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Modern Headless Performance. Genuine Rosewood Fretboard. Stealthy Flat Black Styling! The Agile Chiral Parallax 72527 RN combines extended-range seven-string performance with a compact headless design, 25.5"-27" multiscale geometry, and a distinctive flat/matte black finish.
Designed as a more affordable alternative to the premium Agile Chiral Nirvana, the Parallax retains the essential Chiral headless multiscale concept while featuring a genuine rosewood fretboard, traditional nickel-silver frets, and passive Cepheus humbuckers.
For players who appreciate modern extended-range guitars but prefer passive electronics and the familiar feel of rosewood, the Parallax offers an appealing combination of performance, comfort, and value.
One of the defining features of the Chiral Parallax RN is its genuine rosewood fretboard.
Rosewood is a traditional guitar fretboard material, valued for its natural appearance and familiar playing surface. Its dark wood grain complements the Flat Black finish and black hardware.
The fretboard features a clean appearance without large decorative face inlays, with side position markers providing convenient references while playing.
The 13.7" (350 mm) radius provides a relatively flat playing surface suited to modern rhythm techniques, string bends, and technical lead playing.
The Agile Chiral Parallax and Chiral Nirvana share a common approach to modern headless guitar design, including compact bodies, ergonomic contours, and multiscale fret geometry.
The Parallax is positioned as the more affordable alternative, with three important differences:
These differences give players a choice between traditional materials and electronics or the premium appointments of the Nirvana.
The Parallax provides an accessible way to enjoy the Chiral headless multiscale design without paying for features that every player may not need.
The Chiral Parallax 72527 combines a 25.5" scale length on the treble side with a longer 27" scale on the bass side.
This design provides familiar fret spacing and string tension on the higher strings while increasing tension on the lower strings compared with a conventional 25.5" scale instrument using the same tuning and gauges.
The angled frets accommodate the different string lengths, providing an excellent platform for extended-range rhythm playing, lower tunings, complex chords, and technical lead work.
The Flat Black version offers a particularly understated appearance.
Its flat/matte black finish avoids the reflective appearance of a conventional high-gloss guitar, while matching black hardware and pickups create a cohesive, minimalist design.
The dark rosewood fretboard complements the finish, giving the instrument a distinctive look without relying on bright colors or decorative inlays.
For players who prefer a clean, modern appearance, this Flat Black Parallax is an appealing alternative to the colorful burst-finished Chiral models.
By eliminating the traditional headstock and relocating the tuning mechanisms to the bridge, the Chiral Parallax provides a compact instrument without sacrificing its extended scale length.
Despite its 27" bass-string scale, the guitar measures approximately 34" overall, including the strap button.
With a published weight of less than six pounds, the Parallax is notably lightweight for a seven-string extended-range guitar.
Its compact dimensions and comfortable body contours make it an attractive choice for practice, recording, and live performance.
The Chiral Parallax features a lightweight mahogany body with a modern double-cutaway outline.
The body includes comfortable contours and a sculpted back designed to improve the way the instrument rests against the player.
The body measures approximately 1 1/2" thick at the edge, contributing to its compact profile.
The published construction also identifies a burl ash top beneath the opaque Flat Black finish.
The updated Chiral design incorporates a notched neck heel for improved upper-fret access, along with refinements to the headless string-lock and tuning hardware.
The improved string-lock design uses heavier-duty hardware, including stainless steel locking screws on the larger strings.
Refinements to the lower-body outline also help protect the integrated bridge tuners from accidental contact.
These practical improvements complement the compact headless design and make the guitar more comfortable to play and maintain.
The Parallax features a five-piece laminated mahogany and walnut neck with a relatively uniform profile.
The laminated construction provides a rigid neck structure suitable for the wider seven-string fretboard.
An adjustable truss rod permits neck relief adjustments when necessary due to string-gauge changes, alternate tunings, or environmental conditions.
The Agile Chiral Parallax features 24 extra-jumbo nickel-silver frets, approximately 2.9 mm wide.
Nickel-silver is a conventional fret material found on a wide range of electric guitars. Its familiar playing feel is well suited to chords, bends, and modern lead techniques.
While the premium Chiral Nirvana features more wear-resistant stainless steel frets, the Parallax uses traditional nickel-silver fretwire as part of its more affordable design.
The Parallax features two passive Cepheus extended-range humbucking pickups.
The bridge pickup provides a strong foundation for articulate rhythm playing, distorted riffs, and aggressive picking, while the neck pickup offers an alternative for warmer melodies and clean chords.
Passive humbuckers respond naturally to playing dynamics and can be used with a wide variety of amplifiers and effects.
Unlike active Fishman Fluence electronics found on premium Chiral Nirvana models, the Parallax pickups do not require a battery.
The Chiral Parallax features one master volume control, one master tone control, and a three-way pickup selector.
The selector provides bridge pickup, both pickups together, and neck pickup settings.
This straightforward layout lets players make quick tonal adjustments without navigating multiple active pickup voices or complex switching controls.
The Parallax uses individual Cepheus headless saddle tuners integrated into its fixed bridge.
Each string has its own tuning mechanism at the body end of the guitar, eliminating the need for conventional headstock tuning machines.
The individual bridge saddles also provide adjustment for string height and intonation during setup.
Because this is a fixed bridge rather than a floating tremolo, changes in tuning or string gauges do not require balancing tremolo springs.
The Agile Chiral Parallax offers many of the advantages associated with modern headless extended-range guitars in a lightweight and affordable package.
Its genuine rosewood fretboard, traditional nickel-silver frets, and passive Cepheus humbuckers appeal to players who prefer familiar materials and straightforward electronics.
The 25.5"-27" multiscale design, compact mahogany body, comfortable contours, and individually adjustable Cepheus headless tuning system provide the versatility needed for modern seven-string playing.
The distinctive flat/matte black finish completes an instrument that is modern without being flashy.
Seven Strings. Genuine Rosewood. Multiscale Performance. Flat Black Styling. The Chiral Experience at a More Accessible Price!
Common 7-String Standard Tuning (Low to High): B, E, A, D, G, B, E.
The 25.5"-27" multiscale design also accommodates alternate tunings with appropriate strings and setup adjustments.
Changes in tuning or string gauges may require adjustments to neck relief, saddle height, and intonation.
Changing Strings on Your Agile Headless Guitar
Watch Headless String-Changing Instructions
Removing a Stuck String Ball End
Watch Stuck Ball-End Removal Instructions
General Guitar Setup Tips
The Agile Chiral Parallax 72527 RN is a seven-string headless multiscale electric guitar featuring a 25.5"-27" scale range, genuine rosewood fretboard, passive Cepheus humbuckers, and 24 extra-jumbo nickel-silver frets.
RN identifies the rosewood fretboard used on this Agile Chiral Parallax model.
Yes. The Chiral Parallax 72527 RN Flat Black features a genuine rosewood fretboard.
The Parallax is the more affordable Chiral model. Its primary differences include a genuine rosewood fretboard, nickel-silver frets, and passive Cepheus pickups. Current premium Nirvana V3.7 models feature American-made Richlite fretboards, stainless steel frets, and active Fishman Fluence pickups.
They are different materials with different characteristics. Rosewood is a traditional natural-wood fretboard material, while Richlite is an engineered composite used on current premium Nirvana models. Preference depends on the player's desired appearance, feel, and maintenance characteristics.
No. This model features a flat/matte black finish rather than a glossy finish.
The Chiral Parallax Flat Black has a body thickness of approximately 1 1/2" at the edge.
This model has seven strings, extending the low-register range beyond a conventional six-string electric guitar.
The guitar features a 25.5"-27" multiscale design, with a 25.5" treble-string scale and a 27" bass-string scale.
Multiscale guitars combine different string lengths, allowing greater tension on the lower strings while retaining a shorter, familiar scale on the treble strings. This can be useful for extended-range playing and lower tunings.
The published guitar weight is less than six pounds.
The guitar measures approximately 34" overall, including the strap button.
The guitar features a lightweight mahogany body. The published specifications also identify a burl ash top beneath the opaque Flat Black finish.
The Parallax features a five-piece laminated mahogany and walnut neck with an adjustable truss rod.
The guitar features 24 extra-jumbo frets, approximately 2.9 mm wide.
No. The Chiral Parallax features traditional nickel-silver frets. Stainless steel frets are offered on premium Chiral Nirvana models.
The rosewood fretboard has a clean appearance without large face inlays. Side position markers provide useful playing references.
The guitar has two passive Cepheus extended-range humbuckers.
No. The passive Cepheus pickups do not require a battery.
The guitar has one master volume, one master tone, and a three-way selector switch for the bridge pickup, both pickups together, or the neck pickup.
No. This model features passive Cepheus humbuckers. Fishman Fluence active pickups are available on premium Chiral Nirvana models.
Yes. Passive humbuckers can be used for metal, progressive rock, and other high-gain styles. Pickup output and tone can be further shaped through the amplifier and effects.
The Chiral Parallax uses a fixed Cepheus headless bridge with individual saddle tuners.
No. The Parallax features a fixed bridge rather than a floating tremolo system.
The updated Chiral design features a notched heel intended to improve access to the highest frets.
Strings are secured at the headless string lock and tuned using the integrated bridge tuner. Rondo Music provides an instructional video demonstrating the procedure. Avoid overtightening the string-lock screws.
If a broken ball end remains in a bridge receiver, avoid forcing the tuner. Rondo Music provides an instructional video demonstrating how to remove the retained ball end.
Intonation is adjusted by moving the individual bridge saddle toward or away from the string lock. Reduce string tension before adjustment and follow the instructions for the appropriate Chiral bridge.
The published Chiral instructions identify a 3 mm wrench for the string locks, 2 mm for bridge intonation, 1.5 mm for bridge height, and 4 mm for the truss rod. Use properly fitting tools and avoid excessive tightening.
Yes. The 27" bass-string scale is suitable for lower tunings with appropriate string gauges and setup adjustments.
The guitar is manufactured in South Korea.
