YAMAHA SIGNATURE AES ELECTRICS NOW DELIVERING
—Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck Models Blend
Radical Design, Classic Silhouette—
ANAHEIM, CA—Yamaha Corporation of America, Guitar Products,
announces the delivery of the 6-string Amir Derakh AES-AD6 and
7-string Ryan Shuck AES-RS7 signature electric guitars. Originally
showcased at Winter NAMM 2002, the guitars earned praise for
their blend of radical, high tech looks and classic silhouettes.
A collaboration between Derakh and Shuck—best known for
their work with alt-rock act Orgy—and Yamaha Guitar Development
(YGD), both models feature a visually stunning appearance, yet
can withstand the punishing demands of today’s rock, heavy
metal, alternative and other harder music styles.
Original Yamaha designs feature sculptured, lightweight solid
Alder bodies, bolt-on Maple necks, unique headstocks and fingerboards
painted to match body color. Detailed appointments include multi-angled
body surface cuts, aluminum bar fingerboard inlays, a chrome
low-mass Tun-O-Matic style bridge, independent tail pieces and
custom chrome tuners.
Electronics include bridge position direct-mounted, custom
designed DiMarzio humbuckers, controlled via a single passive
Volume pot. In addition, both models boast a longer 26 _"
scale and special string gauge for down tuning to A or B below
E—vital to today’s edgy, guitar-driven rock.
"The AES-AD6 and AES-RS7 have the aggressive looks and
attitudes not seen on Yamaha electrics of the past," states
Ken Dapron, director, Yamaha Guitar Development. "Working
together with Ryan and Amir, we have developed instruments that
look, feel and sound like guitars designed for the demands of
today’s young rock players."
The AES-AD6 is available in Grey Pearl and Blue finishes;
the AES-RS7 is available in Black or Burgundy Metallic finishes.
For more information on the AES-AD6 and AES-RS7 signature
electric guitars, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2003 in the Marquis
Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; write Yamaha Corporation
of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products,
P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011;
e-mail infostation@yamaha.com;
or visit www.yamaha.com or www.yamahaguitars.com.
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