Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
This stunning black nitro Tuttle Custom Classic S is a boutique masterpiece that effortlessly combines vintage inspiration with modern high-performance engineering. Featuring a resonant alder body paired with a gorgeous oil-finished roasted maple neck, this unique specimen offers a supremely playable feel with its comfortable C profile and silky stainless steel frets. The premium Indian rosewood fingerboard provides a rock-solid foundation for expressive playing, while a precision bone nut and Hipshot locking tuners ensure impeccable tuning stability. Loaded with a versatile trio of Tuttle S single-coils and a punchy PD bridge humbucker, this tonal powerhouse shifts from crystalline chime to roaring overdrive through its flexible five-way switching. Complemented by a classic mint pickguard and gleaming nickel hardware, this exceptional instrument arrives safely protected in a premium G&G hardshell case, ready to bring an inspiring new energy to your musical journey!
From Michael Tuttle Guitars
For the past two decades Michael has specialized in the fine art of what it takes to make a piece of wood feel good. Michael makes the necks feel like they're a part of your hands from the moment you pick them up.
Michael Tuttle's background includes stints with Valley Arts and Don Grosh Guitars, where, among other things, he gained a reputation for his fretwork. As a guitar player for the last 30 years, the transition from a professional musician to guitar builder has been a valuable asset to his company. He built his first guitar in the early 80's and in 1993 started building guitars commercially. After 10 years of honing the art of guitar building working for other organizations it was time to start out on his own. Michael Tuttle Guitars began in 2003. His unique craftsmanship and quality are unparalleled. Once you've played a Tuttle you'll know!
Serial Number: 532
Model: Custom Classic S
Body Wood: Alder
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
Neck Back Shapes: .830-C, 12"
Frets: .104x.047 Stainless Steel
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650
Hardware Color: Nickel
Gears: Hipshot Locking
Electronics: 5-Way, Volume, Tone, Tone
Input Jack: Top
Neck Pickup: Tuttle S
Middle Pickup: Tuttle S
Bridge Pickup: "PD" Humbucker, Black
Pickguard: Mint
Finish: Black Nitro
String Gauge: 10-46
Oil Finish Neck
G&G Hardshell Case
Weight: 8lbs 1oz
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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