"WHITE FLAME"

Designed to energize the creative process of the vintage guitar enthusiast, this AZ is generously equipped with everything from a classically inspired nitrocellulose lacquer finish to more modern appointments like stainless steel frets and a titanium truss rod with an adjustment wheel at the neck joint. The stunning flowing grain of a Swamp Ash body shines through beautifully under the aged white blond finish. This blending of eras accounts for the defining ethos of this build which draws on history as a foundation, while strategically adding in modern features that support the overall design. As a result of this strategy, this AZ delivers a thicker, heavier sound than a production AZ, giving it an optimum voicing for bridging the space between classic and modern styles. This in an AZ that promises to withstand the test of time, since it’s built using the best characteristics across different eras of guitar building.

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NITRO CHARGED

A popular vintage era finish, nitrocellulose is significantly thinner than modern polyurethane finishes, so as it ages it wears more than modern finishes. This creates a weathered, vintage appearance that is extremely popular among many players.

TIME-TESTED TONES

The popular HSS pickup configuration is favored by players for its simplicity as well as its versatility. It’s a long-established configuration, but one that has withstood the test of time, allowing players to bounce between the glassy timbres of single coils to the full bodied tones of the bridge humbucker.

ROASTING OVER A FLAME

Not only does this guitar come equipped with an S-Tech Roasted Maple Neck, but it’s one of a very limited number of AZ models to feature a figured Flame across the entire span of neck. It offers a vibrant visual contrast against the deeply vintage appearance of the body.



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JPCS15 - "WHITE FLAME" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: S-Tech Roasted Flamed Maple
  • Neck Width: 42mm @ Nut, 56.4mm @ 22nd Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 21mm @ 1st Fret, 23mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Fat AZ Oval C
  • Fingerboard: Madagascar Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12”
  • Inlays: Cream dots
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Body: Swamp Ash
  • Top: N/A
  • Pickups: Y.O.S. Smoggy
  • Controls: Vol, Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch, Coil Tap Switch
  • Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking
  • Bridge: Gotoh T1802
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

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