Re-string: Ibanez RG2228A

Managed to re-string this Ibanez RG2228A which isn't mine. The original action was good so no re-visiting that.

The difference between a re-moisturized (shiny) & dry fretboard parts & that was taken care off as well.

Selected Ibanez Prestige models are equipped with Collet knobs. These are locking models with rubber grips. If you aren't sure how these work (requires top cover removal), please do not force parts removal. I know a store here who damaged the knobs due to a lack of knowledge. The only reason these were dismantled was to access the pots for some contact spray application. These were beginning to feel stiff & have a real potential to die. That's right, my re-string service includes some value-added options which are within my means (subject to your permission, of course). 

Wishing everyone a good week ahead.  👍

Ibanez: S920

The Premium S920E is one of the new Ibanez in store at Swee Lee. It sports a simple layout- a pair of EMG humbuckers, a volume knob & a 3-way pickup selector. By virtue of its S-series pedigree, the S920 has a mahogany body & that blank fretboard is elegant in my books. Tone-wise, there's not much to say about an instrument equipped with a pair of blaring EMGs- it sounds like any other instrument with a pair of blaring EMGs. But it's the feel that counts; the Premium selection had been crafted to manifest that little more attention in terms of finishing & this made the playing experience more gratifying & differentiated from handling the standard Ibanez models. 

I'd prefer a tone control in there to tame the prickly EMGs but if that's what you want- no-holds-barred screaming, active pickups- then the S920's economic feature shouldn't be a demerit. Regardless if you are an EMG fan, handling a Premium grade Ibanez is a delightful affair, especially this test model which was virtually blemish-free. Surprise! Ibanez included a Collet knob here, so it's not exclusive to the Prestige RGs any more :-)

Knobs

This year, Ibanez introduces a revised knob design for selected guitars- the Collet knobs. These were made to stay put & not drop out of their instruments & promote grip, they certainly look the works. Upon trying, the knobs were definitely marked to the touch & it took quite an effort to make them come off. Simple & effective.