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| Among some of the most iconic and influential guitars in music history are the Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster and
Fender Telecaster, all of which were created in the 1950s. Other iconic guitars are the Gibson SG, Gibson ES-335, and Rickenbacker 300 series. |
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| A Standard Approach to an Iconic Guitar When you’re ready to experience quintessential Fender design and playability, look
no further than the Fender Standard Stratocaster. Built with the player in mind, the standard design allows beginners and aficionados alike to
experience essential Fender features that make the brand’s guitars the first choice of so many Sweetwater guitarists. With a satin-finished and
time-tested modern C-shaped neck and a 9.5-inch-radius maple fingerboard, this guitar is immensely comfortable for both chords and individually
fretted notes. The Standard Single-coil Strat pickups offer the iconic snappy tone, with high-output ceramic magnets that offer a more aggressive
sound at full volume. Achieve patented Strat vibrato and dynamic versatility with the onboard 2-point synchronized tremolo system, complete with
even tension that is easy to use and stays in tune. Whether you’re buying your first guitar or looking to add some Strat sparkle to your
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The new Les Paul Standard returns to the classic design that made it relevant, played and loved -- shaping sound across generations and genres of
music. It pays tribute to Gibson's Golden Era of innovation and brings authenticity back to life. The Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's Bourbon Burst
has a solid mahogany body with an AA figured maple top, and a slim taper 60's-style mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays.
It's equipped with a classic-style Tune-O-Matic bridge, aluminum stop bar tailpiece, Grover Rotomatic "Kidney" tuners, and gold top hat knobs with
silver reflectors. The Burstbucker 61R (neck) Burstbucker 61T (bridge) pickups are loaded with AlNiCo V magnets, audio taper potentiometers and
orange drop capacitors.?SPECIFICATIONSBodyBody shape: Single cutawayBody type: Solid bodyBody material: Solid woodTop wood: AA Figured MapleBody
wood: MahoganyBody finish: Gloss NitrocelluloseOrientation: Right handedNeckNeck shape: '50s roundedNeck wood: MahoganyJoint: Set-inScale length:
24.75 in.Truss rod: StandardNeck finish: Gloss NitrocelluloseFingerboardMaterial: RosewoodRadius: 12 in.Fret size: Medium jumboNumber of frets:
22Inlays: TrapezoidNut width/material 1.69 in. (43 mm) GraphTechPickupsConfiguration: HHNeck: BurstBucker 61RBridge: BurstBucker 61TBrand:
GibsonActive or passive pickups: PassiveSeries or parallel: ParallelControlsControl layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2Pickup switch:
3-wayHardwareBridge type: FixedBridge design: ABR-1Tailpiece: StopbarTuning machines: Grover RotomaticColor: NickelOtherNumber of strings:
6-stringSpecial features: Hand-wired electronicsCase: Hardshell caseCountry of origin: United States
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A Standard Approach to Fender’s Original Design When you’re ready to experience quintessential Fender design and playability, look no further than
the Fender Standard Telecaster. Built with the player in mind, the standard design allows beginners and aficionados alike to experience essential
Fender features that make the brand’s guitars the first choice of so many Sweetwater guitarists. With a satin-finished and time-tested modern
C-shaped neck and a 9.5-inch-radius Indian laurel fingerboard, this guitar is immensely comfortable for both chords and individually fretted notes.
The Standard Ceramic Single-coil Tele pickups offer the iconic Tele tone, with high-output ceramic magnets lending to a more aggressive modern
sound. Whether you’re buying your first guitar or looking to add some Tele twang to your collection, the Standard Telecaster offers all the
playability, tonality, and style a Fender guitar can provide.Around from the start The Telecaster is an evolution of the very first Fender design.
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The SG Special returns to the classic design that made it relevant, played, and loved -- shaping sound across generations and genres of music.
This early 60s style SG Special has the vibe and sound heard on countless classic rock recordings. The comfortable, SlimTaper mahogany neck and
bound rosewood fingerboard are well known for fast, effortless playing. The two P-90 pickups are noted for their fat snarl when driven and their
smooth sweetness when played clean. The SG Special is equipped with the 3-way toggle switch and has hand-wired controls with Orange Drop
capacitors. A hardshell case is included.
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Wow the Competition with a Vintera II Mustang Initially designed for students and small-handed musicians, the Mustang soon blossomed into a
popular instrument for genres like indie, grunge, rock, and beyond. Fender has put the kick back in the Mustang with the Vintera II '70s Mustang
electric guitar. Imbued with classic '70s charm, this Vintera II-edition Mustang offers players of all stripes a rock-solid guitar with charming
personality. For the body, Fender chose alder to imbue the sound with rich full tone and excellent sustain. Following that, the Vintera II Mustang
retains a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and familiar scale length of 24 inches. Equipped with a Vintage-style “floating” tremolo and two
'70s-voiced pickups, you’ll find this Mustang is certainly no dark horse among the competition!Solid construction, vintage vibe You’ll find the
construction of the Vintera II '70s Mustang incredibly comfortable and inspiring. An alder body with an offset design.
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A Classic Electric 12-string for the Modern Guitarist The Rickenbacker 360/12. With its rounded horns, contoured top edge that rolls into back
binding, innovative solid/slotted headstock design, and iconic shark fin fingerboard inlays, there’s no mistaking it for anything else. And then
there’s the sound: from the Beatles to the Byrds, you’ve heard that unmistakable jangle on countless classic recordings. This venerable 12-string
semi-hollowbody electric guitar has seen changes in the ensuing half-century, and today’s model is more playable and awesome-sounding than ever.
One of the coolest upgrades is the Rick-O-Sound dual-mono output that sends each of the vintage-inspired High Gain pickups to its own amplifier,
or straight into a recording medium for instant stereo guitar. The Rick 360/12 was beloved by artists such as George Harrison and Roger McGuinn
for its shimmering chord voicings, and Sweetwater is sure contemporary players will savor its inimitable tone as well.All-maple construction
provides.
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The SE Custom 24 pays homage to PRS’ Maryland-made Custom 24. The guitar that Paul Smith took to his first tradeshow in 1985, the Custom 24 is the
original PRS guitar. The SE Custom 24 is a modern classic with roadworthy durability, addictive playability, and wide array of tones, making it a
perfect workhorse guitar. Played by internationally touring artists, gigging musicians, and aspiring players, the SE Custom 24 features a maple top
with shallow violin carve, mahogany back, wide thin maple neck, rosewood fretboard with bird inlays, and the PRS patented molded tremolo bridge. Its
versatile sounds come from the 85/15 “S” pickups paired with a volume, push/pull tone control, and 3-way blade pickup selector. The SE Custom 24
brings “The One That Started It All” to the high-quality, more affordable SE Series.
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Gibson ES-335 Figured Antique Natural w/case The Light And Loaded ES-335 The Gibson ES-335 Figured is the perfect blend of form and function. Crafted
with a thermally engineered maple centerblock, and thermally engineered quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing, players will be impressed by the
lightweight feel and expanded range of tonal capabilities. Equipped with high-end appointments like our hand-wired control assembly with orange drop
capacitors, Gibson's new Calibrated T-Type humbucking pickups, Vintage Deluxe style tuners and light weight Aluminum ABR-1 bridge and stop bar
tailpiece anchored with steel thumb-wheels and studs. The AAA figured maple is set off by staggering gloss finishes this one in Antique Natural.
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Period-correct Golden Era MasterpieceThe Gretsch G6136T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 White Falcon hollowbody electric guitar is simply dripping with
sophistication. Its arched maple body delivers an unforgettable snap that's enhanced beautifully by its vintage-voiced TV Jones Classic pickups. A
standard U-shaped maple neck is topped with an ebony fingerboard, providing you with incredible playability. With a Bigsby tailpiece and period-correct
specs, owning the Gretsch G6136T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 White Falcon hollowbody electric guitar is almost like owning the original masterpiece!Arched
maple body provides your tone with excellent definition Maple has to be one of the most lively, bright, and colorful tonewoods out there, which is
exactly why Gretsch decided to make their G6136T-59GE Vintage Select 1959 White Falcon almost entirely out of this wonderful wood. At Sweetwater, we've
found that this hollowbody's arched body yields a wonderfully snappy, open tone.
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