"SWEET PEAT"

The RG770 was first introduced in 1990 and, for many years, it sat atop the iconic RG series. This iteration of the venerable 770 was conceptualized by the LA Custom Shop as a fusion of different RG770 design traits from various models, as well as a few special features exclusive to this custom shop one-off. One major visual highlight is the heavily Quilted Maple top, a feature borrowed from the RG770QM. The top is also stained in a rich green from which the “Sweet Peat,” moniker is derived. Direct mounted pickups, a popular highlight of the RG770 standard models, are also featured. The team opted for a clear pickguard in order to incorporate a signature element from the RG770DX reissue models from 2008. The neck-thru design, Quilted Maple fretboard binding, headstock volute and natural matte finished back and sides are all additional custom features exclusive to this guitar.

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TAKE IN THE NATURAL SCENERY

With all of the aesthetic intensity on the front of this guitar, the design team desired a touch of artistic balance and employed a completely natural finish on the back of the instrument. Not only does the reverse side of the guitar feature a natural appearance, but the matte effect also allows the rustic, organic look of the Mahogany, Maple and Purpleheart to take center stage.

SPOKEN WITH A STRONG ACCENT

This Quilted Maple binding contrasts beautifully against the dark Rosewood fingerboard and rich Trans-Green finish, delivering a high-end, attention-grabbing accent. Each of these elements deliver an impressive level of individual refinement, but together, they form the sumptuous visual foundation of this one-of-a-kind RG770.

ROLLING MEADOWS

This highly-figured Quilted Maple top finished in a rich Transparent Green, easily inspires visions of a scenic grassy field overlooking a hill. This idyllic impression is further enhanced by the continued use of earth-tones throughout the rest of the guitar, in the form of a Rosewood fingerboard and naturally finished Mahogany body.



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LACS12 - "SWEET PEAT" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 3pc Maple/Purpleheart
  • Neck Width: 43mm @ Nut, 58mm @ 24th Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 19mm @ 1st Fret, 12mm @ 2nd 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: Quilted Maple
  • Pickups: IBZ/USA F2/C2/F3
  • Controls: Vol, Tone, 5-Way Selector Switch
  • Tuners: Gotoh MB-500
  • Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge
  • Finish: Transparent Green Gloss
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

BEHIND THE SCENES

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