RG8520
SPEC
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SPECS
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neck typeRG j.custom Super Wizard5pc Maple/Wenge neck
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top/back/bodyAAA Flamed Maple (4mm) topAfrican Mahogany body
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fretboardBound Macassar Ebony fretboardTree of Life inlay
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fretJumbo fretsj.custom fret edge treatment
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number of frets24
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bridgeLo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
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string space10.8mm
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neck pickupDiMarzio® Air Norton™ (H) neck pickupPassive/Alnico
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bridge pickupDiMarzio® The Tone Zone® (H) bridge pickupPassive/Alnico
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factory tuning1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
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stringsD'Addario® EXL120
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string gauge.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
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nutLocking nut
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hardware colorCosmo Black
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NECK DIMENSIONS
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Scale :648mm/25.5"
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a : Width43mm at NUT
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b : Width58mm at 24F
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c : Thickness17mm at 1F
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d : Thickness19mm at 12F
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Radius :430mmR
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DESCRIPTION
Guitar Neck Diagram
a: Width of the neck at the nut
b: Width of the neck at the fret position specified by the neck dimension
c: Thickness of the neck at the first fret
d: Thickness of the neck at the fret position specified by the neck dimension
Radius: Radius of the fingerboard
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SWITCHING SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
When the coil tap switch is in neck position, coil tap is on. When the coil tap switch is in bridge position, coil tap is off. When coil tap is off and the pickup selector switch is in the neck position, the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in the center position, both neck and bridge pickups are selected. When the switch is in the bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected. When coil tap is on and the pickup selector switch is in the neck position, the bridge side of the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in center position, the bridge side of the neck pickup and neck side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in bridge position, neck side of the bridge pickup is selected.
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CONTROLS
DESCRIPTION
With the guitar held in the playing position, the three-way pickup selector switch is the control closest to towards the direction of the neck. There are two knobs near the end of the body. The one closest to the end of the body is the tone knob, and the knob closest to the neck is the volume knob. There is a coil tap switch between the two knobs. When the switch is in neck position, the coil tap is on, and when the switch is in bridge position, the coil tap is off.
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OTHER FEATURES
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Hardshell case included
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Gotoh® Strap lock pins
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Gotoh® machine heads
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Features
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.
Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) / African Mahogany body
Selected Flamed Maple top(4mm) displays a beautiful wood grain and the African Mahogany body delivers a rich mid-low end.
Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
Gotoh® Strap lock pins
Gotoh® Strap lock pins protect your guitar from falling under tough stage performance.
Special j.custom Neck
RG j.custom Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck includes jumbo frets finished with our j.custom special fret edge treatment for a super smooth and comfortable performance. The "Velvetouch" finish on the back of the neck ensures a "just right" feel and easy playability.
Flamed Maple Top
AAA Flamed Maple top with beautiful natural body binding.
Fretboard
Selected Macassar Ebony fretboard with Flamed Maple binding and Tree of life inlay.
Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge
The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.