"NIGHT OWL"
For this instrument, the Japan Custom Shop opted for a straightforward, precision-crafted take on a traditional RG. At first glance, this guitar exhibits all of the characteristics of a classic RG design, but upon closer inspection and after playing a few notes, it becomes immediately apparent that this guitar is so much more. The most obvious deviation from the conventional RG is the inclusion of a gold-colored, metal control plate that attaches separately from the rest of the pickguard. Gold was chosen for the hardware since it provides a dynamic, complementary look to the black gloss finish and vintage white pickguard. If there was an RG designed for formal affairs, this would be it. Other notable features include an asymmetrical neck profile, humbucker coil-tap switch, Ebony fretboard with a 12”-16” compound radius, newly designed Gibraltar Elite bridge, Stainless Steel Frets, a nitrocellulose finish and a stunning 5pc Roasted Flamed Maple neck with Rosewood stringers. Ultimately, this instrument is tailor-made for any player that gravitates towards the looks and styling of a traditional RG but wants to enjoy all the benefits of a custom shop-built guitar.