{"product_id":"suhr-classic-t-antique-3-tone-burst-alder-ir-hs","title":"Suhr Classic T Antique - 3-Tone Burst, Alder, IR, HS","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpdated for 2015 the \u003cstrong\u003eClassic T Antique\u003c\/strong\u003e now includes: our innovative SSCII (Silent Single-Coil) hum cancelling system, SSV neck pickup option, Alder body option, 2 new nitrocellulose body finishes, a vintage tinted nitrocellulose finished neck, a Rosewood fingerboard option, and a parchment pickguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two great Classic T Antique eras:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50s Spec:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60s Spec:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eBody\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOne of the most popular guitar body woods of the 1960s, is grown all over the world. Alder is medium to light in weight with soft tight pores. It has a light tan color and can sometimes exhibit large swirling grain patterns and rings. Alder is favored by blues and rock players for its strong, clear, full-bodied sound, with beefy mids and excellent lows. Alder is used extensively for guitar bodies because of its light weight and its full sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndian Rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBeing one of the most popular fingerboard woods for guitars, Indian Rosewood is usually sourced from either India or Bangladesh. It has a thick grain pattern with colors ranging from brown-black, purple, to red-brown. Indian Rosewood is particularly favored by blues and rock players for it’s thick, sweet tone. It has an ideal balance of fat lows, warm mids and a sparkling high end presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWood: Select 2-Piece Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Color: 3-Tone Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eBody Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic T Antique uses our Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish. Our finishing process provides an unparalleled combination of protection, beauty, and tone. Great care is taken to ensure that the thinnest possible layers of finish are applied. This allows the wood to resonate freely while still providing ample protection. Our state of the art equipment, experienced staff and uncompromising quality control ensures that no instrument leaves our facility until it meets our demanding standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach Classic T Antique is equipped with our Even C Medium neck profile. Rolled edges and a 9-12” compound fingerboard radius offers a substantial, yet comfortable shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWood: Quartersawn Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Even C Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: Compound 9”-12”\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Medium Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNut: Tusq\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.650\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quarter sawn Maple neck is tinted, then finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, which protects the neck from moisture and provides a comfortable feel of a vintage instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFrets\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Classic T Antique includes medium stainless steel frets, which offers silky smooth bending and long-lasting playability. Utilizing the PLEK process on each instrument guarantees the best possible string action, ensures optimized playability and eliminates intonation problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSSCII (Silent Single-Coil)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOur proprietary passive 60-cycle hum reduction system has no impact on tone, there are no batteries to change - just transparent noise reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic T Single-Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe Classic T pickups are wound to produce a broad range of classic T-style tones, from clean and snappy to warm and punchy with just the right amount of growl, the Classic T Antique is equally at home in a Nashville honky-tonk or on the Sunset Strip. Every Classic T pickup is hand-built, precisely wound (using our proprietary winding process) and features: plain enamel (neck) or formvar wire (bridge), specially formulated Alnico V magnets and vintage correct black fiber bottoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSSV Humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe SSV is a versatile pickup that combines the warmth of a vintage humbucker with increased clarity and definition. 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