JCraft Vintage Series S-3VC 2023 Antique S-Style - Surf Green
JCraft Vintage Series S-3VC 2023 Antique S-Style - Surf Green
JCraft S-3VC Vintage 2023
Taking the exceptional craftsmanship to higher altitudes, the S-3 Vintage series gets a new design overhaul with a fresh headstock design for maximum delivered sustains and better aesthetics. The S-3 is equipped with the JCraft Crossroads 60's Alnico Pickup Set, delivering smooth vintage tones. It is made with Poplar body paired with a Maple neck and Laurel Fretboard - a similar tonewood to rosewood, the only difference is the darker shade. Poplar has been used on many big brand guitars and has been a great alternative to the Alder wood. For 2023, the relic design on the Antique models have been immensely improved.
The components and hardware of the S-3 remain the same with a vintage 6-point tremolo with bent steel saddle for a vintage bite, combined with a big steel block for increased sustain. The neck is finished with synthetic bone nut to ensure excellent vibration transfer on both ends of the string. At the same time, synthetic material ensures consistency, similar to Graphtech engineered nuts. While the aesthetics and hardware are vintage in style, the fingerboard radius is a modern 14" radius for better playability and can be setup for low action.
With a price point to beat, the best decision you'll be making is getting the S-3.
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications | S-3V (Vintage) | S-3VC (Vintage Custom) |
Body Material | Solid Poplar, 43mm body | |
Average Weight | 3.6kg / 7.9lbs | 2.8kg / 6.2 lbs |
Body Finish | High Gloss | Relic |
Body Colors | Olympic white, Surf Green, Shell Pink, Black, Sapphire Blue |
Vintage white, Surf Green, Shell Pink, Black, Sapphire Blue |
Pickguard Colors | 3-ply Parchment | 3-ply Aged Parchment |
Bridge | SB101 6-Point Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles |
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Big Sustain Block, Pop-in Trem Arm | ||
Bridge / Saddle Finish | Standard | Aged |
Pickups | JCraft Crossroads 60's Alnico Pickup Set | |
Electronics | Master Volume (250k Linear Taper) | |
Neck Pickup Tone 1 (250k Audio Taper) | ||
Middle Pickup Tone 2 (250k Audio Taper) | ||
Standard Direct No Tone Bridge Pickup | ||
Standard 5-way switch | ||
Pickup Covers | White | |
Knobs | Parchment White |
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Pickup Routing | Swimming Pool route |
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Neck Material | Maple, Vintage Tinted | |
Neck Profile | Vintage C | |
Neck Finish | High gloss | Relic matte |
Fingerboard Material | Laurel |
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Fingerboard Radius | 14" | |
Fret Size | Vintage Medium | |
Number of Frets | 22 | |
Nut Width | 42mm | |
Nut Material | Synthetic Bone | |
Side dot markers | Yes | |
Truss Rod Access | Headstock | |
Tuners | Der Jung Vintage Tuners | Aged Der Jung Vintage Tuners |