Product Description
1988, Made In Japan, serial
RGX512P, HSS Super Strat Model
This is one of those cool finds, that may be unique and the only example
In this serial format (4 x letters + 3 x numbers), for a MIJ Yamaha, it is 1988 only
… and the four letters of the serial spell SHIP !
So if you are a boat or nautical themed fan, who loves to shred, this HAS to be the guitar for you
High gloss Black finish
One ply black pickguard and rear cavity cover
Original Yamaha HSS pickups
This configuration gives a MASSIVE modern tone and sound
Master volume, Master tone, 5 way pickups switching
Medium jumbo 22 frets
24 ¾” scale
12” radius
Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard
Contemporary thin profile
Yamaha RM II (aka Yamaha Rockin' Magic II) Floyd Rose style tremolo unit
6 a side sealed tuners
All Black hardware
A nice piece of 80’s history, and great alternative to the classic Stratocaster
It has been personalised (see description below) by the previous owner
Set up as a straight forward, no frills, player/shredder
Freshly re strung and set up with 10-46 D Addario strings
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some surface marks and scratches, some impressions/dings/dimples/dents/chips, some aging and wear though of black to hardware, the blocks of locking nut are removed/not included, no tremolo arm, no backplate, the initials “KI” have been impressed into the back of the body, the very end tip/wing of the headstock has been chipped off and reglued (this does not affect any part of the structural headstock)
