A handshake between eras
Bridging generations
This guitar represents a moment where distinct eras of Ruokangas guitar evolution meet, shake hands, and recognize their shared legacy. What does that mean? It brings together signature elements that define us: the pairing of figured arctic birch and Spanish cedar, known as the classic Ruokangas tone since the 1990s; the use of thermally aged tonewoods, introduced in 1999; the two-step carved headstock featured across all our instruments; and those carefully shaped half-dome fret ends, once a rarity among luthiers.
Then there are the pickups—bridging generations. At the bridge is Harry Häussel’s BigMag singlecoil, a trusted choice in countless Mojo guitars over the years, paired with our latest addition, the Ruokangas Aino neck humbucker. And what a beautiful match they make!
Playful controls and enhanced tonal palette
When Jyrki worked on this guitar, he created a playful control layout that expands the instrument’s tonal versatility even further. Check out the control layout image in the photo gallery below.
A couple of clarifications on the controls: the 5-way switch offers various combinations between the two pickups, utilizing both humbucker coils wired in series (standard humbucker tone) and parallel (single-coil-like sound, but hum-canceling). Additionally, we’ve replaced the traditional tone pot with a three-way rotary switch. One position acts as a no-load tone pot; rotated fully to the other end, it provides a mellow tone similar to a rolled-off tone pot. The middle position introduces our special ‘Lassi-Fier’ mode, borrowed from the new Sisu guitar. This mode emphasizes the mids, creating a “slightly cocked wah pedal” tone—excellent for distortion and uniquely effective at cutting through the mix.
If the thought of owning this guitar makes your pulse race, please contact me for an offer. Also, if you have any questions about the guitar or the purchasing process, I’m happy to help you!
SPECIFICATIONS
Amount of frets: 21
Back colour: Tea
Back finish: Paper Thin Satin
Body construction: Semi-hollow
Body wood: Spanish Cedar (Cedrela Odorata)
Bridge: Gotoh/Wilkinson WT3
Fret marker style: Silhouette R on 12th fret + dots
Fret material: Stainless Steel
Fret size: Jumbo
Fretboard: Figured Arctic Birch (Betula Pendula Carelica)
Fretboard finish: Satin
Fretboard radius: 12″
Hardware: Nickel plated
Headstock colour: Matching with Decal logo
Knob type: Dome
Neck finish: Satin
Neck profile: 42mm wide at nut / Fast C
Neck wood: Rock Maple (Acer Saccharum)
Nut: Moose Shin Bone
Pickup: Bridge: Häussel Bigmag / Neck: Ruokangas Aino
Scale length: 25,5″
Strap buttons: Regular with silicone strap locks
String gauge: Elixir Nanoweb 010-046
Top colour: Ruby Redburst
Top finish: Satin
Top wood: Figured Arctic Birch (Betula Pendula Carelica)
Tuners: Non-locking Gotoh SD91
Tuning: Standard
Wiring: Custom (See image in Gallery)
Weight: 2.76kg / 6.08lbs
Hiscox custom hard case included
Warranty: 20 Years
Price: 6 250€
