Simon,

Thank you so much for all your interest. I think you've helped me figure it out.

Based on this site:

https://www.guitar-list.com/ibanez/e...s/ibanez-rg470

It looks like mine is a 470 reissue from japan from 1998-2002! I only always assumed it was a 570 because I had never heard of the 470, so many model numbers, it's all very confusing. Needless to say I won't be selling it, I'll be giving it to my brother who likes it more than I.

Thanks again!