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2011 Suhr Modern Guthrie Govan Signature Set Neck. Stunning mahogany g - $4,900 (San Clemente)
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Guthrie Govan's extreme virtuosity and stunning versatility require an instrument that excels at many different things. Whether Guthrie is alternate-picking shred lines at breakneck speeds, comping with jazz chord melodies, tapping with 8 fingers for fusion legato runs or strumming hard on a techno-funk tune, he needs a guitar that feels comfortable and sounds great for each style and every type of technique employed. Drawing from the features of his main Suhr guitar of the past 4 years (the Cherry Burst Mahogany body and neck Standard) and the 24-fret Modern which he had been playing almost exclusively through 2008, we worked with Guthrie in developing the one ultimate axe that can cover all of his stylistic bases and do so without any compromises whatsoever. The result is the new Guthrie Govan Signature Model - tricked out for maximum versatility, exceptional playability, and amazing sounds that are warm and full yet clear and punchy.
Having been a Mahogany body/neck guitar player for many years before picking up his first Suhr (Basswood body Standard) in 2004, it was a given that the new GG Signature Model would feature Mahogany body and neck. Mahogany's mid-midrange emphasis and its ability to cut through the mix with a distinctive honk while retaining its trademark warmth and clarity is one reason why Guthrie favors Mahogany for his main axe.
Condition wise it is like new, there are no marks, scratches, dings, gouges, etc which is remarkable considering it’s a solid wood body and 15 yrs old.
Good luck finding one as beautiful and perfect as this.
One owner, purchased in 2011
Serial #14122
Modern Set-Neck
Body Wood: Mahogany (
Neck Wood: Mahogany w/ dark Indian Rosewood - set-neck
Neck Back Shapes: Moder Elliptical GG .800 - .850
Fingerboard Radius: 10" - 14" Compound
Nut - Tusq
Nut Width: 1.650" ( May want 1.687!!!)
Frets: Heavy Stainless Steel
Gears: Sperzel Locking
Bridge: Gotoh 510 (2 Post; Solid Saddles; Steel Block) w/ Recess Option
Electronics: Volume, Tone, 5w (middle - both HB's split). p/p neck split, Blower switch
Pickups:
Neck - JST DSV Humbucker
Middle - JST ML Single Coil
Bridge - JST DSV+ Humbucker
Finish - Natual Brown Stain - Glossy body and neck
Paint Option - Painted headstock Black
Hardware Color: Chrome
Option1: Tremol-No Vibrato-bridge locking system
Option2: MOP face $ side dots, logo & double oval @ 12F
Special: JS Sign HEadstock
Other Options: Pearl side-dots & Suhr Logo