Description
The PS-3 combines timeless design with exceptional versatility, delivering the iconic sound of three single coils in a sleek double cutaway body. Renowned for its distinctive snap, bright chime and that unmistakable quack tone, this guitar offers articulate cleans and tight, controlled overdrive. Whether you’re playing blues, rock or funk, the PS-3 adapts seamlessly to your style with clarity and precision.
Main Features
- Classic SSS pickup configuration for bright, clear tone and dynamic response
- Double cutaway body design for effortless access to upper frets
- Custom hand-wound Alnico V single coil pickups for rich harmonics and bite
- Roasted maple neck with smooth satin finish for warm tone and comfort
- Rosewood fingerboard featuring luminous side dot inlays
- Durable stainless steel jumbo frets with rounded edges for playing ease
- Lightweight paulownia body with nitrocellulose lacquer finish for natural resonance
- Stable tremolo bridge offering reliable pitch return
- Chrome locking tuners delivering excellent tuning stability
The roasted maple neck’s satin finish and rosewood fingerboard create an inviting feel that encourages fluid play from the very first note. Its lightweight paulownia body, finished with nitrocellulose lacquer, enhances resonance and ages gracefully, developing unique character with time. Stainless steel jumbo frets ensure lasting durability while premium modern hardware guarantees dependable performance in both studio and live environments.
Tone and Playability
Designed to feel intuitive and comfortable, the PS-3 features a Modern C neck profile and a 13.75-inch fingerboard radius for effortless lead runs and confident rhythm playing. The custom-wound pickups deliver clarity and punch without harshness, making them ideal for a variety of genres. Crafted with attention to detail, every component supports consistent, professional sound quality wherever you play.
Specifications
- Colour: Black
- Machine Heads: Chrome locking tuners, 1:19 gear ratio
- Neck: Quarter-sawn roasted maple with satin finish
- Neck Shape: Modern C
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with luminescent side dot inlays
- Radius: 13.75 inches
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Double-action
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel with rounded edges
- Body Wood: Paulownia
- Pickups: SSS custom hand-wound Alnico V, approx 7k output
- Controls: One volume, two tone
- Bridge: Tremolo
- Hardware: Chrome locking
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Strings: D’Addario EXL110 10–46 gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What styles of music suit the PS-3 guitar?
The PS-3 excels in genres requiring clear single-coil tones like blues, rock, funk and pop thanks to its bright, articulate pickups and versatile tonal range.
➤ How does the nitrocellulose finish affect the guitar?
Nitrocellulose lacquer allows the wood to resonate freely and ages naturally, developing unique wear patterns and tonal character over time.
➤ Is the PS-3 suitable for live performance?
Yes, with locking tuners and a stable tremolo bridge, the PS-3 maintains tuning stability and reliable hardware performance on stage or in the studio.
➤ What makes the pickups special on this guitar?
The custom hand-wound Alnico V single coil pickups provide a sweet, dynamic response with snap and chime, offering clarity without harshness.
➤ How comfortable is the neck for playing?
The Modern C neck profile combined with a smooth satin finish and 13.75-inch fingerboard radius delivers comfortable playability suited to both lead and rhythm styles.
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Patina Warranty Information: 1 Year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time
3 years warranty for VIP members
