Can't be F106 as that one is six strings model bridge.

@@Sc3neShit can’t do as I don’t have Hipshot tuners

Just order it, I need to know which tuners sounds better.

@@Sc3neShit I don’t need Hipshot tuners, for me the Gotoh locking ones are absolutely the best. I don’t think tuners affect tone much. Tuners affect the tuning feel and stability but most likely not on the tone.

10 months ago I thought Gotoh tuners was the best tuners. A guy swapped to Hipshot tuners on an 8-string Ibanez guitar, I said; “Why did you swap these tuners instead of Gotoh?” He responded: “I like Hipshot tuners though.”. A Reddit user; “Try Hipshot® tuners, Why: Because It’s my favorite tuners company & better than Gotoh®.”, He responded: “Yeah won't be buying gotohs again. I they were loose when I was restringing and went to tighten them, but the knob rolled right off. Was just trying to get a matching replacement so I could sell the guitar but I found one!”, & he deleted the video.

@@Sc3neShit I have Gotoh’s on 4 of my 7 string Ibanez guitars. Never had any problems with them and to my taste they are much better looking ones than what Hipshot has.

I don't have experiences of other Hipshot bridges than this one, I bought this one as this one is a direct replacement to Ibanez folded plate bridge. I love Ibanez Gibraltar bridges and would never replace those but the original bridge that this RG7321 had, was awful. Originally it had long and sharp height adjustment screws that hurt the palm of my hand. I shortened those by filing them but still the bridge did not feel good and stable. After the replacement the tonal difference is pretty subtle but the feel that Hipshot brought is superior compared to the original.

@@CT79chroma oh yeah, I see. Yeah, comfortwise and material then the Hipshot is better as you experienced it. But from sound perspective as I hear it behind my laptop the Ibanez bridge sounds better.

@@chocolatecookie8571 yeah, tone thing is so much about personal preferences - I thought it is nice to make this kind of comparison video so that if someone is thinking about swapping the bridge, they get more information how it affects the tone

@@chocolatecookie8571 I agree! What’s your favorite pickup?

@@CT79chroma In this video I liked the PAF7 more than the stock pickups. In my past guitar life I had all kinds of guitars with different pickups. If I would choose a pickup for a 7 string then probably the Dimarzio PAF or maybe the Seymour Duncan 59 which is PAF design also according to SD. But I would stick to passive pickups and not too hot.

@@chocolatecookie8571 I also have had a lot of different pickups and I am definitely a passive pickups guy. PAF7 is easily my favorite pickup for 7 string as it is super versatile. At the moment I have 3 guitars (Ibanez RG's) with PAF7's and one Ibanez RGD that has BKP Aftermath. Aftermath is also a good pickup but I prefer PAF7 more. Maybe Aftermath works better on super low stuff than PAF7. Haven't tested though - my PAF7 guitars are tuned to A standard. That RGD is tuned to F# so basically it has 8 string guitar tuning even though it is a 7 string.

Yeah, I was surprised that it affected tone quite a bit

That is always possible but surely tried to do it exactly the same / as consistent as possible. I can only say that I did my best.

Thanks Eddie! I thought that this video might be helpful to fellow guitarists that try to decide which pickup to go to. :) I also have RGD7UC and it has BKP Aftermaths - they are good but all the time wondering if PAF7 would suit my needs better. I have that guitar tuned to F# and Aftermaths are nice but I would need a way to split them by times so maybe I ask someone to install push/pull pot to it! With PAF7 you cant go wrong! 😁 I haven't tried super distortion unfortunately so can't comment it. 😟

@@CT79chroma thanks man!

@@eddiekimura you're welcome!

Yes, it is this one: hipshotproducts.com/collections/guitar-bridges/products/7-string-ibby-fp-guitar-bridge?variant=28341690760 Note that in mine the saddle pieces are a bit different shape (more round) as Hipshot sent me wrong ones initially. The ones that I have in bridge now are also from Hipshot but from a different model.

Yeah, I agree! Yes, strings need to be brand new (and exactly same brand and cauge) always when doing any kind of tone comparison.

Yes it does, but it is also more muddy and not as ”controlled” sounding. AH is also much more saturated which is not necessarily a bad thing but PAF7 works better to my use cases.

@@CT79chroma EQ is the way

@@_pant0m EQ is way to modify the outcome sound but I prefer that the pickup itself is as close as possible to what I am after without needing to use EQ to get there. Pickup is also essential on how the guitar feels and reacts to your playing - that of course can’t be demo’d on video and is personal experience for each guitar player.

Hey Robert! Yes! Here's a pickup comparison I did after pickup switch to DiMarzio PAF7's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enSTf6JtlNt3Y68 I have also upgraded the tuners to Gotoh's locking tuners and I really agree with you about the original bridge - it is horrible! I have replaced the bridge with Hipshot's Ibby FP (it is direct replacement). I have been busy with other stuff but I have been thinking that I might do one more comparison where I compare the original bridge to the Hipshot that how much it changes tone.

I’m glad you like it! Thanks! 🤝

Yes they do! PAF7 is certainly my favorite pickup! Now I also have 7 string RGD7 uppercut - it has Bareknuckle Aftermaths. To me they don't work as nicely as PAF7's.

Kemper Profiling Amplifier.

Modeling a Spider with a Kemper

This profile is Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier with Mesa OS cab. No Spider 😅

Here’s how this Mesa profile sounds in the mix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGnQiICpormsjs0

@@toemasmeems has anyone tried that yet? that'd be funnily interesting lol

Thanks Jeremy! That's always very personal preference what works for you and to what kind of tones you are aiming to. In my case PAF7 has been "the perfect" pickup. I have PAF7's in all 3 of my 7 string Ibanez guitars and they deliver all the different kind of tones I need. From cleans to lo-gain and hi-gain tones. For RG7321 PAF7's were definitely an upgrade and they brought a lot of tonal variety and dynamics how the guitar responds to my playing.

Listening with closed eyes with a quite good installation, I could not find the difference for bridge PU. Slight better in clean tone for the PAF. to my humble hears.

@@benwatts1333 i have the two pickups. In reality they sound VERY differents. The ibanez sound harsh. The PAF is good, but old technology.. the SH6 - 7 is the best pickup i've ever heard. Go for it he is better than the PAF

@@jeremyc7194 Thank you for your video, your time to explain. I just ordered the Dreamcatcher & Rainmaker yesterday. Time will tell.

Thanks for comment! I will take the guitar to local luthier soon for pickup swap and electronics checkup (he will also file the saddle a bit and maybe shim the neck pocket). I was planning that I will make some comparison after the pickup swap to these tones recorded today with the stock pickups. Later I will also replace the bridge and tuners to locking ones - then more comparisons coming up.

Here's a pickup comparison I did after pickup switch to DiMarzio PAF7's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enSTf6JtlNt3Y68

I agree.