RG550-DY : Astounding Bargain

I added this to my rapidly-expanding collection of guitars, and it's one of my favourites.

Pros:

+ If you like really thin, super-flat necks (and I do), this is outstanding. It's ever so slightly thinner than my old Jem.

+ The fret ends are perfectly finished. You really won't see this level of attention to detail out of the factory without spending a lot more money.

+ The full-spec Edge trem is probably the best double-clocking system ever made. It's a real challenge to make it go out of tune.

Cons:

- The pickups are very slightly bland to my ears, but perfectly useable.

I'd like to see some sort of gig bag included, but given the quality of the components and the unbelievably good finish on the frets, I can forgive that.

If you're into hair metal, need a guitar that people can see where you are from the far end of a stadium, or a Steve Vai fan without the budget for a PIA, get one. If you're not... get one anyway.