Admiral 50s Vintage in Super Bashed Shell pink nitro
Admiral 50s Vintage in Super Bashed Shell pink nitro
Body: Premier Swamp finished in Super Bashed Shell Pink nitro cellulose (super thin)
Neck: Master Grade roasted, ¼ sawn, flame Maple, super comfy 50’s ‘V’ profile - oil and wax on rear, thin lacquer on headstock and fretboard
Pickguard: Aged Gold, anodized aluminium
Truss rod: Two-way, heel spoke wheel adjustment
Neck plate: Aged Gotoh
F/B: Matching Master Grade roasted, ¼ sawn, flame Maple (7.25 - 9.5 inch)
Frets: Jescar medium jumbo stainless steel
P/ups: Lindy Fralin 50s vintage Tele
Electrics: 250k volume with 250K bridge volume
Bridge: Kluson Aged vintage bridge with compensated saddles
Tuners: Aged, vintage Gotoh, staggered - no need for a string tree
Case: Hiscox hard case
Price: £3495
Shipping: Depends on geographical location (UK £70
Overseas: Canada/USA Duty Paid Delivery £500 - you WILL NOT pay UK VAT so the price of the actual guitar would drop to £2915
So, this Admiral is a 50s masterpiece.
This is ageing done correctly:
Paint sinking into the Swamp Ash grain? - Check
All nitro coats? Check
The right weight? Check (7lbs 5oz)
Aged hardware and the right pickups? Check (Lindy Fralin straight from the USA)
Unbleached bone nut? Check
Wear actually represents what happens to guitars over time? Super check
There are however modern conveniences and considertations:
Oil and wax on the back of the neck for smooth playability.
Stainless steel frets for an eternally reliable playing surface.
Your chance to pickup an incredible guitar.