JCraft Modern Series S-3H HSS S-Style Electric Guitar Roasted Maple - Black / Gold
JCraft Modern Series S-3H HSS S-Style Electric Guitar Roasted Maple - Black / Gold
JCraft S-3H Modern 2022
The S-3H Modern is JCraft's high spec HSS S-Style guitar. The S-3 is equipped with JCraft Big Guns 50's Alnico Humbucker Bridge Pickup for that warm vintage sound that can also rock hard. It is paired with JCraft Clear Cat Middle Pickup and Manhattan low output Alnico pickups for that unmistakable strat tone. Combined as HSS, these pickups gives the guitar versatility to tackle many genres.
As with most JCraft guitars, the S-3H Modern is made with Poplar body which has been used on many popular guitar models which is a great alternative to Alder. but is more affordable. The neck of the S-3H is roasted maple, a feature not seen on guitars at this price range. The fretboard is made with Laurel wood - a similar tonewood to rosewood, only with a darker shade.
The modern series comes with modern appointments such as the 2-point Wilkinson WOV5 tremolo with big block for sustain and the 14" radius for better playability.
The S-3H comes in different body and and hardware color to match your style. With it's exceptional craftsmanship, quality components and affordable price, you can't go wrong with the S-3H Modern!
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications | S-3H Modern | S-3H Modern Gold | S-3H Flamed |
Body Material | Solid Poplar, 43mm body | w/ Flamed Veneer | |
Average Weight | 3.6kg / 7.9lbs | ||
Body Finish | High Gloss | ||
Body Colors | Shell Pink | Black , Olympic White | Tobacco Sunburst Flamed |
Pickguard Colors | 3-ply Parchment | 3-ply Black / Parchment | 3-Ply Mint Green |
Bridge | Wilkinson WOV5 2-pt Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles | ||
Big Sustain Block, Pop-in Trem Arm | |||
Pickups | Jcraft Big Guns '50s Alnico Bridge Pickup JCraft Clear Cat Alnico Middle Pickup JCraft Manhattan Alnico Neck Pickup |
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Electronics | Master Volume (500k Linear Taper) | ||
Neck Pickup Tone 1 (500k Audio Taper) | |||
Middle Pickup Tone 2 (500k Audio Taper) | |||
Standard Direct No Tone Bridge Pickup | |||
Standard 5-way switch | |||
Pickup Covers | White / Black | ||
Knobs | White | ||
Pickup Routing | Swimming Pool route | ||
Neck Material | Roasted Maple / Gloss | ||
Neck Profile | Vintage C | ||
Fingerboard Material | Laurel wood | ||
Fingerboard Radius | 14" | ||
Fret Size | Vintage Medium | ||
Number of Frets | 22 | ||
Nut Width | 42mm | ||
Nut Material | Synthetic Bone | ||
Side dot markers | Yes | ||
Truss Rod | Dual Action | ||
Truss Rod Access | Headstock | ||
Tuners | Der Jung Vintage Tuners |