"AMETHYST"
The LACS team designed this axe as an homage to perhaps the most famous RG model ever, the RG550. The Trans Purple finish is intended to evoke recollections of the original RG550-PN as well as lean into “Amethyst,” the nickname of this guitar. Certain features from the original design such as a top routed body, CK hardware, and an Edge tremolo system are present, intertwined with a multitude of remarkable customizations. Probably the most unique aspect is the neck-thru construction, given that the vast majority of the 550 models were bolt-on guitars. This RG is stocked with many other high-end appointments, including a heavily figured Quilted Maple top, mother of pearl reverse shark tooth inlays, Flamed Maple neck binding and a volute on the back of the headstock. These modifications are understated, but the ultimate effect is a massive impact on the visual dynamics of this eye-catching custom.