Sound Pure's Take
"SSV" Humbucker from John is one of my all-time favorite pickups - a sweet,round tone !!!
The V60LP's are on the thoaty side which makes them perfect for blues and rock.
Love the Sonic Blue !!!
From John Suhr Guitars
Classic S
Serial: 65800
Weight: 8.4 lbs
BODY
Body Wood: 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: Sonic Blue
Body Finish / Aging: Gloss
Body Inlay: None
Input Jack: Face Jack, Chrome
Bridge: Gotoh 510 - 2-Post, Bent Saddles, Steel Block, Chrome, None
Bridge Recess: None
Strap Button / Screw Color: Chrome
Electronics Mount: Pickguard
Control Plate: N/A
Pickguard: Parchment, Classic
Tremolo Cavity Cover: Standard, Parchment
Control Cavity Cover: None
NECK
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Color: None
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Tint / Aging: Tint, N/A
Neck Back Shape: 60's C Vintage Standard .810 - .930
Neck Binding: None
Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius / Roll: 10" - 14", Standard Roll
Fingerboard Scalloping: None
Frets: 22, Stainless Steel Medium
Side Dots: Clay
Fingerboard Inlay: Face Dots, Clay
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: Suhr Locking, Chrome
ELECTRONICS / SETUP
Neck Pickup: V60LP, Neck, Parchment
Middle Pickup: V60LP, Neck, Parchment
Bridge Pickup: SSV, Bridge, Black
Pickup Selector: 5-Way Blade, Parchment
Optional Electronics: SSCII
Controls: Volume, Tone, Tone
Knobs: Parchment
Case: Deluxe Gig Bag
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