Very unique ’58 Custom S71 Olympic White over Sunburst – The Ultimate Vintage-Modern Hybrid

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Very unique ’58 Custom S71 Olympic White over Sunburst – The Ultimate Vintage-Modern Hybrid

Very unique ’58 Custom S71 Olympic White over Sunburst  – The Ultimate Vintage-Modern Hybrid

Are you looking for a guitar that marries the battle-worn soul of a ’58 American classic with the precision of modern German engineering? This custom-made S71 Olympic White over Sunburst is a masterwork of lutherie, designed for the player who demands elite tone, peerless stability, and a look that tells a thousand stories.

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The Build: Boutique Craftsmanship

  • Body: Lightweight, 2-piece “roasted” Swamp Ash, custom-made in California.
  • Finish: Heavily aged Olympic White over Sunburst. The multi-layer “checking” marks provide a stunning, authentic vintage patina.
  • The Neck: A high-end Padouk wood over a 3A Flame Maple neck, custom-built by a master Luthier in Rochester, USA. Engraved S71 logo.
  • Fretboard: Iconic block pearloid inlays (Gibson style) on a modern radius for effortless playability and an American “C-shape” specs.

The Tone: Hand-Wound Soul

Equipped with a set of ’58 Phil S. “Mother” replica pickups, hand-wound in Dallas, Texas by Collins.

For those wanting great vintage S tone and Philip’s powerful sound in their own S-style guitar, look no further than the Collins ’58 “Mother” replicas.

These Alnico 5 magnets deliver that legendary bell-like Strat® chime with perfect DC resistance balance:

  • Neck: 5.72k
  • Middle: 5.78k
  • Bridge: 5.88k
  • Electronics: CTS high-end vintage-style pots, a genuine PIO (Paper-in-Oil) vintage replica capacitor (JUPITER® YELLOW VINTAGE TONE CAPACITOR MYLAR 1960’s STYLE 600V 0.02uf), and a 3-way genuine USA CRL switch for rock-solid reliability.

The Hardware: German Precision Meets USA Innovation

  • Tremolo: The Floyd Rose Rail Tail (Made in USA). This non-locking system provides the dive-bomb range of a Floyd with the stability and feel of a hardtail, CNC machined from solid brass for massive sustain. It’s a 500€ unit alone.
  • Tuners: Schaller Da Vinci “Elegance in Tune.” These state-of-the-art German tuners feature a 1:18 ratio and a unique transparent window, offering unparalleled tuning stability and a look like no other.
  • Security: Schaller Gold S-Locks with silent operation and hardened steel buttons to ensure your guitar stays exactly where it belongs.
  • Nut: Graph-Tech nut for frictionless tuning.
  • Hardware Gotoh Japan, Neck plate with a 60’s serial number, heavy-gold knobs and string-tree.

Condition: Heavily-aged (relic) by design.

Origin: A global collaboration of the finest parts from California, Texas, Rochester NY, and Germany.

This isn’t just a guitar; it’s a “58 Unique” piece of art ready for the stage or the studio. Don’t settle for assembly-line models when you can own a luthier-grade custom build.

Price: 3450

Location: Switzerland

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