Description

The Prestige series represents the combination of cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and old-world Japanese craftsmanship. We’ve added some new and exciting tweaks to the RG5000s to attract the modern-day players who are always trying something new. Develop your range, tone and technique with these high performance Prestige guitars.

This RG5170G features a Macassar Ebony fretboard. The RG5170G’s Super Wizard HP neck and the meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provide extra-smooth playing. The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker and Single-Width are some of the most exciting and talked-about pickups in today’s metal scene. The pickups provide an aggressive tone and powerful attack without the noise. The Voicing switch allows the pickups to have a modern, active high-output sound or a crisp, clean and fluid sound. The Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort due to its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. A hard-shell case is included.

Features:

Fishman Fluence pickups w/voicing switch (RG5170)

The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups in the neck and bridge positions provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack. The Fluence Single Width pickup in the middle position delivers a warm, clear tone a stunning punch without excess noise. The Voicing switch allows the pickups to switch from a modern, active high output sound to a crisp, clean and fluid sound.

Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Wenge neck

Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Wenge neck provides extra-smooth playing.

Macassar Ebony fretboard

Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.

Lo-Pro Edge tremolo bridge

The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.

Luminlay side dot inlays

The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

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