RR5 Routing

[thebigz]

I heard that the routing for the electronics on an RR5 is under the pickguard. Does anyone have one that can confirm this? I'd like to take it off (I think it looks better without), but I'll obviously leave it if there is a big electronics cavity and all underneath it.

[destructin_od]

yes its true. there is a big bath tub under the pickguard. just like on the usa rr's. only the kevin bond rhoads and the rr24 are cavity free

[Rattlehead22]

yes its true. there is a big bath tub under the pickguard. just like on the usa rr's. only the kevin bond rhoads and the rr24 are cavity free

And the JS30RR, and RX10D.

[destructin_od]

And the JS30RR, and RX10D.

how can i forget them but he is looking for a pro series model so i wasnt thinking about any other series

[Sunbane]

All RRs with pickguards are front-routed.

[thebigz]

Is there a reason that they do all the routing in front? Easier/cheaper probably?

[Sunbane]

It is the traditional way how pickguarded instruments are/were built. It started with the Fenders Broadcasters back in the 50s. They simply routed up everything from the front and then put a plate on to cover the routes.

It's probably a cost/efficiency issue too, like you say. If you're building an instrument with a pickguard, there is little reason to put another opening on it in the back.