RG685 (1998–2000)

For the earlier model with the same name, see RG685 (1989).

RG685 Burnt Transparent Violin (more images)

The RG685 is an RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 1998.

The RG685 features an American basswood body bolted to a maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot position makers. Components include Ibanez Quantum pickups a low profile double locking tremolo bridge and a locking nut.

The RG685 was available only in Japan. The RG680 is a similar model with a basswood body. The RG680CM is a similar model with a basswood body and curly maple top.

Specifications

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Specifications for RG685 (1998–2000)

Model name: RG685 (1998–2000) Year(s) offered: 1998–2000 Sold in: Japan Made in: Japan Finish(es): BTB (Burnt Transparent Blue) 1999–2000 / BTP (Burnt Transparent Purple) 1998–1999 / BTV (Burnt Transparent Violin)
Body Body type: Solid body Body material: American basswood Neck joint: AANJ Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge tremolo Hardware color: Cosmo black	Neck Neck type: 1998–1999: Wizard 2000: Wizard II Neck material: 1-piece maple Fingerboard material: Rosewood Fingerboard inlays: Pearl dot Frets: 24 / jumbo Nut: Top-Lok III	Electronics Pickup configuration: HSH Bridge pickup: Ibanez QM2 Middle pickup: Ibanez QMS1 Neck pickup: Ibanez QM1 Controls: Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever pickup selector

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Other available finishes

Burnt Transparent Blue

Burnt Transparent Purple

Sources

• 1999 Japan catalog (page 15)
• 2000 Japan catalog (page 12)