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96 CONTOUR TOP

Built in the UK with meticulous attention to detail, this instrument delivers exceptional tone, playability, and aesthetic elegance.

At its core, the 96 contour Top features a carefully selected tonewood combination, typically pairing a resonant swamp ash body with a flat maple drop top. This construction produces a rich, balanced voice with a warm and full low end, articulate mids, and beautifully clear in the highs.

A roasted maple neck brings stability and warmth, paired with EITHER a 12” OR 10”-16” compound-radius fRETboard that offers a seamless transition from rhythm to lead. Fretwork is executed to microscopic precision, ensuring a smooth, buzz-free glide across every note.

Premium Gotoh hardware ensures tuning stability and smooth vibrato response, while subtle touches like rolled edges, contoured heels, and hand-polished fret ends elevate both form and function.

The 96 features a vintage-style or floating tremolo, slot head or rear locking tuners as well as a choice of colours and finishes.

  • NATURAL swamp ash
    ROASTED SWAMP ASH
    MAHOGANY

    OTHER WOODS AVAILABLE VIA REQUEST AT THE CUSTOM SHOP SUBJECT TO availability

  • 4A FLAME MAPLE
    QUILTED MAPLE
    REDWOOD

    MASTERGRADE MAPLE AND OTHER WOODS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST VIA CUSTOM SHOP

  • Profile | SOFT V / SHALLOW C
    Wood | Roasted Maple

    MASTERGRADE MAPLE AND OTHER WOODS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST VIA CUSTOM SHOP

  • Wood | Rosewood / Roasted Maple
    Radius | 12” / 10”-16”
    Fretwire | JUMBO (SHALLOW C) / MEDIUM (SOFT V)
    Nut | Bone
    Inlay | Dots

  • Controls | 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone - Custom Spec Alpha Pots w/ PIO Capacitors
    Pickups | mojo pickups H/H / H/S/S / h/s/h
    Switch | 5 Way Switch

  • BRIDGE | ABM 5050S VINTAGE TREM / GOTOH NS510 FLOATING TREM

    TUNERS | GOTOH SD91 VINTAGE / SG381 REAR LOCKING

  • FADED GOLD BURST
    ISLAND BLUE BURST
    DENIM BURST
    TOBACCO BURST
    LAVA RED
    VIOLA PURPLE
    THREADBARE DENIM

    MANY MORE COLOURS available ON REQUEST VIA THE CUSTOM SHOP

  • Nitro

  • FROM £3800

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“Astonishing craft married to stellar sounds with a feel that few can match and, importantly, an options list that lets you truly spec your dream. Wow!” - ★★★★★ Guitarist Magazine

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