Description
Experience the timeless sound and feel of the PS-6, featuring the iconic three single coil pickup layout that delivers crisp snap, sparkling chime, and that unmistakable “in-between” quack. Crafted with a vintage-inspired double cutaway body finished in lightly reliced nitrocellulose lacquer, this guitar offers the vibe of a well-loved classic combined with modern playability and reliability.
The roasted maple neck with a smooth satin finish sits comfortably in your hand, while the rosewood fingerboard with luminescent side dots ensures effortless navigation in low light. Stainless steel jumbo frets provide durability and smooth playability, complementing the stable tremolo bridge and locking tuners that maintain impeccable tuning stability even during aggressive bends and divebombs.
Custom handwound Alnico V pickups deliver bright, articulate clean tones and focused, expressive overdrive without unwanted harshness. Lightweight paulownia wood enhances resonance and keeps the instrument comfortable for extended sessions. The PS-6 is vintage soul with modern precision—everything you need, nothing you don’t.
Main Features
- Classic SSS pickup configuration with crisp snap and vibrant chime
- Double cutaway body with authentic reliced nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Custom handwound Alnico V single coil pickups for clear, articulate tone
- Roasted maple neck with smooth satin finish for superb comfort
- Rosewood fingerboard with luminous side dot inlays for low-light visibility
- Durable stainless steel jumbo frets with rounded edges for smooth playability
- Stable tremolo bridge for expressive vibrato and pitch control
- Chrome locking tuners for excellent tuning stability
- Lightweight paulownia body enhancing resonance and comfort
Specifications
- Colour: Purple 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, approx. 7k output, Alpha pots
- Bridge: Tremolo system
- Controls: One volume, two tone
- Hardware: Chrome locking
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer with relicing
- Strings: D’Addario EXL110 10-46 gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What tone characteristics can I expect from the PS-6’s pickups?
The PS-6’s custom handwound Alnico V single coils provide crisp, bright cleans with shimmering chime and a distinctive quack in the pickups’ “in-between” positions. Overdriven tones remain focused and expressive without harshness.
➤ How does the lightly reliced finish affect the guitar?
The reliced nitrocellulose lacquer finish features authentic checking and wear to replicate the look and feel of a vintage instrument, giving the guitar character without years of ageing.
➤ What neck features improve playability?
A roasted maple neck with satin finish offers a smooth, comfortable feel while the rosewood fingerboard with luminous side dot inlays allows effortless fretboard navigation, even on dark stages. Stainless steel jumbo frets add durability and ensure smooth bends.
➤ Is this guitar suitable for heavy playing and touring?
Yes, the PS-6 combines durable stainless steel frets, a stable tremolo bridge, and chrome locking tuners to maintain tuning stability and withstand the demands of heavy playing and touring.
➤ What wood is used for the body and how does it affect tone?
The lightweight paulownia body enhances resonance and provides a responsive tonal balance, adding comfort for long sessions without compromising sound quality.
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
