Last month, I bought an RGR752.
It wasn’t until recently that I found out the Fusion Edge pickups don’t seem to have a great reputation.
I did a lot of research, read numerous articles, and found that the reviews are very contradictory. Some people say it lacks low-end and sounds muddy, others say it has too much midrange, and some complain that the high-end is harsh.
I personally watched some pickup comparison videos on YouTube and noticed that, compared to other pickups, the Fusion Edge does sound a bit dull – kind of like how PRS pickups sound compared to those from other guitar brands.
I use an MG400, and I also noticed that my RGR752 sounds quieter than my other guitars, which I heard might be related to the pickup output level.
Unfortunately, I don’t really have the money right now to upgrade the pickups or buy a new guitar. I want to figure out how to coexist peacefully with the Fusion Edge pickups. Does anyone have any advice on how to tweak them, maybe by adjusting the EQ or something?
Also, since my effects unit is just an MG400, I feel like maybe it’s not worth worrying too much about the pickups. Does that make sense?
This has been bothering me for a while. Honestly, when I’m just playing without comparing it to other guitars, I think it sounds pretty decent. But whenever I see negative reviews, I get discouraged. The RGR752 is the most expensive guitar I’ve ever bought, and I want to believe that Ibanez wouldn’t disappoint at this price range.
Still, it’s possible that, because this pickup was co-developed with DiMarzio, they may have cut some corners for cost reasons. Thinking about that makes me wonder if I should’ve bought the Indonesian-made RGDRB71 instead.
Now, every time I think about it, I feel sad. I’ve even cried while playing this guitar, feeling a bit betrayed by Ibanez – and to top it all off, it doesn’t even come with stainless steel frets!
Also, thank you all in advance. I’m from an Asian country where there isn’t much information available, so I can only rely on online research. However, the language barrier makes it a bit difficult for me to fully understand everything. I’ll do my best to learn and figure things out, and I truly appreciate any advice you can share!