Description
The PS-6 offers a timeless SSS single-coil setup delivering bright snap, chiming cleans, and the distinctive in-between quack tone that defines this legendary configuration. Its classic double cutaway body is crafted from lightweight paulownia, resonating with warmth and clarity, while the lightly reliced nitrocellulose finish evokes the character of a cherished vintage instrument.
Designed for players seeking expressive versatility, the roasted maple neck with a smooth satin finish and rosewood fingerboard feels effortlessly comfortable. Stainless steel jumbo frets with rounded edges provide long-lasting durability and effortless playability. The stable tremolo bridge and chrome locking tuners ensure precise tuning stability even during aggressive bends and divebombs.
Custom handwound Alnico V pickups offer clear, articulate sound with punch and bite, avoiding harshness across clean and driven tones. Luminous side dot inlays make it easy to navigate the fretboard under low lighting, perfect for live performances.
Main Features
- Classic SSS single coil pickup configuration with snap and chime
- Double cutaway paulownia body with lightweight construction
- Lightly reliced nitrocellulose lacquer finish for authentic vintage aesthetics
- Roasted maple neck with satin finish for smooth feel
- Rosewood fingerboard with luminescent side dot inlays
- 22 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges for durability and comfort
- Stable tremolo bridge for expressive playing styles
- Chrome locking tuners providing reliable tuning stability
- Custom handwound Alnico V pickups delivering clear, articulate tones
Specifications
- Colour: Olympic White Relic
- Machine Heads: Chrome locking tuners, 1:19 ratio
- Neck: Quarter sawn roasted maple, 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
- Number of Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges
- Body Wood: Paulownia
- Pickups: SSS custom handwound Alnico V, approximately 7k output, Alpha pots
- Bridge: Tremolo
- Controls: One volume, two tone
- Hardware: Chrome locking
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer with relicing
- Strings: D’Addario EXL110 10-46 gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What tonal characteristics do the pickups provide?
The custom handwound Alnico V single coils offer bright snap and chiming cleans with a distinctive quack in between pickups. They provide clarity and bite without harshness, suitable for both clean articulation and focused, expressive overdriven tones.
➤ How does the reliced finish affect the guitar?
The lightly reliced nitrocellulose lacquer finish features authentic checking and wear patterns, giving the guitar a vintage look and feel without the need to wait decades for natural aging. It also adds a unique character to every instrument.
➤ Is this guitar suitable for live performance?
Yes. The stable tremolo bridge and chrome locking tuners ensure tuning stability during aggressive playing. Additionally, luminous side dot inlays aid in visual navigation under low light conditions, making it an excellent choice for stage use.
➤ What body wood is used and how does it affect resonance?
The guitar features a paulownia body, which is lightweight and enhances resonance, providing a balanced tone with warmth and clarity for versatile playing styles.
➤ What string gauge comes with the guitar?
It is fitted with D’Addario EXL110 strings, ranging from 10 to 46 gauge, offering a balanced tension for versatile playability and tone.
Delivery
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
