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Weight: 8.5 lbs.

Wow, what a beauty! John Suhr's guitars are always finely crafted and well-appointed, but this 2016 Collection Modern is truly a work of art. The stunning Macassar Ebony top flows effortlessly into the Black Limba body, the contours making it seem like the guitar is a natural extension of your own body. The neck is sleek and sensuous and the lower body cutaway allows easy access to the upper registers. Suhr's very own Thornbucker pickups deliver unparalleled clarity and balance, no matter what your playing style, letting you dish out clean arpeggios, crunchy chords and singing leads to your heart's content. It's no exaggeration to say that this guitar takes the perfect combination of looks and substance and knocks it out of the park!

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Suhr 2016 Collection Macassar Ebony Modern #043 Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Frank Hamilton tests out the Suhr 2016 Collection Macassar Ebony Modern #043 with a Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon, a Strymon El Capistan... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure electric guitar specialist Frank Hamilton tests out the Suhr 2016 Collection Macassar Ebony Modern #043 with a Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon, a Strymon El Capistan dTape Delay Effect Pedal, and a Mesa Boogie Mark Five 35 British Cabernet Head & 1x12 Cab.

From John Suhr Guitars

The Macassar Ebony Modern features a black limba body and neck with an ornate Macassar Ebony top, accented with gold hardware.
The 10”-14” compound Macassar Ebony fingerboard is complete with 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, and a custom Koa inlay on the 12th fret. This collection guitar features brass side dots, a gold gotoh 510 bridge with steel block, along with Macassar Ebony accents including neck screws, knobs, tuning gears, and pickup covers for our all new Thornbucker+ pickups. Comes with a wood spec sheet, shipped in a deluxe hardshell case.
Serial Number
043
Guitar Model
Modern
Body Top Wood
Macassar Ebony
Body Top Wood Pieces
2-Piece
Body Top Wood Thickness
3/16"
Body Wood
Black Limba
Body Wood Pieces
2-Piece
Body Finish
Gloss
Neck Wood
Black Limba
Neck Back Shape
Modern Elliptical .800 - .850
Fingerboard Wood
Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
10" - 14"
Fret Size
Jumbo
Fret Material
Stainless Steel
Fingerboard Inlay Design
None
Side Dot Material
Brass
Nut
Tusq
Nut Color
White
Nut Width
1.650"
Input Jack
Side Jack
Input Jack Color
Gold
Neck Pickup
Thornbucker, Neck
Neck Pickup Color
Macassar Ebony
Middle Pickup
V70, Middle
Middle Pickup Color
Macassar Ebony
Bridge Pickup
Thornbucker, Bridge
Bridge Pickup Color
Macassar Ebony
Pickguard Material
None
Tuning Gears
Suhr Locking
Tuning Gears Color
Gold with Wood Buttons
Bridge
Gotoh 510 - 2-Post, Solid Saddles, Steel Block
Bridge Color
Gold
Knobs
Macassar Ebony
Case
Original Custom Hardshell

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