Yamaha Introduces Drop 6 Version of Ty Tabor Signature Electric Guitar

YAMAHA INTRODUCES DROP 6 VERSION OF TY TABOR SIGNATURE ELECTRIC GUITAR

—RGXTTD6 Model Responds to Down-tuning Trend With Longer Scale and Heavier Strings—

The Drop Six RGX-TTD6 Electric.

BUENA PARK, CA—Following the introduction of the Ty Tabor signature model RGXTT electric guitar, Yamaha Corporation of America and the noted King's X guitarist have teamed up to create the Drop 6 version of the successful model. The RGXTTD6 is the perfect guitar for heavy rock, classic rock and metal guitarists utilizing longer scales and a special string gauge for down tuning.

"The RGXTT Drop 6 is great for live performances, and its design is based on the very popular down-tuning trend that is so important for the heavy sounds of music today," states Ken Dapron, Yamaha Guitar Development manager. "You don't have to re-learn how to play guitar on a wider neck with an extra string in order to tune down to B. Riffs can be played without changing right-hand attack and left-hand finger position."

The longer 26.25" scale and heavier string gauges of the RGXTT D6 are the key to the Drop 6 concept. This new model shares the same construction, materials and cosmetics with the popular Ty Tabor RGXTT model. It features a body design with extremely tapered wings and a stepped Maple center (Tapered Tune System)—important to the frequency Q with a strong focus on the low-mids. The RGXTT D6 uses Seymour Duncan pickups, Wilkinson® VS100 Tremolo, a 26.25" fast Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard and a pitched 3D headstock. The RGXTTD6 is available in Red Burst, Green Burst and Purple Burst.

"The development of the Drop 6 concept was initiated to make down-tuning easier for the heavier rock musicians," states David Bergstrom, director of marketing, Combo Group, Pro Audio & Combo Division.

For more information on the RGXTTD6 electric guitar, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622-6600; telephone (714) 522-9011; email info@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com or www.yamahaguitars.com on the Web.

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