Neck humbucker usually paired with V2 in bridge. Slightly overwound for beefy, traditional rhythm sound.
V2[]
Ibanez has produced two seemingly unrelated pickups called the V2 (or V-2, Vintage 2, or Vintage II). The first of these was introduced in 1978 and used for a few years in various Artist, Destroyer and Roadstar models.
The second V2 was a neck pickup which was paired with the V1 in some of the early RG models.
Hot, high-output humbucker.[2] Delivers a combination of high output and solid upper midrange response.[3] If hot is the way you like it, you're sure to like the V-2. The V-2 has extremely high output with reinforced upper midrange response. The V-2 is designed to be played wide open.[4] It was developed for Paul Stanley's PS10 and was said to mimic DiMarzio's Super Distortion.
This first version of the V2 was discontinued after 1987, which is the same year the second version was introduced. It's unclear if the two pickups share a similar design or specifications.
Bridge humbucker usually paired with V1 in neck. Even toned with tight leads. Smooth top-end and added sustain.
This second V2 pickup was offered on a variety of models from 1987 through 2004. It reappeared briefly in 2007–2008 and again in 2013 on reissues of the original RG550. It hasn't been used since 2013. The pickup contains a A5 Rough Cast magnet.
Delivers powerful mid-range punch.[5] Arched bladed bar (58mm x 5mm) balances each string and eliminate volume deterioration caused by string bending. Powerful magnetic field enables marvelous sustain and high output. Wax potting results in a smooth and warm distortion.[6]
The V7 is a single-coil pickup with a similar design.
Delivers powerful, bright tone. 42 gauge wire.[5] Arched bladed bar (58mm x 5mm) balances each string and eliminate volume deterioration caused by string bending. Offers great lows and brilliant highs. Single-coil version of the V5 pickup.[7]
The V7T has identical internals as the V7 with a molded in-body direct mounting cover.[8]
This pickup is not related to the similarly named V7 humbucker.
The V7T has identical internals and specs as the V7, but with a special molded cover to allow for direct in-body mounting rather than mounting to a pickguard or pickup ring.[9]
This pickup is not related to the similarly named V7 humbucker.
V77/V87 custom designed pickups for down tuning. These pickups are specially designed for capturing more low-end by regenerating a wider tonal range. Instead of losing the low-end, they output it with rich, harmonic tone.
V77/V87 custom designed pickups for down tuning. These pickups are specially designed for capturing more low-end by regenerating a wider tonal range. Instead of losing the low-end, they output it with rich, harmonic tone.
V77 Custom neck humbucker is paired with the V87 Custom bridge humbucker in seven string guitars. V7 custom is a version designed for six string guitars.
"[C]ustom designed pickups for down tuning. These pickups are specially designed for capturing more low-end by regenerating a wider tonal range. Instead of losing the low-end, they output it with rich, harmonic tone."[11]
V87 Custom bridge humbucker is paired with the V77 Custom neck humbucker in seven string guitars. V8 custom is a version designed for six string guitars.
"[C]ustom designed pickups for down tuning. These pickups are specially designed for capturing more low-end by regenerating a wider tonal range. Instead of losing the low-end, they output it with rich, harmonic tone."[11]
Traditional sounding, yet high output single coil with Alnico 5 polepieces for even string output. Designed to work with humbuckers in the split position. Its sound is described as "tight, but bright. Very dynamic for chording and rhythm."[12]
This pickup is referred to in some Japanese catalogs as the Super8A.
