Classic California Looks Elevated with Hot HSS Sonics
Equipped with an HSS array of supercharged pickups, this Suhr Classic S Custom is a bona fide rock machine bearing distinct specs not available on standard-issue Suhrs. All three of this solidbody's pickups — an SSV+ humbucker and dual V63+ single-coils — charge out of the gate with a hot-wound punch, granting you all the sonic flexibility that HSS solidbodies are revered for with a more aggressive edge. Next, the 2-piece alder body comes equipped with Suhr’s 2-post tremolo unit with bent steel saddles, allowing for expressive flourishes with tuning stability held tight by Suhr’s own locking machine heads. And like every Suhr to roll through Sweetwater’s Guitar Gallery, this Suhr Classic S Custom delivers truly exceptional playability, featuring a full-bodied ’60s C Vintage Standard maple neck, a high-performance compound-radius fingerboard, and 22 mirror-bright stainless steel frets. For the modern player who demands genre-defying firepower with classic solidbody stylings, it’s tough to top this Suhr Classic S Custom.
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A flexible array of Suhr pickups
Equipped with a diverse array of Suhr pickups arranged in a flexible HSS configuration, the Suhr Classic S Custom provides a vast range of versatile sonic textures. Its SSV+ bridge pickup emboldens the warmth and depth of a vintage humbucker with a red-hot dose of attitude, along with sharpened definition and greater dynamic range. Next, middle- and neck-position V63+ pickups deliver a full range of hot-wound single-coil tones with an ear-grabbing balance of tight lows, focused mids, and smooth top-end sparkle. From old-school blues cleans to amp-punishing grit and grind, the Suhr Classic S Custom stands ready to serve as your do-it-all solidbody.
Vintage-meets-modern maple neck
The Suhr Classic S Custom’s neck stands as exhibit A of the company’s unerring dedication to immaculate craftsmanship. It all starts with a stout shaft of maple in Suhr’s comfortable ’60s C Vintage Standard profile — a full yet comfortable shape with just enough chunk to please vintage fanatics. Topside, the 9- to 12-inch compound-radius fingerboard sings across the neck’s entire range thanks to Suhr’s exquisite fretwork, supplying smooth chording down low and buzz-free bends up high. Finally, 22 medium stainless steel frets shrug off typical playwear without breaking a sweat, ensuring peak playability for years to come.
Suhr: the pinnacle of craftsmanship, playability, and tone
Suhr doesn’t just build handcrafted, boutique-quality instruments and amplifiers — the company creates exceptional tools that fuel musical dreams and artistic passions. John Suhr began crafting custom guitars in the mid-1970s, and by the dawn of the 1980s, he was building made-to-order Pensa-Suhr instruments for a who’s who of top musicians. In the 1990s, John collaborated with celebrated rig builder Bob Bradshaw to design the now-legendary CAA 3+ and 3+SE preamps, as well as the CAA OD-100 amplifier. In 1997, after a stint as senior master builder for Fender’s Custom Shop, John founded his own company, a decision that enabled him to bring to fruition products of unrivaled quality, detail, and craftsmanship. Today, the Suhr name is synonymous with prestige; a guitar, bass, or amplifier with the Suhr marque garners instant respect. With elite players such as Mateus Asato, Reb Beach, Scott Henderson, James Norbert Ivanyi, Andre Nieri, Pete Thorn, Ian Thornley, Doug Aldrich, and Andy Wood on the company’s roster, you can be certain that your Suhr places you in esteemed company.
Suhr Classic S Custom Features:
- A custom-spec Suhr crafted in the brand’s California workshop with specs unavailable on standard models
- 2-piece alder body offers a lightweight and familiar feel
- ’60s C Vintage Standard neck provides a touch of old-school chunk while remaining fast and comfortable
- 9–12-in. compound-radius fingerboard ensures effortless high-position bends and easy low-position chord work
- 22 medium stainless steel frets are extremely resistant to wear and tear
- A supercharged trio of Suhr pickups delivers a hotter, more aggressive take on HSS sonics
- Suhr 2-post tremolo bridge grants expressive vibrato and flamboyant dives with superb tuning stability
- Top-shelf Suhr locking tuners make switching out strings a breeze
