Design of the RGXA2 centered on
developing
a lightweight instrument that would bring the guitar and player closer
together. The focus was on providing the player with greater freedom,
much like an air guitar, breaking down the boundaries between what is in
the player's head and what comes out of the amp.
In creating a lighter guitar, one absolute condition set down was that
sound quality could not be sacrificed. For this reason, a great deal of
time and effort went into the creation of numerous prototypes. The A2
project had to combine three crucial factors, great sound, light weight,
and sufficient strength to withstand the huge forces generated by
strings under tension. Intensive research and development led to the
creation of A.I.R. (Alternative Internal
Resonance)
technology. Although it uses a solid body design, the incredible
resonance created by the unique construction method produces a big, open
sound that resonates throughout the guitar's entire body. To match and
compliment this
instrument's
unique characteristics, original bridge and pickup systems were
developed, the resulting tone and response shattering the widely
accepted concept that "lightweight means light sound". The RGXA2 brings a
revolutionary approach to guitar design.The quest for the perfect
design naturally took the route of trying to build the lightest possible
guitar, but early prototypes, while incredibly light, didn't deliver
the sound or playing experience that was essential. The final weight for
the RGXA2 was set at around 2.5kg, a perfect balance, around 30%
lighter than a regular solid body guitar but with all the feel and sound
that players were looking for. This is lightweight design taken to the
extreme.
