Ibanez RG140 [1986-1987]

There are several sets of Roadstar II Series and each series is available in several models.
My review will focus on the "Standard" series RG 1986 (Made in Japan)
There are 5 models of the RG series: RG110, RG120, RG135, RG140 and RG200
for common features (body, number of frets, neck, bridge (except RG 200 which has a fixed bridge)) see the "info" tab. For the rest see below:

Pickups: Two types of microphone: Humbucker "Super 70" and micro simple "Super 7F". The configuration according to the model are the following:
RG110: H (bridge)
RG120: HH (bridge, neck)
RG135: SSS
RG140 SSH
RG200: SSH (Humbucker IBZ)

Controls:
RG 110: 1V 1T
RG120: 1V 1T (2 splitables) 3 pos selector
RG: 135 1V 1T 5-way pos
RG 140: 1V 1T (splitable) switch 5 pos
RG 200: same RG140.

Finishes:
RG110: black and white lacquered varnish
RG120: black and white lacquered varnish
RG135: black varnish, lacquer and white lacquered red
RG140: black varnish, lacquer and white lacquered red
RG200: black and white lacquered varnish

I think bear on the model RG140 black glossy finish:
The finish is very good and stand up well over time, mine is 1986 and the body of the air out of the factory.

UTILIZATION

This is my first electric, I bought it on a classifieds site online without seeing neither tried (I know it's not good but I like the risk ...) for a relatively fair amount (300 euros in FDP). unpacking already we feel that it's tough (it weighs) and even 1986 models have been refined over the last model ...
But his overweight is quickly forgotten once the fingers are placed on the handle, it is a perfect ergonomics, relatively thin which go perfectly with my little fingers. Access to acute is no problem for the bends is a treat (rise 10-46). The origination knobs do their job and split on the tone used to switch the pickup simple double making it a very versatile guitar. For my part, the only change I made is to have change the humbucker with a Seymour Duncan "Pearly Gates" for a sound more "Texan" but otherwise the original pickups do their job.
Holding agreement is good if you do not play too much on the tremolo (It is beautiful but prolonged use tends to désacorder the guitar). This is the only fault I found him.
Smaller, the string change is "the front" without removing the backplate.

SOUNDS

Regarding the sound I find the clean widely as well (see best) a Fender made in mexico, if I dare say that I can tease a Strat Made In USA. I use a Line 6 amp 30w 4 Spyder does not send wrong, I had the opportunity to test it on a lamp and there is nirvana.
Side sounds Crunch / lead / distortion / fuzz she defended well (I use a MXR Custom Badass 78 and a Big Muff). Certes this is not a typical guitar Big Metal taking off the wallpaper but it's still honest in this register.
His favorite subject is the rock of the 70/80 and it's good, that's what I prefer ...
The sustain is incredible, even without an amp. then with a Fuzz behind ....

OVERALL OPINION

I have 10 months ago, this is my first electric and I am delighted. His only flaws are the weight and the tremolo but for 300 euros you have a guitar that can compete with American Standard, the quality / price ratio is really huge. For beginners is a versatile guitar and really enjoyable to play. I actually tested a friend who plays in a group he found really terrible at her and ergonomics. When I have told him the price I had paid it remained on the c .. l. And more fashion is "vintage" to kick a vintage guitar TRUE that a story I say: I BOUGHT.
I do not regret this purchase and if it again, well ........ In your opinion?

-It is made in Korea (at least for the model that I possde!)
-It has 22 frets, and pickups (2 single / 1 double) certainly original (no brand on it!) With split and corrector tonalitvolume, 5-way switch.
Team-She is the original classic vibrato (mtn replaced by a locking floyd rose and string Ibanez top lok III).
-Strong point of this guitar (as in gnrale Ibanez!) Its handle is really enjoyable to trs touchtrs fast and extreme finesse make trs relaxing, especially while acadmique.On can also be used to position the thumb on top (over the strait wizard!)

UTILIZATION

-The handle is really beautiful playing, I bought the guitar mainly for him, he immediately sduit, and all the guitars I've tried and have is the one I prfr in the comfort of the handle (the rest of the series of Ibanez is not bad-plus, but more expensive than the model I had a mouth bread. .....!)
-The Access in acute is no pb, although canker!
-The interface is good, pretty enough, even if it is a little too angular my taste (I re-model the body of my own style of RADIUS Satriani models, nice result!
-The sound is not his best atous ... Considering the price, do not ask too much!

SOUNDS

-The sounds are my kind of music, especially by their precision, but sorely lacking fishing and it is difficult to play harmonics (quasi-inxistentes!) The replacement of the microphones is "REQUIRED"! !!!!!!( Without advertising, made the Dimarzio pickups idalie for her ...!!?!)
I use a Peavey studio pro 50 and RV lamps with a BOSS ME30, CRY BABY, etc ...
"I get it good lead sound with a compressor to raise the low micro, a fair bit for pan and rhythmic riffs that I like" bleeding "..!!! The sound is crystalline rather lack of heat if you want to play blues or jazz fusion!

OVERALL OPINION

-I have been using qques month!
-The "+": Handle !!!!!!!!!!!!, split the pickups. The "--": mics too low, given the agreement (no blocking strings!).
-I 've tried qques one before, and I do not feel comfortable on the Ibanez! (DSOL for others that I could not try .....!!!)
-Considering the price, good value for qualitprix guitar beginners .... But that does not require that if you evolve the soul ......! handyman
-Obviously, I would do the same selection, as in my case, I wanted an Ibanez, I have chosen for its small price and with the intention to change completely (good Ibanez make me dream that cost a trs CHRE, whereas the I built my image!)