2005 Yamaha RGX A2 (Taiwan) - White/Aircraft Gray

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First year of production. I listed it in very good condition, but it would be in excellent condition if not for a few small dings on the back of the body. Action is medium-low, and frets have some wear. All electronics and hardware function normally.

The serial number QL0239061 corresponds to a Yamaha guitar manufactured in 2005.

• Production Date: 2005 (Q=0, L=5 for the year).
• Manufacturing Location: Taiwan.

Description

The 2005 Yamaha RGX A2 is a distinctive electric guitar introduced that year, marking a bold design and engineering departure within Yamaha's RGX series. 

Key Features of the 2005 Model

• Launch Year: The RGX A2 was first released in 2005, as confirmed by Yamaha's official press release from December 2005. 
• Construction: Features a bolt-on maple neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and a 25.5" (648 mm) scale length. 
• A.I.R. Body Technology: Uses Alternative Internal Resonance (A.I.R.) construction with a lightweight core (often agathis or falcata) sandwiched between harder wood layers.  This results in a very light-weight—around 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)—while enhancing resonance via internal metal sound tubes under the bridge. 
• Pickups: Equipped with two Yamaha Alnico V humbuckers in P90-sized soapbar housings, known for low to moderate output (8.5k–9.5k ohms), ideal for clean to mildly overdriven tones.
• Controls: Features a master volume knob and a 3-position rotary pickup selector with LED indicators (blue for bridge, green for neck) powered by a 9V battery (used only for LEDs). 
• Hardware: Includes a proprietary A.I.R. Mounting System bridge with smooth saddles and brushed nickel hardware. 
• Finish: Originally available in White/Aircraft Gray, Jet Black, and limited runs in Red Metallic and Dark Metallic Blue. 
• Manufacturing: Built in Taiwan, maintaining Yamaha’s quality standards.

The 2005 model is particularly sought after by collectors and players for being part of the original production run of this innovative and visually striking "iPod guitar." It is considered rare and collectible due to its unique design, limited production run, and status as an early model. 

• Production Period: The RGX A2 was produced from 2005 to 2016, with early models like the 2005 version being especially sought after. 
• Limited Numbers: While exact production figures are not publicly available, multiple sources confirm it was a low-volume model and is now long out of production. 
• Early Model Appeal: The 2005 model is part of the original release year, making it a desirable "first-year" instrument.  A Reverb listing explicitly labels a 2006 model as "Rare," and a Reddit user refers to their early model as a prized find.
• Distinctive Build: Initially built in Taiwan (later models moved to Indonesia), early builds are sometimes believed by collectors to have superior craftsmanship, adding to their rarity and value. 
• Market Availability: Original 2005 models are hard to find on the used market, and when they appear, they often command higher prices due to their age and collectibility.