2006 Yamaha RGX121Z | Part 3

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We're now into the home stretch with regard to getting this Yamaha RGX121Z back in shape. As per the owner's instructions, anything fit to be reused has been retained; keeping costs to the absolute minimum. The pickups have been reinstalled with their original components, save for new pickup springs, additional wraps of of coil tape, and lengthened neck and middle pickup leads. The bridge has also been reinstalled with its original mounting screws. The only change is a new tremolo claw and springs.

Pickups and Bridge Reinstalled

Longer Pickup Leads

New Trem Claw and Springs

None of the original control cavity components have been retained. They've been replaced with full-sized Alpha A500K volume and tone pots, a poly 0.022uF tone cap, generic PCB selector switch; and Switchcraft output jack. What's with the PCB switch, then? I know, a Gotoh DM-50 or Oak Grigsby five-way switch would have been a better choice, but budget constraints dictate otherwise. Oh, I've almost forgotten to mention the two new black dome knobs. They're metal, and of the push-on variety.

Full-Sized Alpha A500K Pots

Switchcraft Output Jack

Switchcraft Jack Installed

New Push-On Dome Knobs

I've strung the guitar with PRS Classic 9-42s, and taken care of setup. The radius of the saddles has been adjusted to 14 inches, matching that of the fretboard. The owner has also handed me a generic screw-in tremolo arm, as the original is MIA. Although the chrome finish and white plastic tip seem a little out of place, it works fine; and that's what matters. I'll sign off with a few more images of this 2006 Yamaha RGX121Z. Do look closely at the back of the maple neck. There's a fair amount of "three-dimensional" figuring going on, which is absolutely gorgeous.

Replacement Tremolo Arm Installed

Headstock - Front

Headstock - Back

Maple Neck

Gorgeous Figuring

Body - Front

Body - Back