There's a low-end rumble in the Fret-King jungle with the Black Label Perception.A 'go-to' bass that five-string players the world over will really appreciate.A fabulous, versatile workhorse that stands up to everything a bass player can throw at it, the Perception lays the foundation for a great groove. Built with a two-piece centre-jointed American alder body, Canadian hard rock maple neck, the Perception is traditional in feel yet contemporary in execution.   With a sleek neck profile, full width fingerboard, positive feel, enhanced upper fret access and extended neck join, the Perception responds fluidly to your style and demands to be played.   The pickups, specially created for the Perception, emulate the very best of classic vintage tone, with bell-like clarity, depth and power to spare.   Notice too, the brass barrel saddles, which contribute so much to the positive tone of the Perception, fitted to a simple, stamped tempered steel base plate designed to transmit all that string energy to the body for maximum tone.   The Perception captures the solid, precise tonality that underpins so much music, and demonstrates just how versatile a passive bass can be.  Specification • Body: Two-piece centre-jointed American alder • Fingerboard: Ebony • Scale: 34"/864mm • Frets: 22 medium jumbo • Inlays: Pearl dots • Nut Width: 47.5mm/ 1 7/8" nominal • Nut: Graphite • Tuners: WJBL 750 mini tuners • Bridge: Wilkinson WBBC • Pickups: Fret-King WJBR and WPB • Controls: 2 volume, master tone • Includes: Luxury Fret-King carry bag The Perception bass is an original Fret-King® Black Label Series™ bass created by Trev Wilkinson and the UK Fret-King design team.

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A stalwart of the independent rock scene, the offset electric has established itself as the quintessential, iconic alternative guitar. Angular and chaotic, just like the sounds it contains, the Vintage V65VMRSB has the appearance of a battle-hardened road warrior and is the perfect instrument for those players who operate on the fringes of guitar society; the six string of choice for the anti-traditionalist.Combining a pair of soapbar single coil pickups via a three way selector switch, the V65VMRSB is capable of shifting between jangly cleans and raking highs to drop tuned distorted riffs and pedal-powered walls of sound; what's more, the inclusion of a traditional, long-arm vibrato system allows for hypnotic pitch manipulation and mesmeric glides between chords. For the guitarist who flies in the face of convention, the Vintage V65VMRSB is here to help you make beautiful noise.Good things come to those who wait – but who has the time for that? The Vintage ICON Series replicates the beautiful, worn-in look and feel of an instrument that has paid its dues, without investing the lifetime's worth of woodshedding, rehearsing, performing and travel. This is a guitar that already looks like your lifetime companion; the best part is your journey is just beginning. Play on.V65V Features:Body:Alder body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort. Bridge:Vintage offset vibrato provides pitch manipulation, superb tuning stability and adjustable intonation for each string.Pickups:Two Wilkinson Soapbar single coil pickups provide fat and articulate cleans and cutting, punchy overdriven tones.Controls:Independent master Volume and Tone pots with three position pickup selector switch.Machine heads:Wilkinson WJ55 machine heads provide simple, effective action for superb tuning stability. Neck:One piece Maple with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.Fingerboard:Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 10” radius for superb playability and feel. Scale Length:25.5" / 648mm.Frets:22 Medium Jumbo profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V65VBMRSB.Nut:43mm Graphtech NuBone for smooth and friction-free string bending and tuning.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal. The V65™ is an original Vintage® ICON Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team.

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The Vintage V72 ReIssued semi-hollow electric guitar is one of the most versatile electric guitars available. From ice-pick highs to the depths of syrupy jazz chords, this style of guitars have always had all the answers, often referred to by the professionals as the ‘sonic-problem solver’ in the studio and live stage performance. Whilst effortlessly delivering the unmistakable classic chime and twang associated with this iconic design, the V72's lightweight chambered alder body acts as a natural acoustic soundbox, adding a noticeable low-end boost and warmth to chords and solo note runs. There’s also enough acoustic projection via the F-hole for unplugged couch noodling. Hardware features that have made this semi-hollow model immensely popular with guitar players around the world include, a Wilkinson WTB Alnico Single Coil pickup at the bridge, the ideal choice to enhance the classic chime and jangle, whilst a Wilkinson WDG Ceramic Mini Double Coil in the neck position, is perfect to enhance the natural smooth warm, low-end frequencies as the strings resonate through the chambered body.   Featuring the Wilkinson WTB bridge this classic 3-saddle design has been around for over 50 years and is still regarded as the ultimate tone machine. Staggered brass saddles offer individual string intonation, never before available in a design of this type. The baseplate itself is a faithful reproduction of the original, made from steel, very important in a bridge of this style due to the tonal effect it has on the magnetic field of the pickup mounted in it. Wilkinson® Deluxe machine heads, provide quick string changing and effective action for maximum tuning stability. With a beautiful Ventura Green high gloss finish with colour-matched headstock, the Vintage V72 semi-hollow guitar is visually stunning. Additional aesthetics include, precision cut body F-hole, cream body binding offset with mint scratchplate and chrome hardware. The Vintage V72 ReIssued maintains all the sonic characteristics associated with semi hollow lightweight guitars, without compromising tone, output or playability. It's perfect for a host of musical styles from country to jazz, blues to rock, and with a ‘soft C’ profile maple neck and a 22 fret rosewood fingerboard, it almost plays itself, but not quite. We’ve left that to you, to dig in and enjoy one of the world’s most versatile electric guitars.Whether you're searching for your first guitar or your last, the V72 is a keeper. Play on. V72 Features:Body:Alder body with 'F' hole combines with a chambered body for enormous resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body.Bridge:The Wilkinson WTB intonatable bridge featured on the Vintage V72 is a masterpiece of design, eliminating age-old intonation problems often found in three saddle, fixed bridge designs.Pickups:Bridge Pickup: Wilkinson WTB Alnico Single Coil.Neck Pickup: Wilkinson WDG Ceramic Mini Double Coil.Controls:Single master Volume and Tone controls with three-way pickup selector switch. Scratchplate:Mint Green Machine heads:Wilkinson® Deluxe machineheads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability. Neck:Hard rock Maple with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.Fingerboard:Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 10” radius for superb playability and feel. Scale length:25.5" 648mm.Frets:22 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V72.Nut:43mm Graphtech nut for smooth and friction free.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and colour matched to the body for visual appeal.The V72™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team.

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The Vintage VJ74 ReIssued bass has a reputation as a workhorse bass guitar with professional, semi-professional and bass players around the world who just love its defined sound and playability. Solid alder is the perfect choice for the body, not only to support the solid construction, but for this popular tonewood’s ability to distribute an equally fine balance of high, mid and low frequencies, delivered uncoloured to a pair of Wilkinson WOJB single coil pickups which enhance this tight, piano-like tone, with extended clarity and articulation. Pair alder with the VJ74’s bolt-on, hard rock maple neck and you know you just can’t go wrong for rocky-blues bass, or, just wind the tone control back a tad and enter a whole new world of jazzy, mellow soothing bass lines. Smooth open-geared Wilkinson machine heads and a friction-free white graphite precision cut nut, ensure tuning stability, while the Wilkinson four-saddle, compensated brass bridge, increases sustain and improves string intonation. The sonic versatility of this classic bass design has proven itself over the years as the perfect bass for practically any style of music and, with its characteristic narrow neck design and medium weight tonewood construction, playing a 2 hour gig is just not a problem.     VJ74 Features:Body:Alder body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body.Neck:Hard rock Maple bolt-on neck for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fingerboard:Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with superb playability and feel. Scale Length:34" / 864mm.Frets:20 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage VJ74. Neck Inlays:Pearloid dot.Nut:GraphTech 38mm nut stays friction-free to aid tuning and playability.Bridge:Wilkinson WBBC four saddle compensated brass bridge provides improved intonation all over the fretboard.Machine heads:Wilkinson WJBL175 machine heads ensure smooth and stable tuning.Pickups:Two Wilkinson WOJB (N), WOJB (B) single coil pickups for ultimate clarity and articulation.Controls:Two Volume and one tone. Scratchplate:Tortoiseshell for that classic look.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and colour matched to the body for visual appeal.The VJ74™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series bass designed and created in the UK by the Vintage design team.

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Looking stunning, with a striking two-tone Silverburst finish and contrasting aesthetics that include a black 3-ply scratchplate, cream pickup covers and cream controls, this beautiful guitar is built on a solid foundation of classic Vintage designs, uniting all the innovative appointments within playability and tone that has made the original V6 itself, a firm favourite with guitar players around the world.The silverburst V6 features a US alder body and a gorgeous one-piece, lacquered maple neck and fingerboard, while a trio of Wilkinson WOVaS pickups in the neck, middle and bridge positions, deliver a full range of traditional single coil tones in abundance.Grover machine heads provide simple, effective tuning stability, and the much-loved Wilkinson 6 screw WVC problem-solving vibrato, features stagger drilled, cast block and high-grade steel saddles that enhance classic vintage tones, whilst assuring precise intonation, tuning and accurate return to pitch.The V6 combines a build of excellent tonewoods, premium hardware and electrics, a solid bodied electric guitar that almost plays itself, finished in this eye catching Silverburst finish. V6 Features:Body:American Alder body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body.Vibrato:The Wilkinson WVC vibrato bridge featured on the Vintage V6 is a masterpiece of detail. Positive location, 6 screw design provides return to pitch accuracy; perpendicular bend, high grade steel saddles enhance tonality and ‘snap’. Ground base plate corner provides authentic looks. Stagger drilled cast block significantly enhances return to pitch accuracy and classic vintage tone. The ‘push-in’ delrin-bushed arm with variable tension provides the arm feel that suits your style.Pickups:Three Wilkinson WOVaS Single Coils in the neck, middle and bridge positions, deliver a full range of traditional single coil tones in abundanceControls:Single master Volume control with Tone control 1 for the neck and middle pickup, with 'Custom Mod' Tone control 2 for bridge pickup. Five-way selector switch.Machine Heads:Grover 136NM for increased tuning stability. Neck:Hard rock maple with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.Fingerboard:Maple, with traditional 10" radius fingerboard provides positive feel and superior playability.Scale Length:25.5" / 648mm.Frets:22 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V6.Nut:43mm GraphTech® nut, smooth and friction free.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal. The V6™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team.

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Looking stunning, with a striking two-tone Silverburst finish and contrasting aesthetics that include a black scratchplate and chrome hardware, this beautiful guitar is built on a solid foundation of classic Vintage designs, uniting all the innovative appointments within playability and tone that has made the V75 one of the most popular models, within the Vintage ReIssued Series. An American alder body, a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, is the classic tonewood combination and, with a pair of matched Wilkinson pickups, the V75SVR effortlessly delivers all the low-end response and glassy chime associated with this classic guitar design. Innovative appointments for the new V75SVR, include the remarkable Wilkinson WTB bridge, where the three brass saddles with chamfer points allow the player to accurately intonate each string, thus eliminating age-old intonation problems often found in three saddle, fixed bridge designs. The Vintage ReIssued Series V75SVR combines a build of excellent tonewoods, premium hardware and electrics, a solid bodied electric guitar that almost plays itself, finished in this eye catching Silver burst finish.   V75 Features:Body:American Alder body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body. Bridge:The Wilkinson WTB intonatable bridge featured on the Vintage V75 is a masterpiece of design, eliminating age-old intonation problems often found in three saddle, fixed bridge designs. Pickups:Pair of Wilkinson Single Coils for traditional tones combined with contemporary power, courtesy of an alnico WVTN pickup at the neck and an alnico WVTB in the bridge position. Controls:Single master Volume and Tone controls with three-way pickup selector switch. Machines Heads:Grover 136NM machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability. Neck:One piece maple neck with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fingerboard:Traditional 10" radius Rosewood fingerboard provides positive feel and superior playability. Scale Length:25.5" / 648mm. Frets:22 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V75.Nut:43mm Graphite nut, smooth and friction free.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal.Weight:3.54 kg. The V75™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team.

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Looking stunning, with a striking two-tone Silverburst finish and contrasting aesthetics that include a black 3-ply scratchplate, black pickups and chrome hardware, this gorgeous 4 string bass is built on a solid foundation of classic Vintage designs. The Vintage V4SVR unites all the innovative appointments within playability and tone that have earned the original Vintage V4 a reputation as a superb workhorse 4 string bass guitar with professional, semi-professional and bass players around the world. Features include an Alder body, maple neck and fingerboard, Wilkinson four-brass-saddle, compensated bridge for increased sustain and improved string intonation and a precision cut Graphtech Nubone nut,. The Vintage V4 keeps the low end pumping by virtue of a classic split coil pickup design. Utilising Alnico V magnets, chosen especially for their preservation of the sub frequencies, the V4 provides a rock solid foundation on which to build your groove. The Vintage ReIssued Series V4 combines a build of excellent tonewoods, premium hardware and electrics, a solid bodied electric bass guitar that almost plays itself, finished in this eye catching Silverburst finish.   V4 FeaturesBody:Alder body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body.Neck:Hard Maple bolt on neck for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fingerboard:Maple. Scale Length:34" / 864mm.Frets:20 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V4. Neck Inlays:Black dot.Nut:42mm Graphtech NuBone for smooth and friction-free string bending and tuning.Bridge:Wilkinson compensated, four brass saddle bridge for improved intonation all over the fretboard.Machine heads:Wilkinson WJBL175 ensure smooth and stable tuning.Pickups:Solitary Wilkinson BP (M) WBP single coil pickup provides clarity and definition.Controls:Independent master Volume and Tone controls.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal. The V4™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series bass designed and created in the UK by the Vintage design team.  

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The Vintage V4BKL keeps the low end pumping by virtue of a classic split coil pickup design. Utilising Alnico V magnets, chosen especially for their preservation of the sub frequencies, the V4VW provides a rock solid foundation on which to build your groove.Whether you're searching for your first bass or your last, every member of the Vintage ReIssued Series is a keeper. Play on.V4BKL Features:Body:Alder body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort. Neck:Hard Maple Bolt On with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Scale Length:34" / 864mm.Fingerboard:Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 12" radius for superb playability and feel.Frets:20 Medium Jumbo profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V4VW. Neck Inlays:Pearloid dot.Nut:42mm Graphtech NuBone for smooth and friction-free string bending and tuning.Bridge:Wilkinson compensated, four brass saddle bridge for improved intonation all over the fretboard. Scratchplate:Mirror finish.Pickups:Solitary Wilkinson BP (M) WBP single coil pickup provides clarity and definition.Controls:Independent master Volume and Tone controls.Machine heads:Wilkinson WJBL175 machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability. Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal.The V4™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series bass designed and created in the UK by the Vintage design team.  

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The Vintage ReIssued V100 solid bodied electric guitar, is now available installed with a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, constructed from die cast aluminium, for maximum sustain and superior tonal quality.   This best selling model in a gorgeous translucent Flamed Amber colour highlights the heavily figured tiger striped, flame maple top, offset with contrasting controls, pickups and surrounds.    The detailed appointments that have made this model popular with guitar players around the world remain, including the unique, evolutionary shaped, bound mahogany body, with its graceful descending bass side shoulder and the ingeniously-designed offset heel, providing improved access to the upper reaches of the fretboard.  Needless to say with a bound mahogany body, mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard, the Vintage ReIssued V100 offers superior playability and the perfect tonewood combination that’s enhanced by a pair of uncovered Wilkinson MVHZ Double Coils provide this iconic looking electric guitar with enough power to handle any high-gained situation.  Grover Deluxe tulip machine heads provide smooth, effective action, whilst a Wilkinson Tune-O-Matic bridge enables fine-tuning of each string for superb intonation all over the fretboard, whilst a set of chrome straplocks ensure that your guitar stays safe and secure, no matter how low slung you like to wear it.  V100 with Bigsby Features  Body: Two piece centre jointed mahogany body, with carved solid maple cap and bookmatched flame maple veneer provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort. The Vintage V100 features a unique, evolutionary body shape, with a graceful descending bass side shoulder and an ingeniously-designed offset heel providing improved access to the upper reaches of the fretboard.   Bridge: Wilkinson T.O.M. enables fine-tuning of each string for superb intonation all over the fretboard. Pickups: Pair of uncovered Wilkinson MWVHZ Double Coils for raw power.  Controls: Twin master Volume and Tone controls with three-way pickup selector switch.  Machine heads: Wilkinson WJ44 machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.  Vibrato tailpiece: Bigsby constructed from die cast aluminium, for maximum sustain and superior tonal quality.  Neck: One piece Mahogany with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.  Fingerboard: Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 12” radius for superb playability and feel.  Scale Length: 24.75" / 628mm.  Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V100.  Nut: 43mm Graphtech NuBone for smooth and friction-free string bending and tuning.  Headstock: Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal. The V100™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team. Reviews:Guitarist Magazine

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The Vintage ReIssued V100 solid bodied electric guitar, is now available installed with a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, constructed from die cast aluminium, for maximum sustain and superior tonal quality.   This best selling model in a gorgeous translucent Flamed Purpleburst colour highlights the heavily figured tiger striped, flame maple top, offset with contrasting controls, pickups and surrounds.    The detailed appointments that have made this model popular with guitar players around the world remain, including the unique, evolutionary shaped, bound mahogany body, with its graceful descending bass side shoulder and the ingeniously-designed offset heel, providing improved access to the upper reaches of the fretboard.  Needless to say with a bound mahogany body, mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard, the Vintage ReIssued V100 offers superior playability and the perfect tonewood combination that’s enhanced by a pair of uncovered Wilkinson MVHZ Double Coils provide this iconic looking electric guitar with enough power to handle any high-gained situation.  Grover Deluxe tulip machine heads provide smooth, effective action, whilst a Wilkinson Tune-O-Matic bridge enables fine-tuning of each string for superb intonation all over the fretboard, whilst a set of chrome straplocks ensure that your guitar stays safe and secure, no matter how low slung you like to wear it.  V100 with Bigsby Features  Body:Two piece centre jointed mahogany body, with carved solid maple cap and bookmatched flame maple veneer provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort. The Vintage V100 features a unique, evolutionary body shape, with a graceful descending bass side shoulder and an ingeniously-designed offset heel providing improved access to the upper reaches of the fretboard.  Bridge: Wilkinson T.O.M. enables fine-tuning of each string for superb intonation all over the fretboard.  Pickups: Pair of uncovered Wilkinson MVHZ Double Coils for raw power.  Controls: Twin master Volume and Tone controls with three-way pickup selector switch.  Machine heads: Wilkinson WJ44 machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.  Vibrato tailpiece: Bigsby constructed from die cast aluminium, for maximum sustain and superior tonal quality.  Neck: One piece Mahogany with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.  Fingerboard: Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 12” radius for superb playability and feel.  Scale Length: 24.75" / 628mm.  Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V100.  Nut: 43mm Graphtech NuBone for smooth and friction-free string bending and tuning.  Headstock: Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal. The V100™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team. Reviews:Guitarist Magazine

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The Vintage ReIssued V100 solid bodied electric guitar, is now available installed with a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece, constructed from die cast aluminium, for maximum sustain and superior tonal quality.   This best selling model in a gorgeous translucent Flamed Thru-Black colour highlights the heavily figured tiger striped, flame maple top, offset with contrasting controls, pickups and surrounds.    The detailed appointments that have made this model popular with guitar players around the world remain, including the unique, evolutionary shaped, bound mahogany body, with its graceful descending bass side shoulder and the ingeniously-designed offset heel, providing improved access to the upper reaches of the fretboard.  Needless to say with a bound two piece centre jointed body, mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard, the Vintage ReIssued V100 offers superior playability and the perfect tonewood combination that’s enhanced by a pair of uncovered Wilkinson MVHZ Double Coils provide this iconic looking electric guitar with enough power to handle any high-gained situation.  Grover Deluxe tulip machine heads provide smooth, effective action, whilst a Wilkinson T.O.M. bridge enables fine-tuning of each string for superb intonation all over the fretboard, whilst a set of chrome straplocks ensure that your guitar stays safe and secure, no matter how low slung you like to wear it.  V100 with Bigsby Features  Body:Two piece centre jointed mahogany body, with carved solid maple cap and bookmatched flame maple veneer provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort. The Vintage V100 features a unique, evolutionary body shape, with a graceful descending bass side shoulder and an ingeniously-designed offset heel providing improved access to the upper reaches of the fretboard.  Bridge: Wilkinson T.O.M. enables fine-tuning of each string for superb intonation all over the fretboard.  Pickups: Pair of uncovered Wilkinson MVHZ Double Coils for raw power.  Controls: Twin master Volume and Tone controls with three-way pickup selector switch.  Machine heads: Wilkinson WJ44 machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.  Vibrato tailpiece: Bigsby constructed from die cast aluminium, for maximum sustain and superior tonal quality.   Neck:  One piece Mahogany with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.   Fingerboard:  Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 12” radius for superb playability and feel.  Scale Length:  24.75" / 628mm.   Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V100.   Nut: 43mm Graphtech NuBone for smooth and friction-free string bending and tuning.   Headstock: Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal. The V100™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team. Reviews:Guitarist Magazine

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The V6MR has the appearance of a battle-hardened road warrior, but comes equipped with the added benefit of some modern embellishments. A trio of Wilkinson WVS vintage-voiced Alnico V pickups give the guitar the perfect balance between scorching highs, rich mids and plummy low end. The Wilkinson vibrato bridge, meanwhile, features a stagger-drilled block which radically improves the guitar's intonation, whilst maintaining incredible return-to-pitch accuracy. Good things come to those who wait – but who has the time for that? The Vintage ICON Series replicates the beautiful, worn-in look and feel of an instrument that has paid its dues, without investing the lifetime's worth of woodshedding, rehearsing, performing and travel. This is a guitar that already looks like your lifetime companion; the best part is your journey is just beginning. Play on. V6 FeaturesBody:Eastern poplar body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body.Vibrato:The Wilkinson WVC vibrato bridge featured on the Vintage V6 is a masterpiece of detail. Positive location, 6 screw design provides return to pitch accuracy; perpendicular bend, high grade steel saddles enhance tonality and ‘snap’. Ground base plate corner provides authentic looks. Stagger drilled cast block significantly enhances return to pitch accuracy and classic vintage tone. The ‘push-in’ delrin-bushed arm with variable tension provides the arm feel that suits your style.Pickups:Balanced set of Wilkinson WVS vintage-voiced Alnico V pickups, with staggered, chamfered edge pole pieces, for authentic tone and contemporary power. Reverse wound, reverse polarity centre pickup provides hum cancelling in switch position 2 and 4. Controls:Single master Volume control with Tone control 1 for the neck and middle pickup, with 'Custom Mod' Tone control 2 for bridge pickup. Five-way selector switch.Machines Heads:Wilkinson WJ55 patented E-Z-Lok machine heads. Simple, effective locking action for increased tuning stability. Staggered string post heights provide correct string rake angle for smooth vibrato action and correct playing tension.Neck:Hard rock Maple with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.Fingerboard:Traditional 10" radius Rosewood fingerboard provides positive feel and superior playability. Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm.Frets:22 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V6.Nut:43mm GraphTech® nut, smooth and friction free.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal.The V6™ is an original Vintage® ICON Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team.

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The V6MR has the appearance of a battle-hardened road warrior, but comes equipped with the added benefit of some modern embellishments. A trio of Wilkinson WVS vintage-voiced Alnico V pickups give the guitar the perfect balance between scorching highs, rich mids and plummy low end. The Wilkinson vibrato bridge, meanwhile, features a stagger-drilled block which radically improves the guitar's intonation, whilst maintaining incredible return-to-pitch accuracy. Good things come to those who wait – but who has the time for that? The Vintage ICON Series replicates the beautiful, worn-in look and feel of an instrument that has paid its dues, without investing the lifetime's worth of woodshedding, rehearsing, performing and travel. This is a guitar that already looks like your lifetime companion; the best part is your journey is just beginning. Play on. V6 FeaturesBody:Eastern poplar body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body.Vibrato:The Wilkinson WVC vibrato bridge featured on the Vintage V6 is a masterpiece of detail. Positive location, 6 screw design provides return to pitch accuracy; perpendicular bend, high grade steel saddles enhance tonality and ‘snap’. Ground base plate corner provides authentic looks. Stagger drilled cast block significantly enhances return to pitch accuracy and classic vintage tone. The ‘push-in’ delrin-bushed arm with variable tension provides the arm feel that suits your style.Pickups:Balanced set of Wilkinson WVS vintage-voiced Alnico V pickups, with staggered, chamfered edge pole pieces, for authentic tone and contemporary power. Reverse wound, reverse polarity centre pickup provides hum cancelling in switch position 2 and 4. Controls:Single master Volume control with Tone control 1 for the neck and middle pickup, with 'Custom Mod' Tone control 2 for bridge pickup. Five-way selector switch.Machines Heads:Wilkinson WJ55 patented E-Z-Lok machine heads. Simple, effective locking action for increased tuning stability. Staggered string post heights provide correct string rake angle for smooth vibrato action and correct playing tension.Neck:Hard rock Maple with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.Fingerboard:Traditional 10" radius Rosewood fingerboard provides positive feel and superior playability. Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm.Frets:22 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V6.Nut:43mm GraphTech® nut, smooth and friction free.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal.The V6™ is an original Vintage® ICON Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team.

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With a beautiful satin top coat over a gorgeous Vintage Sunburst finish, the Vintage Historic Series Parlour acoustic guitar radiates class in every sense of the word. Stunning cosmetic features for this beautiful model also include contrasting black/white/black body binding and soundhole rosette design, classic 3-aside headstock with gold logo design, and attractive split-block, white inlaid fingerboard position markers. With a lightweight mahogany-spruce construction, and an exceptionally smooth 20 fret fingerboard, the small bodied Vintage Historic Series Parlour acoustic excels as a ‘player’, with a size-defying long-throw output and exceptional tone. For decades, spruce soundboards have been a favourite with luthiers around the world. This is a tonewood renowned for its strength to weight ratio, natural tight grain pattern and the ability to effortlessly deliver a well rounded tonal response and note separation, from the most delicate fingerpicking to heavily strummed chord patterns. Mahogany itself is a superb choice for the back, sides and neck, which widens the tonal range with extended low frequencies, pronounced lower-mids and mellow sweet highs.   Smooth action Vintage/Wilkinson tulip button machine heads, ensure stable tuning and, fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the compact Vintage Historic Series Parlour acoustic guitar, performs and sounds as good as it looks, the ideal choice for home, stage or studio and the perfect travel guitar. Features: Top:                                                                                                           Spruce. Back & Sides:Mahogany. Body:                                                                                                             Parlour with Black/White/Black binding. Headstock:                                                                                                           Vintage. Gold Logo Rosette:                                                                                           Black/White/Black inlay. Neck:Mahogany. C Profile Fingerboard:                                                                                             White Split Block inlays.                     Frets:                                                                                                                    20 Scale length:649mm.Nut:                                                                                                              43mm.Machine heads:                                                                                          Vintage Chrome.Strings:High quality USA made.

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With a beautiful satin top coat over a gorgeous Vintage Sunburst finish, the Vintage Historic Series Orchestra electro-acoustic guitar, radiates class in every sense of the word. Stunning cosmetic features for this beautiful model also include contrasting black/white/black body binding and soundhole rosette design, classic 3-aside headstock with gold Vintage logo, and attractive split-block, white inlaid fingerboard position markers. With its small waste and larger bouts, the Vintage Historic Series Orchestra electro-acoustic guitar, is the halfway house body size between the parlour and dreadnought, with an intimate feel in the playing position and very popular with players seeking solid low frequencies, punctuated mids and sweet highs. With a lightweight mahogany-spruce construction, and an exceptionally smooth 20 fret fingerboard, the Vintage Historic Series Orchestra electro-acoustic guitar, excels as a ‘players acoustic guitar’. For decades, spruce soundboards have been a favourite with luthiers around the world. This is a tonewood renowned for its strength to weight ratio, natural tight grain pattern and the ability to effortlessly deliver a well rounded tonal response and note separation, from the most delicate fingerpicking to heavily strummed chord patterns. Mahogany itself, is a superb choice for the back, sides and neck, which widens the tonal range with extended low frequencies, pronounced lower-mids and mellow sweet highs. Electronics include a Vintage preamp with individual Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble EQ controls, specifically designed to deliver superb tonality of the guitar’s natural tonewood characteristics uncolored, to external sources such as mixing desks, amps, monitors or PA systems. There’s also a very handy built-in tuner and battery check indicator. Smooth action tulip button machine heads ensure stable tuning and, fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the Vintage Historic Series Orchestra electro- acoustic performs and sounds as good as it looks, the ideal choice for home, stage or studio. Features: Top:Spruce. Back & Sides:Mahogany. Body:Dreadnought with Black/White/Black binding. Headstock:Vintage. Gold Logo Rosette:Black/White/Black inlay. Neck:Mahogany. C Profile Fingerboard:White Split Block inlays. Frets:20 Scale length:649mm. Nut:43mm. Electronics:Vintage preamp. Individual Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble EQ controls. Tuner. Battery Check. Machine heads:Vintage Chrome. Strings:High quality USA made.

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With a beautiful satin top coat over a gorgeous Vintage Sunburst finish, the Vintage Historic Series Folk acoustic guitar, radiates class in every sense of the word. Stunning cosmetic features for this beautiful model also include contrasting black/white/black body binding and soundhole rosette design, classic 3-aside headstock with gold Vintage logo and attractive split-block, white inlaid fingerboard position markers. With a similar body shape and size to a classical guitar, the Vintage Historic Series Folk acoustic guitar, adds sparkle and character to chords and solo note runs, with exceptional lows, strong mids and soaring highs and all the charm, playability and balanced frequencies that has made this stunning acoustic guitar a firm favourite with fingerpickers around the world. With a lightweight mahogany-spruce construction, and an exceptionally smooth 20 fret fingerboard, the Vintage Historic Series Folk acoustic, excels as a ‘players acoustic guitar’. For decades, spruce soundboards have been a favourite with luthiers around the world. This is a tonewood renowned for its strength to weight ratio, natural tight grain pattern and the ability to effortlessly deliver a well rounded tonal response and note separation, from the most delicate fingerpicking to heavily strummed chord patterns. Mahogany itself is a superb choice for the back, sides and neck which, widens the tonal range with extended low frequencies, pronounced lower-mids and mellow sweet highs. Smooth action tulip button machine heads ensure stable tuning and, fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the Vintage Historic Series Folk acoustic guitar performs and sounds as good as it looks, the ideal choice for home, stage or studio. Features: Top:                                                                                                           Spruce. Back & Sides:Mahogany. Body:                                                                                                             Folk with Black/White/Black binding. Headstock:                                                                                                           Vintage. Gold Logo Rosette:                                                                                           Black/White/Black inlay. Neck:Mahogany. C Profile Fingerboard:                                                                                             White Split Block inlays.                     Frets:                                                                                                                    20 Scale length:649mm.Nut:                                                                                                              43mm.Machine heads:                                                                                          Vintage Chrome.Strings:High quality USA made.

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With a beautiful satin top coat over a gorgeous Vintage Sunburst finish, the Vintage Historic Series Dreadnought acoustic guitar, radiates class in every sense of the word. Stunning cosmetic features for this beautiful model also include contrasting black/white/black body binding and soundhole rosette design, classic 3-aside headstock with gold Vintage logo, and attractive split-block, white inlaid fingerboard position markers. Named after the British Royal Navy battleship, the name itself suggests power, it’s in this department where the Vintage Historic Series Dreadnought acoustic guitar excels, with an enormous output and a tone to match.  Whilst one of the largest available acoustic body sizes, this stunning model remains lightweight, with a mahogany-spruce construction and, with an exceptionally smooth 20 fret fingerboard excels as a ‘players acoustic guitar’. For decades, spruce soundboards have been a favourite with luthiers around the world. This is a tonewood renowned for its strength to weight ratio, natural tight grain pattern and the ability to effortlessly deliver a well rounded tonal response and note separation. Mahogany itself is a superb choice for the back, sides and neck which, widens the tonal range with extended low frequencies, pronounced lower-mids and mellow sweet highs. Whilst the dreadnought’s theme is indeed punch, power and big sounding chords, it’s equally at home as an exceptional fingerpicking guitar, and perfect for a host of styles including acoustic rock, blues, folk bluegrass and country. Smooth action tulip button machine heads ensure stable tuning and, fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the Vintage Historic Series Dreadnought acoustic performs and sounds as good as it looks, the ideal choice for home, stage or studio.Features: Top:                                                                                                           Spruce. Back & Sides:Mahogany. Body:                                                                                                             Dreadnought with Black/White/Black binding. Headstock:                                                                                                           Vintage. Gold Logo Rosette:                                                                                           Black/White/Black inlay. Neck:Mahogany. C Profile Fingerboard:                                                                                             White Split Block inlays.                     Frets:                                                                                                                    20 Scale length:649mm.Nut:                                                                                                              43mm.Machine heads:                                                                                          Vintage Chrome.Strings:High quality USA made.

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With a beautiful satin top coat over a gorgeous Vintage Sunburst finish, the Vintage Historic Series Orchestra acoustic guitar, radiates class in every sense of the word. Stunning cosmetic features for this beautiful model also include contrasting black/white/black body binding and soundhole rosette design, classic 3-aside headstock with gold logo design, and attractive split-block, white inlaid fingerboard position markers. With its small waste and larger bouts, the Vintage Historic Series Orchestra acoustic guitar, is the halfway house body size between the parlour and dreadnought, with an intimate feel in the playing position and very popular with players seeking solid low frequencies, punctuated mids and sweet highs. With a lightweight mahogany-spruce construction, and an exceptionally smooth 20 fret fingerboard, the Vintage Historic Series Orchestra acoustic guitar excels as a ‘players acoustic guitar’. For decades, spruce soundboards have been a favourite with luthiers around the world. This is a tonewood renowned for its strength to weight ratio, natural tight grain pattern and the ability to effortlessly deliver a well rounded tonal response and note separation, from the most delicate fingerpicking to heavily strummed chord patterns. Mahogany itself is a superb choice for the back, sides and neck which, widens the tonal range with extended low frequencies, pronounced lower-mids and mellow sweet highs. Smooth action tulip button machine heads, ensure stable tuning and, fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the Vintage Historic Series Orchestra acoustic performs and sounds as good as it looks, the ideal choice for home, stage or studio. Features: Top:                                                                                                           Spruce. Back & Sides:Mahogany. Body:                                                                                                             Orchestra with Black/White/Black binding. Headstock:                                                                                                           Vintage. Gold Logo Rosette:                                                                                           Black/White/Black inlay. Neck:Mahogany. C Profile Fingerboard:                                                                                             White Split Block inlays.                     Frets:                                                                                                                    20 Scale length:649mm.Nut:                                                                                                              43mm.Machine heads:                                                                                          Vintage Chrome.Strings:High quality USA made.

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With a beautiful satin top coat over a gorgeous Vintage Sunburst finish, the Vintage Historic Series Parlour acoustic guitar radiates class in every sense of the word. Stunning cosmetic features for this beautiful model also include contrasting black/white/black body binding and soundhole rosette design, classic 3-aside headstock with gold logo design, and attractive split-block, white inlaid fingerboard position markers. With a lightweight mahogany-spruce construction, and an exceptionally smooth 20 fret fingerboard, the small bodied Vintage Historic Series Parlour acoustic excels as a ‘player’, with a size-defying long-throw output and exceptional tone. For decades, spruce soundboards have been a favourite with luthiers around the world. This is a tonewood renowned for its strength to weight ratio, natural tight grain pattern and the ability to effortlessly deliver a well rounded tonal response and note separation, from the most delicate fingerpicking to heavily strummed chord patterns. Mahogany itself is a superb choice for the back, sides and neck, which widens the tonal range with extended low frequencies, pronounced lower-mids and mellow sweet highs.   Smooth action Vintage/Wilkinson tulip button machine heads, ensure stable tuning and, fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the compact Vintage Historic Series Parlour acoustic guitar, performs and sounds as good as it looks, the ideal choice for home, stage or studio and the perfect travel guitar. Features: Top:                                                                                                           Spruce. Back & Sides:Mahogany. Body:                                                                                                             Parlour with Black/White/Black binding. Headstock:                                                                                                           Vintage. Gold Logo Rosette:                                                                                           Black/White/Black inlay. Neck:Mahogany. C Profile Fingerboard:                                                                                             White Split Block inlays.                     Frets:                                                                                                                    20 Scale length:649mm.Nut:                                                                                                              43mm.Machine heads:                                                                                          Vintage Chrome.Strings:High quality USA made.

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The stunning new generation Rapier 33 is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories. The original Rapier 33, instantly recognisable with its forward slanted middle pickup, was the solid bodied electric that played a major role in the industry of British guitars. This legendary guitar served countless up and coming 60’s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60's and 70's. Whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and visual characteristics of the original ‘legendary’ Rapier 33, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability for this fabulous new model. Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 23 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the exciting new Rapier 33 now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. With a 3 ply scratchplate, immaculate Artic White finish and new Rapier headstock logo, this guitar does indeed look visually very impressive. Stunning looks aside, modern upgrades also include pickups, internal wiring and controls which have all experienced Entwistle’s magical touch. A trio of Entwistle low noise EWR64 mini-humbucker pickups, with exceptional tonal response, balanced output and clarity are now installed and, when used in conjunction with the ‘Bass Cut’ switch, delivers that classic and much-loved 60’s jangle. “Both Volume and Tone controls are wired with 500k pots, linear and log respectively,” says Alan “And, with jazz and blues players in mind, the Tone control includes a 0.015 mfd cap which retains clarity when wound back, whilst also delivering that classic, rich response when played with overdrive or distortion.”   The original Rhythm/Solo toggle switch has been rewired as a 3 way pickup selector accessing neck, neck/bridge and bridge units. With the middle pickup now introduced via the second slide switch, 7 pickup permutations are available for an extremely versatile guitar. Now with upgraded hardware, exceptional playability and performance, the new generation Rapier 33, will not only evoke nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, it’s also the professional choice for Britains new young talent. Gear News talks to Alan Entwhistle about the new generation Rapier 33 HERE. Rapier 33 Features Body:  Original double-cutaway solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity. Vibrato: Original Rapier Hi Lo design smooth action vibrato system, with chrome finish. Pickups: 3 Alan Entwistle low-noise EWR64 mini-humbucker pickups, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity. Controls:                                                                                                                        Two Volume Controls and a Tone control. 3-way pickup selector switch. 2 slide switches: Middle pickup selector and bass Machine heads: 6-inline Wilkinson WJN-05 machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability. Neck: 4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable truss rod, Fingerboard: 12" radius rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 23 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). Scale Length:25.5" / 648 mm. Frets:23 - including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel. Nut:                                                                                                                                 Precision cut, friction-free 43mm nut. Headstock: Classic design with new generation Rapier logo. The Rapier™ 33 is a collaboration between Alan Entwhistle and JHS.

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The Vintage VJ74 ReIssued bass has a reputation as a workhorse bass guitar with professional, semi-professional and bass players around the world who just love its defined sound and playability. Solid alder is the perfect choice for the body, not only to support the solid construction, but for this popular tonewood’s ability to distribute an equally fine balance of high, mid and low frequencies, delivered uncoloured to a pair of Wilkinson WOJB single coil pickups which enhance this tight, piano-like tone, with extended clarity and articulation. Pair alder with the VJ74’s bolt-on, hard rock maple neck and you know you just can’t go wrong for rocky-blues bass, or, just wind the tone control back a tad and enter a whole new world of jazzy, mellow soothing bass lines. Smooth open-geared Wilkinson machine heads and a friction-free white graphite precision cut nut, ensure tuning stability, while the Wilkinson four-saddle, compensated brass bridge, increases sustain and improves string intonation. The sonic versatility of this classic bass design has proven itself over the years as the perfect bass for practically any style of music and, with its characteristic narrow neck design and medium weight tonewood construction, playing a 2 hour gig is just not a problem.     VJ74 Features:Body:Alder body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort, enhanced with correctly radiused contoured body.Neck:Hard rock Maple bolt-on neck for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fingerboard:Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 12" radius for superb playability and feel.Scale Length:34" / 864mm.Frets:20 Medium profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage VJ74. Neck Inlays:Pearloid dot.Nut:GraphTech 38mm nut stays friction-free to aid tuning and playability.Bridge:Wilkinson WBBC four saddle compensated brass bridge provides improved intonation all over the fretboard.Machine heads:Wilkinson WJBL175 machine heads ensure smooth and stable tuning.Pickups:Two Wilkinson WOJB (N), WOJB (B) single coil pickups for ultimate clarity and articulation.Controls:Two Volume and one tone. Scratchplate:Tortoiseshell for that classic look.Headstock:Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and colour matched to the body for visual appeal.The VJ74™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series bass designed and created in the UK by the Vintage design team.

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Offered with a gorgeous clear satin finish highlighting the natural open-grain and deep, reddish brown all-mahogany build, the Vintage Mahogany Series electro-acoustic Dreadnought, is stylish to say the least. Renowned for its stability, sound velocity and immense tone, mahogany has always been one of the most popular tonewoods for backs, sides, necks and, with an added high-grade mahogany soundboard offset with an intricate abalone rosette, the popular Vintage Mahogany Series electro-acoustic Dreadnought guitar, delivers a very impressive balanced sound. Named after the huge 1906 Naval gunship, the Dreadnought is bigger and louder with a larger, broader body and often regarded as the ‘big daddy’ of acoustic guitars and, one of the most sought after models in the Vintage acoustic and electro-acoustic series. Whilst medium to heavily strummed chords are indeed loud, with all the depth and warmth you’d expect from a high quality all mahogany acoustic guitar, this exquisite model also excels as a delicate fingerpicker, with excellent sustain, inspiring midrange and outstanding bass and treble response that’s unprecedented within this price range. Joining the body at the 14fret, the ‘C’ profile mahogany neck, and the wonderful fingerboard offer superb playability, whilst smooth-geared die-cast gold plated machine heads in classic 3-aside format on the square tapered headstock with gold Vintage and M Series logos, ensure stable tuning. Played acoustically, this beautiful dreadnought guitar has all the sonic merits that add up to outstanding electro-acoustic guitars, including touch-sensitive harmonics and dynamics. With individual Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble EQ controls, the Vintage preamp captures and delivers all frequencies uncoloured, to external sources such as mixing desks, amps, monitors or PA systems. There’s also a very handy built-in tuner and battery check indicator. This beautiful model is perfect as an ‘all rounder’ totally at home in the studio or live performance and, fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the Vintage Mahogany Series Dreadnought electro-acoustic guitar, performs and sounds as good as it looks. VE400MH Features Top:   Mahogany. Back & Sides: Mahogany. Neck:  Mahogany. C Profile. Scale length. 649mm / 25.55” Frets: 20. Neck inlays: White Dot. Soundhole: ABS/abalone. Electronics: Volume, tuner, bass, middle, treble EQ, phase and battery check. Machine heads: Gold Die-Cast. Strings: High quality USA made.

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Offered with a gorgeous clear satin finish highlighting the natural open-grain and deep, reddish brown all-mahogany build, the Vintage Mahogany Series electro-acoustic Parlour guitar is stylish to say the least. Renowned for its stability, sound velocity and immense tone, mahogany has always been one of the most popular tonewoods for backs, sides, necks and, with an added high-grade mahogany soundboard offset with an intricate abalone rosette, the popular Vintage Mahogany Series electro-acoustic Parlour guitar, delivers a very impressive size defying, balanced output from its compact parlour sized body. The natural mahogany tonewood characteristics, add depth and warmth to this beautiful model, chords are rich, full and woody, with excellent sustain. Joining the body at the 14fret, the ‘C’ profile mahogany neck, and the wonderful fingerboard offer superb playability, whilst smooth-geared die-cast gold plated machine heads in classic 3-aside format on the square tapered headstock with gold Vintage and M Series logos, ensure stable tuning. Played acoustically, this beautiful parlour has all the sonic merits that add up to outstanding electro-acoustic guitars, including touch-sensitive harmonics and dynamics. Fingerpicking or strumming, this very much admired electro-acoustic parlour is no exception to the rule, the separation and balance across the strings, with impressive volume and projection is unprecedented within this price range. With individual Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble EQ controls, the Vintage preamp captures and delivers all frequencies uncoloured, to external sources such as mixing desks, amps, monitors or PA systems. There’s also a very handy built-in tuner and battery check indicator. Fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the Vintage Mahogany Series Parlour electro-acoustic guitar, performs and sounds as good as it looks. VE800MH Features Top:   Mahogany. Back & Sides: Mahogany. Neck:  Mahogany. C Profile. Scale length. 649mm / 25.55” Frets: 20. Neck inlays: White Dot. Soundhole: ABS/abalone. Electronics: Volume, tuner, bass, middle, treble EQ, phase and battery check. Machine heads: Gold Die-Cast. Strings:High quality USA made.

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Offered with a gorgeous clear satin finish highlighting the natural open-grain and deep, reddish brown all-mahogany build, the Vintage Mahogany Series electro-acoustic Folk guitar, is stylish to say the least. Renowned for its stability, sound velocity and immense tone, mahogany has always been one of the most popular tonewoods for backs, sides, necks and, with an added high-grade mahogany soundboard offset with an intricate abalone rosette, the popular Vintage Mahogany Series electro-acoustic Folk guitar, delivers a very impressive balanced output. With its distinct narrow waist and mid-size body similar to that of a classical guitar, this beautiful model excels as a delicate fingerpicker with superb note separation, whilst easily competing as a full-on rhythm or lead instrument with impressive volume and projection that’s unprecedented within this price range. The natural mahogany tonewood characteristics add depth and warmth to this beautiful model, chords are rich, full and woody, with excellent sustain. Joining the body at the 14fret, the ‘C’ profile mahogany neck, and the wonderful fingerboard offer superb playability, whilst smooth-geared die-cast gold plated machine heads in classic 3-aside format on the square tapered headstock with gold Vintage and M Series logos, ensure stable tuning. Played acoustically, this beautiful folk guitar has all the sonic merits that add up to outstanding electro-acoustic guitars, including touch-sensitive harmonics and dynamics. With individual Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble EQ controls, the Vintage preamp captures and delivers all frequencies uncoloured, to external sources such as mixing desks, amps, monitors or PA systems. There’s also a very handy built-in tuner and battery check indicator. Fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the Vintage Mahogany Series Folk electro-acoustic guitar, performs and sounds as good as it looks. VE300MH Features Top:   Mahogany. Back & Sides: Mahogany. Neck:  Mahogany. C Profile. Scale length. 649mm / 25.55”. Frets: 20. Neck inlays: White Dot. Soundhole: ABS/abalone. Electronics: Volume, tuner, bass, middle, treble EQ, phase and battery check. Machine heads: Gold Die-Cast. Strings: High quality USA made.

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Offered with a gorgeous clear satin finish highlighting the natural open-grain and deep, reddish brown all-mahogany build, the Vintage Mahogany Series electro-acoustic Travel guitar, is stylish to say the least. Renowned for its stability, sound velocity and immense tone, mahogany has always been one of the most popular tonewoods for backs, sides, necks and, with an added high-grade mahogany soundboard offset with an intricate abalone rosette, the popular Vintage Mahogany Series electro-acoustic Travel guitar, delivers a very impressive balanced output.   The natural mahogany tonewood characteristics add depth and warmth to this beautiful ‘take me anywhere’ model, chords are rich, full and woody, with excellent sustain. Joining the body at the 14fret, the ‘C’ profile mahogany neck, and the wonderful fingerboard offer superb playability, whilst smooth-geared die-cast gold plated machine heads in classic 3-aside format on the square tapered headstock with gold Vintage and M Series logo, ensure stable tuning. Played acoustically, this beautiful travel guitar has all the sonic merits that add up to outstanding electro-acoustic guitars, including touch-sensitive harmonics and dynamics, with impressive volume and projection. Strummed or fingerpicked, the separation and balance across the strings, is unprecedented within this price range. With individual Volume, Bass, Middle and Treble EQ controls, the Vintage preamp captures and delivers all frequencies uncoloured, to external sources such as mixing desks, amps, monitors or PA systems. There’s also a very handy built-in tuner and battery check indicator. Fitted with high quality USA made strings as standard, the Vintage Mahogany Series Travel guitar performs and sounds as good as it looks, whether you have the urge to roam around the world, or record and perform live with a seriously cool electro acoustic instrument. VE100MH Features Top:  Mahogany. Back & Sides: Mahogany. Neck:  Mahogany. C Profile. Scale length: 574mm / 22.6”. Frets: 19 Neck inlays: White Dot Soundhole: ABS/abalone. Electronics: Volume, tuner, bass, middle, treble EQ, phase and battery check. Machine heads: Gold Die-Cast. Strings:High Quality USA made. Carry Bag:Vintage faded carry bag included

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The stunning new generation Rapier 33 is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories. The original Rapier 33, instantly recognisable with its forward slanted middle pickup, was the solid bodied electric that played a major role in the industry of British guitars. This legendary guitar served countless up and coming 60’s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60's and 70's. Whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and visual characteristics of the original ‘legendary’ Rapier 33, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability for this fabulous new model. Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 23 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the exciting new Rapier 33 now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. With a 3 ply scratchplate, immaculate Fiesta Red finish and new Rapier headstock logo, this guitar does indeed look visually very impressive. Stunning looks aside, modern upgrades also include pickups, internal wiring and controls which have all experienced Entwistle’s magical touch. A trio of Entwistle low noise EWR64 mini-humbucker pickups, with exceptional tonal response, balanced output and clarity are now installed and, when used in conjunction with the ‘Bass Cut’ switch, delivers that classic and much-loved 60’s jangle. “Both Volume and Tone controls are wired with 500k pots, linear and log respectively,” says Alan “And, with jazz and blues players in mind, the Tone control includes a 0.015 mfd cap which retains clarity when wound back, whilst also delivering that classic, rich response when played with overdrive or distortion.”    The original Rhythm/Solo toggle switch has been rewired as a 3 way pickup selector accessing neck, neck/bridge and bridge units. With the middle pickup now introduced via the second slide switch, 7 pickup permutations are available for an extremely versatile guitar. Now with upgraded hardware, exceptional playability and performance, the new generation Rapier 33, will not only evoke nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, it’s also the professional choice for Britains new young talent. Gear News talks to Alan Entwhistle about the new generation Rapier 33 HERE. Rapier 33 Features Body - Left Hand:  Original double-cutaway solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity. Vibrato: Original Rapier Hi Lo design smooth action vibrato system, with chrome finish. Pickups: 3 Alan Entwistle low-noise EWR64 mini-humbucker pickups, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity. Controls:                                                                                                                        Two Volume Controls and a Tone control. 3-way pickup selector switch. 2 slide switches: Middle pickup selector and bass Machine heads: 6-inline Wilkinson WJN-05 machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability. Neck: 4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable truss rod, Fingerboard: 12" radius rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 23 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). Scale Length:25.5" / 648 mm. Frets:23 - including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel. Nut:                                                                                                                                 Precision cut, friction-free 43mm nut. Headstock: Classic design with new generation Rapier logo. The Rapier™ 33 is a collaboration between Alan Entwhistle and JHS.

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  The stunning new generation Rapier Saffire solid bodied 6 string electric guitar is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories.The Rapier Saffire Series is based on iconic models that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60s and 70s and, whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and characteristics of the original Sapphire 6, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability.Now offered in a beautiful 3-Tone Sunburst, Greenburst and Vintage White offset with chrome hardware and 3-ply split scratchplates and black gloss headstock with redesigned Rapier decals, the new generation Saffire looks stunning.Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the new generation Rapier Saffire 6 string guitar now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. Hardware upgrades also include a trio of Entwistle’s custom wound, Astrosonic single coil pickups, constructed with 7mm alnico 5, rod magnets mounted on a steel base plate, delivering a full rich dynamic response throughout all frequencies via a 5 way selector switch and single volume and tone pot. The latter, is wired with Entwistle’s own Smooth Track Tone Control circuitry, ensuring a gradual response and clarity throughout the full sweep of the tone control.It’s quite apparent that Entwistle himself is a creative genius, as witnessed within the Saffire's wiring, which includes the Entwistle ATN5, a 5-way rotary switch housed on the top horn offering a wide range of additional tonal extremities, from acoustic-like qualities, mid-range boost and high-end chime and clarity for extreme tonal versatility.Specifically designed as a ‘player’s guitar’, the Rapier Saffire 6 string electric guitar, not only rekindles nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, it’s the professional choice for Britain’s new young talent, effortlessly lending itself to all styles, from country, jazz, pop, to blues and rock, whilst offering exceptional playability and performance.Specifications.Body: Original double-cut solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity.Vibrato: Original Saffire Hi Lo design smooth action vibrato system, with chrome finish. Pickups: 3 Alan Entwistle Custom Wound low-noise Astrosonic single coil pickups , featuring alnico 5, 7mm rod magnets, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity.Controls: Volume Control and Global Tone control featuring Entwistle SmoothTrak tone circuit producing a gradual response when the tone control is wound back. 5-way pickup selector switch. 5-position ATN V 5-way 'Variator' rotary switch, offers advanced sonic versatility within pickup frequency parameters.Machine heads: 6 in line: Wilkinson machineheads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.Neck: 4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable trussrod. Fingerboard: 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard, block inlay position markers.Scale Length:24.74" / 628 mm. Frets:22- including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel.Nut: Precision cut, friction-free 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut Headstock: Classic 3-aside design with Rapier logo and inlaid crown. The Rapier™ Saffire is a collaboration between Alan Entwhistle and JHS.

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  The stunning new generation Rapier Saffire solid bodied 6 string electric guitar is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories.The Rapier Saffire Series is based on iconic models that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60s and 70s and, whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and characteristics of the original Sapphire 6, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability.Now offered in a beautiful 3-Tone Sunburst, Greenburst and Vintage White offset with chrome hardware and 3-ply split scratchplates and black gloss headstock with redesigned Rapier decals, the new generation Saffire looks stunning.Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the new generation Rapier Saffire 6 string guitar now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. Hardware upgrades also include a trio of Entwistle’s custom wound, Astrosonic single coil pickups, constructed with 7mm alnico 5, rod magnets mounted on a steel base plate, delivering a full rich dynamic response throughout all frequencies via a 5 way selector switch and single volume and tone pot. The latter, is wired with Entwistle’s own Smooth Track Tone Control circuitry, ensuring a gradual response and clarity throughout the full sweep of the tone control.It’s quite apparent that Entwistle himself is a creative genius, as witnessed within the Saffire's wiring, which includes the Entwistle ATN5, a 5-way rotary switch housed on the top horn offering a wide range of additional tonal extremities, from acoustic-like qualities, mid-range boost and high-end chime and clarity for extreme tonal versatility.Specifically designed as a ‘player’s guitar’, the Rapier Saffire 6 string electric guitar, not only rekindles nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, it’s the professional choice for Britain’s new young talent, effortlessly lending itself to all styles, from country, jazz, pop, to blues and rock, whilst offering exceptional playability and performance.Specifications.Body: Original double-cut solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity.Vibrato: Original Saffire Hi Lo design smooth action vibrato system, with chrome finish. Pickups: 3 Alan Entwistle Custom Wound low-noise Astrosonic single coil pickups , featuring alnico 5, 7mm rod magnets, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity.Controls: Volume Control and Global Tone control featuring Entwistle SmoothTrak tone circuit producing a gradual response when the tone control is wound back. 5-way pickup selector switch. 5-position ATN V 5-way 'Variator' rotary switch, offers advanced sonic versatility within pickup frequency parameters.Machine heads: 6 in line: Wilkinson machineheads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.Neck: 4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable trussrod. Fingerboard: 12" radius, bound rosewood fingerboard, block inlay position markers.Scale Length:24.74" / 628 mm. Frets:22- including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel.Nut: Precision cut, friction-free 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut Headstock: Classic 3-aside design with Rapier logo and inlaid crown. The Rapier™ Saffire is a collaboration between Alan Entwhistle and JHS.

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  The stunning new generation Rapier Saffire solid bodied 6 string electric guitar is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories.The Rapier Saffire Series is based on iconic models that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60s and 70s and, whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and characteristics of the original Sapphire 6, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability.Now offered in a beautiful 3-Tone Sunburst, Greenburst and Vintage White offset with chrome hardware and 3-ply split scratchplates and black gloss headstock with redesigned Rapier decals, the new generation Saffire looks stunning.Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the new generation Rapier Saffire 6 string guitar now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge. Hardware upgrades also include a trio of Entwistle’s custom wound, Astrosonic single coil pickups, constructed with 7mm alnico 5, rod magnets mounted on a steel base plate, delivering a full rich dynamic response throughout all frequencies via a 5 way selector switch and single volume and tone pot. The latter, is wired with Entwistle’s own Smooth Track Tone Control circuitry, ensuring a gradual response and clarity throughout the full sweep of the tone control.It’s quite apparent that Entwistle himself is a creative genius, as witnessed within the Saffire's wiring, which includes the Entwistle ATN5, a 5-way rotary switch housed on the top horn offering a wide range of additional tonal extremities, from acoustic-like qualities, mid-range boost and high-end chime and clarity for extreme tonal versatility.Specifically designed as a ‘player’s guitar’, the Rapier Saffire 6 string electric guitar, not only rekindles nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, it’s the professional choice for Britain’s new young talent, effortlessly lending itself to all styles, from country, jazz, pop, to blues and rock, whilst offering exceptional playability and performance.Specifications.Body: Original double-cut solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity.Vibrato: Original Saffire Hi Lo design smooth action vibrato system, with chrome finish. Pickups: 3 Alan Entwistle Custom Wound low-noise Astrosonic single coil pickups , featuring alnico 5, 7mm rod magnets, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity.Controls: Volume Control and Global Tone control featuring Entwistle SmoothTrak tone circuit producing a gradual response when the tone control is wound back. 5-way pickup selector switch. 5-position ATN V 5-way 'Variator' rotary switch, offers advanced sonic versatility within pickup frequency parameters.Machine heads: 6 in line: Wilkinson machineheads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.Neck: 4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable trussrod. Fingerboard: 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard, block inlay position markers.Scale Length:24.74" / 628 mm. Frets:22- including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel.Nut: Precision cut, friction-free 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut Headstock: Classic 3-aside design with Rapier logo and inlaid crown. The Rapier™ Saffire is a collaboration between Alan Entwhistle and JHS.

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The stunning new generation Rapier Saffire solid bodied 12 string electric guitar is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories.The Rapier Saffire Series is based on iconic models that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60s and 70s and, whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and characteristics of the original Sapphire 12, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability.Now offered in a beautiful 3-Tone Sunburst, Greenburst and Vintage White offset with chrome hardware and 3-ply, split scratchplates and black gloss headstock with redesigned Rapier decals, the new generation Saffire 12 looks stunning.Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation and tuning stability the new generation Rapier Saffire 12 now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge.Hardware upgrades also include a trio of Entwistle’s custom wound, Astrosonic single coil pickups, constructed with 7mm alnico 5, rod magnets mounted on a steel base plate, delivering a full rich dynamic response throughout all frequencies via a 5 way selector switch and single volume and tone pot. The latter, is wired with Entwistle’s own Smooth Track Tone Control circuitry, ensuring a gradual response and clarity throughout the full sweep of the tone control.It’s quite apparent that Entwistle himself is a creative genius, as witnessed within the Saffire's wiring, which includes the Entwistle ATN5, a 5-way rotary switch housed on the top horn offering a wide range of additional tonal extremities, from acoustic-like qualities, mid-range boost and high-end chime and clarity for extreme tonal versatility.With a generous 49mm fingerboard width at the nut, there’s ample room for musicians with large hands to enjoy the freedom of first position chords and, needless to say, with these high quality tonewood and hardware upgrades, the Rapier Saffire 12 effortlessly delivers all the familiar resonance associated with multi-strung guitars, whilst engaging the ATN5 circuitry on this beautiful model offers classic 12 string jangle in abundance.Specifically designed as a ‘player’s guitar’, the Rapier Saffire 12 string electric guitar, not only rekindles nostalgic memoriesfor old-school players and collectors, it’s the professional choice for Britain’s new young talent, effortlessly lending itself to all styles, from country, jazz, pop, to blues and rock, whilst offering exceptional playability and performance.SpecificationsBody: Original double-cut solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity.Pickups: 3 Alan Entwistle Custom Wound low-noise Astrosonic single coil pickups , featuring alnico 5, 7mm rod magnets, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity.Controls: Two Volume Controls with Global Tone control featuring Entwistle SmoothTrak tone circuit producing a gradual response when the tone control is wound back. 5-way pickup selector switch. 5-position ATN 5 rotary switch, offers advanced sonic versatility within pickup frequency parameters.Machine heads: 6 in line: Wilkinson machineheads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.Neck: 4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable trussrod. Fingerboard: 12" radius, bound rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret), block inlay position markers.Scale Length:24.74" / 628 mm. Frets:22- including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel.Nut: Precision cut, friction-free 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut.Headstock: Classic 6-aside design with Rapier logo and inlaid crown.The Rapier™ Saffire 12 is a collaboration between Alan Entwhistle and JHS.

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The stunning new generation Rapier Saffire solid bodied 12 string electric guitar is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories.The Rapier Saffire Series is based on iconic models that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60s and 70s and, whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and characteristics of the original Sapphire 12, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability.Now offered in a beautiful 3-Tone Sunburst, Greenburst and Vintage White offset with chrome hardware and 3-ply, split scratchplates and black gloss headstock with redesigned Rapier decals, the new generation Saffire 12 looks stunning.Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation and tuning stability the new generation Rapier Saffire 12 now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge.Hardware upgrades also include a trio of Entwistle’s custom wound, Astrosonic single coil pickups, constructed with 7mm alnico 5, rod magnets mounted on a steel base plate, delivering a full rich dynamic response throughout all frequencies via a 5 way selector switch and single volume and tone pot. The latter, is wired with Entwistle’s own Smooth Track Tone Control circuitry, ensuring a gradual response and clarity throughout the full sweep of the tone control.It’s quite apparent that Entwistle himself is a creative genius, as witnessed within the Saffire's wiring, which includes the Entwistle ATN5, a 5-way rotary switch housed on the top horn offering a wide range of additional tonal extremities, from acoustic-like qualities, mid-range boost and high-end chime and clarity for extreme tonal versatility.With a generous 49mm fingerboard width at the nut, there’s ample room for musicians with large hands to enjoy the freedom of first position chords and, needless to say, with these high quality tonewood and hardware upgrades, the Rapier Saffire 12 effortlessly delivers all the familiar resonance associated with multi-strung guitars, whilst engaging the ATN5 circuitry on this beautiful model offers classic 12 string jangle in abundance.Specifically designed as a ‘player’s guitar’, the Rapier Saffire 12 string electric guitar, not only rekindles nostalgic memoriesfor old-school players and collectors, it’s the professional choice for Britain’s new young talent, effortlessly lending itself to all styles, from country, jazz, pop, to blues and rock, whilst offering exceptional playability and performance.SpecificationsBody: Original double-cut solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity.Pickups: 3 Alan Entwistle Custom Wound low-noise Astrosonic single coil pickups , featuring alnico 5, 7mm rod magnets, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity.Controls: Two Volume Controls with Global Tone control featuring Entwistle SmoothTrak tone circuit producing a gradual response when the tone control is wound back. 5-way pickup selector switch. 5-position ATN 5 rotary switch, offers advanced sonic versatility within pickup frequency parameters.Machine heads: 6 in line: Wilkinson machineheads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.Neck: 4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable trussrod. Fingerboard: 12" radius, bound rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret), block inlay position markers.Scale Length:24.74" / 628 mm. Frets:22- including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel.Nut: Precision cut, friction-free 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut.Headstock: Classic 6-aside design with Rapier logo and inlaid crown.The Rapier™ Saffire 12 is a collaboration between Alan Entwhistle and JHS.

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The stunning new generation Rapier Saffire solid bodied 12 string electric guitar is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories.The Rapier Saffire Series is based on iconic models that played a major role in the industry of British guitars, serving countless up and coming 60s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60s and 70s and, whilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and characteristics of the original Sapphire 12, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability.Now offered in a beautiful 3-Tone Sunburst, Greenburst and Vintage White offset with chrome hardware and 3-ply, split scratchplates and black gloss headstock with redesigned Rapier decals, the new generation Saffire 12 looks stunning.Selected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius, bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret). For accurate intonation and tuning stability the new generation Rapier Saffire 12 now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge.Hardware upgrades also include a trio of Entwistle’s custom wound, Astrosonic single coil pickups, constructed with 7mm alnico 5, rod magnets mounted on a steel base plate, delivering a full rich dynamic response throughout all frequencies via a 5 way selector switch and single volume and tone pot. The latter, is wired with Entwistle’s own Smooth Track Tone Control circuitry, ensuring a gradual response and clarity throughout the full sweep of the tone control.It’s quite apparent that Entwistle himself is a creative genius, as witnessed within the Saffire's wiring, which includes the Entwistle ATN5, a 5-way rotary switch housed on the top horn offering a wide range of additional tonal extremities, from acoustic-like qualities, mid-range boost and high-end chime and clarity for extreme tonal versatility.With a generous 49mm fingerboard width at the nut, there’s ample room for musicians with large hands to enjoy the freedom of first position chords and, needless to say, with these high quality tonewood and hardware upgrades, the Rapier Saffire 12 effortlessly delivers all the familiar resonance associated with multi-strung guitars, whilst engaging the ATN5 circuitry on this beautiful model offers classic 12 string jangle in abundance.Specifically designed as a ‘player’s guitar’, the Rapier Saffire 12 string electric guitar, not only rekindles nostalgic memoriesfor old-school players and collectors, it’s the professional choice for Britain’s new young talent, effortlessly lending itself to all styles, from country, jazz, pop, to blues and rock, whilst offering exceptional playability and performance.SpecificationsBody: Original double-cut solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity.Pickups: 3 Alan Entwistle Custom Wound low-noise Astrosonic single coil pickups , featuring alnico 5, 7mm rod magnets, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity.Controls: Two Volume Controls with Global Tone control featuring Entwistle SmoothTrak tone circuit producing a gradual response when the tone control is wound back. 5-way pickup selector switch. 5-position ATN 5 rotary switch, offers advanced sonic versatility within pickup frequency parameters.Machine heads: 6 in line: Wilkinson machineheads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.Neck: 4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable trussrod. Fingerboard: 12" radius, bound rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret), block inlay position markers.Scale Length:24.74" / 628 mm. Frets:22- including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel.Nut: Precision cut, friction-free 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut.Headstock: Classic 6-aside design with Rapier logo and inlaid crown.The Rapier™ Saffire 12 is a collaboration between Alan Entwhistle and JHS.

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The Fret-King® Corona epitomises Fret-King’s holistic approach to guitar design. Retrospective, yet forward looking this is a guitar ready to take on any musical style.The Corona Classic, with its bridge mounted Fret-King Fifty-Five™ double coil and mid/neck Vintage Sixty™ pickups is so versatile. It will deliver everything from full throated, blistering double coil power, to as much nuance as you’d ever like to feed into a tonal palette of staggering breadth. From a playability perspective, it’s comfort and familiarity all the way. The Vibrato, a Wilkinson® WV6SB, is a tour de force. Steel block for tone, 5+1 knife edge, no string trees and Graph Tech® nut all work together for near perfect return to zero.Corona Classic FeaturesBody:The three-piece body with 4” centre block is constructed from selected American alder. The body, with its vintage edge radiuses casts a classic shadow. The unique reduced profile neck joint offers enhanced upper fret access, and the front and rear comfort cuts make the Classic a pleasure to wear. A solid four bolt neck joint ensures the constructional and mechanical integrity which provides a platform for great sustain and the harmonious, authentic tonalities of the Corona Classic.Headstock:The signature Fret-King headstock ensures perfect balance, classic looks, and great visual appeal.Machine Heads:Wilkinson® WJ05 pin-lock locking machine heads with staggered string post heights provide correct string rake angle for snag free, smooth vibrato action and correct playing tension.Nut:43mm Graph Tech® self-lubricating nut, smooth and friction free.Neck:Light oil finished, hard rock Maple with classic ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy, and a luxurious, ‘played in’ feel.Fingerboard:Premium hard rock Maple for durability, and outstanding tonal transfer with a 10” radius for a super comfortable, responsive, positive playing feel.Scale Length:25.5" / 648mm.Frets:22 Medium profile hi-durability nickel silver frets ensure accuracy, comfort, and an overall feel.Pickups:A carefully curated set of Fret-King pickups enables the Corona Classic to deliver a phenomenal range of tones.In the bridge position, the legendary Trev Wilkinson designed Fret-King Fifty-Five™ double coil pickup, built to an original ’55 recipe, delivers outstanding tone, replete with authority, authenticity, depth, clarity, and power.Supplemented by two Fret-King Vintage Sixty™ single coils in the middle and neck position, the Corona™Classic has huge tonal versatility.For maximum performance and the broadest tonal palette, the Corona Classic features a five way selector switch, master volume, master tone, and Fret-King’s unique Varicoil™ control, which progressively winds the Fifty-Five from blistering full throated double coil power, to a crisp, clear, classic vintage bridge single coil tone, making the Corona Classic able to cover the panoply of classic tones associated with the traditional three single coil double cut and its more aggressive HSS configuration. Control Functions:• Ergonomic five-way lever switch selects the neck and middle mounted Vintage Sixty pickups, or bridge mounted Fifty-Five pickup, with hum cancelled out of phase setting in positions two and four.

• Master Volume Control.

• Master Tone Control.

• Varicoil progressively rolls bridge mounted Fifty-Five double coil down to bridge single coil. Vibrato Bridge:The Wilkinson® WV6 vibrato bridge featured on the Fret-King Corona Classic is a tour de force of design and technical detail. The ground steel base plate corner gives the WV6 authentic period looks, and the subtle “5+1”, 6 screw design ensures positive location and solid lateral and longitudinal stability.Perpendicular bend, high grade steel saddles ensure spot on intonation, enhanced tonality, with ‘snap’. and classic vintage tone.The stagger drilled steel block, with stepped forward 1st and 4th strings, working in concert with the string tree free headstock loaded with staggered post height locking tuners and Graph Tech® top nut ensure an outstanding return to zero pitch accuracy.The easily adjusted ‘push-in’ Delrin®-bushed arm with variable arm height and tension provides the arm position and feel that suits your vibrato style.Carry Bag:The Corona Classic comes with a Fret-King luxury gig bag.The Corona Classic is an original Fret-King® design created by the UK Fret-King® design team.

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The Fret-King® Corona epitomises Fret-King’s holistic approach to guitar design. Retrospective, yet forward looking this is a guitar ready to take on any musical style.The Corona Classic, with its bridge mounted Fret-King Fifty-Five™ double coil and mid/neck Vintage Sixty™ pickups is so versatile. It will deliver everything from full throated, blistering double coil power, to as much nuance as you’d ever like to feed into a tonal palette of staggering breadth. From a playability perspective, it’s comfort and familiarity all the way. The Vibrato, a Wilkinson® WV6SB, is a tour de force. Steel block for tone, 5+1 knife edge, no string trees and Graph Tech® nut all work together for near perfect return to zero.Corona Classic FeaturesBody:The three-piece body with 4” centre block is constructed from selected American alder. The body, with its vintage edge radiuses casts a classic shadow. The unique reduced profile neck joint offers enhanced upper fret access, and the front and rear comfort cuts make the Classic a pleasure to wear. A solid four bolt neck joint ensures the constructional and mechanical integrity which provides a platform for great sustain and the harmonious, authentic tonalities of the Corona Classic.Headstock:The signature Fret-King headstock ensures perfect balance, classic looks, and great visual appeal.Machine Heads:Wilkinson® WJ05 pin-lock locking machine heads with staggered string post heights provide correct string rake angle for snag free, smooth vibrato action and correct playing tension.Nut:43mm Graph Tech® self-lubricating nut, smooth and friction free.Neck:Light oil finished, hard rock Maple with classic ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy, and a luxurious, ‘played in’ feel.Fingerboard: Premium Indian Rosewood for durability, and outstanding tonal transfer with a 10” radius for a super comfortable, responsive, positive playing feel.  Scale Length:25.5" / 648mm.Frets:22 Medium profile hi-durability nickel silver frets ensure accuracy, comfort, and an overall feel.Pickups:A carefully curated set of Fret-King pickups enables the Corona Classic to deliver a phenomenal range of tones.In the bridge position, the legendary Trev Wilkinson designed Fret-King Fifty-Five™ double coil pickup, built to an original ’55 recipe, delivers outstanding tone, replete with authority, authenticity, depth, clarity, and power.Supplemented by two Fret-King Vintage Sixty™ single coils in the middle and neck position, the Corona™Classic has huge tonal versatility.For maximum performance and the broadest tonal palette, the Corona Classic features a five way selector switch, master volume, master tone, and Fret-King’s unique Varicoil™ control, which progressively winds the Fifty-Five from blistering full throated double coil power, to a crisp, clear, classic vintage bridge single coil tone, making the Corona Classic able to cover the panoply of classic tones associated with the traditional three single coil double cut and its more aggressive HSS configuration. Control Functions:• Ergonomic five-way lever switch selects the neck and middle mounted Vintage Sixty pickups, or bridge mounted Fifty-Five pickup, with hum cancelled out of phase setting in positions two and four.

• Master Volume Control.

• Master Tone Control.

• Varicoil progressively rolls bridge mounted Fifty-Five double coil down to bridge single coil. Vibrato Bridge:The Wilkinson® WV6 vibrato bridge featured on the Fret-King Corona Classic is a tour de force of design and technical detail. The ground steel base plate corner gives the WV6 authentic period looks, and the subtle “5+1”, 6 screw design ensures positive location and solid lateral and longitudinal stability.Perpendicular bend, high grade steel saddles ensure spot on intonation, enhanced tonality, with ‘snap’. and classic vintage tone.The stagger drilled steel block, with stepped forward 1st and 4th strings, working in concert with the string tree free headstock loaded with staggered post height locking tuners and Graph Tech® top nut ensure an outstanding return to zero pitch accuracy.The easily adjusted ‘push-in’ Delrin®-bushed arm with variable arm height and tension provides the arm position and feel that suits your vibrato style.Carry Bag:The Corona Classic comes with a Fret-King luxury gig bag.The Corona Classic is an original Fret-King® design created by the UK Fret-King® design team.

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The Fret-King® Corona epitomises Fret-King’s holistic approach to guitar design. Retrospective, classic, yet forward looking. This is a guitar ready to take on any musical style. Upending the norm, with an eclectic selection of pickups, a neck mounted Soapstack™, mid-position Dallas Special™ and the Fret-King® Prizefighter™ in the bridge, along with some really neat tonal circuitry and switching, the Wilkinson WV6SB vibrato loaded Corona Custom is truly one of the most versatile and useable guitars on the planet. At the leading edge of modernity, capable of an almost limitless range of tones, ready to take on any musical style and be that crucial ‘multi-tool’ essential for the journeyman player. Corona Custom Features:Body:The Three-piece body with 4” centre block is constructed from selected American alder. The contemporary style body, with its tight edge radiuses casts an assertive shadow. The unique reduced profile neck joint and subtly extended cutaways offers enhanced upper fret access, and the front and rear comfort cuts make the Custom a pleasure to wear. A solid four bolt neck joint ensures the constructional and mechanical integrity which provides a platform for great sustain and the harmonious, authentic tonalities of the Corona Custom.Headstock:The signature Fret-King headstock ensures perfect balance, classic looks, and great visual appeal.Machine Heads:Wilkinson® WJ05 pin-lock locking machine heads with staggered string post heights provide correct string rake angle for snag free, smooth vibrato action and correct playing tension.Nut:43mm Graph Tech® self-lubricating nut, smooth and friction free.Neck:Light oil finished, hard rock Maple with classic ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy, and a luxurious, ‘played in’ feel.Fingerboard:Premium Indian Rosewood for durability, and outstanding tonal transfer with a 10” radius for a super comfortable, responsive, positive playing feel.Scale Length:25.5" / 648mm.Frets:22 Medium profile hi-durability nickel silver frets ensure accuracy, comfort, and an overall feel.Pickups:A carefully curated set of Fret-King pickups enables the Corona Custom to deliver a phenomenal range of tones.In the bridge position, the custom designed Fret-King Prizefighter™ pickup, created by Trev Wilkinson delivers rich, fat mid-range with outstanding sweet highs that clean up magnificently, with bright split coil tones that retain plenty of output. Trev’s mid position Fret-King Dallas Special™ hot single coil and unique Fret-King Soapstack™ stacked soap bar style neck pickup imbue the Corona Custom with an extraordinary breadth of tones, which cover the entire gamut of the two and three pickup, bolt and fixed neck classics. This creative pickup configuration is managed by an equally capable switching and wiring arrangement designed to max out the tonal potential of the guitar, and can allow the Corona Custom to be a two single coil, or a two twin coil pickup guitar, it can be an "all pickups on" guitar for a huge tone, or it’ll produce the classic out of phase tones in positions two and four on the five way lever switch. In fact, there’s not much the Corona Custom can’t do, and everything it does, it does with customary Fret-King elan and aplomb. Control Functions:• Ergonomic five-way lever switch selects neck, neck and middle out of phase, middle only, middle and bridge out of phase, or bridge pickup.• Master Volume.• Middle position tone control covers neck mounted Soapstack pickup and mid position Dallas Special pickup. Push/Push switch; Down position, (function bypass), up position, (function activated), engages neck and bridge in switch positions 1 & 5, as in twin double coil guitar, and in positions 2 & 4 engages ALL pickups.Vibrato bridge:The Wilkinson® WV6 vibrato bridge featured on the Fret-King Corona Custom is a tour de force of design and technical detail. The ground steel base plate corner gives the WV6 authentic period looks, and the subtle “5+1”, 6 screw design ensures positive location and solid lateral and longitudinal stability.Perpendicular bend, high grade steel saddles ensure spot on intonation, enhanced tonality, with ‘snap’. and classic vintage tone.The stagger drilled steel block, with stepped forward 1st and 4th strings, working in concert with the string tree free headstock loaded with staggered post height locking tuners and Graph Tech® top nut ensure an outstanding return to zero pitch accuracy.The easily adjusted ‘push-in’ Delrin®-bushed arm with variable arm height and tension provides the arm position and feel that suits your vibrato style. Carry Bag:The Corona Custom comes with a Fret-King luxury gig bag.The Corona Custom is an original Fret-King® design created by the UK Fret-King® design team.

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