"JADE MANTIS"

This guitar is based on an RG570 model but was produced in the style of a special run of j. Customs that were only available in Europe. This build is centered around a stunning Green Gradation finish over a Figured Maple top, paired with a Birdseye Maple fingerboard that features a matching Green Gradation finish. These varying shades of green inspired the ‘Jade Mantis’ moniker. The earthy theme and organic look of this guitar is further enhanced by the elegant satin gold hardware, along with the cream-colored pickups and natural Flamed Maple body edges and neck binding. This RG also features an extremely versatile electronics setup: an HSH pickup configuration with a 5-way switch, plus a coil tap to unlock additional tonal textures and timbres. The ‘Jade Mantis’ also comes equipped with highly desirable stainless-steel frets. Not only is this one absolute stunner of an RG, but it is also a veritable Swiss army knife of useful sounds and tones.

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A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

The satin gold hardware, spanning the entirety of this guitar, serves as a dynamic accent intended to enhance the high-end appeal of the instrument, while also augmenting the intense visual characteristics of the top wood and captivating Green Gradation finish.

A NEW NECK OF THE WOODS

One of the most visually impactful and unique elements on this guitar is the matching gradation finish on the fingerboard. Having a color finish on a fingerboard is unusual enough, but the transition from green to yellow to natural maple is as aesthetically impressive as it is creatively compelling.

MAKING THE GRADATION

The Green Gradation finish on this guitar makes great use of earth tones, up and down the body. The lower bout presents a warm mossy color, transitioning to a natural finish up towards the horns of the guitar. This color scheme also pairs perfectly with the hybrid burl/flame figuring of the Maple top and enhances the natural quality of the selected materials.



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JPCS21 - "JADE MANTIS" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 3pc Wenge/Purpleheart
  • Neck Width: 43mm @ Nut, 58mm @ 24th Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 17.0mm @ 1st Fret, 19.0mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Super Wizard
  • Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: 16.9”
  • Inlays: MOP
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Body: African Mahogany
  • Top: Figured Maple
  • Pickups: DiMarzio: Air Norton, True Velvet, Tone Zone
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge
  • Finish: Green Gradation
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

BEHIND THE SCENES

A glimpse into the design and crafting of each spectacular Ibanez Custom Shop build.