"CHEETO"

After first beginning production in 2005, the RGA has appeared in various series and in every year since its debut. As such, it only seemed appropriate that the RGA have a place in this special collection. Given that only a few RGA’s were produced in this run, the LA Custom Shop felt it was right to stay true to the conventional RGA design, while highlighting its best attributes with some strategically applied custom flair, particularly the Flamed Maple top and the fiery color chosen to pair with it. The Flamed Maple top displays a highly figured, tight grain pattern that nearly jumps off the guitar when combined with the Fireburst Matte finish. This RGA model also features neck-thru construction as well as black pearloid block inlays that offer an unconventional but modern aesthetic. Finally, the back of the instrument injects a notable visual contrast to the front with a subtle but intricate Black and Red Ceruse Finish.

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FOLLOWING THRU

This RGA features neck-thru construction, utilizing a Maple / Purpleheart neck and center block. This feature delivers absolutely seamless upper fret access and an impressive level of sustain. The back of the neck also features a satin finish, and, when combined with the thin/fast RGA neck profile and 16” radius, there isn’t a fret or solo this guitar can’t attack.

A CAPTIVATING CASCADE

The top and finish of this guitar are brilliantly matched, perfectly complementing one another. The grain pattern of the Flamed Maple top is very fine with tight figuring. The Fireburst Matte finish is, as the name suggests, a hot cascade of color, which takes hold of the top wood and blasts it forward with a blazing eruption of orange. It’s also where the instrument draws its nickname, “Cheeto.” 

A DYNAMIC DANCE OF COLOR

Intended to both complement and counter the brightness and intensity of the front of the guitar, the back of the body features a complex but understated Black and Red Ceruse Matte finish. The red here runs though the negative space in the grain, while the black jumps out as the dominant shade in this dynamic dance of color and contrast.



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LACS13 - "CHEETO" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 3pc 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: Black Pearloid
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Neck -Thru
  • Body: Swamp Ash
  • Top: Flamed Maple
  • Pickups: DiMarzio Air Norton & Norton
  • Tuners: Gotoh MB-500
  • Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge
  • Finish: Fire Burst Matte
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

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