Ibanez RG752 Prestige | Bridge Swap [Hipshot]

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

The comment at 7:36 wanted to say: "it might have something to do with the new, thicker string set which is a bottom 62 instead of a 59 gauge". Gosh, really nothing works lately.

[@kishortsf]

Having tried both the stock Gibraltar and the Hipshot on the same guitar, I really wasn't convinced that the Hipshot was better. The Gibraltar is way superior design wise, open back saddles so no messing around while inserting the strings into the body, easy intonation adjustment because of the hex screws, taller saddles, base plate that matches the radius of the fretboard etc. The Hipshot surely feels heavier and better quality while holding but I didn't feel any tonal difference at all.

[@philfrank5601]

I didn't hwar any improvement eother...Gibraltar is a great bridge. Hipshot looks badass, though. Purely cosmetic, imo.

[@K_R_N.]

I've tried a gibraltar equipped guitar several times, I find that palm muting is always really uncomfortable because of that sharp corner on the side that sticks out. I much prefer the normal hardtail ibanez bridge that's on the gios. Never tried a hipshot, but it looks very similar to the gio hardtail

[@d77sauce]

@@K_R_N.do you still feel this way? I’m a palm muter and I want to order an Ibanez with this bridge but now I’m not sure

[@K_R_N.]

@@d77sauce It's been a long time since I tried one, but I do remember it was pointy and weird. Probably not a huge deal tho

[@universe74]

@@K_R_N. Gibraltar II (which this guitar originally had) doesn't have that problem. The Gibraltar I was tall and pointy.

[@shea_o_keith]

Dude, I really do enjoy your content! I hope your channel continues to grow.

[@shea_o_keith]

Also for what it's worth, I'm not even a huge fan of "djent' per se but I still love your stuff.

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Cool video. I think the stock bridge (Gibraltar II) is actually a really good bridge to begin with, although it seems like the hipshot one may be even slightly more comfortable, which is great. I think the hipshot does look cooler though, so that's a big win!

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Yeah it's mostly aesthetics and that little touch in comfort. The standard bridge does just fine. But, you know, just doing what I was told to do :D

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Totally. As guitarists the smallest difference is important to us. I am guilty of it myself, ha ha!

[@chrisrockyou]

the biggest problem of Gibraltar II is, like me living in Hong Kong, the humid weather will let the bridge oxidized within a half year. Even if it is your ibanez is a prestige series, the bridge installed is the normal Gibraltar II with the same material.

[@crreplogle]

I totally love how you are so honest about mistakes. It makes what you do that much more legit.

[@dre1kke]

Yesterday I saw this video for the first time. Today I have bought the RG752FX. Thanks!!!

[@dre1kke]

At last I got the same guitar but in Subterranian Purple Metallic - just awesome! Thanks mate. It is You, who made me want the same guitar!!! What pickups would You recommend for it? Now it is equipped with the stock Dimarzio PAF7 (DP759)

[@darrenleary8629]

@@dre1kke I pick mine up tonight!!

[@TwilightInnocence86]

Have no idea whether recording conditions were the same for both pre- and after replacement, but i could hear very noticeable sound difference in the video. Hipshot bridge sounds sharper and has tighter low end, while gibraltar sounds more round and mid focused. I'm seriously considering replacing bridge on my Ibanez now=)

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Recording setup was 100% identical, however the string gauge was different and could've "falsified" the result! I personally hear a tiny difference now after listening a few times, I can't feel a tonal difference however when playing.

[@AmishMutantPower]

Hey dude. I have two Ibanez and really I love Gibraltar bridge on em, are the greatest ones. Obviously is my opinion. Best regards and I really enjoy your channel 💪😉

[@brandonlam1477]

I feel like the Hipshot added so much damn beef for some reason, so amazing to my ears.

[@Orion-jr6fi]

@JX VX actually there is a pretty big difference between a tune-o-matic and a string through hardtail for example, but these two bridges are extremely close in sound. the main difference in sound is probably cause he switched to a thicker low B

[@IronSupremacy]

@@Orion-jr6fi hello. Which bridge system has the most tone. The tone o matic or hardtail

[@Orion-jr6fi]

JacK vol.2 depends on your preference

[@pestiferousvibe4925]

@@IronSupremacy heavier bridge with a larger contact point should equal more sustain

[@ichou64]

do you still recommend the swap? thank you

[@Djentfan420]

Yeah

[@kyle.looney]

5:18 had me loling. I've been subbed for a while and I really like your content man, keep it up!

[@JeremiahPerrine]

Great video. Thanks for filming this

[@AndrewStonerock]

I think the feel is about all your going to get out of it besides the looks. You can definitely hear the snap of the new strings though. It's a good example of why changing strings before recording is a good idea.

[@pimsmise]

Discovered your channel a few days ago. The quality & nature of the content are epic. Good job ;)

[@justaridemotovlogs9282]

Wow that looks awesome! I wonder if it will fit Indonesian fixed models with the super basic bridge

[@danmancini4059]

Just a Ride Motovlogs hipshot makes a different replacement for the basic bridge. I’m assuming you’re talking about the bridge that comes on the RG8 and RG7421?

[@rolandlemus203]

I needed this video for my project again, you are hitting all my needs for my upgrade, and taking the anxiety out of it, which I greatly appreciate! I did hear a tiny difference, but the feel as you noted is very important. Did it make ANY difference on sustain? Your sense of humor is funny, and I wouldn't be too hard on yourself, you are just vocalizing what we ALL deal with on projects. Thank man! \M/!

[@IvanCaprioli]

Hipshot ibby is a very nice bridge but removing the old gibraltar will leave sings on the body's finish because they have slightly different shape.

[@AceBambam]

i wanna make a custom guitar with a gibraltar II bridge so bad, or is there alternatives other the hipshots?

[@d77sauce]

I’m thinking of getting this bridge since I chug a lot on my guitar. How did you end up figuring out how to get the lowest string in?

[@djhinormas959]

this is awsome i was worryed about the same thing u were, when i was just looking at buying a hipshot bridge im glade u didnt cut that out of ur vid

[@koryjames8361]

I've been wanting to do the same thing to my RG because the set screws hurt my palm. Does the Hipshot solve that?

[@Мычун]

Thank you for the video! But how do you adjust the pitch of the strings on a Gibraltar bridge? With 4 screws at the corners or adjusting each saddle individually?

[@chico7340]

How's tuning stability, for example, if u wanna switch to drop tuning from standard?!

[@takadumtss]

Hey man! Can you review the Jackson JS22-7 or LTD M-17? Cheers!

[@shayne08]

Raphael Takamatsu I have a JS22-7, it’s great for a first 7 string but the neck is too thick and the pickups are meh, kinda muddy for lower tunings. Otherwise it’s a great starting out 7 string guitar

[@darthshaggy9970]

i got the js22-7, i just put a nazgul pickup on bridge and its my best guitar, its my favorite one

[@5urg3x]

Which do you prefer, the original bridge? Or the Hipshot replacement?

[@robistocco]

For some reasons Gibraltar bridges look cheap compared to Hipshot, I'm sure they're great but I'm glad to hear it's possible to swap 'em out with better looking ones :D

[@camelt0ez]

I bought this same guitar after watching your vid, I got mine in the galaxy purple colour though and changed the PAFs out for a set of titans and replaced the 5 way switch with a 3 way pulled out the tone knob and replaced with a coil split switch. Best guitar I have ever fucking owned! I am tempted to chuck one of these bridges in, but other than being more aesthetically more pleasing is there any real reason to?

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

3-way and coil split is much easier to use, good mod! Apart from a barely noticeable change in sound (which also might just be caused by the strings being fresh) there's no real reason to change it other that A E S T H E T I C S

[@ClaudeColmars]

So ! In the end how do the low strings fit with the hole behind "closed back" saddles ? I'm thinking about doing the same swap on my Apex 20 and was EXACTLY wondering how can the string pass to the holes with "closed back" saddles. Grretings from France !

[@romanatwar]

thinking about switching to this bridge since I have a large project ahead of me I might as well swap my bridge out! I have an Axion Label 7 string by Ibanez which uses the same bridge. Which bridge model is this? cheers

[@joshuasalgado4694]

Awesome vids man, just subbed to your channel to watch your project video series. It’s getting me inspired to want to finally go through with a project Ibanez. Also, sick in flames tattoo👌🏻

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Joshua Salgado Welcome to the channel man! It's my first and currently only tattoo, I just had to get the jesterhead, it's the band that made me who I am!

[@joshuasalgado4694]

Soulhenge yes! Definitely agree, in flames are one of my biggest influences as well. Can’t wait to see some more content🙏🏻

[@crystaloffrost]

Hi, thanks for the video,could you tell me is it just two bolts for the instalaltion or there is more?

[@thepursuerofhappiness2491]

Dude I Have to say thank you for being the only person who make amazing pod patches, I appreciate all your work an tone time you put in. Super serious question man, is there any way possible you could make a "Plini or Charlie Robbins Lead patch" for the pod?

[@thepursuerofhappiness2491]

I using a ibanez rg421 quantum pickups

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Hey man, thanks :) Well some of the crunchy lead tones I made are pretty Plini-like, you may check them out on my Line 6 Custom Tone page!

[@thepursuerofhappiness2491]

Soulhenge Gear Reviews ok cool man,def will, any particular one you would suggest?

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

"2017 Crunchy Lea" or the "Butter Toast"! It's gotta be crunchy like breakfast

[@thepursuerofhappiness2491]

Soulhenge Gear Reviews thank man for being consistent on replying,last question , when you make your tracks,do you get a drum going first or lay guitar down first then add drums afterwards?

[@kittenarmy4782]

Is the original bridge a Gibraltar? and does the hips hot need new holes to mount or do you use the ones from the old Bridge? I wanted to do the same thing to my rg

[@edgyswordsmanmanga4051]

Stock bridge - clean 7:04 Hipshot bridge - clean 7:29 Stock bridge - distortion 7:49 Hipshot bridge - distortion 8:16

[@edgyswordsmanmanga4051]

The hipshot sounds muddier and darker to me, though I’d probably still replace the bridge for comfort.

[@citylights2765]

My God! I LOVE the riffage!

[@sotacal]

Do you still have that old bridge? I'll buy it from you....

[@lespaulman67h60]

Hey Soulheng since you are so good with customizing Ibanez guitars, do you know if the bridge on a Ibanez RG 120 will swap out for a Wilkinson or a Floyd rose bridge without modification, I think it has a FAT10 TREMOLO or one that looks like that one. Please let me know

[@ScoutsPatterson]

Should learn how to do an Evertune, they’re awesome

[@Renee_Lopez]

Man I struggled with that bottom string too.

[@agoulermas]

Was it easy to intonate the thinner strings? It seems that the screws are bit short to perfectly intonate it

[@johnchearman3253]

Came here trying to find some info about replacing the bridge on my Ibanez jbm27 which is a tremelo bridge n I hate it I know u can get a block screw and stiffer springs but as far as I know the block only stops u pulling the whammy bar up and it's down I'm concerned with as it tends to go flat very quickly and I can't chug on it properly. Is there any fixed bridge u can recommend? I have been looking but havnt found one as yet! Btw I hate whammy bars as well lol God knows what Ibanez was thinking when they cleared it to leave the factory😐everything else is superb on it but atm I'm playing my Gibson melody maker which is really fluid to jam on but doesn't sound as good I'm also considering putting humbuckers off ibaneze on my Gibson although it's a 6 string! Yours frustratingly lol \m/

[@JE12334]

Hey, can u provide a link to where u got that hipshot bridge, the one in your video has thicker edges on the sides than the ones on their website.

[@maxlotte]

Im going to do the same on my ibanez, but the bridge you took, is it the 0.175 or 0.125 floor height ?

[@jazzram_]

This is the first superstrat i saw without springs and stuff

[@glenrussell5242]

Does it come with stainless steel frets?

[@crystaloffrost]

Hi, how many bolts did you use to attach the new hipshot bridge?

[@hlrossato]

Nice video dude! Would you mind if I ask you where did you buy the Hipshot bridge? I've tried to find but couldn't apart from the Hipshot website. Cheers!

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Thanks dude! I didn't order the bridgr myself, this guitar belongs to a friend an he send me everything. He said he got it via eBay!

[@mikebush3834]

So I just watched this video today ( 7 28 2020 ) and I'm buying a hipshot bridge this weekend for my 8 string Jackson... You don't think it made a difference tone wise??? Im going from a stock black one to a satin grey one. It's gonna look cooler, no doubt, but I was kinda hoping there would be a slight tone difference. Any thoughts???

[@DimKAt21]

Did it make a difference after all?

[@mikebush3834]

@@DimKAt21 yeah it did... It gave it a little brighter tone when you picked the strings but nothing major. I'd do it again if I was gonna upgrade another guitar

[@DimKAt21]

@@mikebush3834 Tnx for replying friend

[@pupu6oi74]

very nice

[@gsm3694]

Hi! Tell me, through what did you record such a sound?

[@TheUnkwnonOne21]

Really nice ! How do you like this guitar so far ?

[@veiga7658]

Can someone please say what’s the model of the hipshot bridge? Ridiculous this guy does not mention it

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

hipshotproducts.com/products/7-string-ibby-hm-guitar-bridge

[@normandavidurieta455]

Hey man love your sound! What is your set ups on TH3? T.I.A

[@chris_andros]

Could you please release your Overloud TH3 presets? Love the vids!

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

I'll get to that tone in a specific video soon :)

[@chris_andros]

Still patiently waiting on either the presets or how to get that tone in TH3..;) And, how are you liking the bridge swap? I ask because I've got the ibanez rg652ahmfx and am debating the same bridge swap. I'm just deciding if I want to go all silver/nickel hardware including matching pickup covers or all gold. I'm trying to decide on colour before I order the matching hipshot bridge colour. Dimarzio titans have already been swapped in and it has become my drop C tuned guitar. What do you think on colour (nickel or gold), and if the bridge swap is worth it? www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/RG652AHMFX-Prestige-RG-Series-6-String-Electric-Guitar.gc Side note: Fretwork on my ibanez rg652 prestige was not as good (more rough at the edges) as the other older prestiges that I own (ibanez rg2560 zex cw, ibanez rg1527). Keep up the great work! All the best!

[@W1GSPL1TTAH]

Was considering swapping the Gibraltar 2 bridge off my Ibanez RGDIX7MPB for a hipshot because I can’t seem to get low enough action on the treble side. Anyone have any advice or recommendations?

[@aoa0i2u]

I have the same bridge in 6 string version, but I can get the high E action 0.6mm at 12th fret. I am no luthier but the bridge should be fine in design. Maybe you should try check the neck angle, or bring it to a legit luthier to check for the real issue behind your problem.

[@kittenarmy4782]

I have the exact same guitar with the same problem I was going to swap it with a hipshot as well if you do before me tell me how it goes

[@kittenarmy4782]

Sensei Sensei I'll give it a try thanks a lot man

[@normandavidurieta455]

it's like it is more darker and meatier sound on the stock bridge. in my Opinion

So you didn't have any intonation problems? Because I also want to replace my Gibraltar bridge, but in a review a read that they have intonation problems.

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

No not a at all. I really just did microscopic adjustments and it was perfect and easy.

[@metalgarri4194]

It seems to me more aggressive after the swapping, but maybe is my impression :D Anyway, I have a jackson soloist pro with "Hipshot style" bridge, and it seems to me it's made of cheap metal...Do you think that swapping with a legit Hipshot would make a difference?

[@DimKAt21]

Did u swapp it after all?

[@wilsonstrickland8967]

I see from 6:50-6:55 you did a great Manuel Gardner Fernandes impression.

[@whitedime]

So it only uses two of the four holes?

[@dethsyndrome]

would that bridge fit an rg7321?

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Dethsyndrome Offical Hi, no the 7321 have the flatplate bridge, you can get a direct fit replacement though also from Hipshot!

[@dethsyndrome]

@@MilianMalivukMusic thanks man that just saved me from the wrong order!

[@aoa0i2u]

Hey Milian, how do you compare the paf 7 and aftermath? Is the paf 7 good enough for your style?

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

The Aftermath has surely even more output but they are also expensive... I'm pretty satisfied with these pickups :)

[@istratetm]

working at max CPU :)))))))

[@raul-valentinapostu1144]

Are there any aftermarket individual saddels I can buy for my fanfret 6 harley benton? Just asking :D

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Not sure if Hipshot make mono rails aswell. Just check online :)

[@Derguitarjo]

Take a look at ABM guitar parts. Most likely you look for 3210b they're 20€ each. But have a look at hole distances - you may need to move the ABM bridges to maintain your intonation and scale length.

[@kittenarmy4782]

Keisel sells some decent ones for good price

[@derrickbillups5770]

some friendly advice come if you're going to cut your strings anyway, don't unravel the strings all the way off the post. You're just wasting energy when you can unraveled warm loop to get the string tension off the neck and then and then just simply snipple around where the nut is This way you don't have to do so many twists with the tunein post

[@Cognitoman]

Devil dog

[@sG_Chimera]

I’m trying to decide between the prs we Holcomb, a prestige, and a kiesel. Do you think the quality will be that much better? Is it just aesthetic or is the play / tone better?

[@jonnelson5881]

I love PRS and particularly the Holcomb model but the Kiesel and Prestige are top of the line where the Holcomb is still an SE. At the end of the day it just ends up being personal preference.

[@averytheamazingone]

Brandon Kelley go kiesel man

[@timo9748]

I'd go prestige, just very good guitars but a bit plain. If you want more looks go for the PRS, they're great guitars too, imho none of them are as good as the prestige though.

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Also depends on your budget I guess... Can't go wrong with a Prestige. In my opinion Kiesels are killer price/performance if you keep the specs reasonable and performance focused (not going for a 400$ top wood and such but let's say a solid finish)

[@BadMotivator66]

to me the ibanez has more top end than the hipshot. similar to having stainless steel saddles on a guitar

[@danielcrisologotube]

whats your tuning here? Great tone!

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Drop A!

[@jotunbjorn]

Are they both brass? If the gibraltar is steel that might explain why it's brighter.

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

oh this could be it! I think the Ibanez one is steel (and much lighter)

[@alexandrmardari5995]

Ibanez saddles seems to be zinc alloy, try them whith magnet. They are lighter, more treble, less mids.

[@mememetal666]

Sounds better with the original bridge

[@BBGuitars]

Hope old mate swapped back to the Ibanez bridge at some point, that hipshot ruined it...

[@ZakiRa1111]

9:36 is sick as fuck

[@davesaenz3732]

Can you put a Floyd Rose?

[@jayz6008]

Can I walk home tomorrow ? That's about as vague as you are being

[@tristanfarfan8948]

What tuning is this 7 string in?

[@isatariq7533]

Tristan Farfan Drop A most likely (AEADGBE low to high)

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Exactly. :)

[@tristanfarfan8948]

Soulhenge Awesome!

[@iangarza990]

tbh old bridge sounds snappier over all lol

[@ericwilliams7374]

I'm not in anyway a fan of Hipshot bridges!!! Personally, I would have just stuck with the factory bridge or went with a Shaller Hannes bridge. I honestly do not see why so many people like Hipshot?? This is coming from a Floyd Rose lover and long time user of them. I guess it just boils down to, "To each their own!!".....

[@whytewavestudios3039]

why don't you like them? i use a floyd too but am looking to try a hipshot

[@sjk254]

It's just a bridge. It won't sound different, it'll just look and feel different as well as last longer. The cheap metal Ibanez uses even on the prestige stuff isn't very good.

[@Cestariarts]

Isnt a fair tone comparison, since you changed the strings

[@hsgoodgamer353]

Drop A ?

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

Yes!

[@Amiga1200_Juicer]

WHY?

[@Deathlycream]

working at max cpu lmao

[@michaellankton2771]

Gibraltar sounds better in this video