24 3/4" (628mm)
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Fretboard: Rosewood / Abalone Dot Inlays
Fretboard Radius: 13 3/4" (350mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Frets: 22
Body: Nato

Top: Bookmatched Flamed Maple Veneer
Neck: Nato / C Profile
Bridge: Yamaha AES ("Tune-O-Matic" Style)
Tailpiece: Individual String Anchors (6)   
Pickups: Yamaha Alnico 5 Humbucker (Neck) / Seymour Duncan JB (Bridge)
Tuners: Grover
Pickup Switch: Three-Position Toggle
Controls: Neck PU Volume / Bridge PU Volume / Master Tone 

Noteworthy Features

Single Beveled Cutaway
Contoured Top / Back
Through-Body Stringing
Recessed Control Knobs
Recessed / Angled Output Jack
Exposed Wood "Faux Binding"
Two Rear Strap Buttons
Aluminum Foil Shielding - Toggle Switch / Control Cavity Covers
Carbon Paint Shielding in Control Cavity

Links

Yamaha Guitar Serial Numbers – Dating Your Guitar
Electric and Bass Guitar Serial Number Systems - Yamaha

AES620 CG - Front View

AES620 CG - Back View

AES620 CG - Made in Korea

AES620 CG - Headstock Face

AES620 CG - Grover Tuners

Rosewood Fretboard/Abalone Dot Inlays

AES620 CG - Set Neck

AES620 CG - Contoured Top

AES620 CG - Contoured Back

AES620 CG - Single Beveled Cutaway

Exposed Wood "Faux Binding"

Upper Bout Strap Button

Two Rear Strap Buttons

Recessed/Angled Output Jack Socket

Pickups and Toggle Switch

Recessed Control Knobs. Knobs From a Boss DS-1

Yamaha AES TOM-Style Bridge

Tailpiece - Six Individual String Anchors

String Ferrules and Tailpiece Securing Bolts

Control Cavity Components and Wiring

Three-Way Toggle Switch Wiring

AES620 Stock Wiring Diagram

Aluminum Foil Shielding

Izzat Jalil, Auditorium RTM Kuantan. May 24, 2011.

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Ibanez GIO GRX20Z JB

Details
Color: JB (Jewel Blue)
Serial No: A07120862
Made at the Saein Plant, Korea in December 2007
Production Number: 862

Specs
Neck: GRX / Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood / Pearl Dot Inlays
Frets: 22 / Medium
Bridge: Fat 6
Pickups: Neck (STD-H1), Bridge (STD-H2)
Controls: Master Volume / Tone
Switch: 3-Way Lever
Hardware: Chrome

Work Done
1. 100% Hardware Check and Service / Adjustment
2. Replaced rusty screws (where possible).
3. Replaced faulty output jack.
4. Fretboard cleaning / polishing
5. Restring / Action / Intonation