Description
Experience the unmistakable bite and twang of the PT-3, a single cutaway guitar that blends vintage soul with contemporary reliability. Designed for players who value clarity and character, this guitar delivers crisp, articulate clean tones and commanding driven sounds that cut through any mix without harshness.
The PT-3’s custom handwound Alnico V single coil pickups are at the heart of its signature sound. Paired with a roasted maple neck finished in smooth satin, it offers a natural, broken-in feel from the very first chord. The lightweight paulownia body, wrapped in nitrocellulose lacquer, enhances resonance and develops a unique vintage patina over time.
Main Features
- Classic single coil pickup configuration with vibrant bite and twang
- Traditional single cutaway body for authentic tone and playability
- Custom handwound Alnico V single coil pickups for clarity and dynamic response
- Roasted maple neck with smooth satin finish for a comfortable, broken-in feel
- Rosewood fingerboard featuring luminescent side dot inlays for low-light playing
- Jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges for durability and smooth playability
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finish that promotes natural resonance and ageing
- Fixed bridge providing solid tuning and excellent sustain
- Chrome locking tuners ensuring reliable tuning stability
The PT-3 combines essential features with premium materials to deliver a versatile instrument perfect for players seeking vintage tone with modern performance. Its satin roasted maple neck and polish-free surface offer effortless glide, while stainless steel frets withstand hours of vigorous playing. Locking tuners maintain pitch integrity during bends and intense sessions, making this guitar as dependable as it is inspiring.
Specifications
- Colour: Sunburst
- 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 (350 mm)
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Double action
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (647.7 mm)
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel with rounded edges
- Body Wood: Paulownia
- Pickups: SS custom handwound Alnico V single coils, approx. 7k output, Alpha pots
- Bridge: Fixed
- Controls: One volume, one tone
- Hardware: Chrome locking
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Strings: D’Addario EXL110, 10-46 gauge
Vintage tone, effortless playability, and lasting quality combine to make the PT-3 an instrument built for musicians who demand authenticity and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of pickups does the PT-3 use?
The PT-3 features custom handwound Alnico V single coil pickups designed to deliver bright, clear tones with vibrant bite and twang.
➤ How does the nitrocellulose lacquer benefit the guitar?
The nitrocellulose lacquer enhances the guitar’s natural resonance, allows the wood to breathe, and ages beautifully over time, developing unique checking and wear patterns.
➤ What kind of neck does the PT-3 have?
It has a roasted quarter-sawn maple neck with a satin finish, providing a smooth, comfortable feel that feels broken-in from the first play.
➤ Are the tuning machines reliable for live performance?
Yes, the guitar features chrome locking tuners with a 1:19 gear ratio, ensuring excellent tuning stability through bends and aggressive playing.
➤ What woods are used in the PT-3’s construction?
The body is made from lightweight paulownia wood, while the neck is roasted maple and the fingerboard rosewood, balancing resonance, sustain, and playability.
Delivery
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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
