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Crafted especially for vintage feel and tone with modern playability, the 2015 Classic Antique series embodies the best of Suhr's builds. The Classic Antique series is John Suhr's response to the gigging musician's need for professional-grade instruments at an affordable price point, with the most requested specs of Suhr's catalogue applied to incredible 'S' and 'T' style guitars. Lightly reliced finishes ensure the guitarist can take his or her axe out to the gig without having to worry over smalls dings and dents in the guitar's finish!
John Suhr’s ‘T’ style guitar, like all aspects of his brand, are rooted in tradition. The Classic T Antique series has taken the most notable characteristics of 50’s ‘T’ style guitars that gained so much notoriety, and applied a few modern twists for exceptional playability. It all starts with the Swamp Ash body, a common staple of vintage ‘T’ styles. The tonewood has a natural brightness and crisp clarity that can only be attributed to itself, with awesome natural presence. With the capability to cut through any mix, and the vintage mojo that can nail just about any clean tone imaginable - you’ll be hard pressed to find a more impressive build of a vintage tone machine like this one!
From John Suhr Guitars
In the spirit of the original, the all new Classic T Antique™ has been developed to meet the demands of the player who asks for an instrument that preserves classic tone and design, while improving on the limitations of vintage instruments. The Classic T Antique™ propels this design to new heights by blending the best of the old and new schools, in a design that will make you re-think what is possible.
Available in two great Classic T Antique eras:
50’s Spec: 2-piece Swamp Ash body with Maple fingerboard on a Maple neck, Trans finishes (2 Tone Burst, Trans Butterscotch or Trans White), and single-ply pickguard (Black Bakelite or White).
60’s Spec: 2-piece Alder body with a Rosewood fingerboard on a Maple neck, Finishes (3 Tone Burst, Black or Olympic White), and a 3-Ply Parchment pickguard.
A covered SSV humbucker in the neck position is an available option on both the 50's and 60's models.
The nitro-cellulose lacquer finish and our proprietary antiquing process make each Classic T Antique™ feel like it has been loved for years.
Serial Number: JST3Q2Y
Model: Classic T Antique Pro
Body Wood: Swamp Ash, 2-Piece
Contours: Hand Only
Body Color: Trans White, Light Aging
Input Jack: Electrosocket, Chrome
Bridge: Wilkinson 3 Saddle Classic T, Chrome
Electronics Mount: Control Plate
Control Plate Color: Chrome
Pickguard: Bakelite, Unpainted
PG Shape: Classic T Shape
Neck Wood: Maple, Lacquer Finish, Light Aging, Tinted
Fingerboard Wood: Maple
Radius: 9" - 12", Standard Roll
Neck Shape: Even C Medium .840 - .920
Headstock: Original, Lacquer Finish
Nut: White Tusq, 1.650"
Frets: 22 Frets, Stainless Steel, Medium
Logo: Decal, Gold
Gears: Suhr Locking, Chrome
Side & Face Dots: Black Dots
Wiring: Standard Wiring, SSCII
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Blade
Switch Tip: Plastic, Barrel T-style, Black
Control 1: Volume, Chrome Knob
Control 2: Tone, Chrome Knob
Neck Pickup: SSV, Neck, Nickel Chrome
Bridge Pickup: Classic T, Bridge, Black
Case: Deluxe Padded Gig Bag
String Gauge: .010 - .046
Tuning: E Standard
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