Start with a model to make your own.

 

All RGW guitars come with a host of standard features designed to provide you with exceptional versatility and tone. We’ll work together to customize and sketch out whether optional features, such as cutaways and inlay work, make sense for your custom build. 

 

RG16S

Designed to maximize the tone and volume potential of the top, the RG16S features a narrow x-brace and offset sound holes. The main sound hole, located on the side, gives the player a unique listening experience.

Specs:

  • 16" lower bout

  • 9.25" waist

  • 12" upper bout

  • 25.5" scale

  • 1.75" nut width

  • 2.25"string spacing at saddle

  • Custom string spacing available

Base model: $4,800


RG16

Aimed at the more traditional player, the RG16 delivers everything you expect from a great fingerstyle guitar, from powerful lows to bell-like trebles, and great note separation.

Specs:

  • 16" lower bout

  • 9.25" waist

  • 12" upper bout

  • 25.5" scale

  • 1.75" nut width

  • 2.25"string spacing at saddle

  • Custom string spacing available

Base model: $4,800


RG15

For those who want all the tone and volume but in a slightly smaller package. The RG15 produces bright trebles with a warm bass with a nicely balanced mid-range.

Specs:

  • 15" lower bout

  • 8.75" waist

  • 11" upper bout

  • 25" scale

  • 1.625" nut width

  • 2.125" string spacing at saddle

  • Custom string spacing available

Base model: $4,800


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Root Guitar Works is currently taking orders. Contact Matt for your next steps. 


Base Standards

Tone Woods Included with Base Price:
•    Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood or Wenge
•    Top: Sitka Spruce
•    Fingerboard: African Blackwood
•    Bridge: African Blackwood
•    Neck: Mahogany

Standards Included:
•    Elevated fingerboard extension
•    Semi-hemispherical fret ends
•    Wood binding
•    High gloss lacquer finish
•    Bound headstock & fingerboard
•    Goto 510 Tuners
•    Double action truss rod
•    Hard-shell case
•    22 frets
•    Standard or asymmetrical neck
•    Bone or black horn nut and saddle
•    Black horn bridge pins


Additional Options

Tone Woods (tops) at Additional Cost:
•    Adirondack Spruce
•    European Spruce
•    Bear Claw Sitka Spruce
•    Redwood

 

 

Add-ons: 
•    Cutaway: $450
•    K&K mini pickup: $250
•    Inlay work: estimate provided at request


Tone Woods (back & sides) at Additional Cost:
•    Koa
•    Ziricote
•    African Blackwood
•    Australian Blackwood
•    Many other options available