Description
The Spira S-457 is crafted for guitarists who demand exceptional extended range performance paired with striking aesthetics. Built from a roasted poplar body with a quilted maple top, and a Canadian roasted maple neck matched with a roasted maple fretboard, this guitar delivers a smooth and responsive playing experience perfect for complex solos and heavy riffs.
Main Features
- Roasted poplar body with quilted maple top for rich tonal depth
- Canadian roasted maple neck and roasted maple fretboard for smooth, fast playability
- Custom Spira Villain™ seven-string humbuckers with 12k output and ceramic magnets
- Fixed bridge for enhanced tuning stability
- Black locking machine heads for precise tuning
- 24 jumbo frets with 14-inch radius for fluid fretwork
- Multiscale design (25.5”–27”) offering balanced tension across strings
- 48mm artificial bone nut and double-action truss rod for durability and setup flexibility
- Gloss finish with black hardware for a luxury appearance
Equipped with Spira’s exclusive Villain™ seven-string humbucker pickups, the S-457 produces powerful, clear tones ideal for rock and metal genres. Its fixed bridge and black locking machine heads offer superb tuning stability and precision, ensuring you stay in perfect tune during intense sessions.
With a modern D-shaped neck, 24 jumbo frets on a 14-inch radius fretboard, a 48mm nut width, and a multiscale string length from 25.5 to 27 inches, the S-457 delivers an expansive range with effortless playability and comfort.
Specifications
- Machine Head: Black, locking
- Neck: Canadian roasted maple, modern D shape
- Fretboard: Roasted maple, 14” radius, 24 jumbo frets
- Nut Width: 48mm, artificial bone
- Truss Rod: Double action
- String Scale: Multiscale 25.5”–27”
- Body: Roasted poplar with quilted maple top
- Pickups: HH Spira Villain™, custom made, 12k output, ceramic magnet
- Bridge: Fixed
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone
- Hardware: Black
- Finish: Gloss
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What makes the Spira S-457 ideal for metal and rock genres?
The S-457 features custom Spira Villain™ humbuckers that deliver high-output, clear and defined tones, perfectly suited for the aggressive sounds of rock and metal music.
➤ How does the multiscale design improve playability?
The multiscale design balances string tension across the seven strings by offering different scale lengths (25.5” to 27”), making extended-range playing more comfortable and tuning more stable.
➤ What benefits do the roasted maple neck and fretboard provide?
Roasting the maple enhances stability and resonance, offering a smooth, fast-playing surface that improves sustain and overall tonal clarity.
➤ Is the tuning stability reliable during heavy playing?
Yes, the fixed bridge combined with black locking machine heads ensures excellent tuning stability even under rigorous playing conditions.
➤ How many frets does the Spira S-457 have and what is their design?
It has 24 jumbo frets set on a 14” radius fretboard, offering ample range and facilitating advanced lead techniques with ease.
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
Spira 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
