A lightweight guitar with dramatic ash figuring, epoxy river detailing, and a feel designed for long sessions and loud stages.
Multilaminated Ash neck with a scarf-joint headstock, utilizing front and back material that matches the body finish. Fretboard made of staind ash and has a 12th fret inlay. Dimensions are width at the nut and at the 12th fret. The fretboard features a compound radius and a heavy roundover at the edges, facilitating the reach of the fretting hand. Due to this profile, the fret ends are more pronounced. This multiscale layout utilizes the 7th fret as the neutral fret and has 24 stainless steel frets.
Three-piece body construction: Ash top and back faces are composed of a four-piece sequential match(two bookmatched pieces for the top, two for the back) sourced from a single slab over a Spruce core. The sides of the body are finished with a matching Ash facing. The faces feature a black metallic epoxy fill within natural cracks and knots. The control cavity is pre-routed for 9V battery storage (active electronics ready). Access is facilitated by a magnetic cover, allowing for tool-free operation.
The instrument is currently wired with a high-quality passive loom, featuring components specifically selected to complement the tonal profile and aesthetic of the build. This includes two proprietary-spec humbuckers (bridge and neck), two volume potentiometers, and one 3-way toggle switch. The hardware includes black tuners and a toploaded, low profile bridge and locking strap buttons.
Customization option: the current hardware and electronics specification can be customized upon request. Upgrades to alternative components (e.g., brand-name pickups, locking tuners, advanced wiring) will be priced on a case-by-case basis.
The instrument features a highly reduced weight of . The multi-scale supports optimal string tension across a wide range of standard and lower tunings. The carved neck heel promotes unobstructed access to the upper frets. The neck features a satin oil finish for play-ability, while the body and headstock are finished with Shellac, achieving a polished, natural aesthetic.
Each H RBRE guitar is built individually.
Electronics and hardware options can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
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