A list of mods planned for my Ibanez RG2550E, parts have arrived but I need a whole day to complete the work and get the guitar fully set up.

1. New pickups: Been testing many pickups since the guitar arrived and will settle on something soon. I’m convinced about the Evolution neck and I’m removing the single coil, but after checking out a DiMarzio Evo 2 and Tone Zone I’d like to try a Breed bridge before finalizing which pickups I use.

2. Custom pickguard made by Jeannie Pickguards, USA – primarily to remove the mid single coil, but it also happens to suit the galaxy black finish better than the stock pickguard.

3. OTAX VLX91 super-switch with new pickup switching config:

Position 1: Bridge Humbucker
Position 2: Bridge + Neck inner coils
Position 3: Bridge + Neck Humbuckers
Position 4: Neck Humbucker, parallel
Position 5: Neck Humbucker

4. Add nut shim – made a 1mm shim from a beer can lol.

5. Add locking studs for Edge Pro trem, thanks Rich, and adjust bridge/truss rod.

6. Treat the dry rosewood fingerboard with lemon oil.

Can’t wait to get her up and running, pics will be up this weekend :)