The SSV Bridge is wound a bit hotter for more output, increased sustain and a sweet midrange response.From what othér TGPers have statéd, this is probabIy a fairly earIy Classic - maybe fróm 1998. The SSV is a versatile pickup that combines the warmth of a vintage humbucker with increased clarity and definition. The SSV Humbucker in the bridge has a broad sonic aperture with very little compression, making for a dynamic, vintage output humbucker. The V60LP Middle Pickup is RWRP (reverse wound, reverse polarity) The V60LP pickups are calibrated for each position, including for the middle position with reverse winding and reverse polarity.
The V60LP replicates the handwound pattern of some early-60's single-coil pickups and impart sweeter and rounder highs. John Suhr examined a variety of vintage pickups and found that some sound much better than others and took apart the great ones to find out why, measuring the gauss of the magnets to counting the number of turns of the coil wires. What you get are clear bell-like highs, warm and punchy mids, and big yet firm lows that are the hallmark of great vintage pickups, which aren't as common as one might be led to believe.
These pickups also use the same magnets that were used in the pickups made during this era. 950īridge: Gotoh 510, Non-Recessed, Steel BlockĮlectronics: SSCII Wiring, Volume, 2-Tone, 5 WayĬase: Suhr Deluxe Padded Gig Bag (Hard Case Optional)Įvery V60LP pickup is hand-built, precisely wound (using Suhr's proprietary winding process) The V60LP pickups faithfully recreate the classic single-coil sounds of the 60's. These appointments create a comfortable, fast feeling neck with long lasting playability. The frets feature rolled edges and a 9"-12" compound radius, great for smooth bends. The neck is made from beautiful roasted flamed maple and features a vintage 60's C shape with medium stainless steel frets. Suhr takes great care in finishing the body with an ultra "Thin Skin" urethane finish, allowing for the wood to resonate freely while still providing plenty of protection to ensure the longevity of these guitars. Alder is known for its rich low and mid-range tonal qualities as well as its lighter overall weight, especially when roasted.
For the money, these guitars simply CANNOT be beat.Įach is built with a two-piece alder body. Our Classic S Roasted Select features low noise Suhr V60LP pickups with SSCII electronics, stainless steel frets and modern hardware like Suhr Locking Tuners and a Gotoh 510 Tremolo Bridge!Īnd of course, each Classic S Roasted Select goes through the same renowned individual setup process that $10-15k Suhr Custom guitars go through. Aesthetically, we chose to go with a Parchment Pickguard on this guitar. This Select run still features the highly desired Roasted Flamed Maple Neck, but we also added beautiful Abalone Dot Inlays. Starting with the highly regarded Classic S, and building on the massive success of our previous runs, we decided to recreate this run with a few changes.
The Suhr Select Classic S Roasted Flamed Neck guitars are a collaboration between Humbucker Music and Suhr and is available in very limited numbers.Īs one of Suhr's largest dealers in the world, we designed this Custom Classic S run to bring the craftsmanship and quality of Suhr's Classic Custom line of guitars to a more attractive price while providing the player with some of Suhr's most popular appointments.
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