"RG-GT"

The use of carbon fiber on guitars is not exactly new, but to this day, it still remains rare and unusual due to the cost, time and skill involved in working with the material. Most often, carbon fiber is used in neck construction for its unparalleled stability and extreme long-term durability. However, for this build, the Japan Custom Shop team opted to throw this concept into hard reverse and design a guitar with a carbon fiber top and rear body cap along with a traditional wood neck. It invokes the sleek design of a Formula 1 race car, and its looks and vibe will appeal to any fan of auto sports. The end result is an RG7 that marries the traditional silhouette of the iconic RG with a heavy dose of hard-hitting modern aesthetics, including a heavily blacked-out color-scheme. Primary themes of this instrument are patterns and textures and the top of this RG7 displays familiar carbon fiber cross threading, while the sides of the body and headstock are creatively enhanced with a striking honeycomb pattern.

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COMMON THREADS

Making the swap from natural to composite materials comes with a whole host of production challenges, but the carbon fiber provides a stunning, singular look as a guitar top. The tight cross threading delivers a level of evenness and symmetry that simply can’t be achieved with natural materials. Carbon fiber offers a look and style all its own.

LITTLE RINGS OF STEEL

To further drive home the inherently modern styling of this instrument, the decision was made to continue using less traditional materials and incorporate a bit more metal into this contemporary metal machine. The dot markers on both the fingerboard and side of the neck are made from stainless steel, which further complements the clean, even, and modern look of this RG7. 

CATCH MORE WITH HONEY

In order to more greatly enhance the custom look and feel of this guitar, the Japan Custom shop opted to create a unique honeycomb pattern that runs the entire span along the side of the body, as well as the side of the headstock. It’s a captivating detail that beautifully shows the time and craftsmanship required to build this guitar. 



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JPCS2 - "RG-GT" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 5pc Maple/Wenge
  • Neck Width: 48mm @ Nut, 68mm @ 24th Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 19mm @ 1st Fret, 21mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: U
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 16.9”
  • Inlays: Stainless Steel Dots
  • Side Dots: Stainless Steel
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Body: Alder
  • Top: Carbon Fiber
  • Back: Carbon Fiber
  • Pickups: DiMarzio Blaze H-S-H
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge 7
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

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