"RUBY"

The RG550FM harkens back to one of the most iconic and quintessential RGs in the history of Ibanez: the RG550. The LACS team felt strongly that it was critical to include a high-end representation of this important and historic model. The objective here was simple: celebrate the RG’s impact and influence on modern music, and this guitar unquestionably accomplished that feat. The design features neck-thru construction, a Flamed Maple top, Flamed Maple binding, a headstock volute and reverse shark tooth inlays. The intensity is amped up to another level with an electrifying Trans-Red finish cascading over an extraordinary Flamed Maple top. Its captivating and regal appearance is what lead the LA Custom Shop to choose the name “Ruby” for this guitar. This RG550FM is a true and honest homage to the original, a keystone of the contemporary guitar world that has inspired so many players, for so many years.

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HITTING ALL THE HIGH NOTES

Truly unique for an RG550 and not something found on the original designs, this particular model features neck-thru construction, utilizing a Maple / Purpleheart neck and center block. This affords absolutely seamless upper fret access and impressive sustain. The back of the RG550’s neck also features a satin finish, and when combined with the thin/fast RG neck profile and 16” radius, there isn’t a note or solo this RG can’t attack.

FLAMES AROUND THE EDGES

This Flamed Maple binding contrasts beautifully against the dark Rosewood fingerboard and rich Transparent Red finish, delivering a high-end, attention-grabbing accent. Each of these elements deliver an impressive level of individual refinement, but together, they form the exhilarating foundation of this custom RG.

TOTALLY FIRED UP

The extra-thick Flamed Maple top adds visual depth and complexity when viewed in combination with the Transparent Red finish. The extra thickness of the top also greatly enhances the overall custom feel of the build. This depth also creates a striking appearance when viewing the guitar from any angle, as the intense figuring is prominent all the way through the entire top wood.



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LACS10 - "RUBY" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: Maple/Purpleheart
  • Neck Width: 43mm @ Nut, 58mm @ 24th Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 19mm @ 1st Fret, 21mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Half Round
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 16”
  • Inlays: Pearloid Shark Tooth
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Neck -Thru
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: ½” Flamed Maple
  • Pickups: DiMarzio: PAF Pro, True Velvet, Super Distortion
  • Controls: Vol, Tone, 5-Way Selector Switch
  • Tuners: Gotoh MB-500
  • Bridge: Edge
  • Finish: Transparent Red Gloss
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

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