Condition Report
This Suhr is Suhr-tainly very clean (Will I ever retire that pun? Absolutely not!). The frets are in perfect shape, and it shows incredibly light signs of normal use (mostly just some faint marks on the pickguard). The only imperfection in the finish is a small lacquer chip on the top of the headstock face. All in all, it's quite clean, and it comes with an upgraded G&G case custom-made for the Classic S and a Suhr black leather strap, both of which are in outstanding shape.
Sonic Evaluation
"Classic S" is an appropriate model name for this serial, because it's a classic in every sense of the word. It's awfully hard to beat an S-style guitar with a 3-tone sunburst finish in terms of vintage style, and this serial has tone to match its iconic looks. It's a very vocal Strat with a chewy midrange, open lows, and sizzling highs that compel you to play expressively and push your creativity--I definitely had a few "Whoah, did I play that?" moments while evaluating it. It also has a wonderfully complex bouquet of overtones that gives chords plenty of weight and makes single notes quite beefy.
The bridge pickup is a snarling demon, with a focused bite in the midrange, punchy lows, and highs reminiscent of a fanged church bell from Hades. The middle pickup is squarely in the Goldilocks Zone: muscular lows that don't overwhelm the balance of things, a glassy, sweet high-end, and a broader, punchier midrange response. The neck pickup ups the Gristle Factor in all areas as the EQ broadens and fattens in the lows, mids, and highs, making for a juicy tone that has enough clarity for chord work.
If you're looking for iconic Strat sounds with the playability of a Suhr, you'll think this uber-clean serial is a classic as well!
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Brand Name
Suhr
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Model
2018 Suhr Classic S SSS
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Finish Color
3-Tone Burst
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Finish Type
Gloss
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Weight
8.22 lbs.
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Body Wood
Alder
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Neck Dimensions
.790 1st - .920 12th
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Neck Wood
Maple
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Neck Shape
60s Vintage Standard C
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Neck Finish
Satin
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Fingerboard Wood
Indian Rosewood
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Fingerboard Radius
9" - 12" Compound Radius w/Standard Roll
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Fingerboard Inlays
Clay Dots
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Frets
22, Stainless Steel, Medium
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Nut Material
Tusq
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Width at Nut
1.650"
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Pickups
3 V60LP Single-Coils
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Electronics
SSCII Hum-Cancelling
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Controls
1 Volume, 2 Tones, 5-Way Switch
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Hardware
Chrome
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Tuners
Chrome Locking Suhr
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bridge
Gotoh 510 - 2-Post, Bent Saddles, Steel Block, Chrome
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Case Candy
Suhr Guitar Spec Sheet
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Case
Non-Original Upgraded G&G Hardshell Case
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