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June 1, 2002
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LACE PRODUCTS INTRODUCED its "Rat Fink" guitars at the NAMM Winter Show. The first of many limited production guitars carrying the artwork and influence of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, the line includes the RF1, RF2, and RF3 models.

The RF1 and RF2 carry the Hot Rod theme with Flat Rat Black or Flat Rat Gray paintwork saluting the back-yard hot redder. Highlights include a Rothstyle neon acrylic pickguard and headstock plate in brilliant lime green. The world-famous Rat Fink image adorns the body, as does the Rat Fink logo. The chrome neck plate carries over the theme with the Rat Fink logo. Further, all new "Powered by Lace" humbuckers are standard equipment surrounded ...

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