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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: Frets that were lifting slightly were reseated and secured. Select frets were leveled, crowned, and polished. The truss rod and bridge were adjusted.
The Suhr Custom Classic is a beautifully refined, professional-grade instrument built for effortless feel and inspiring tone. Its two-piece alder body in Black Cherry Metallic gloss pairs comfort and clarity with sleek, familiar contours, while the satin-tinted maple neck in a 60’s C Vintage Medium profile feels smooth and instantly inviting. A rolled 7.25" rosewood fingerboard adds a broken-in touch, making every chord and bend feel natural. Dual Suhr DSV humbuckers deliver warm, articulate punch with focused bite, and the Gotoh 510 trem provides rock-solid stability and expressive control. This Suhr is a smart long-term investment—built to perform flawlessly and stay exciting for years.
From John Suhr Guitars
Suhr Classic
When our customers asked for an instrument with all the tone and playability of our Classic Antique, without the antiquing – we listened. The Classic Pro marries vintage design with modern improvements resulting in an instrument that is capable of producing iconic tones while retaining the build quality, features and playability you’ve come to expect from Suhr.
Suhr DSV Pickups
The DSV has a broad sonic aperture with very little compression, making for a dynamic, vintage output humbucker. The DSV Neck is a versatile pickup that combines the warmth of a vintage humbucker with increased clarity and definition. The DSV Bridge is similar to the DSV neck in tone, but wound hotter for more output, increased sustain and a sweet midrange response.
The DSV is similar to our SSV pickup, but warmer and fatter with a smoother response to your picking attack.
Serial Number: JS8E5A
Guitar Model: Classic
Body Wood: Alder, 2-Piece
Body Contours: Arm, Hand, & Tummy
Body Binding: None
Chambering: None
Input Jack: Side Jack, Chrome
Body / Back Color: Black Cherry Metallic
Body Finish / Aging: Gloss
Bridge: Gotoh 510 - 2-Post, Bent Saddles, Steel Block, Chrome
Strap Button / Screw Color: Chrome
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell, Classic
Tremolo Cavity Cover: Standard, Tortoise Shell
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Color: None
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Tint / Aging: Tint
Neck Back Shape: 60's C Vintage Medium .830 - .950
Neck Binding: None
Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius / Roll: 7.25", Extra Roll
Fingerboard Scalloping: None
Frets: 22, Nickel, Medium
Side Dots: Clay
Fingerboard Inlay: Face Dots, Clay
12th Fret Inlay: None, n/a
Headstock: Original
Headstock Finish: Satin
Nut: 1.650", Tusq, White
Tuning Gears: Gotoh Kluson, Chrome
Neck Pickup: DSV, Neck, Black
Middle Pickup: None
Bridge Pickup: DSV, Bridge, Black
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Blade, Black
Optional Electronics: None
Controls: Volume, Tone
Knobs: Black Plastic
Case: Hardshell, Black
Weight: 7.95lbs
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.
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