Changes: Vintage (V & S) pickups

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The V7, S1 and V8 on the EGEN8

The Vintage/ Single pickups (V & S) are a line of magnetic pickups for solid body electric guitars that are designed by DiMarzio and produced by Ibanez in Japan to the original DiMarzio specifications.

The Vintage pickups were partially replaced by the Infinity pickups on the entry-to-mid level models when production of those lines moved to Korea in 1994.

List of pickups

V (6-string)

V1

Vintage 1

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V1
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Neck
Magnet:	Alnico 5
DC resistance:	10.8K

Description:

Neck humbucker usually paired with Vintage 2 in bridge. Slightly overwound for beefy, traditional rhythm sound.

V2

Vintage 2

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V2
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Bridge
Magnet:	Alnico 5
DC resistance:	15.5K

Description:

Bridge humbucker usually paired with Vintage 1 in neck. Even toned with tight leads. Smooth top-end and added sustain.

V2 / V-2

Brand:	Ibanez
Part no.:	3113CR (cream)/ 3113BK (black)
Year introduced:	1978
Construction:	Humbucker
Position:	Bridge/ neck
Wiring:	3 conductor
Used in:	DT555, RS400

Description:

Hot, high-output humbucker.^[1] Delivers a combination of high output and solid upper midrange response.^[2] 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.^[3] It was developed for Paul Stanley's PS10 and was said to mimic DiMarzio's Super Distortion.

V3

Vintage 3

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V3
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Neck
Magnet:	Alnico 5

Description:

Neck humbucker usually paired with Vintage 4 in bridge.

V4

Vintage 4

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V4
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Bridge
Magnet:	Alnico 5

Description:

Bridge humbucker usually paired with Vintage 3 in neck.

V5

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	YE107^[4]
Construction:	Humbucker
Position:	Bridge/ neck
DC resistance:	16.5 KΩ
Resonant frequency:	5.25 kHz
Wiring:	4 conductor
Used in:	RS440, DT250, DT350

Description:

Delivers powerful mid-range punch.^[4] 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.^[5]

The V7 is a single-coil pickup with a similar design.

V6

Vintage 6

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V6
Year introduced:	1992
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Bridge
Output:	Medium output

Description:

Designed to work with Single 2 and Single 3 in SSH configuration. Even toned, bright, cutting lead humbucker. Medium output with complete clarity

V6F

V6F

Model no.:	V6F
Construction:	Humbucker
Position:	Neck/ Bridge
Used in:	RG1421F, others

Description:

V7 (humbucker)

Vintage 7

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V7
Year introduced:	1992
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Neck
Magnet:	Ceramic
DC resistance:	9.54K

Description:

Tight, but bright for a neck humbucker. Very dynamic for chording and rhythm.

Not to be confused with the single-coil blade pickup of the same name.

V7 (single coil)

V7 / V7T

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	YE155^[4]
Construction:	Single coil pickup
Position:	Any
DC resistance:	3.91 KΩ
Resonant frequency:	6.15 kHz
Wiring:	2 conductor
Used in:	RS430

Description:

Delivers powerful, bright tone. 42 gauge wire.^[4] 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.^[6]

The V7T has identical internals as the V7 with a molded in-body direct mounting cover.^[7]

This pickup is not related to the similarly named V7 humbucker.

V8

Vintage 8

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V8
Year introduced:	1992
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Bridge
Magnet:	Alnico 5
DC resistance:	15.45K

Description:

Warm yet articulate lead pickup with enhanced overtones. Good harmonics without excessive brightness. Brighter than Vintage 2, not as bright as Vintage 6

V (7-string)

V77

Vintage 77

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V77
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Neck
Magnet:	Ceramic

Description:

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.

V87

Vintage 87

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ V87
Construction:	Humbucking
Position:	Bridge
Magnet:	Ceramic

Description:

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.

S (single-coils)

S1

Single 1

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ S1
Construction:	Single coil
Position:	Neck/ middle
Magnet:	Alnico 5
DC resistance:	9.7K

Description:

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."^[8]

This pickup is referred to in some Japanese catalogs as the Super8A.

S2

Single 2

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ S2
Construction:	Single coil
Position:	Neck

Description:

Traditional sounding single coil calibrated for neck position.

S3

Single 3

Brand:	Ibanez
Model no.:	IBZ S3
Construction:	Single coil
Position:	Mid

Description:

Traditional sounding single coil calibrated for mid position.

Sources

↑ 1983-84 RoadstarII & Artist catalog (pages 12–13)
↑ 1979 Electric guitar catalog (page 2)
↑ 1980 Ibanez pickups brochure (page 2)
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 1985catalog
↑ 1984 X series flyer (page 2)
↑ 1984 Roadstar II Deluxe catalog (page 3)
↑ 1985 USA catalog (pages 14–15)
↑ RG550MXX product page, Ibanez USA, archived May 2007

Related content: Pickups |

[1] 1983-84 RoadstarII & Artist catalog (pages 12–13)

[2] 1979 Electric guitar catalog (page 2)

[3] 1980 Ibanez pickups brochure (page 2)

[1985catalog-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 ^4.3 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 1985catalog

[5] 1984 X series flyer (page 2)

[6] 1984 Roadstar II Deluxe catalog (page 3)

[7] 1985 USA catalog (pages 14–15)

[8] RG550MXX product page, Ibanez USA, archived May 2007

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 == List of pickups ==
 === V (6-string) ===
+==== V1 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 1
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+==== V2 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 2
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+{{pickup
+ | name         = V2 / V-2
+ | brand        = Ibanez
+ | modelno      =
+ | partno       = 3113CR (cream)/ 3113BK (black)
+ | introduced   = 1978
+ | construction = [[Humbucker]]
+ | position     = Bridge/ neck
+ | magnet       =
+ | output       =
+ | dcresistance =
+ | inductance   =
+ | resonantfreq =
+ | wiring       = 3 conductor
+ | description  = Hot, high-output humbucker.<ref>[[1983 Series catalog|1983-84 RoadstarII & Artist catalog]] ([[:File:1983-84 RoadstarII Artist catalog p12-13.jpg|pages 12–13]])</ref> Delivers a combination of high output and solid upper midrange response.<ref>[[1979 catalogs|1979 Electric guitar catalog]] ([[:File:1979 Ibanez electric guitar supplement p2-3.jpg|page 2]])</ref> 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.<ref>[[1980 catalogs#Pickups brochure|1980 Ibanez pickups brochure]] ([[:File:1980 Pickups brochure front-back cover.png|page 2]])</ref> It was developed for Paul Stanley's [[PS10 (1978–1981)|PS10]] and was said to mimic [[DiMarzio pickups#Super Distortion|DiMarzio's Super Distortion]].
+ | models_using = [[DT555]], [[RS400]]
+ | image        = Ibanez V2 humbucker.jpg
+}}
+==== V3 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 3
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+==== V4 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 4
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+==== V5 ====
+{{pickup
+ | name         = V5
+ | brand        = Ibanez
+ | modelno      = YE107<ref name=1985catalog/>
+ | introduced   =
+ | construction = [[Humbucker]]
+ | position     = Bridge/ neck
+ | magnet       =
+ | output       =
+ | dcresistance = 16.5 KΩ
+ | inductance   =
+ | resonantfreq = 5.25 kHz
+ | wiring       = 4 conductor
+ | description  = Delivers powerful mid-range punch.<ref name=1985catalog/> 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.<ref>[[1984 Series catalog#X series flyer|1984 X series flyer]] ([[:File:1984 X Series p2.jpg|page 2]])</ref><br/><br/>The [[#V7 (single coil)|V7]] is a single-coil pickup with a similar design.
+ | models_using = [[RS440]], [[DT250]], [[DT350]]
+ | image        = V5 humbucker.png
+}}
+==== V6 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 6
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  | models_using =
  | description  = Designed to work with [[Single 2]] and [[Single 3]] in SSH configuration. ''Even toned, bright, cutting lead humbucker. Medium output with complete clarity''
+}}
+==== V6F ====
+{{pickup
+ | name         = V6F
+ | brand        =
+ | modelno      = V6F
+ | construction = [[Humbucker]]
+ | position     = Neck/ Bridge
+ | magnet       =
+ | output       =
+ | dcresistance =
+ | description  =
+ | models_using = [[RG1421F]], [https://ibanez.wikia.com/wiki/Special:WhatLinksHere/V6F others]
+ | image        =
 }}
+==== V7 (humbucker) ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 7
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  | magnet       = Ceramic
  | output       =
- | dcresistance =9.54K
+ | dcresistance = 9.54K
  | inductance   =
  | resonantfreq =
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  | models_using =
  | description  = ''Tight, but bright for a neck humbucker. Very dynamic for chording and rhythm.''<br/><br/>Not to be confused with the [[Other Ibanez pickups#V7 (single coil)|single-coil blade pickup of the same name]].
+}}
+==== V7 (single coil) ====
+{{pickup
+ | name         = V7 / V7T
+ | brand        = Ibanez
+ | modelno      = YE155<ref name=1985catalog/>
+ | introduced   =
+ | construction = [[Single coil pickup]]
+ | position     = Any
+ | magnet       =
+ | output       =
+ | dcresistance = 3.91 KΩ
+ | inductance   =
+ | resonantfreq = 6.15 kHz
+ | wiring       = 2 conductor
+ | description  = Delivers powerful, bright tone. 42 gauge wire.<ref name=1985catalog/> 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.<ref>[[1984 Series catalog#Roadstar II Deluxe|1984 Roadstar II Deluxe catalog]] ([[:File:1984 RoadstarII Deluxe p2-4.jpg|page 3]])</ref><br/><br/>The '''V7T''' has identical internals as the V7 with a molded in-body direct mounting cover.<ref>[[1985 USA catalog]] ([[:File:1985 USA catalog p14-15.jpg|pages 14–15]])</ref><br/><br/>This pickup is ''not'' related to the similarly named [[Vintage 7|V7]] humbucker.
+ | models_using = [[RS430]]
+ | image        = V7 single coil.png
 }}
+==== V8 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 8
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 ===V (7-string)===
+==== V77 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 77
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+==== V87 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Vintage 87
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 ===S (single-coils)===
+==== S1 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Single 1
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+==== S2 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Single 2
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+==== S3 ====
 {{pickup
  | name         = Single 3
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  | description  = Traditional sounding single coil calibrated for mid position.
 }}
 == Sources ==