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.

Yamaha RGX121Z FSL

Details
Color: FSL (Flat Silver)
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Serial Number: 13240

Specs
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
Body: Agathis or Nato
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood / Dot Inlays
Frets: 22 / Medium
Pickups: H-S-H
Controls: Master Volume / Tone
Switch: 5-Way Blade
Bridge: "Vintage Style" Tremolo
Hardware: Black
Tuners: Individual / Sealed

Work Done
1. Electronics Evaluation / Servicing
2. Hardware Servicing
3. Replaced missing p.u. selector switch tip (black)
4. Replaced volume & tone pots, tone cap
5. Replaced faulty output jack
6. Control Cavity Rewiring
7. Fretboard cleaning / polishing
8. Restring / Intonation / Action