Sound Pure's Take

Pure time machine magic that can start and stop on a dime--this is what modern guitar making is all about!  Taking the sound and feel of the 60s with the bulletproof craftsmanship and obsessive pursuit of perfection embodied by every Suhr since John's first years ago.  This is a lifetime achievement for the builder and a lifetime instrument for the player--don't let these moments pass you by!

From John Suhr Guitars

Suhr Classic Antique

Our customers have asked for an instrument that has a vintage look and feel, without sacrificing playability and tone. Enter the Classic Antique™. We designed this guitar to ensure it preserves the spirit of a vintage instrument while performing like a Suhr. Impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure that every neck pocket is tight, every fret is perfectly dressed, and that every instrument is ready for peak performance before leaving our facility.

The nitro-cellulose lacquer finish and our proprietary antiquing process make each Classic Antique™ feel like it has been loved for years. The Classic Antique now includes: our innovative SSCII (Silent Single-Coil) hum cancelling system, a vintage tinted nitrocellulose neck with stainless steel frets, and a Maple fingerboard option.

Model
Classic S Antique
Serial
JS9A4U
Weight
7.95 lbs

BODY

Body Wood
Roasted Alder, 2-Piece
Body Top Wood
None
Body Countours
Arm, Hand, & Tummy
Body Binding
None
Chambering
None
Sound Hole
None
Body Top Color
N/A
Body Color
2 Tone Tobacco Burst
Body Finish / Aging
Lacquer, Medium Aging
Body Inlay
None
Input Jack
Face Jack, Chrome
Bridge
Fender Vintage 6-Screw Tremolo, Chrome, None
Bridge Recess
None
Strap Button / Screw Color
Chrome
Electronics Mount
Pickguard
Control Plate
N/A
Pickguard
White, 3-Ply, Classic
Tremolo Cavity Cover
Standard, White, 3-Ply
Control Cavity Cover
None

NECK

Neck Wood
Roasted Maple
Neck Color
None
Neck Finish
Oil
Neck Tint / Aging
None
Neck Back Shape
60's C Vintage Standard .810 - .930
Neck Binding
None
Fingerboard Wood
Indian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius / Roll
10" - 14", Extra Roll
Fingerboard Scalloping
None
Frets
22, Stainless Steel, Medium
Side Dots
Black
Fingerboard Inlay
Face Dots, Black
12th Fret Inlay
None
Headstock
Original
Headstock Top Wood
None
Headstock Color
None
Headstock Finish
Satin
Nut
1.650", Tusq, White
Logo
Decal, gold
Tuning Gears
Gotoh Kluson, Chrome

ELECTRONICS / SETUP

Neck Pickup
ML Standard, Neck, White
Middle Pickup
ML Standard, Neck, White
Bridge Pickup
ML Standard, Bridge, White
Pickup Selector
5-Way Blade, White
Optional Electronics
SSCII
Controls
Volume, Tone, Tone
Knobs
White
Case
Hardshell, Black

Free 3-Year Warranty

Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →

Returns

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