Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Yamaha RGX121Z Refret and Overhaul

This metallic red Yamaha RGX121Z was in dire need of lots of TLC when it came into the shop. Dust, cobwebs, rust, sweat, grime; years of use and overall neglect had taken their toll on this fine instrument. Let's take a look at some specs first, courtesy of Yamaha Singapore.

Construction: Bolt-on
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Fretboard: Rosewood
Radius: 13 3/4"
Frets: 22
Body: Alder, Agathis or Nato
Neck: Maple
Bridge: Vintage Style Tremolo
Pickup Configuration: HSH
Pickup Switch: 5-Position Lever
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Work done on this guitar included a full refret, shielding, electronics upgrade and hardware servicing/replacement. The image of owner Emie Burst onstage with this guitar is courtesy of Official Swerved.














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