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Condition: Used, Excellent

As iconic as the instruments that have inspired it, this S-style is lean, mean, and WILL haunt your dreams.  With that wonderfully aged black finish, this beast is just missing the smell of cigarettes and cheap beer (well, maybe we don't miss that) to fool anyone who picks it up into thinking it's as old as it looks, feels, and sounds.  Dynamite!

SP Luthier Notes: Setup

From Mario Guitars

When the S-style was first released in late 1950s, it was designed with comfort in mind.  The T-style had already been released and many people complained of the discomfort it presented with its hard round overs and slab body.  Thus, the S-style with its contours and curves came to the rescue!

Since then, the S-style has become an American icon. Possibly one of the most recognizable electric guitar shapes, S-styles have graced the shoulders of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and many, many more!

Model: S

Serial Number: 120487

Weight: 6.85 lbs

Body: Alder

Body Color: Black Heavy Relic

Finish: Nitrocellulose

Neck: 1-Piece Roasted Maple

Neck Color: Gloss/Heavy Relic

Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1.65"

Fret Size: 6105

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5-12"

Neck Shape: Chunky C

Top/Side Dots: Black

Tuners: Gotoh Staggered Vintage Style

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Hardware: Standard Vintage

Pickups: Fralin Vintage Hot Set

Electronics: 5-Way, Volume, Tone, Tone

Case: Mario Gig Bag

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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