The left handed version of the Yamaha RGZ 612 is part of Yamaha's RGZ series that were introduced in 1988. The Yamaha RGZ body resembles an RGX model of the time. It also has a recessed output jack, the Access Angle Neck/Body Joint and scooped upper and lower horn but had a less pointy headstock. The body was alder not basswood and the scale of the neck is 25.5" unlike the 24.75" of the RGX. There were not inlays on the fretboard. Other features are