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bridge , True Velvet single coil in the middle , and Air Norton humbucker at the neck . With a familiar five-way blade selector , one volume , and one tone control , this guitar gives you everything from tight , heavy rock rhythm tones to spanky , clean funk , to creamy lead tones . Whether your tastes run from classic hard rock to metal to pop to blues , this guitar has tones that won ’ t disappoint .
The double-locking Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge is one of the most stable around . You can bend pitch for days without knocking this guitar out of tune , and the adjustable collar lets you lock the tremolo arm in place or let it dangle freely out of the way when not in use . We also love the natural feel of the oil-rubbed , unfinished neck . The guitar may look like a shredder , but it ’ s way more comfortable to play than many of those style guitars , and the rolled edges on the stainless steel frets add a nice , classic feel to the instrument – perfect for ripping out your best SRV , Page , or Eddie licks . ■
VERDICT
RG-series guitars are fantastic when you crave the big , hard rock sound of a Les Paul but demand more clarity in your complex chord voicings , and the clean spank of a Strat . There ’ s a reason the RG series has become such a staple for guitarists in need of one supremely versatile axe . In the case of the RG1070PBZ , you can now obtain a lust-worthy instrument at an affordable price . ■
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