RKS Shows Unique Hollow Body Electric Guitars and Basses
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January 21, 2005
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dave Mason and industrial designer, Ravi Sawhney, announced the end result of a unique 3-year collaboration by officially launching their company, RKS. The new company's line of electric guitars and basses, which introduce the concept of the "open architecture" instrument, are designed to appeal to the music enthusiast and professional musician alike.
The new guitars and basses from RKS all utilize a "neck through body" construction, aluminum or wood ribs, and molded polymer or wood body shells, creating a new approach to the look and function of the electric guitar. These instruments combine the best attributes from both designs...they possess the durability of a solid body design and the sound, resonance, and subtle qualities of a hollow body design, according to the company.
The design solution approached the idea of a guitar or bass as a traditional form, with a central structure to support the strings, ribs to transmit the string vibrations to the body, and a fluid body shape. The designs evolved through a series of full-scale mockups to include a central core, aluminum or wood ribs, and an open body structure that allows body shells and ribs to be changed, whether to merely change the color, underlying materials, or finish of the body, or to completely change the shape of the body. Another unique feature is a removable pick guard that provides easy access to the pick-ups and internal electronics of the instruments so that they can be changed to suit the specific needs of the musician.
For more information, visit their web site at www.rksguitars.com. |
