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96

Hand built in OUR uk WORKSHOP, the 96 is a meticulous evolution of the timeless double-cut form - lighter, sleeker, and more expressive than ever before. Every curve is sculpted for comfort, every joint engineered for resonance, and every detail finished by hand to perfection.

The outline is a refined, slightly smaller version of a S-TYPE shape, with thinner, sharper horns and sculpted contours for comfort.

It features a comfortably contoured belly cut and offers excellent access to the upper frets WITH ITS ergonomic NECK HEEL, catering to hands of all sizes.

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.

THE SPECIALLY SELECTED SWAMP ASH AND ALDER USED MEANS THE END PRODUCT IS remarkably light for a guitar of its class, yet resonant and lively even unplugged.

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.

“It's rare to pore over a guitar looking for something to criticise - and fail miserably. The 96 hangs together brilliantly, from its scaled-down body that fits the player so well, to the delightful oiled neck and flawless fret job, a set of sounds that are real and organic, and hardware that gets the job done without affecting tone or playability.” - ★★★★★ Guitarist Magazine - GUITARIST GOLD AWARD [FULL 2017 REVIEW]

  • Alder / Swamp Ash (depending on finish)

  • Profile | Soft V / shallow C
    Wood | Roasted Maple

    MASTERGRADE MAPLE AND OTHER WOODS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST VIA CUSTOM SHOP

  • Wood | Rosewood / Maple / Ebony
    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 Capacitor
    Pickups | Mojo Pickups s/s/s / H/H / H/S/S / h/s/h
    switch | 5-way switch

  • Single Ply Tortoiseshell
    3 Ply Tortoiseshell
    Parchment
    Cream
    Black Bakelite
    PATINATED BRASS

    OTHERS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST VIA OUR CUSTOM SHOP

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

    TUNERS | GOTOH SD91 VINTAGE / SG381 REAR LOCKING

  • ALDER BODY | FIESTA RED / DAPHNE BLUE / SURF GREEN / 2 TONE BURST / 3 TONE BURST

    ASH BODY | TRANS BLONDE / 2 TONE BURST / 3 TONE BURST / GRAINED BLack

    many more available on request via the custom shop

  • nitro
    heat aged vintage nitro
    micro thin open pore

  • from £3200

WITH ALDER BODY

WITH SWAMP ASH BODY

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