Yamaha Announces Ty Tabor RGX-TT Electric
Guitar
 February 6, 2000
Yamaha Corporation of America introduces the RGX-TT electric
guitar at Winter NAMM 2000 – a product of the collaboration between
Yamaha Guitar Development and Ty Tabor, best known for his work with progressive
rock act Kings X. The new units, which are the first in a series of redesigned
RGX guitars, will begin shipping June, 2000.
"This guitar is what I believed a guitar should look, feel, and
sound like," explains Tabor. "It’s got tried and true electronics
and an appearance that would make anyone want to pick it up and play it.
Yamaha and I basically kept refining our ideas until we had an instrument
that was up to everyone’s standards."
He continues, "Having a signature instrument is really a dream
come true. "It’s great to be able to work with a company like
Yamaha that respects your ideas and opinions and lets you be honest. Together,
we’ve come up with a great product."
The RGX-TT has been developed for the touring professional, intermediate
pro, and serious rock musician looking for a second or third instrument.
It features Tabor’s specified double cutaway Basswood body with extreme
contours and a distinctive raised, figured maple center platform. The
contemporary, fast maple neck sports a slick rosewood 22-fret fingerboard
and easy-view position markers. The 12-degree angled headstock features
a "3D" design [Image]with three tuners per side, straight string
pull, and[Image] [Image] durable black Sperzel Tremlock hardware. The
RGX-TT include all the tools rock players need: Duncan® Vintage Rail
neck and middle pickups, Duncan JB bridge pickups, and Wilkinson®
VS100 Tremolo.
"Yamaha has always supported the entire spectrum of the music industry,"
said David Bergstrom, director of marketing, Combo Group, Pro Audio &
Combo Division. "We want to be able to fulfill the equipment needs
of all musicians, regardless of their genre. That’s why we are proud
of our relationship with the rock community and of Ty Tabor’s input
on the new RGX line. This guitar is a rock machine in every sense."
For more information on the RGX-TT Ty Tabor signature electric guitar,
visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2000, Los Angeles Convention Center, Petree
Hall
For more information, visit Yamaha's web site at www.yamaha.com. |
