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Now that our JB4-A is 90% finished thought id best start another project -Gas perhaps:confused:
Picked up some unfinished projects from gum tree to play with;
Ibanez RGA7 body, neck and bridge only, needs pups - missing back plates and a few other bits -came with new bridge
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strat body only, needs neck and pups etc , needs some routing fun too :cool:
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Hi all, think i've jumped in the deep end here and will soon be crying out for help. got some emg 707 pups via ebay on the way for the rga7. initially thought i could repaint it but the curved binding looks to be so hard to mask making things tricky. also have no idea about the active pup business? never had a 7 string and not really into metal but gas has taken hold and this axe is crying out for some tlc.
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3M fine line tape (3mm or 6mm wide versions) is the answer to the binding masking. It's a stretchy vinyl tape and follows the contours well (though use short sections in concave curves as it pulls off the binding if in too long a section. The main problem will be that unless you strip the existing finish off, the new paint finish will then be proud of the binding, so you'll need a lot of clear coats over the binding to counter any stepped-edge feeling.
If the finish isn't badly chipped, I'd be tempted to leave it as it is.
If the EMGs have their now-standard push-on connectors, you'll be best sticking with EMG pots and push-on wiring system. Look the wiring diagrams on the EMG site and see if any of them take your fancy.
You can always drill some new holes for extra controls if you have the space, and it looks like there's a large control cavity and a battery compartment already.
Need help and advice with wiring! Weirdy, Simon, anyone? EMG 707 without using solderless kit if possible.
heres what i have so far,
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hoping for 2 x emg707 / 1 master vol / 1 master tone / and still need to buy a 3 way blade switch- i think?
wanting to switch so i can use neck only / bridge only / and both all using volume and tone - if possible?
have a barrel jack (think stereo original ibanez RGA7) and non barrel to choose/use.
25k pots and 9v battery cable and unknown cap value - which came with pups
3 pin pup connectors - unsure if photo showing red cable at top of pic is the right way around.
hoping i have the right bits to work with and not require the solderless emg set up if possible?
any advice greatly appreciated.
regards
Guvna
Just substitute the 3-way toggle for your blade switch.
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I'd use the cap that came that came with them.
The red wire's the battery connection, the other is signal and ground. You'll have to strip back however much of the black/ground wire you need so that you can reach the 3-way switch with the signal wire and the back of a pot with the braid.
With EMGs, you don't need a bridge ground wire.
Might need weirdly for this one had a search and can’t find a non solderless diagram anywhere. Did a solderless kit come with the pickups?
Edit: Simon found one
thanks heaps simon, does the 3 pin in the pup look to be the right way around? or should i flip it, how do i know which way?
thanks VH too
You've got it right in your picture.
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Just waiting on a 3 way switch, pickup screws/springs and some strings to test this (RGA7) badboy out.
No back plates as yet, Pablopepper, wondering what beer or otherwise you might like? may be asking very kindly bout a custom made one.
As for the strat body, seriously been looking at the swirl paint techniquies on youtube
cheers
Guv
edit; some poor grammer
Possibly like this, what could possibly go wrong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU_gqkh9ZFI
Got the RGA7 wired and stringed up and done the intonation to best of my ability. The active EmG's 707s sound good, quite heavy which i guess is as per design. still need back plates and v/t knobs to complete
The neck action is so sweet for all my ametuer 6 string skills , but still unsure how I benefit from this 7th string thingy, finding it kinda weird tbh.
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So anyway, this ibanez rga7 now looks to be a metal beast and unsuited to me or my lad. We will get the backplate sorted and hopefully flip it for a nice electric/acoustic.
PS , wasnt and shouldnt be in the PBG build diary as ; (a) its non PBG and (b) it wasnt like a real build apart from some screwing/soldering/slight drilling etc - mods - should be moved to non pbg
regards
Guv
Down Igor! Down I say!Quote:
Originally Posted by Guvna19
Pretty cool guitar. I also struggle with anything other than the usual number of strings on a guitar or bass, drives me crazy.
Hi all, interested in any external feedback re; my RGA7. finding it hard to get any idea of the value anywhere on the net. its cost me 325 for the body, neck with tuners and included a new gibralter standard bridge, i then bought pups new -emg 707's for 185, modded the battery box and wiring to inclue a tone pot, bought a new 3 way switch and am currently making new back plates from 3mm acrylic which cost me just over 20. still waiting on 2 nickel/black chrome knobs. hope i havnt allready spent more than its worth. im not aiming to make anything out of it but considering flipping it to get other kits and parts more to my liking. all thoughts appreciated.
cheers Guvna
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They look to be in the vicinity of $500 on eBay. They were around $890 new. At $500 you'd make most of your money back, just depends on finding the right buyer like anything else.
You've no idea how much of a struggle it is to keep Igor in check at this point....going to log off for a while...someone PM me when this gets sold and its safe to come back.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
With GAS rife through this community, I must learn to exercise better form on the forum in future Frankie, please tell igor its no longer for sale and that Guvna doesnt want to get hold of a Tele kit and load it up with killer hardware......:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Cheers Guv, there is more than enough going on in the Lab with out more GAS distraction :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Guvna19
Hi all, Ive been playing around with some 3mm black acrylic and cut out the backplates for my RGA7. I cut them out with a dodgy cheap (green shed) coping saw and shaped up with a flap disc on the grinder. i did it safely with a steady hand. (inc. few beers lol)
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anyway, then i got cocky and thought i would fix the scratch plate on another, older RG 110 known as my 'Shed' guitar.....
My 1986 Ibanaez Roadster II - RG1110 'was' may shed guitar as it plays real nice when needed. the scratch plate was broke near the jack input so i thought i could 'make' a new one with the left over black acrylic i have.
1st attempmt was very bad , but 2nd time round i think is ok. much learning to do.. heres some pics.
When i took the original scratch plate away it revealed a body designed for more pups. mmmm bad thougt$
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so after a few hours carefully filing and sanding the egdes , think its looks ok. i havnt polished edges just 1200 wet rub and the countersinking is pretty bad atm, hoping black texta and screws in will look good. Lemon Oil on the board a few times and a good clean , new strings coming , happy days
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CheersGuvna
Sanding, heat gun, more sanding, why? .. well its my therapy, keeps me insane!
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Getting there mate, keep at him!
What type of timber do you think it is? Some of the grain suggests Ash?
Not 100% sure Waz?
Pretty light whatever it is, maybe ash or basswood? Might get a better idea when the face gets stripped back.
I have a plan in mind which will be a solid colour, long way to go yet.
cheers Guvna
Fully understand as there are multiple mismatched planks of timber.
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Definitely not ash. Maybe alder, poplar or basswood.
Howdy all, been quiet of late but still lurking, sold the RGA7 and ordered a neck and some more sandpaper. Impulsivly, i have purchased some home brewing and keg equipment which i intend to set up the shed for "Blues'n'Brews" fun and games. As a bonus of buying beer making equipment, the missus hasnt said anything about me shopping for guitar stuff since.
regards
Guvna
Is that because you're now sleeping in the shed?
With a funnel?Quote:
Originally Posted by blinddrew
cheers, Mark.
After way to much sanding of many old coats, finally got some paint on today.
Strat theme will be White with Black hardware, coming along slowly.
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aiming for something like this....
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cheers
Guvna
White always looks classy. I like where this is going
Totally agree with Dedman.
Very nice clean look
Pitbull package delivered,,Yay. Recieved my tuners today from PB, got the grover mini's 406 locking in Black. These will be the first set of decent (i hope ) tuners I've purchased. So now I'm on the hunt for a Black trem bridge and looking for suggestions from everyone.
Somthing in the mid price range, not too cheap and still servicable. please suggest away !
cheers
Guvna
First question would be are you sticking to the traditional 6 screw style, or are you looking for the two pivot point style?