Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Very Good
If you've been eyeing up an archtop that has a nice bit of warmth in the midrange and plays like a dream then you should take a close look at this Peerless Imperial that landed in the shop recently! The short scale will have you playing with ease and with a Spruce top and Maple back and sides, you'll have all the clarity you need but with an added fullness that an all Maple build would lack. If you're looking for an archtop with punch and clarity that has timeless style then give us a call about this lovely Imperial today!
SP Luthier Notes: Fret dress and setup
Model: Imperial
Series: Jazz
Headstock
Shape: Peerless "Crown" Style
Logo: Peerless MOP "Since 1970"
Inlay: "Imperial" Mother of Pearl
Binding: White/Black Triple
Trus Rod Cover: Maple Yellow
Machine Heads: Grover GH102 w/Ebony Knobs
Neck
Wood: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 24.6"
Width at Nut: 1.69"
Neck Joint: Set in Neck, 14 Fret
Number of Frets: 22
Binding: White/Black
Fingerboard Inlays: "Orchid" Abalone
Nut: Bone
Body
Shape: Arch Top Cutaway
Top: Carved Solid Spruce
Back: Carved Solid Maple
Sides: Solid Maple
Body Depth: 2.96"
Body Width: 17.13"
Sound Hole & Binding: F-hole, Aged White
Top Binding: White/Black Triple
Bridge: Ebony
Pickguard: Ebony
Tailpiece: Ebony
Electronics
Pickups: 1 Ken Smith Floating Mini Humbucker
Controls: Volume
Hardware: Gold
Case: Hardshell
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.
Returns
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