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HarrySeven · October 2023

https://i.imgur.com/cT5VAin.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/avdS3kP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ghzOxOj.jpg

guitars4you · October 2023

When H7 posts a NGD I haven't got a clue as to what it might be - He can easy go from a total wierdo write off to fantasy wonderland - You know it will be different - If I look at the first pic, the only give away as to it having the Yamaha name on it was the RGX stencil - I somehow think if H7 was to make a form of come back in a TV series it would be Steptoe

elstoof · October 2023

You’ve done wonders with that Elson

timmypix · October 2023

Ohhh interesting! What makes these the "air" guitars? Is it hollow? I remember seeing them advertised as a teenager but never understood what was different about them.

Kittyfrisk · October 2023

Cool looking guitar, still has the original tuners too.

Wonky · October 2023

I honestly love the look of that Harry. Never seen one before either

icu81b4 · October 2023

Looks good, As we all know Yamaha can make some exceptional instruments if they so wish.

What’s this one like?.

WezV · October 2023

timmypix said:

Ohhh interesting! What makes these the "air" guitars? Is it hollow? I remember seeing them advertised as a teenager but never understood what was different about them.

It's a very light weight core wood like balsa, with a 2mm hard wood veneer front and back. The bridge it bolted through the body to connect the 2 hardwood plates. They say this is for the resonance, but really it's because bridge screws would tear straight out of balsa

I quite like the concept, and the guitars are okay too.

Funkfingers · October 2023

I recall Bridgehouse doing a thread about modifying a bass model from the same series.

Hopefully, the pickups are DiMarzio DLX types. If not, the guitar is a prime candidate for Oil City P90-sized Blackbird humbuckers.

Offset · October 2023

I've always liked these!

BigPaulie · October 2023

I've been intrigued by these since they came out. I've always had a thing for Yamaha guitars.

I'd love to hear what the playing experience and sounds are like. The weight of these guitars was always an attractive factor for me.

Nice acquisition.

HarrySeven · October 2023

Insanely light, very playable. The gearing on the tuners is cool, very subtle. The LED knobs are a bit gimmicky, but go with the aesthetic. I’ve almost acquired one a few times, but I’m really pleased I’ve finally taken the plunge.

HarrySeven · October 2023

https://sg.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_guitars/rgxa2/index.html

RichAC · October 2023

I’ve always liked those. I think that might be one of favourite headstock designs ever.

skullfunkerry · October 2023

guitars4you said:

When H7 posts a NGD I haven't got a clue as to what it might be - He can easy go from a total wierdo write off to fantasy wonderland

And also, if there are multiple imgur links, it's 50/50 as to whether it will be multiple images of one new guitar, or one image each of a bootful of new guitars

guitarjack66 · October 2023

skullfunkerry said:

guitars4you said:

When H7 posts a NGD I haven't got a clue as to what it might be - He can easy go from a total wierdo write off to fantasy wonderland

And also, if there are multiple imgur links, it's 50/50 as to whether it will be multiple images of one new guitar, or one image each of a bootful of new guitars

I think H7 deserves a medal for mastering imgur uploads alone!

HarrySeven · October 2023

guitarjack66 said:

I think H7 deserves a medal for mastering imgur uploads alone!

Oi! I’m not a *total* Luddite!

Funkfingers · October 2023

HarrySeven said:
Oi! I’m not a *total* Luddite!

Are you Lobby Lud? If so, I claim my ten Pounds.

guitarjack66 · October 2023

HarrySeven said:

guitarjack66 said:

I think H7 deserves a medal for mastering imgur uploads alone!

Oi! I’m not a *total* Luddite!

When it comes to imgur on my phone,I am!

DiscoStu · October 2023

Always liked the look those but never saw one out in the wild. They did a black one too but the white one looks best.

Jez6345789 · October 2023

Nice one always liked the styling on these something a little different

Penn · October 2023

That is odd but cool

paulnb57 · October 2023

Wow! Thats nice!

GoFish · October 2023

Love these! It seems that as fsr as H7 is concerned, nobody expects a Yamish acquisition.

Offset · October 2023

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385499746290?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338749374&toolid=20006&_ul=GB&customid=GB_619_v1|385499746290|0.153671336532~1873264318501-g_Cj0KCQjwpompBhDZARIsAFD_Fp_R4xj3MTE4TskgoZi7OZ_SJMMrR1BCGCSiC2OHzOCj--8IB-XURRYaAqPDEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpompBhDZARIsAFD_Fp_R4xj3MTE4TskgoZi7OZ_SJMMrR1BCGCSiC2OHzOCj--8IB-XURRYaAqPDEALw_wcB

Comes with 'nobs' too.

Ozzie744 · October 2023

Love it!

guitarjack66 · October 2023

Were these an early incantation of a Pacifica? Or did the Pacifica run alongside them? I just get the Pacifica vibe,minus the headstock. Or is there little evidence it is an actual Yamaha and it's a Chimaha or Yamachi or something?

Sporky · October 2023

I like these. I think @TimmyO might have had one.

GoFish · October 2023

The price of these has jumped a bit in the last few years. Not unusual I know.

Edit: I'm talking out of my rear it seems. Also not unusual. Carry on.

TimmyO · October 2023

Sporky said:

I like these. I think @TimmyO might have had one.

I never did but you're right I REEEEEALLY wanted one

BillDL · October 2023

I've never seen one of those, and I love the aesthetics. It's very clinical and "architectural" in some ways with those lines, the concentric rings around the "console" style knobs, the clean metallic "medical equipment" appearance of the bridge, and the industrial style barrel tuner buttons, but aspects like the countersunk tuner washers, the P90-ish shaped pickups, and the slightly retro two-tone with soft creamy coloured front soften what may otherwise be a stark and sterile look. I can see some of these aesthetics that have been carried forward into the Revstar range even though they might not be immediately obvious.

I want one.

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