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Before the introduction of the magnificent Drop Top in 1990, the number of "S" style guitars that had a maple top that was “dropped” to create a comfortable forearm contour were exactly zero.

As a result of this design, we've chosen a body top thickness of 3/16 of an inch, which actually enhances and enrichens the sonic character of the instrument. The result is a guitar that not only plays effortlessly, is extremely comfortable, and sounds amazing but is so darn good looking that if you don't dress well it just may upstage you.

Today, along with your choice of flame or quilted maple, walnut or koa top, Drop Top now offers four choices of body backing tone wood to bring the sonic character you desire from your "S" to bear on the bandstand: 

Alder back: our most popular backing wood, its lower-mid fullness and upper-mid bump give a familiar “S” timbre that supports the lower-end

fullness of single coil pickups and humbuckers alike while its upper-mid penetration makes sure other instruments are unable to step into your spot on stage.

Mahogany back: focused and aggressive mids bring humbuckers roaring to life and offer an overall powerful experience-, a very popular choice.

Swamp Ash back: Deep low-lows and softly sparkling highs with an open, scooped middle make for a breathtakingly musical presentation of subtle nuances. And the added bonus is that the maple top actually presents this quintessential Swamp Ash tone.

Basswood back: You can never go wrong with this wood if it is done the way it should be done, and believe me, we do it the way it should be done. The sound of an 80's vibe humbucker is defined by this body wood, soft (not hard), full flowing focused mids make everything this wood touches bloom with rich, lush, even-balanced midrange tonality.

Model: Drop Top

Weight: 6.95 lbs

Serial Number: 02-27-19A

Body Wood: Alder

Top Wood: Quilt Maple

Finishing Options: 

Body Finish: Abalone to T-Purple Burst

Neck Wood: Caramel Maple

Fretboard Wood: Rosewood

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Headstock Finish: Satin Natural

Neck Back Finish: Satin Natural

Neck Back Shape: Even-Taper

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Frets: 22

Fret Wire: Low-Rise

Bridge: Vintage Tremolo

Tuners: Locking Tuners

Hardware Color: Chrome

Neck Pickup: SC1

Middle Pickup: SC1

Bridge Pickup: HC3

Pickguard: NA

Switching: 5-Way Blade 3rd Blade Position (Middle or Neck & Bridge) + Toggle Splitter Switch for Bridge Humbucker

Switch Tip: White

String Gauge: .010 - .046 Elixir Strings

Case: Hardshell

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