{"title":"Already Adopted","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuitars that have been rescued, restored, and rehomed through The Stray Chord.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ibanez-artcore-vibrante-as63-ly","title":"Joy! - Ibanez Artcore Vibrante AS63-LY","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Joy! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis pocketful of sunshine came to us after her owner moved house and abandoned her. She was looking a bit tired, but we perked her right up, and she’s ready to enjoy the summer with a new friend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIbanez Artcore Vibrante AS63 (Lemon Yellow)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe short-lived Artcore Vibrante series took the proven Artcore formula and dressed it in the bold, vibrant colours of the 1960s. Celebrated for their comfortable compact bodies, excellent tonewoods, and dependable electronics, these guitars had all the ingredients to be exceptional instruments, but factory cost-cutting often left them falling short of their true potential. We’ve taken the time to put that right and give this AS63 the attention it deserves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFirst and foremost, this guitar is an absolute head-turner. Finished in the stunning Lemon Yellow colourway, it’s a shade that genuinely has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. The vibrant finish is beautifully complemented by a four-ply white pearloid pickguard, creating a look that effortlessly stands out from the crowd.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen she arrived with us, she showed the signs of a life well lived, with several dings, areas of missing paint, and sections of lifted polyurethane lacquer. These issues have all been professionally addressed, with the damaged areas painstakingly repaired using custom colour-matched paintwork mixed and applied by Sarah to blend seamlessly with the original finish. Once the repairs were completed, the entire guitar was polished to a deep, glass-like shine. Beneath that striking finish lies a laminated sapele body paired with a solid maple centre sustain block, delivering excellent resonance, rich tonal character, and impressive sustain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe playability has received the same level of attention. Jordan undertook a complete mechanical restoration and setup, transforming the rough factory finish into a guitar that feels every bit as good as it looks. The fretwork has been treated to a full level, crown, and polish, leaving all 22 frets gleaming with a mirror finish. The laurel fretboard was thoroughly cleaned and conditioned using our preparatory treatment system, restoring moisture and leaving it feeling smooth, fast, and luxurious under the fingers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eElectronics and hardware have also been carefully dialled in by Jordan on our bench. The ceramic Ibanez R humbuckers have been height-balanced and tuned to ensure consistent output and tonal balance across all six strings. Combined with the Gibraltar Performer bridge, which mounts directly into the solid maple centre block, you get much of the sustain and attack associated with a solid-body guitar while retaining the warmth, openness, and character that only a semi-hollow can provide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTonally, the AS63 is exceptionally versatile. It delivers sparkling cleans with clarity and depth, while responding beautifully to overdrive with all the energy and attitude you’d expect from a great semi-hollow. The straightforward control layout of a master volume, master tone, and three-way selector switch makes on-the-fly adjustments effortless, whether you’re in the studio, rehearsal room, or under stage lights.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo complete the restoration, Jordan carefully adjusted the bridge action, set the neck relief, eliminated unwanted buzz, and fully intonated the guitar. The result is a comfortable, buzz-free playing experience that allows you to enjoy every inch of the fretboard without worrying about choking bends or tuning inconsistencies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether you’re looking for a stage companion that refuses to blend into the background or a versatile studio partner capable of covering a wide range of tones, this Ibanez Artcore Vibrante AS63 is ready for its next chapter. Finished to our premium standards and set up to perform from day one, she’s ready to turn heads wherever she goes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58468835361032,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_75b803d8-5823-4981-bd0d-34c5cca57f6a.jpg?v=1787083718"},{"product_id":"roxie-vulcan-8920v-kawai-guitars-mid-80s-mik-strat","title":"Roxie! - Vulcan 8920V (Kawai Guitars Mid 80s MIK) Strat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Roxie\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eShe’s approximately 40, and in wonderful shape, she’s just not found anyone to have fun with yet. Left in a case (since production judging from her finish! Now she’s revamped and ready to rock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eVulcan 8920V (Kawai Guitars Mid 80s MIK) Strat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA classic 80s Korean made Strat! In exceptional condition, the Vulcan 8920V is as close to a time capsule as it gets! Super low frets and a flat fretboard radius, this was made as an affordable shredder. She arrived with us in great cosmetic condition, but with all the problems 80s MIK guitars are known for. She had lacquered over uneven frets, super tight sticky nut slots, crackly electrics, and the action was in the sky, but we couldn’t let her stay that way!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSarah cleaned up that incredible aged “Olympic” white finish, aged into a soft ivory, giving her a deep clean, a three stage polishing process keeping her character but getting rid of the hazing and giving her a mirror shine, with a carnauba wax finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJordan then took the one piece hard rock maple neck, and levelled, crowned, and polished those super thin frets, taking the factory fit, flat spotted frets, and turning them into the racetrack they were meant to be!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe then flushed and cleaned her 250k pots and 5 way blade selector, and selectively reflowed solder to refresh her classic SSS bark without any of the “old guitar” noise!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe adjusted and graphite lubed her nut to fix the typical tuning stability issues, set the neck relief and adjusted her bridge action, taking her action to a good low level, free of buzz and without choking out on those big bends! We finished her off with a set of Earnie Ball Super Slinkies, perfect for big bends and bright chords.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf you’re looking for the “Pawn Shop” aesthetic, a retro classic style that looks slick and plays fast, or are a Japanese or Korean collector, this rarity is one not to be missed!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469213896968,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_5a10a5b5-75ee-46af-a1e1-8b1ea609b8cf.jpg?v=1787084115"},{"product_id":"vinnie-yamaha-se110-1986-early-production-made-in-taiwan-candy-apple-red","title":"Vinnie! - Yamaha SE110, 1986 Early Production Made in Taiwan, Candy Apple Red","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Vinnie\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe arrived exhausted, dehydrated, and in desperate need of a trip to rehab. Now, he’s taken some time to get clean, reflect on his first forty years, and prepare for the next forty! \u003cspan class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePure hot-rod heartbreaker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis incredible 1986 Yamaha SE110, finished in glorious Candy Apple Red, is the quintessential 1980s minimalist shredder.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne pickup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne volume control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwenty-two frets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat’s it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo tone control to overthink. No pickup selector to accidentally knock mid-solo. No unnecessary nonsense getting between your fingers and an amplifier.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJust a lightning-fast neck, a properly rowdy humbucker and an urgent desire to make a glorious amount of noise.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDated to 13 November 1986 and produced at Yamaha’s Kaohsiung factory in Taiwan, he comes from the SE110’s earliest year of production. He has spent almost four decades doing exactly what a guitar like this was made to do.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlong the way, he has collected knocks, scrapes and battle scars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho among us hasn’t?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut this little powerhouse has continued getting back up, plugging back in and throwing himself straight into the fray.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen he arrived with us, nearly forty years of playing had left their mark. His frets were low and uneven, the ends had become sharp, the fingerboard felt tired and resistant, and the original setup was no longer allowing that gloriously simple design to do what it does best.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo Jordan gave him the full player-first overhaul.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe began by correctly setting the neck relief before carrying out a complete fret level, crown and mirror polish across all 22 frets. Years of uneven wear were removed, restoring a clean and consistent playing surface with smooth bends and no unwanted choking as you race towards the dusty end.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery fret end was then individually dressed before the fingerboard edges were carefully hand-rolled.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe stiff, sharp feel built up through decades of use disappeared. In its place is the smooth, naturally broken-in character you would expect from an instrument that has spent years being played, loved and fought with, only now without the uncomfortable bits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe fingerboard then received a thorough deep clean and intensive conditioning treatment, restoring its rich lustre and transforming a dry, gritty surface into a slick, lightning-fast racetrack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd this thing wants to move.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnder the hood, Jordan flushed and cleaned almost four decades of dust, grime and contamination from the electronics before inspecting and reflowing the necessary connections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is a smooth, crackle-free volume control and the full return of that factory high-output ferrite humbucker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeed him into a driven amplifier and stand back.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe is aggressive, immediate and wonderfully articulate, with enough punch and bite for punk, hard rock, classic metal and every questionable garage-band decision in between.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is nowhere for the sound to hide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo second pickup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo tone circuit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo excuses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJust one humbucker screaming directly towards the output jack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJordan then turned his attention to the original tremolo bridge, carefully balancing and setting it before custom-filing and graphite-lubricating the nut to correct the tuning instability these older systems can develop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA new tremolo arm was sympathetically retrofitted, restoring everything from subtle classic-rock shimmer to the sort of dive-bombs that make nearby cats reconsider their living arrangements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhile Jordan dealt with the mechanics, Sarah took responsibility for preserving that fabulous Candy Apple Red body.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis was never going to become a showroom ornament.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery knock, scrape and scar tells the story of a guitar that has spent nearly forty years making music, and erasing all of that would have erased the very thing that makes him special.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead, she sensitively drop-filled areas of broken paintwork to seal and protect the exposed body while preserving the character of the original finish. Years of dullness and playing haze were then carefully buffed away, taking him from a greying relic to a deep, glossy, attention-grabbing little machine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe still carries his wounds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe just looks bloody brilliant wearing them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe finished result is everything a stripped-back 1980s guitar should be: light, fast, loud, uncomplicated and just dangerous enough to make you want to turn the amplifier up another notch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe is not pristine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe is not polite.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd he certainly isn’t interested in sitting quietly in the background.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether you are searching for a retro shredder, a stripped-back punk machine, a ridiculously entertaining studio weapon or a nostalgic sofa guitar that has already lived one hell of a life, do not let this hot rod race past.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne pickup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne volume.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTwenty-two frets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eNearly forty years of attitude.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd absolutely nothing standing between you and the noise.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469237653768,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image7_0d8aa760-3c6f-4f2e-b4ae-a8a395d52b26.jpg?v=1787085602"},{"product_id":"leo-ernie-ball-music-man-stingray-5-2004-lava-pearl","title":"Leo! - Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5, 2004, Lava Pearl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Leo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eReady for rehoming, this incredible USA-made Music Man StingRay 5 is finished in the rare and long-discontinued Lava Pearl.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnder normal light, Leo wears a deep burnt-copper finish. Move him beneath the lights and that three-stage pearl paint erupts into fiery reds, warm bronze and glowing orange flares. It is one of those finishes photographs simply cannot capture properly. He changes every time you look at him.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLeo has also been one of the most intensive and rewarding restorations to come through our workshop so far.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter spending almost two decades cased inside a damp storage locker, he arrived with a whole host of problems. His neck had developed a severe bow and twist, the electrics were partially seized and full of crackles, his clarity had disappeared, the G string suffered from persistent fret buzz, and areas of exposed timber had developed mould.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCosmetically, though, he had somehow survived remarkably well. Beneath the effects of storage sat an exceptional 2004 StingRay 5, built at the Music Man factory in San Luis Obispo, California, with one of the most recognisable bass designs and sounds ever created.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLeo Fender’s bones were still there.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe just needed saving.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJordan began with a full sanitisation and decontamination of the instrument. Every affected surface, cavity and exposed section of timber was carefully cleaned and treated, removing the contamination caused by years of damp storage before any mechanical work began.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSarah then took charge of the finish. Leo’s individually selected solid ash body had survived with only one notable chip, measuring approximately 2mm by 3mm. This was carefully stabilised with clear CA to prevent any further damage while retaining the honest history of the instrument. The body was then painstakingly hand-buffed to remove years of haze and restore the depth of that incredible Lava Pearl finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinally, it received a protective carnauba wax polish, helping to guard the lacquer against moisture and salts while giving Leo a deep, mirror-like shine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe back of the neck was carefully cleaned and restored without burying its natural feel beneath heavy lacquer or polish. That familiar Music Man gunstock oil and wax character has been preserved, leaving the neck smooth, fast and wonderfully natural beneath the hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThen came the difficult part.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe one-piece maple neck had developed both a pronounced bow and a twist during its years in storage. Jordan began with a carefully controlled decompression and heat realignment process, gradually bringing the neck back into shape without forcing or shocking the timber.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnce stable, the neck pocket and six-bolt joint were precisely reset and squared, restoring the correct relationship between the neck and solid ash body. This brought the neck back into alignment, improved the playing geometry and secured the strong transfer of resonance and sustain that these instruments are known for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe fretwork had also suffered from the changing moisture levels. Several frets had lifted or sprouted as the timber moved, so Jordan reseated and stabilised them before carrying out a complete fret level, crown and polish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eEvery fret was brought back into line, carefully reshaped and polished to a smooth mirror finish. The fret ends were dressed, the playing surface was checked across the full neck, and that persistent G-string buzz was finally eliminated.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is the level of attention an American StingRay deserves. They are iconic for a reason.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe rosewood fingerboard then underwent a multistage clean and conditioning process. After years of neglect, damp storage and the intensive neck treatment required to save it, the board needed far more than a quick wipe with oil. It has been carefully restored to bring back its dark colour, smooth playing feel and natural lustre.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnder the hood, the restoration continued.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe electrical cavity was thoroughly cleaned, and the controls and switches were carefully flushed and treated to remove the contamination left by years in damp storage. The seized movement, crackles and loss of clarity have gone. The controls now move freely, operate cleanly and allow the bass to deliver the powerful, articulate response it was built for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt some point during his life, Leo’s original owner upgraded him with a boutique Nordstrand pickup. With its oversized exposed pole pieces and muscular Alnico character, it gives this StingRay an enormous voice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlayed clean, it can be crisp, articulate and beautifully controlled for jazz, funk and studio work. Add some drive and it delivers a huge midrange bark with the punch, attack and authority that make a StingRay so instantly recognisable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe three-way selector unlocks three distinct voices:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeries mode delivers the highest output, with a thick, aggressive bark that is ideal for heavy rock and driven tones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSingle-coil mode gives a cleaner, more open response with scooped, articulate character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eParallel mode delivers that classic 1970s StingRay sound, with the snap, punch and percussive attack that made these basses legendary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe active 9-volt preamp gives complete control through master volume, bass, middle and treble boost and cut. Combined with the instrument’s factory shielding and hum-cancelling design, Leo remains impressively quiet while offering a genuinely enormous tonal range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo complete the restoration, Jordan carried out a full professional setup and fitted Leo with a fresh set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is a bass that feels alive again.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFast beneath the hand. Powerful through an amplifier. Clear, responsive and capable of moving from warm, controlled studio tones to huge, aggressive rock sounds without ever losing definition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLeo has not been disguised as an untouched collector’s piece. His restoration and Nordstrand pickup upgrade form part of his history and will be fully disclosed. What he offers is something far more interesting: a genuine American-made StingRay 5 that was brought back from the edge through careful, extensive workshop restoration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe still carries the class and retro character of an early-2000s Music Man, but now has the reliability, playability and dynamic range needed for modern studio, stage and touring use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether he is heading into a professional recording session, climbing aboard a tour bus, holding down a heavy rhythm section or simply becoming the finest sofa bass you have ever owned, Leo is ready for his next chapter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eUSA made.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eRare Lava Pearl finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoutique Nordstrand pickup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eProfessionally restored.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFive strings and one enormous voice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLeo was built to be played.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe made sure he could be again.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469245354248,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_4fbfa0d8-a111-46a3-9f23-3eb9380d5e15.jpg?v=1787086102"},{"product_id":"spectre-schecter-omen-7","title":"Spectre! - Schecter Omen-7","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Spectre the Schecter! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome guitars politely wait to be noticed. Others seem to appear from nowhere and quietly command the room the moment they’re plugged in. Spectre belongs firmly in the second camp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSchecter Omen-7\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinished in an immaculate gloss white with contrasting black hardware and elegant gothic vine inlays climbing the rosewood fretboard, Spectre somehow manages to look both refined and downright intimidating. Truth be told, there wasn’t a great deal for Sarah to do aesthetically this time around. She’s been exceptionally well looked after, still wearing the protective plastic on her machine heads after all these years! That didn’t stop her receiving the full Stray Chord spa treatment though, with a careful clean and final polish to make that gloss white finish absolutely gleam.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuilt around Schecter’s lightweight basswood body, Spectre is remarkably comfortable for a seven-string. The extra string naturally widens the neck slightly, but the slim maple neck profile keeps everything feeling familiar, while the smooth rosewood fretboard makes moving around all 24 extra-jumbo frets feel effortless. Whether you’re spending hours practising at home or standing through an entire gig, she’s one of those guitars that simply disappears in your hands.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe fixed string-through hardtail bridge is exactly what many extended-range players look for. It keeps tuning reassuringly stable, improves sustain and happily copes with lower tunings without the compromises that can sometimes come with floating tremolo systems. From crushing modern metal to progressive rock, atmospheric cleans and even surprisingly warm blues-inspired passages, Spectre covers far more ground than her aggressive appearance might suggest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHer pair of Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers deliver plenty of output without sacrificing clarity. Low B riffs remain tight and articulate, chords retain excellent note separation and the bridge pickup has enough bite for everything from classic heavy metal to modern djent. Flick over to the neck pickup and she produces smooth, full-bodied cleans and singing lead tones that make the most of the guitar’s impressive sustain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLike every Stray that arrives at our workshop, Spectre has received far more than a quick once-over. Jordan has levelled, crowned and polished every fret, rounded the fret ends, rolled the fretboard edges and completed a full professional setup, ensuring every note rings cleanly across the entire neck. The rosewood fretboard has been carefully cleaned and conditioned, the electronics checked throughout and a fresh set of strings fitted, leaving her playing every bit as well as she looks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSchecter have built their reputation on producing instruments that consistently outperform their price tag, and the Omen Series is one of the finest examples. Built in Indonesia to an impressively high standard, Spectre combines superb craftsmanship with thoughtful design touches like Schecter’s Ultra Access neck joint, making those highest frets feel every bit as accessible as the first.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf you’ve been considering stepping into the world of seven strings, or simply want an incredibly well-built workhorse capable of handling almost anything you throw at it, Spectre is waiting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis stray is ready to haunt a new stage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469249351944,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_1c3e8f2e-116c-4f9d-82a1-65fb9c19127b.jpg?v=1787086456"},{"product_id":"plato-2008-yamaha-pacifica-112xj","title":"Plato! - 2008 Yamaha Pacifica 112XJ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Plato \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHonestly, we’re not sure his previous owner played him at all. There’s not a mark on this guy, so it’s safe to say, he’s desperate to finally start living at 17 years old.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e“The measure of a guitar is not found in what it costs, but in how well it helps you find your own voice.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWell… Plato probably didn’t actually say that. If he’d discovered the electric guitar two and a half thousand years ago, though, we’re fairly sure he’d have approved of this one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a 2008 Yamaha Pacifica 112XJ, finished in Yamaha’s elegant Misty Silver. It’s one of those colours that quietly changes with the light. Sometimes silver, sometimes carrying the faintest hint of blue, but always effortlessly classy. For a guitar that’s approaching twenty years old, his condition is honestly remarkable. No abuse. No battle scars. No questionable modifications. Just one incredibly well cared for instrument that’s spent far too much of his life waiting for someone to plug him in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere’s a reason the Pacifica has become one of the most recommended electric guitars in the world. Yamaha didn’t chase gimmicks or trends; they simply built an instrument that works. His comfortable alder body, smooth bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fretboard, 25.5” scale length and modern playing radius make him feel instantly familiar whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or have been playing for decades.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 112XJ also has a little personality of its own. With its distinctive black appointments paired against that beautiful Misty Silver finish, he stands out from the crowd while still retaining the understated style Yamaha do so well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHis HSS pickup configuration is where the Pacifica really earns its reputation. The bridge humbucker has enough punch for rock and metal, while the two single coils deliver sparkling cleans, warm blues and everything in between. Add Yamaha’s five-way selector and you’ve got one guitar that genuinely refuses to be pigeonholed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs always, he hasn’t simply been dusted off and pushed out of the workshop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJordan has levelled, crowned and polished every fret before carefully rounding the fret ends and rolling the fretboard edges, giving him that wonderfully broken-in feel you’d normally expect from a guitar that’s been loved for years. The rosewood fretboard has been thoroughly cleaned and conditioned, the electronics flushed and cleaned, the hardware polished, the truss rod adjusted, the action and intonation dialled in, and he’s been restrung with a fresh set ready for his next adventure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerhaps Plato knew something so frequently forgotten these days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTrue quality isn’t measured by price tags. It’s measured by how long something continues to do exactly what it was built to do.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeventeen years on, Plato is proving that point rather beautifully.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469264687368,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image1_53160d39-dd4e-4c3c-993c-62b697d383b1.jpg?v=1787086864"},{"product_id":"riptide-vintage-v950-active-5-string-bass","title":"Riptide! - Vintage V950 Active 5-String Bass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Riptide! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eVintage V950 Active 5-String Bass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome Strays arrive looking like they’ve spent their lives safely tucked away in a case.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eRiptide is not one of those Strays, he wasn’t functional upon arrival.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis gloriously blue, 2000s-era Vintage V950 has the little knocks and scratches to prove he’s already lived a life, but underneath them is a seriously capable active five-string that’s now ready to get back to work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe V950 comes from an interesting period for Vintage, when instruments carrying a relatively modest price tag were being equipped with some surprisingly serious Wilkinson hardware and electronics. Riptide pairs a Wilkinson WPBE500 five-string split-coil pickup with a WPBE900 J-style bridge pickup, giving you the punch and weight of a split coil alongside the definition and bite of a bridge single coil.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThose pickups feed into an active 2-band EQ, with individual controls for master volume, pickup balance, bass and treble. Whether you want something deep and rounded, bright and articulate or considerably more aggressive, there’s a huge amount of tonal flexibility sitting behind those four little black knobs. Also, of course, there is that fifth string.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith a 34” scale, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and low B, Riptide can go considerably deeper than his rehoming fee might suggest. The maple bolt-on neck is topped with a distinctive 3+2 headstock, while the black hardware finishes off the wonderfully early-2000s aesthetic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHe arrived with us showing the evidence of plenty of previous adventures. His deep blue gloss finish carries scratches, scuffs and small marks, all of which we’ve photographed honestly rather than pretending a well-played older instrument is something it isn’t. What mattered to us was the bass underneath them. He also has a very narrow nut, making him feel more like a four string, than a five, and infinitely more approachable than he fellow five-string counterparts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eRiptide has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected, his rosewood fretboard cleaned and conditioned, his frets attended to, his hardware cleaned, his electronics checked and everything brought back together with a full professional setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is exactly the sort of Stray we love.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eNot pristine, not precious, not pretending to be something he’s not.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJust a properly sorted, ridiculously versatile active five-string with a great neck, a fantastic set of features and plenty of life left in him, and at £225, you can venture into the murky depths of five-string bass without drowning your bank account.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eRiptide has already weathered one journey, now he just needs the right current to carry him home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469274812680,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_2.jpg?v=1787087152"},{"product_id":"zero-jackson-js-series-dinky-js12-snow-white","title":"Zero! - Jackson JS Series Dinky JS12, Snow White","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Zero! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat’s this? What’s this? There’s something very white… Okay, we’ll stop. Zero came to us because his previous owner loved him very much, but his neighbours couldn’t stand the noise.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eNamed after the little ghost dog from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Zero is pale, pointy, remarkably well behaved and considerably louder than his namesake. He even has the black nose, but admittedly, his is a headstock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDon’t let the ghostly Snow White finish fool you. Underneath is a proper little shred machine, built around the formula Jackson have spent decades perfecting: skinny neck, 24 frets, two humbuckers and considerably more noise than something this innocent-looking has any right to make.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe flat-top Dinky body is light, comfortable and nicely sculpted, paired with Jackson’s slim bolt-on maple speed neck and dark amaranth fingerboard. With 24 jumbo frets, simple dot markers and excellent upper-fret access, Zero is incredibly easy to get around, whether you’re learning your first riffs or venturing towards the dusty end of the fretboard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA pair of Jackson high-output ceramic humbuckers provide the bark (sorry, we couldn’t resist.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bridge pickup is tight, aggressive and perfectly happy under plenty of gain, while the neck provides a fuller, smoother voice for leads and cleans. A three-way blade selector, master volume and master tone keep everything refreshingly uncomplicated.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDown at the other end is Jackson’s 2-point fulcrum tremolo, giving you plenty of room for vibrato and dives without the additional faff of a double-locking system. Perfect if you want to start experimenting with a trem without requiring an engineering degree every time you change your strings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd despite apparently being deceased, Zero has barely been touched. He arrived in remarkably good condition, so much so that the original protective film is still fitted to the rear cavity covers. If they look slightly hazy in the photographs, that’s the film doing its job, not damaged plastic underneath.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eLooking pretty doesn’t get a Stray through rehabilitation, though. Zero’s frets have been levelled, crowned and polished, with the fret ends attended to for a smooth playing surface. His amaranth fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned and conditioned, his hardware and electronics inspected and cleaned, before receiving a complete setup with action, intonation and tremolo dialled in and a fresh set of strings fitted.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is exactly what we think an affordable guitar should be: comfortable, slick, properly set up and ready to play from the moment it reaches its new home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo whether you’re looking for your first proper electric, an affordable metal machine, or simply need a little white ghost following you around, Zero is waiting. No glowing pumpkin nose included, unfortunately, we checked.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469279498504,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_495183b6-eb7b-44a7-aa64-03bc0dbbb5dc.jpg?v=1787087505"},{"product_id":"stevie-squier-20th-anniversary-stratocaster-2002-aged-cream","title":"Stevie! - Squier 20th Anniversary Stratocaster • 2002 • Aged Cream","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Stevie!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSquier 20th Anniversary Stratocaster • 2002 • Aged Cream\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome guitars arrive needing their scars removed. Stevie arrived with scars worth keeping, so we’ve preserved and upgraded her, and she’s ready to get out there again!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuilt in 2002 to mark Squier’s 20th Anniversary, Stevie has spent the intervening 24 years acquiring the sort of wear that can’t convincingly be ordered from a catalogue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHer finish has worn through around the forearm contour, edges, horns and back, leaving genuine evidence of years of playing rather than somebody attacking a perfectly innocent guitar with sandpaper on a Tuesday afternoon.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo we didn’t restore the finish, we preserved it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eStevie’s body was professionally lacquered for us by Farrout Motorcycles in Congleton, sealing her existing road wear beneath a protective finish. Nothing has been artificially added or distressed. Every scar you see is one she arrived with, now protected so that the story already written into her body can hopefully survive another few decades.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnderneath all that history is the familiar Strat formula: double-cutaway body, bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 21 frets and the classic 25.5” scale length. A six-saddle tremolo sits at the business end, accompanied by the traditional master volume, twin tone controls and five-way selector.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut Stevie has acquired a little more Fender DNA along the way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHer original Squier pickups have been replaced with a genuine set of 1990s Fender Stratocaster single coils from a Mexican-made Fender Strat, retaining the traditional SSS layout while giving her the benefit of a proper vintage Fender pickup set.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey’re now sitting beneath a replacement tortoiseshell pickguard which, frankly, looks like it was made for that aged cream and road-worn finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe haven’t thrown her history away, though! Stevie’s original 2002 Squier pickups AND original pickguard will be included, so her next human can enjoy her exactly as we’ve built her or return her to original specification in the future.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eShe’s also been fitted with Fender Infinity strap locks, which seems particularly appropriate for a Strat that already looks as though standing politely in the corner has never really been her thing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTurn her over and you’ll find that lovely 20th Anniversary Squier neck plate, commemorating 1982–2002, while the headstock carries the corresponding anniversary marking alongside the Squier Stratocaster logo.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd, of course, she hasn’t escaped the workshop. Stevie has been stripped down, thoroughly cleaned and carefully rebuilt. Her hardware and electronics have been checked, her fretboard cleaned and conditioned, her frets attended to, and she’s received a full setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe’ve restrung her with Ernie Ball Extra Slinkys (8–38). The lighter gauge gives Stevie a wonderfully easy, responsive feel under the fingers, makes bends and vibrato particularly effortless and suits the slinky, expressive character we wanted from this Strat. They also make her an especially approachable guitar for players who prefer a lighter touch, without taking away that unmistakable Strat snap and sparkle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat we haven’t done is try to make her look new, because that would rather miss the point.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eStevie isn’t a mint 2002 Squier.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eShe’s a 24-year-old Strat with genuine road wear, ’90s Fender pickups, a professionally preserved finish and every mark she earned still visible underneath it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are thousands upon thousands of cream Stratocasters in the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is only one that looks exactly like Stevie.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe’d quite like her next person to add another 24 years to the story. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginal 2002 Squier pickguard and pickup set included.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs always, Stevie leaves us fully set up, restrung and ready to play.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469290213640,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_66ec319b-1a31-4c42-b7a3-88c1bab5f3db.jpg?v=1787087916"},{"product_id":"draco-vintage-vw5000vmx-warp-2022-satin-black","title":"Draco! - Vintage VW5000VMX WARP • 2022 • Satin Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Draco!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eVintage VW5000VMX WARP • 2022 • Satin Black\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome guitars gently suggest that you might enjoy playing a little metal, but Draco appears to be making a threat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eReleased in 2022 as part of Vintage’s limited-edition VMX Series, the WARP was created as a tribute to the gloriously unhinged Metal Axxe guitars that first appeared almost twenty years earlier, and they made just 150 of these worldwide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnderneath the blackest-of-black satin finish sits a lightweight Eastern poplar body with an aggressively angular single-cut design which manages to look somewhere between an Explorer, a weapon, and something you probably shouldn’t make direct eye contact with.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat enormous lower cutaway isn’t purely decorative either. It gives remarkably easy access right up to the top of his 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, while a 25.5” scale and fast, set maple neck keep things firmly in super-strat territory once you actually start playing him. At the sharp end are a pair of Wilkinson WMSH humbuckers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere’s no unnecessarily complicated control panel here. One volume, one tone and a three-way selector are all Draco needs to go from surprisingly respectable cleans to exactly the sort of saturated, palm-muted nonsense his appearance promises.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThen we arrive at the bit most likely to upset your neighbours. A genuine Floyd Rose FRTS 2000 Special double-locking tremolo, paired with a 42mm locking nut, means dive bombs, squeals and other entirely irresponsible whammy-bar behaviour can be undertaken without immediately turning all six strings into different interpretations of D-flat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWilkinson WJ07 machine heads complete the all-black hardware package, while the pointed six-in-line headstock and pearloid XX motif at the 12th fret provide the last tiny shred of evidence that nobody involved in designing Draco was attempting to make an acoustic folk album.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen he arrived with us he was actually in pretty decent shape, but needed the usual rehabilitation. He has now been thoroughly cleaned, his rosewood fingerboard cleaned and conditioned, his frets attended to and his Floyd properly set up before receiving a full setup ready for his next human, and LOOK at him!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe satin finish has come up beautifully, the black hardware against that enormous angular body is wonderfully sinister and, aside from the odd tiny sign that somebody has actually played him, he presents exceptionally well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDraco is not going to suit everyone. This is not a guitar for someone who wants to sit unnoticed at the back of the band.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eInstead, it is a limited-run, 24-fret, twin-humbucker, Floyd-equipped black metal monstrosity shaped like someone drew an Explorer during an earthquake. We consider that a feature!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnly 150 WARP guitars were released worldwide, and one of them has wandered into our workshop, and Draco is now very much ready to breathe fire again.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58469305352456,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_98e1fbfd-cbed-41a5-b73d-bb359d648c25.jpg?v=1787088439"},{"product_id":"vintage-vsa850-vintage-white-hollow-body-guitar","title":"Walter! - Vintage VSA850 Hollow Body Electric Guitar – Vintage White","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage VSA850 Hollow Body Electric Guitar in Vintage White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Walter, a discontinued Vintage VSA850 full hollow-body electric guitar finished in Vintage White with gold hardware, Wilkinson Alnico humbuckers and a Bigsby-style tension-bar tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalter arrived at The Stray Chord needing some attention before finding his next home. Following a full professional setup, fretwork and restoration, he was rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£375\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Walter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking deep inspiration from the rockabilly and jazz guitars of the 1950s, the discontinued Vintage VSA850 combines a full maple hollow body with a set maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, transparent pickguard and striking gold hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of Wilkinson Alnico humbuckers provide everything from warm, rounded jazz tones to considerably more aggressive blues and rock and roll sounds, while the tension-bar tremolo provides the characteristic shimmer associated with classic hollow-body guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne particularly unusual feature of the VSA850 is its four-control layout. Rather than the conventional two-volume, two-tone arrangement, Walter features \u003cstrong\u003eindividual volume controls for each pickup alongside master volume and master tone controls\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the two pickups to be balanced independently while retaining quick overall control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floating Tune-O-Matic-style bridge sits on a contrasting rosewood base, completing the traditional hollow-body appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore being rehomed by The Stray Chord, Walter received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull professional setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets levelled, crowned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard thoroughly cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss rod adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolo checked for clean operation without choking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Curt Mangan 10–48 roundwound strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and hardware thoroughly cleaned and detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe retained his \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory hardware and electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 100%; 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Sharp fretwork, a dry fingerboard, hazy bodywork and a less-than-ideal setup meant a fundamentally interesting guitar wasn't living up to its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing extensive fretwork, finish correction and a complete professional setup, Kassie was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£110\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kassie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Japanese guitar company \u003cstrong\u003eAria Pro II\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Jet-2 takes a deliberately unconventional approach to the affordable offset electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poplar body is paired with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard carrying an unusually generous \u003cstrong\u003e24 frets\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a chamfered neck joint helps provide comfortable access to the upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics are refreshingly straightforward. Two \u003cstrong\u003eAria Amp-90 Alnico pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the character and immediacy associated with P90-style designs, controlled by a three-way pickup selector, master volume and master tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge pickup delivers plenty of attack, brightness and definition, while the neck position provides fuller mids and lows. Add some overdrive and the Jet-2's combination of offset construction and P90-style pickups makes it particularly well suited to indie, alternative, punk and rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKassie's deep Black finish complements the unusual Jet body shape, transforming what could easily have disappeared into a sea of conventional budget guitars into something considerably more distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying guitar was fundamentally sound, but Kassie's factory finishing and setup left considerable room for improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her rehabilitation at The Stray Chord she received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete fret dressing across all 24 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets fully levelled, crowned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp fret ends dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully 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finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAria Pro II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJet-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffset electric 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As a result, she arrived at The Stray Chord remarkably well preserved, requiring refinement and professional setup rather than major restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing complete fretwork, servicing and acoustic setup, Daphne was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£485\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with her original hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Daphne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFaith Neptune\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a useful middle ground between larger dreadnought-style acoustics and more compact orchestra-sized instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts body provides plenty of projection and low-end authority without becoming excessively bulky, making the Neptune equally comfortable for strumming, accompaniment and fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne's \u003cstrong\u003esolid Engelmann spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a responsive and articulate foundation, paired with \u003cstrong\u003esolid Indonesian mahogany back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e for warmth, depth and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-piece mahogany neck is topped by a beautifully figured \u003cstrong\u003eMacassar ebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, while abalone position markers provide restrained decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaith's use of natural materials continues with \u003cstrong\u003esolid ebony binding\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a Graph Tech TUSQ nut provides a consistent contact point for the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an acoustic built around genuinely impressive tonewoods rather than decorative veneers disguising cheaper construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFishman INK3 electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne is equipped with a \u003cstrong\u003eFishman INK3 preamp system\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the Neptune to move easily from unplugged playing to rehearsal, recording or live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe under-saddle piezo pickup feeds the onboard preamp, providing convenient control directly from the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-band EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder-saddle piezo pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Daphne particularly useful as a stage acoustic, allowing tonal adjustments and tuning to be handled directly from the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne had been stored carefully and arrived in excellent underlying condition, but even lightly played instruments benefit enormously from proper fretwork and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her rehabilitation at The Stray Chord she received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional acoustic setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets fully levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets individually crowned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends carefully dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacassar ebony fingerboard edges hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly deep-cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacassar ebony conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishman INK3 electronics inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics and controls cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss rod relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge action optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut slots precision-filed where required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation and overall playability checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and finish thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuitar carefully polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh DR Dragon Skin acoustic strings fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal acoustic and amplified inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a beautifully refined Neptune with comfortable action, smooth fretwork and a much more naturally broken-in neck feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaith Guitars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries \/ Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeptune\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcoustic-electric guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatrick James Eggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Engelmann spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Indonesian mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMacassar ebony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard markers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid ebony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraph Tech TUSQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder-saddle piezo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFishman INK3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhase control \u0026amp; onboard tuner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings when rehomed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDR Dragon Skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Faith hard case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDaphne's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧡 REHOMED 🧡\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne wasn't battered, broken or forgotten in an attic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe simply spent far too much of her life safely tucked inside her case while her previous owner reached for an electric instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a full rehabilitation, fretwork and professional acoustic setup, Daphne finally found someone ready to let her sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is no longer available for adoption, but her page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting her rehabilitation and providing a reference for players researching Faith Neptune acoustic-electric guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473198846216,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_6756.jpg?v=1787145852"},{"product_id":"hils-next-hnb3-short-scale-headless-bass","title":"Major! - Hils NEXT HNB3 Short Scale Headless Bass – Olive Drab","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHils NEXT HNB3 30-inch Short Scale Headless Bass in Olive Drab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Major, a Hils NEXT HNB3: an unusually lightweight, 30-inch short-scale headless bass combining a mahogany body, 24-fret neck, stainless steel frets and a single Alnico V humbucker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor came to The Stray Chord after spending years unfinished and tucked away in a wardrobe. Although a previous owner had invested in a professional Olive Drab refinish, the bass still needed extensive fretwork, setup and finishing before it could properly fulfil its potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing a complete rehabilitation and professional setup, Major was successfully rehomed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£290\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Major\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hils NEXT HNB3 takes a distinctly modern approach to the short-scale electric bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts ergonomic NEXT body is built from solid mahogany and paired with a laminated maple and walnut neck. A compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30-inch scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, remarkably low 5.5 lb weight and carefully balanced headless design make the HNB3 particularly comfortable for guitarists moving to bass, players who prefer smaller instruments, or anyone wanting to reduce the physical burden of a conventional full-scale bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its compact dimensions, Major carries a full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-fret fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing considerably more range than many traditional short-scale basses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose 24 frets are stainless steel, offering excellent durability and a smooth playing surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics are deliberately straightforward. A single \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHils Alnico V humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feeds a passive circuit with master volume and master tone controls, producing substantial lows, punchy mids and plenty of definition without unnecessary complication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the other end of the strings, the headless design uses a titanium locking headpiece and clamping block alongside a bone nut, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Alchemy Mono-Rail bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides individual string adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor's professionally refinished Olive Drab body and military-inspired star graphics give this particularly unusual HNB3 an appropriately utilitarian appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor arrived as an unfinished project rather than a finished instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring his rehabilitation at The Stray Chord he received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete professional setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 24 stainless steel frets levelled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets crowned and polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret ends dressed and refined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian laurel fingerboard deeply cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction lowered and balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBone nut checked and optimised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadless locking system checked and adjusted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Alchemy Mono-Rail bridge individually adjusted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Drab finish carefully refined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal playability 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A substantial impact had removed both finish and timber from the side of her body, leaving an open wound that could easily have seen an affordable guitar written off completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, she was rebuilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing structural and cosmetic repair, extensive fretwork and a complete professional setup, Jessica was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£160\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jessica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II takes the straightforward Les Paul Special-II platform and gives it an unmistakably Slash-inspired makeover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAppetite Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e finish sits over a flame-maple veneer, producing the classic amber burst appearance associated with Slash's most recognisable Les Pauls. A contrasting dark red back, cream detailing and zebra-coil humbuckers complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are provided by a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eEpiphone Ceramic Plus humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering the strong output, midrange presence and bite expected from a guitar designed primarily with rock in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-way pickup selector allows access to the brighter bridge pickup, warmer neck position or both humbuckers together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the model's most distinctive features is its integrated \u003cstrong\u003eShadow E-Tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e, discreetly incorporated into the bridge pickup surround. 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attempting to erase her history, the objective was to make sure that damage no longer prevented the guitar from having one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpiphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlash AFD Les Paul 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veneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Epiphone Ceramic Plus humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZebra coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup selector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShadow E-Tuner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJessica's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 REHOMED 🔥\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica arrived wounded, with a substantial piece missing from her side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe left rebuilt, professionally set up and ready to cause chaos once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica has now found her new home and is no longer available for adoption, but her page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting her repair and providing a reference for players researching the Epiphone Slash AFD Les Paul Special-II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix strings. Iconic looks. One battle scar. Another chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473206513928,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/45c27d24-10f4-4bc7-90ca-9663ad6f148a.jpg?v=1787145892"},{"product_id":"1996-jackson-kelly-mij-chushin-gakki-japan","title":"Akira! - 1996 Jackson Kelly Made in Japan – Chushin Gakki MIJ Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1996 Jackson Kelly Made in Japan at Chushin Gakki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Akira, a 1996 Japanese-made Jackson Kelly built during the celebrated Chushin Gakki era of Jackson production, featuring the unmistakable offset Kelly body, 24-fret maple Speed Neck, dual Jackson humbuckers and a Jackson JT-500 licensed double-locking tremolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkira arrived at The Stray Chord after almost three decades of use, carrying plenty of genuine battle scars alongside a badly adjusted tremolo, dry fingerboard, tired fretwork and neglected setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than erase his history, his restoration focused on preserving the character he had earned while returning the guitar to full playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing extensive cosmetic restoration, complete fretwork, tremolo rebuilding and a professional setup, Akira was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£475\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Akira\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jackson Kelly is one of the company's most distinctive designs, combining an aggressively offset body with the fast neck and high-output electronics that helped establish Jackson as a defining name in rock and metal guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkira was manufactured in Japan in \u003cstrong\u003e1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the period in which many Japanese Jackson instruments were produced by \u003cstrong\u003eChushin Gakki\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis solid poplar body is paired with a hard rock maple Jackson Speed Neck and rosewood fingerboard carrying \u003cstrong\u003e24 medium-jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics are appropriately straightforward for a performance-focused Jackson. A pair of Jackson humbuckers is controlled by a three-way selector and master volume, providing powerful rhythm sounds alongside articulate lead tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eJackson JT-500 licensed double-locking tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the pitch manipulation expected from a 1990s Jackson while allowing the strings to be locked at both ends for improved stability during more aggressive tremolo use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost three decades of playing had left their mark on Akira, particularly around the Kelly's notoriously vulnerable points. Those scars became part of the restoration rather than something to disguise completely, retaining the character of an instrument that had clearly been played rather than preserved as an ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkira required considerably more than a routine setup when he arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis JT-500 tremolo was sitting incorrectly, the neck and fingerboard had dried significantly, the frets showed years of wear and the pointed Kelly body carried numerous chips and knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his rehabilitation at The Stray Chord he received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody thoroughly deep-cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamaged areas around the Kelly body points carefully repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish repairs colour-matched to the surrounding bodywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal battle scars sympathetically retained where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-stage machine polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective carnauba wax treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard rock maple Speed Neck correctly adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 24 medium-jumbo frets levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets recrowned and polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends inspected and refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard deeply cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way selector cleaned and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control cleaned and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackson humbucker heights individually balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJT-500 licensed tremolo completely stripped and 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tremolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings when rehomed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eErnie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£475\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAkira's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💙 REHOMED 💙\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter almost three decades of service, Akira's wounds were dressed, his weapons rebuilt and this old ronin was ready to fight another day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has now chosen his next home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting the restoration of this 1996 Japanese Jackson Kelly and providing a reference for players researching MIJ Jackson guitars from the Chushin Gakki era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473209790728,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/8109610c-9c28-4441-a595-cfb066497888.jpg?v=1787145909"},{"product_id":"ibanez-artcore-am53-srf-sunburst-red-flat","title":"Dante! - Ibanez Artcore AM53-SRF – Sunburst Red Flat Semi-Hollow Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Artcore AM53-SRF Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Sunburst Red Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Dante, an Ibanez Artcore AM53-SRF, a compact semi-hollow electric guitar finished in Sunburst Red Flat and combining a sapele body, set neck, solid centre block and twin Ibanez Infinity R humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller AM body offers much of the warmth and resonance associated with a traditional semi-hollow guitar without the physical bulk of a full-sized jazz box, making the AM53 an unusually approachable and versatile instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDante arrived at The Stray Chord in respectable condition, but underwent extensive fretwork and a complete professional setup before being successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£260\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Dante\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez Artcore range was created to make hollow and semi-hollow construction accessible to a much broader range of players, and the \u003cstrong\u003eAM53\u003c\/strong\u003e packages that formula into a particularly compact 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This helps control feedback at higher gain levels while providing a stable mounting platform for the bridge and pickups and contributing to the guitar's sustain and focused response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact body is paired with a set neck and a 22-fret fingerboard, while the approximately \u003cstrong\u003e24.7-inch scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a relatively relaxed string feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream binding provides contrast against the deep red finish and gives Dante a more traditional appearance despite his compact proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickups \u0026amp; electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDante is equipped with a pair of passive \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Infinity R ceramic humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup provides warm, rounded clean sounds particularly well suited to jazz, blues and softer styles, while the bridge offers additional attack and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd overdrive and the AM53 becomes considerably less polite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre-block construction helps keep the instrument controlled as gain increases, making the AM53 equally capable of blues, classic rock, indie and alternative styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls are deliberately straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo lengthy Divine Comedy required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; 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Instead, he left rehabilitation ready to provide warm cleans, rich overtones and enough sustain to begin the ascent towards Paradiso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDante has now found his new home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his rehabilitation and providing a reference for players researching the Ibanez Artcore AM53-SRF compact semi-hollow guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473216704776,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/ba75e363-de0e-4232-b96e-09bfef8059ea.jpg?v=1787145930"},{"product_id":"ibanez-sr306eb-6-string-bass-weathered-black","title":"Devin! - Ibanez SR306EB 6-String Bass – 2023 Weathered Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Ibanez Soundgear SR306EB Six-String Bass in Weathered Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Devin, a September 2023 Ibanez SR306EB six-string bass from the Soundgear SR Standard range, finished in Weathered Black and equipped with PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups, active three-band EQ and Ibanez Power Tap switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevin arrived at The Stray Chord after spending most of his young life sitting unused in a case inside a wardrobe. Cosmetically he was excellent, but scratchy controls, unwanted grounding hum, unfinished fretwork and a dry jatoba fingerboard meant this extended-range bass wasn't performing to its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing complete fretwork, electronics servicing, copper shielding, grounding correction and a professional setup, Devin was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£360\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Devin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez Soundgear SR306EB takes the slim, ergonomic design of the long-running SR family and extends it across six strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sculpted \u003cstrong\u003enyatoh body\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in Ibanez's tactile Weathered Black, allowing the natural grain and texture of the timber to remain visible through the dark satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bolt-on \u003cstrong\u003eSR6 five-piece maple and walnut neck\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the slim profile associated with the Soundgear range, helping make the substantial width of a six-string bass considerably more manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jatoba fingerboard carries \u003cstrong\u003e24 medium frets\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a full two-octave range across all six strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics comprise two \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with an active Ibanez Custom Electronics three-band EQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-way \u003cstrong\u003ePower Tap switch\u003c\/strong\u003e expands the tonal range further, providing access to different pickup voicings ranging from clear, articulate sounds through fuller humbucking tones to a low-end-enhanced Power Tap setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with its extended range, the SR306EB is equally capable of conventional bass duties, chordal playing, melodic work and modern technical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevin didn't require significant cosmetic restoration, but his electronics and playing surface needed considerably more attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intrusive grounding hum and scratchy volume control were particularly noticeable through clean amplification and made the electronics the most significant part of his rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his time on The Stray Chord bench, Devin received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional six-string bass setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 24 medium frets levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets crowned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends individually dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJatoba fingerboard edges carefully hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly deep-cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJatoba conditioned and rehydrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots and controls thoroughly cleaned and flushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratchy volume control restored to smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounding path traced and corrected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelevant electronics cavities copper-shielded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwanted electrical hum dramatically reduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerSpan Dual Coil pickups checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive three-band EQ checked and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way Power Tap switching checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge action adjusted and balanced across all six strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium La Bella black and purple tapewound strings fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a quieter, smoother and considerably more refined SR306EB, with a fast playing surface and an electronics system finally able to perform without the distracting hum and scratchiness present when Devin arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLa Bella tapewound strings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevin was rehomed fitted with a premium set of \u003cstrong\u003eLa Bella black and purple tapewound bass strings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond complementing the Weathered Black aesthetic, the smooth outer winding substantially reduces finger and string noise while producing the warm, rounded response associated with tapewound strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a modern six-string Soundgear, the result is an unusual combination: extended range and contemporary active electronics paired with a smoother, warmer and more vintage-inspired string response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundgear \/ SR 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Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNyatoh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSR6 5-piece maple\/walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJatoba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × PowerSpan Dual Coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way Power Tap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings when rehomed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLa Bella black\/purple tapewound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez Premium semi-hard case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDevin's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎶 REHOMED 🎶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix strings. Twenty-four frets. And absolutely no reason to spend his life sitting inside a wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevin has now found his new home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his electronics repair and rehabilitation while providing a reference for players researching the Ibanez Soundgear SR306EB six-string bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473223127304,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_5926.jpg?v=1787145951"},{"product_id":"bc-rich-mick-thomson-signature-special-warlock","title":"Nero! - B.C. Rich Mick Thomson Signature Special Warlock – Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.C. Rich Mick Thomson Signature Special Warlock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Nero, a B.C. Rich Mick Thomson Signature Special Warlock, designed in collaboration with Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson and featuring the unmistakable Warlock body, Widow headstock, HATE fingerboard inlay and passive EMG-HZ humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNero arrived at The Stray Chord carrying evidence of a particularly eventful previous life. Both points of his Widow headstock had been broken away, his original serial number had been deliberately removed from the neck plate, and the name \u003cstrong\u003e“Colin”\u003c\/strong\u003e had been engraved in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than attempt to manufacture missing history, Nero was sympathetically restored around the original instrument that remained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing headstock reshaping, extensive fretwork, servicing and a complete professional setup, Nero was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£285\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nero\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mick Thomson Signature Special Warlock is an unapologetically metal-focused variation of one of B.C. Rich's most recognisable designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eMick Thomson of Slipknot\u003c\/strong\u003e, the model combines the aggressively angular Warlock body with B.C. Rich's equally distinctive Widow headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream binding, black hardware and the large \u003cstrong\u003eHATE fingerboard inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e make the signature model immediately recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the theatrical appearance is a relatively straightforward performance guitar. A bolt-on maple neck is paired with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, while a fixed B.C. Rich Quad-style bridge provides a solid platform for heavy rhythm work and lower tunings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of passive \u003cstrong\u003eEMG-HZ humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the appropriately focused voice. Unlike active EMGs, these require no battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls are deliberately minimal, with a master volume and three-way pickup selector keeping everything out of the player's way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNero's headstock restoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt some point before reaching The Stray Chord, \u003cstrong\u003eboth points of Nero's Widow headstock had been broken away\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than attempting to graft replacement points onto the existing headstock or disguise the damage as original, the remaining timber was carefully reshaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides were refined into a clean, symmetrical pair, restoring visual balance while working entirely with the material that remained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exposed areas were then sympathetically refinished to complement the original black-faced and natural-backed headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repair intentionally remains part of Nero's history. He was restored to be structurally sound, visually balanced and ready to play rather than altered to masquerade as an untouched collector's instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNero received extensive cosmetic and mechanical rehabilitation during his time at The Stray Chord, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken Widow headstock points carefully reshaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemaining headstock timber refined into an even, symmetrical profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed areas sympathetically refinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody, neck and hardware thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard deep-cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete fret level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets recrowned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends dressed and refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMG-HZ pickups checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics and controls cleaned and inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup heights balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief correctly adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge action optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal professional setup and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-related scratches and marks remain visible on close inspection, preserving the character of an older instrument rather than pretending Nero had never been played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a dramatically more refined Warlock with smooth fretwork, comfortable action and the stable fixed-bridge setup expected from a guitar designed for aggressive playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB.C. 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Rich Quad-style bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoved by a previous owner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnverified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnverified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£285\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentification \u0026amp; provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNero retained his original B.C. Rich neck plate, but unfortunately his serial number had been deliberately removed by a previous owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its place, the name \u003cstrong\u003e“Colin”\u003c\/strong\u003e had been shallowly engraved into the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe may never fully understand Colin's artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the original serial number is no longer legible, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord cannot independently verify Nero's exact production year or country of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was therefore identified and advertised according to his clearly recognisable B.C. Rich Mick Thomson Signature Special appointments rather than attributing a year, factory or production origin that could not be substantiated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe altered neck plate, reshaped headstock and remaining age-related marks were fully disclosed and photographed when the guitar was rehomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page preserves that same provenance for future reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNero's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🖤 REHOMED 🖤\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNero got Left Behind after somebody quite literally clipped his horns, but after rehabilitation, All Hope Is Gone no longer applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has now found his next home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his unusual restoration and providing a reference example of the B.C. Rich Mick Thomson Signature Special Warlock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was once Left Behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow he's somebody else's Nero Forte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473227583752,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_6178.jpg?v=1787145971"},{"product_id":"vintage-advance-av1-black-gold-electric-guitar","title":"Gatsby! - Vintage Advance AV1 – Black \u0026 Gold Single-Cut Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Advance AV1 Electric Guitar in Black with Gold Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Gatsby, a discontinued Vintage Advance AV1, an unusual British-designed single-cut combining a mahogany body, carved maple top, set mahogany neck, Wilkinson WVC humbuckers and Wilkinson's distinctive Roll Control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished entirely in black with cream binding and contrasting gold hardware, Gatsby arrived at The Stray Chord carrying remarkably little evidence of his approximately 26 years beyond some honest buckle wear to the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing extensive fretwork, servicing, finish care and a complete professional setup, Gatsby was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£225\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Gatsby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discontinued \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Advance AV1\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the familiar carved-top single-cut formula and adds several characteristically Wilkinson touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mahogany body with carved maple top is paired with a set mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard, providing the traditional construction associated with this style of electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatsby's black finish is contrasted by cream binding and extensive gold hardware, giving the AV1 an appropriately decadent appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of \u003cstrong\u003eWilkinson WVC humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the core sound, covering warm clean tones, blues, classic rock and higher-gain lead sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the AV1 becomes considerably more interesting is its \u003cstrong\u003eWilkinson Roll Control\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply switching between conventional humbucker and split-coil sounds, the Roll Control provides progressive adjustment away from the pickups' full humbucking voice towards a brighter, more single-coil-like character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is substantially more tonal variation than Gatsby's traditional single-cut appearance initially suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatsby arrived as a fundamentally sound older instrument requiring careful rehabilitation rather than reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his time at The Stray Chord he received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and neck thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold hardware carefully cleaned and detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard deep-cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete fret level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets recrowned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends individually dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilkinson WVC humbuckers checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilkinson Roll Control checked and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics and controls inspected and cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup heights balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish carefully cleaned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGatsby retained some \u003cstrong\u003elight buckle rash to the rear\u003c\/strong\u003e. Much of this improved naturally during the normal cleaning and polishing process, but no unnecessarily aggressive finish correction was undertaken simply to remove evidence of the guitar's previous life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining marks did not break through the black finish and formed part of an honest presentation of an approximately 26-year-old instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Wilkinson WVC humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWilkinson Roll Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight remaining rear buckle rash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Use an exact \u003cstrong\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e date instead if Gatsby's serial number or other evidence confirms it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGatsby's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🖤 REHOMED 🖤\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll black, dressed in gold and carrying just enough evidence of a previously extravagant life, Gatsby left rehabilitation ready for another great chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has now found his new home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting this discontinued model and providing a reference for players researching the Vintage Advance AV1 and its unusual Wilkinson electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe may not be the green light across the bay, but Gatsby remains very definitely black, gold and gloriously excessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473232761096,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_6300.jpg?v=1787145995"},{"product_id":"ibanez-sas36fm-korean-hss-electric-guitar","title":"Rogue! - Ibanez SAS36FM – Korean-Made Flame Maple HSS Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbanez SAS36FM Korean-Made HSS Electric Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Rogue, a Korean-built Ibanez SAS36FM combining the slim, ergonomic feel of Ibanez's S-family designs with a beautifully figured flame-maple top, abalone binding, versatile HSS electronics and fixed bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in a dramatic transparent crimson\/red burst fading into black around the edges, Rogue arrived at The Stray Chord after her previous owner discovered that bass was simply more his thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe required no major cosmetic reconstruction, but an intermittent pickup-selector fault and unfinished fretwork prevented this increasingly uncommon Korean Ibanez from performing at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing electronics repair, complete fretwork and a professional setup, Rogue was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£335\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rogue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discontinued \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez SAS36FM\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from an interesting period of Korean Ibanez production, combining the company's reputation for fast, modern instruments with considerably more decorative appointments than its understated shape initially suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogue's slim, lightweight body is topped by beautifully figured flame maple beneath a rich transparent burst finish. Shimmering \u003cstrong\u003eabalone body binding\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the outline, catching the light and providing a striking contrast against the darker edge of the burst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the back, the sculpted \u003cstrong\u003eAll Access Neck Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e removes much of the bulk traditionally associated with a bolt-on neck heel, making access to the highest frets considerably more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard, providing the fast, familiar feel associated with Ibanez's performance-oriented instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHSS electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogue uses an \u003cstrong\u003eHSS pickup configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining a bridge humbucker with two single coils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides a much broader tonal range than a conventional twin-humbucker layout, moving from bright, articulate clean sounds and blues tones through to the thicker output required for rock and heavier styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortly after arriving at The Stray Chord, Rogue developed an intermittent selector-switch fault that caused the bridge humbucker to lose connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating the symptoms, the switch was properly repaired and tested, restoring reliable operation across every pickup position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what an HSS guitar should be: versatile enough to move between dramatically different sounds without requiring a change of instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogue arrived in good overall cosmetic condition, so her rehabilitation focused predominantly on electronics, fretwork and playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her time at The Stray Chord she received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent pickup-selector fault diagnosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelector switch properly repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge humbucker connection restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics tested across every pickup position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete fret level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets individually recrowned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends carefully dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard edges hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood conditioned and rehydrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed bridge action optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup operation and balance checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and hardware thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh set of strings fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a smooth, fast-playing SAS36FM with reliable electronics and the comfortable, broken-in neck feel that extensive fret finishing can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCain arrived at The Stray Chord in excellent cosmetic condition, requiring refinement rather than reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing complete fretwork, servicing and a professional setup, Cain was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£300\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schecter Demon-6 is designed squarely for heavier styles, combining a fast-playing neck, high-output active electronics and stable fixed-bridge construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCain's basswood body is paired with a bolt-on maple \u003cstrong\u003eThin C neck\u003c\/strong\u003e and dark wenge fingerboard, providing a striking contrast against the extraordinarily bright Glut Orange body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full \u003cstrong\u003e25.5-inch scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e provides useful string tension for lower tunings, while 24 X-Jumbo frets offer two complete octaves 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for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCain's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💚 REHOMED 💚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCain arrived looking as though he'd escaped from a radioactive sweet shop and left fully rehabilitated, professionally set up and ready to make an unreasonable amount of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has now found his new home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his rehabilitation and providing a reference for players researching the Schecter Demon-6 in Glut Orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCain may share his name with the first murderer in history, but this one only kills riffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473242919176,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_7551.jpg?v=1787146036"},{"product_id":"ibanez-sr305e-cerulean-aura-burst-5-string-bass","title":"Harrison! - Ibanez SR305E 5-String Bass – Cerulean Aura Burst – 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Ibanez Soundgear SR305E 5-String Bass in Cerulean Aura Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Harrison, a 2020 Ibanez Soundgear SR305E five-string electric bass finished in striking Cerulean Aura Burst, with a slim five-piece maple\/walnut neck, 24-fret jatoba fingerboard, PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups and active 3-band EQ with Power Tap switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison arrived at The Stray Chord after spending years largely forgotten at the back of a wardrobe. Although carrying only minor cosmetic wear, his high action, sharp fret ends, dry fingerboard and unstable setup meant this modern five-string wasn't performing anywhere near its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing extensive fretwork, electronics servicing, finish restoration and a complete professional setup, Harrison was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£265\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Harrison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez Soundgear SR series has built its reputation around lightweight, ergonomic bodies and exceptionally slim necks, and the five-string \u003cstrong\u003eSR305E\u003c\/strong\u003e follows that familiar formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison's sculpted nyatoh body is finished in \u003cstrong\u003eCerulean Aura Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dramatic reverse-style burst that emphasises the deeply contoured shape of the Soundgear body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bolt-on \u003cstrong\u003efive-piece maple and walnut SR5 neck\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the slim, fast playing feel for which the Soundgear family is known. Its jatoba fingerboard carries 24 medium frets, providing a full two-octave range on every string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the foundation of the SR305E's unusually versatile electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are paired with an \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e and Power Tap switching, allowing Harrison to move between powerful modern bass tones, warmer character and more articulate sounds without external processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a five-string bass, particular attention is naturally drawn to the low B. With the instrument correctly set up, Harrison delivered a tight and articulate low register rather than the indistinct response that can affect poorly adjusted five-string instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison had survived his years in storage reasonably well cosmetically, but his factory setup and prolonged period of inactivity left considerable room for improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his rehabilitation at The Stray Chord he received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional five-string bass setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 24 medium frets levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets recrowned and polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp factory fret ends individually dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJatoba fingerboard deeply cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut slots carefully refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut graphite-lubricated to reduce friction and improve tuning stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete control cavity and electronics service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStiff controls cleaned and restored to smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerSpan Dual Coil pickups checked and balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-band EQ checked and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Tap switching checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual bridge saddles adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction lowered and balanced across all five strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow B string specifically optimised for clean articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNyatoh body thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCerulean Aura Burst finish polished to restore clarity and gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective carnauba wax applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a substantially more refined SR305E with smooth fretwork, comfortable action and a properly controlled low B, ready for recording, rehearsing or stage use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his restoration and providing a reference for players researching the Ibanez Soundgear SR305E five-string bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473247473928,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_7553.jpg?v=1787146055"},{"product_id":"jackson-rr-minion-snow-white-short-scale-guitar","title":"Crowley! - Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X – Snow White Short Scale Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackson JS Series RR Minion Short-Scale Electric Guitar in Snow White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Crowley, a compact Jackson RR Minion finished in Snow White with black pinstripes, 22.5-inch scale length, 24 jumbo frets and dual Jackson high-output humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowley had spent his time hanging largely unplayed on a wall. Although relatively tidy cosmetically, his dry fingerboard, rough factory fretwork, tuning instability and choking bends meant this little Rhoads wasn't performing anything like his full-sized relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing fretwork, cosmetic repairs and a complete short-scale-specific professional setup at The Stray Chord, Crowley was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£145\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Crowley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jackson RR Minion takes one of Jackson's most recognisable designs and shrinks it into a compact approximately two-thirds-scale instrument without abandoning the features that make a Rhoads a Rhoads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts angular \u003cstrong\u003eRhoads V-style poplar body\u003c\/strong\u003e is paired with a graphite-reinforced maple speed neck and an extremely compact \u003cstrong\u003e22.5-inch scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the RR Minion particularly suitable for smaller hands, travelling, sofa playing or players who simply enjoy the feel of very short-scale guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many compact beginner instruments, Crowley retains a full \u003cstrong\u003e24-jumbo-fret\u003c\/strong\u003e layout. His Purpleheart fingerboard features Jackson's traditional pearloid Sharkfin inlays, maintaining the unmistakable visual identity of the full-sized models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003eJackson high-output humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the appropriately aggressive voice, controlled by master volume and master tone controls with a three-way pickup selector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowley's Snow White finish is contrasted by black pinstriping and black hardware, giving the little RR substantially more attitude than its dimensions might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Crowley arrived in comparatively good cosmetic condition, his factory setup and fret finishing needed considerable improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his rehabilitation at The Stray Chord he received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 24 jumbo frets levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets recrowned and polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends dressed and refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpleheart fingerboard thoroughly cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut slots carefully refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut graphite-lubricated to reduce string friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup heights balanced across all six strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics and controls cleaned and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge action lowered and optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody cleaned and polished to remove surface haze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock damage carefully drop-filled and repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChip to the pointed headstock tip restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh set of Ernie Ball 12-gauge strings fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal tuning-stability and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticular attention was paid to Crowley's \u003cstrong\u003e22.5-inch scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e. He had previously been fitted with strings that provided insufficient tension, contributing to an unstable and insubstantial playing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving to heavier 12-gauge strings substantially increased tension and helped provide a firmer response and improved tuning stability while retaining the easy fretting associated with the very short scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJackson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJS Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRR Minion \/ JS1X RR Minion*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhoads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-scale electric guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnow White with black pinstripes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoplar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraphite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpleheart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePearloid Sharkfin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Jackson high-output humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster volume, master tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup selector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings when rehomed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eErnie Ball 12 gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£145\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Use \u003cstrong\u003eJS1X\u003c\/strong\u003e only if Crowley's exact model\/serial confirms it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrowley's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤍🖤 REHOMED 🖤🤍\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowley may only be little, but after rehabilitation he was finally ready to cause full-sized trouble and found his new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is no longer available for adoption, but his page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his restoration and providing a reference for players researching the Jackson JS Series RR Minion short-scale guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473253994760,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_7554.jpg?v=1787146075"},{"product_id":"ibanez-grx70qa-transparent-blue-2020","title":"Blaine! 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Stickers and badges had been hot-glued directly to the body, the finish was heavily scratched and hazed, the fingerboard was filthy and dry, and the electronics were loose, stiff and crackly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat followed was one of our more intensive restorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter extensive cosmetic restoration, complete fretwork, electronics servicing and a professional setup, Blaine was successfully rehomed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£140\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Blaine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ibanez GRX70QA is part of the accessible GIO range, bringing the fast necks, aggressive styling and versatile electronics associated with Ibanez's RG 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metal tones to brighter, more articulate sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA synchronised tremolo bridge adds further versatility, making the GRX70QA an approachable first electric guitar while retaining enough flexibility for considerably more experienced players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlaine's restoration was considerably more involved than his relatively young age initially suggested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBadges and stickers had been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehot-glued directly onto the guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while years of neglect had left the finish scratched and hazy and the electronics barely 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adjusted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTremolo bridge action set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction lowered and optimised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal professional setup and playability inspection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe transformation revealed the striking Transparent Blue finish that had been hidden underneath years of neglect and modifications, while the fretwork and setup turned the GRX70QA into a considerably more refined instrument than the one that 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rehomed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErnie Ball Super Slinky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£140\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlaine's adoption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💙 REHOMED 💙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being left behind and arriving as one of our messier modern rescues, Blaine completed his rehabilitation and found a new home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is no longer available for adoption, but his page remains permanently in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as both a record of his transformation and a reference for players researching the Ibanez GRX70QA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473258746120,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_7555.jpg?v=1787146093"},{"product_id":"ibanez-sas32ex-bk-2010-cosmo-black","title":"Vesper! - Ibanez SAS32EX-BK – 2010 Cosmo Black Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010 Ibanez SAS32EX-BK Electric Guitar in Cosmo Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Vesper, a rare and discontinued 2010 Ibanez SAS32EX-BK combining a carved mahogany body, three-piece maple set neck, rosewood fingerboard, dual True-Duo Bucker pickups and SAT Pro II tremolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesper spent most of her life virtually untouched on a rack in a workshop. While this preserved her remarkable Cosmo Black finish, years of storage combined with unfinished factory fretwork, a dry fingerboard and extremely high action meant she needed considerably more than a dusting before returning to active duty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing extensive fretwork, servicing, finish correction and a complete professional setup at The Stray Chord, Vesper was successfully rehomed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£360\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Vesper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe discontinued Ibanez SAS32EX sits in an interesting corner of Ibanez history, combining the sleek, sculpted character associated with the S family with a set-neck construction and unusually versatile electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesper's carved mahogany body is paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree-piece maple set neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a combination of comfortable body contours, excellent upper-fret access and substantial sustain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rosewood fingerboard carries 22 medium frets and distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabalone chevron inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while abalone body binding adds a particularly striking contrast against the deep Cosmo Black finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the SAS32EX's most interesting features is its pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIbanez True-Duo Bucker humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than limiting the guitar to conventional dual-humbucker sounds, the True-Duo system allows access to brighter single-coil-style tones alongside the fuller output and punch of the humbuckers. This gives the SAS32EX an unusually broad tonal range from a straightforward two-pickup layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bridge is Ibanez's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAT Pro II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a non-locking two-point synchronised tremolo offering considerably more freedom than a fixed bridge without the additional complexity of a double-locking system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with its sculpted heel and sleek body profile, Vesper was designed as a genuinely versatile player's guitar rather than simply another black rock machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesper's long period in storage had preserved her cosmetic condition remarkably well, but her playability needed substantial attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring her rehabilitation at The Stray Chord she received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete professional setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-piece maple set neck correctly adjusted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 22 medium frets fully levelled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets recrowned and polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret ends inspected and refined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood fingerboard thoroughly cleaned and deeply conditioned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls flushed, cleaned and serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStiff factory residue removed from the potentiometers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue-Duo switching system checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup heights balanced across all six strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAT Pro II tremolo fully serviced and adjusted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction lowered and optimised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved mahogany body thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of dust and finish haze removed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-stage paint correction and polishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective carnauba wax applied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloss neck polished and treated for a smoother playing feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result was a dramatically transformed SAS32EX with smooth fretwork, low buzz-free action, responsive electronics and a deep mirror-like Cosmo Black finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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Although fundamentally in lovely condition, dry fretboard wood, sharp fret ends and an indifferent factory setup meant she wasn't playing to her potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing extensive fretwork, conditioning and a complete professional setup at The Stray Chord, Delilah was brought back to life and successfully rehomed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£390\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Delilah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PRS SE Tonare P20E takes the traditional compact parlour guitar and gives it a distinctly modern PRS interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts small Tonare body makes it comfortable for sofa playing, songwriting and travelling while retaining considerably more projection and low-end presence than its dimensions might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its heart is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid mahogany top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by PRS's hybrid X\/Classical bracing and paired with mahogany back and sides. A mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard continue the dark timber aesthetic, with PRS's instantly recognisable bird inlays providing the finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compensated bone saddle and bone nut help provide clean string response and accurate intonation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelilah is equally at home plugged in. The discreet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishman Sonitone GT1 pickup system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, voiced for PRS, provides natural amplified acoustic tones without cluttering the guitar with a large control panel. 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She was fundamentally in excellent condition but had never received the fret finishing, setup or attention needed to realise her full potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing comprehensive fretwork, finish correction and a complete professional setup, Bea was successfully rehomed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£280\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Bea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ESP LTD EC-256FM brings much of the character of LTD's higher-end Eclipse models to a more accessible instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBea's single-cut mahogany body is topped with flame maple, finished in transparent Lemon Drop to showcase the figuring underneath. Cream binding and chrome hardware complete the traditional appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA three-piece mahogany Thin U-profile neck is set into the body, providing excellent stability, upper-fret access and sustain. 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complete a straightforward, dependable specification designed to work equally well on stage, in the studio or at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBea had seen relatively little use before arriving at The Stray Chord, but her factory finishing and conservative setup left considerable room for improvement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring her rehabilitation she received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete professional setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 22 extra-jumbo frets levelled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets crowned and polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret ends dressed and refined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted jatoba fingerboard thoroughly cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction lowered and optimised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESP Designed humbucker heights individually balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl assembly thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStiff and scratchy controls serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush\/pull coil split checked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics 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roasted maple neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, 24 stainless steel frets and USA Seymour Duncan Pegasus and Sentient humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraven arrived at The Stray Chord after spending several years forgotten beneath a bed in his gig bag. He was missing strings and no longer being played, but underneath the neglect was an exceptionally well-preserved, premium-specification modern electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than requiring major reconstruction, Draven underwent a comprehensive optimisation and professional setup to unlock everything the original instrument was capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was subsequently rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£600\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Draven\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chapman ML1 Pro Modern was designed as a high-performance modern electric guitar, combining premium materials and hardware with a fast, contemporary playing specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraven's distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ePitch Black Satin\u003c\/strong\u003e finish sits over a sandblasted ash surface, allowing the natural grain and texture of the timber to remain visible through the otherwise stealthy black appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is equally interesting. A \u003cstrong\u003ethree-piece roasted maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e runs through the instrument, joined by solid ash body wings. This neck-through design provides excellent upper-fret access while contributing to the guitar's sustain and resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark \u003cstrong\u003eMacassar ebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e carries 24 stainless steel frets, combining exceptional durability with the slick feel associated with polished stainless fretwire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are handled by a premium USA-made \u003cstrong\u003eSeymour Duncan Pegasus bridge humbucker and Sentient neck humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pegasus provides tight lows, clarity and articulation while retaining enough output for heavily driven tones. 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gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDraven's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🖤🦇 REHOMED 🦇🖤\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraven's unfinished business is finally complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years beneath a bed, he was resurrected, refined and given another chance to become the instrument he was built to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has now found his new home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his rehabilitation and providing a reference for players researching the Korean-made Chapman ML1 Pro Modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can't rain all the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473280307464,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_7559.jpg?v=1787146181"},{"product_id":"jackson-js22-7-dka-ht-7-string-satin-black","title":"Salem! - Jackson JS22-7 DKA HT 7-String – Satin Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackson JS Series Dinky JS22-7 DKA HT Seven-String in Satin Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Salem, a Jackson JS22-7 DKA HT, a purpose-built seven-string Dinky combining a 26.5-inch extended scale, compound-radius fingerboard, graphite-reinforced maple neck, 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This provides a more rounded feel for chords and rhythm playing lower down the neck while creating a flatter surface for faster lead work and bending higher up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e26.5-inch scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e is another particularly important part of the JS22-7 specification. The additional length helps maintain tension and definition on the low B string without making the upper six strings feel excessively heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickups \u0026amp; hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of direct-mounted \u003cstrong\u003eJackson high-output seven-string humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e provides Salem's voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with heavier styles in mind, they deliver plenty of output and attack while maintaining the definition necessary to prevent the extended low register from becoming indistinct under gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the other end of the strings sits Jackson's fixed \u003cstrong\u003eHT7 bridge with string-through-body construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence of a tremolo makes setup and alternate tuning considerably more straightforward while providing excellent tuning stability, making the JS22-7 particularly approachable for someone entering the world of seven-string guitars for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Salem arrived with virtually no significant cosmetic wear, every Stray receives the same attention to playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his rehabilitation he received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional seven-string setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 24 jumbo frets levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets individually crowned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets polished to a smooth finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends carefully dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmaranth fingerboard edges hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics inspected and tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackson high-output humbuckers checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup heights balanced across all seven strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHT7 bridge action optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull seven-string intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh D'Addario seven-string nickel-wound set fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow B specifically set up for tight, articulate response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a considerably more refined JS22-7 with smooth fretwork, comfortable fingerboard edges and a properly balanced setup across the instrument's extended range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit 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tooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Jackson high-output 7-string humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJackson HT7 fixed bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStringing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString-through body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£225\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSalem's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🖤 REHOMED 🖤\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome guitars shout for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalem never needed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven strings, Satin Black and that unmistakable Jackson headstock did all the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter receiving extensive fretwork and a professional extended-range setup, Salem found his forever home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his rehabilitation and providing a reference for players researching the Jackson JS22-7 DKA HT seven-string guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473283944712,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_7560.jpg?v=1787146202"},{"product_id":"2001-ibanez-jem555-wh-steve-vai-korea","title":"Selene! - 2001 Ibanez JEM555-WH Steve Vai Signature – Made in Korea","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2001 Ibanez JEM555-WH Steve Vai Signature Electric Guitar – White – Made in Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Selene, a 2001 Korean-made Ibanez JEM555-WH from the legendary Steve Vai signature JEM family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number \u003cstrong\u003eC01014192\u003c\/strong\u003e, Selene combines the unmistakable JEM silhouette and Monkey Grip with a basswood body, fast maple JEM neck, rosewood fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, double-locking Lo-TRS II tremolo and a complete set of genuine DiMarzio Evolution pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JEM555 was created as a more accessible route into the JEM family, but these early Korean examples retained a surprising amount of the DNA that made Steve Vai's flagship guitars famous. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelene passed through The Stray Chord before being successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£400\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Selene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced during the 1990s, the \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez JEM555\u003c\/strong\u003e brought Steve Vai's extraordinary JEM design to a substantially more accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being manufactured alongside the premium JEM models in Japan, the JEM555 was produced in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Korean production continuing until 2008. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelene dates from \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing her firmly within that Korean period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer white basswood body incorporates perhaps the most immediately recognisable JEM feature of all: the famous \u003cstrong\u003eMonkey Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e cut directly through the upper body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pearloid white pickguard complements the white finish, while contrasting Cosmo Black hardware gives the guitar the unmistakable high-performance appearance associated with turn-of-the-century Ibanez instruments. The white JEM555 used the pearloid pickguard by this point in production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJEM neck \u0026amp; fingerboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelene's bolt-on \u003cstrong\u003emaple JEM neck\u003c\/strong\u003e uses Ibanez's sculpted \u003cstrong\u003eAll Access Neck Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing the traditional bulk of a bolt-on heel and providing easier access to the highest frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 2001, the JEM555 used a one-piece maple neck paired with a rosewood fingerboard and \u003cstrong\u003e24 jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the full vine found across the entire fingerboard of some higher-end JEM models, the JEM555 carries the decorative \u003cstrong\u003eTree of Life vine across the lower portion of the fingerboard before transitioning to dot markers\u003c\/strong\u003e further up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the easiest visual clues for distinguishing a 555 from some of its considerably more expensive Japanese relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, naturally, no Steve Vai signature would be complete without the \u003cstrong\u003eSTEVE VAI\u003c\/strong\u003e inlay at the 24th fret. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine DiMarzio Evolution pickups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the JEM555 becomes considerably more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being conceived as the affordable member of the JEM family, Ibanez equipped it with a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eDiMarzio Evolution HSH pickup set\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelene therefore carries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiMarzio Evolution neck humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiMarzio Evolution middle single coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiMarzio Evolution bridge humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-way pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were not generic pickups dressed to look the part. Period Ibanez documentation specifically lists the \u003cstrong\u003eDiMarzio Evolution H\/S\/H configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 2001 JEM555. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result gives Selene enormous tonal flexibility, moving from cutting, articulate lead sounds and aggressive bridge tones through to considerably cleaner and more delicate combinations via Ibanez's five-way switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLo-TRS II double-locking tremolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003e2001 JEM555\u003c\/strong\u003e, Selene predates the later Edge Pro II and Edge III versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe therefore uses the \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Lo-TRS II double-locking tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was fitted to the JEM555 from 1994 through 2002. The Edge Pro II replaced it for 2003. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the locking nut and deep tremolo routing, the system provides the enormous pitch range expected from a Steve Vai signature instrument, allowing both dramatic dives and upward pitch movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelene's specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJEM \/ Steve Vai Signature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJEM555-WH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC01014192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid-body electric guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite (WH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasswood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck joint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Access Neck Joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5 inches \/ 648 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial Tree of Life vine, dots \u0026amp; Steve Vai 24th-fret inlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiMarzio Evolution humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiMarzio Evolution single coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiMarzio Evolution humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster volume \u0026amp; master tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIbanez Lo-TRS II double-locking tremolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCosmo Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite pearloid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJEM Monkey Grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period specifications above are corroborated by Ibanez's 2001 catalogue and model references. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelene's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤍 REHOMED 🤍\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Strays are interesting because of what happened to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers are interesting simply because of what they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelene is a genuine \u003cstrong\u003e2001 Korean-built Ibanez JEM555-WH\u003c\/strong\u003e, carrying one of the most recognisable silhouettes in electric-guitar history and a genuine set of DiMarzio Evolution pickups beneath that white pearloid pickguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter passing through The Stray Chord, Selene found her next home for \u003cstrong\u003e£400\u003c\/strong\u003e and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving an example of the early Korean JEM555 and providing a reference for players researching the Ibanez JEM555-WH, Korean JEM guitars and Steve Vai signature models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473411674376,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_6350.jpg?v=1787146718"},{"product_id":"epiphone-es-335-cherry-semi-hollow-guitar","title":"Ruby! - Epiphone ES-335 Inspired by Gibson – Cherry","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpiphone ES-335 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Ruby, an Epiphone ES-335 from the Inspired by Gibson range, finished in classic Cherry with a beautifully figured laminated maple top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby came to The Stray Chord after being gifted, placed in an attic and largely forgotten. Despite seeing very little use, storage had left her with a dry fingerboard, unfinished and uneven frets, grime and a hazy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing extensive fretwork, restoration and a full professional setup, Ruby was brought back to the condition she deserved and successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£310\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ruby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-335 is one of the most recognisable electric guitar designs ever made, combining elements of both hollow-body and solid-body construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby's body is constructed from \u003cstrong\u003efive-ply layered maple\u003c\/strong\u003e around a solid maple centre block. This helps provide the warmth and acoustic character associated with semi-hollow guitars while adding sustain, definition and resistance to feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer Cherry finish is particularly attractive thanks to the figuring visible through the translucent red top, which became considerably more apparent once years of storage haze had been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of \u003cstrong\u003eEpiphone Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the ES-335 an extremely broad tonal range, covering warm jazz and blues sounds through to driven classic rock. The traditional four-control layout provides independent volume and tone controls for each pickup alongside a three-way pickup selector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickups feed through \u003cstrong\u003eCTS potentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Epiphone's LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece anchor directly over the guitar's solid centre block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with a comfortable rounded-C neck profile, Ruby is very much a player's ES-335 rather than merely a pretty guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby arrived looking considerably less glamorous than she does in these photographs. During her rehabilitation at The Stray Chord she received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets fully levelled, crowned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp fret ends dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian laurel fingerboard thoroughly cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge and action professionally set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup heights balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics and CTS pots cleaned and checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stage correction and polishing of the hazed Cherry finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal professional setup and playability check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a dramatically cleaner instrument with 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Twenty-two jumbo frets provide plenty of room for bends and fast lead work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeymour Duncan Distortion humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the firepower, with a TB-6 at the bridge and SH-6N at the neck. A three-way blade selector handles pickup selection while push\/pull switching provides additional split-coil sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the final ingredient in the classic Charvel formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJett’s mirrored scratchplate still retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotective plastic film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which has deliberately been left attached for his new owner to remove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe also retains his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Charvel paperwork and hang tags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and comes complete with his tremolo arm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing a thorough clean, inspection and professional setup, Jett is ready for his next home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrand-new hard case is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the case keys still sealed in their packet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Charvel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gloss Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maple Charvel Speed Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard radius:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12”-16” compound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge pickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seymour Duncan TB-6 Distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck pickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seymour Duncan SH-6N Distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volume with push\/pull coil split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup selector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-way blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScratchplate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mirrored, protective film still attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tremolo arm, original Charvel paperwork\/hang tags and brand-new hard case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58485452177672,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_1d941c01-b4da-4d71-8b8a-8cb4761624d4.jpg?v=1787246565"},{"product_id":"ember-ibanez-sa160qm-amber-burst","title":"Ember! - Ibanez SA160QM - Amber Burst","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeet Ember\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eShe’s lived a life being young and reckless, and now she’s had time to rest and recuperate, she’s looking to get back on it! Could you be her new party partner?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIbanez SA160QM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinished in a gorgeous Amber Burst over a beautifully figured quilted maple top, she’s one of those guitars that quietly steals the room. Every time the light catches her top, another pattern seems to appear. For a Korean-built Ibanez from the late 90s, she’s aged remarkably well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuilt by World Musical Instruments in Korea during what many players consider one of Ibanez’s strongest eras, this SA160QM is a reminder that some of the finest instruments the company produced weren’t always the headline models.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe SA Series occupies a sweet spot in the Ibanez family. It carries the speed and effortless playability the brand is famous for, but with a little more substance than the ultra-thin S Series. The sculpted mahogany body feels wonderfully balanced, while the quilted maple top gives her an appearance far beyond her original price point.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHer versatile HSS pickup configuration means she’s equally happy delivering sparkling cleans, warm blues, classic rock crunch or modern high-gain tones. Whether you’re learning your first songs, gigging every weekend or adding another colour to your collection, Ember has plenty to offer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eShe has lived a life before arriving with us, and bears a handful of honest cosmetic marks to prove it. Rather than trying to hide her story, we’ve simply helped her look her very best again. Sarah carefully carried out two colour-matched cosmetic repairs before giving the entire guitar a thorough machine polish, bringing the finish back to life while keeping the character that makes a well-loved instrument feel genuine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMechanically, Jordan has worked his usual magic. The frets have been levelled, crowned and polished, every fret end rounded, and the fretboard edges gently rolled for that comfortable, played-in feel. The rosewood fretboard was cleaned and conditioned before Ember received a full setup, fresh strings, intonation adjustment and electronics check. She’s now playing every bit as well as a quality Korean Ibanez should.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eShe isn’t perfect, she’s better than that.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eShe’s honest, and she’s ready for her next adventure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58487625515272,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/763811120_122115154593375091_8340033397904700963_n.jpg?v=1787256185"},{"product_id":"2008-epiphone-faded-g400-sg-worn-cherry","title":"Lilith! - Epiphone Faded G-400 • 2008 • Worn Cherry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003csection 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class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong\u003eMeet Lilith!\u003c\/strong\u003e ❤️\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpiphone Faded G-400 • 2008 • Worn Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome guitars have curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLilith has horns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 2008, Lilith comes from the era when Epiphone’s take on the SG was still known as the \u003cstrong\u003eG-400\u003c\/strong\u003e, and she has spent the last 18 years doing a remarkably good job of proving that a guitar doesn’t need to be complicated to be thoroughly entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipe is gloriously simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a lightweight mahogany body, carve some extremely pointy horns into it, attach a \u003cstrong\u003eset mahogany neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, add two humbuckers and four knobs, then finish the entire thing in a shade of red that makes behaving responsibly seem rather unlikely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilith wears Epiphone’s \u003cstrong\u003eWorn Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, a thin satin treatment that allows the grain of the mahogany to remain visible and gives the guitar a beautifully natural, played-in feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has aged particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer set neck leads to a rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays, \u003cstrong\u003e22 frets and the familiar 24.75” scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the deep double cutaways provide exactly the sort of upper-fret access you would expect from a guitar equipped with two actual horns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of Epiphone humbuckers provide the noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the neck is an \u003cstrong\u003eAlnico Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering the warmer, rounder side of the equation, while the hotter \u003cstrong\u003eAlnico Classic Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bridge is rather better suited to proceedings involving gain, palm muting and complaints from adjacent properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional three-way toggle selects between them, while independent volume and tone controls for each pickup provide considerably more flexibility than Lilith’s beautifully straightforward appearance might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the other end you’ll find an Epiphone \u003cstrong\u003eLockTone Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a full set of \u003cstrong\u003eGrover machine heads\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps tuning duties reassuringly sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilith has now been through the workshop, where she has been thoroughly cleaned, inspected and serviced before receiving a complete setup ready for her next human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve treated that Worn Cherry finish sympathetically rather than trying to turn satin into gloss, and the result has come up beautifully. The grain remains visible, the finish still has that lovely soft sheen, and there are only minor signs that she has spent the last 18 years actually being played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich is exactly how we like them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe older G-400s occupy a particularly nice little place in Epiphone history. They’re old enough to have developed some character, but modern enough that owning one doesn’t require a degree in archaeology and a suspiciously large collection of obsolete capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilith is light, comfortable, easy to play and capable of everything from warm blues and classic rock through to significantly less polite territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr, to put it rather more efficiently:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo horns. Two humbuckers. No excuses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilith is ready to misbehave again. ❤️😈\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎸 \u003cstrong\u003eTHE STRAY CHORD\u003c\/strong\u003e 🎸\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58499129311496,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_7685.jpg?v=1787399322"},{"product_id":"prs-se-custom-24-08-eriza-verde-polly","title":"Polly! - PRS SE Custom 24-08 in Eriza Verde","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Polly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are subtle guitars, there are tasteful guitars, and then there is Polly, who appears to have been dipped in radioactive apple juice, tastefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRS SE Custom 24-08 • Eriza Verde • TCI “S” Pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe should probably address the colour first, because ignoring it would be like introducing Kermit the Frog and starting with his personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magnificent shade is called Eriza Verde, and when PRS launched the SE Custom 24-08 for 2021, this was its new colour. Not green, not lime, not quite “visible from the International Space Station.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEriza Verde, and underneath it is a beautifully figured flame maple veneer that changes enormously as Polly moves through the light. PRS paired that with a maple top and mahogany back, leaving the natural mahogany visible around the sides and rear. The result is absolutely ridiculous, and we adore her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Polly isn’t just a pretty face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Custom 24 is the guitar at the heart of PRS, but the 24-08 takes that familiar recipe and does something considerably cleverer with the electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolly has two TCI “S” humbuckers, a three-way pickup selector and two little mini-toggle switches. Those switches independently split each humbucker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween the selector and independent coil switching, PRS gives the 24-08 eight different pickup combinations, hence that slightly cryptic name. That means Polly can go from big, warm humbucker sounds to much brighter single-coil territory without requiring a pedalboard the size of Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe’s extremely versatile, she’s just not remotely subtle about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderneath all that green…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRS gave the SE Custom 24-08 a mahogany body, maple top with flame maple veneer, set maple Wide Thin neck, rosewood fingerboard, 24 frets and a 25-inch scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, because apparently the top wasn’t decorative enough already, they filled the fretboard with those unmistakable PRS bird inlays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wide Thin neck is exactly what its name suggests. Slim and quick without feeling insubstantial, with the 24-fret layout and generous double cutaways giving you excellent access right up the board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the other end sits PRS’s patented molded tremolo and PRS-designed tuners, and yes… we have the tremolo arm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn fact, Polly arrived with a lovely little bag of her original bits and pieces, including her trem arm and adjustment tools. We have resisted the urge to call it her handbag, until now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stray Chord treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolly didn’t arrive needing major surgery. What she needed was the sort of careful attention that takes a very good used guitar and makes it feel properly lovely again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe was stripped down, thoroughly cleaned and inspected, her hardware and electronics checked, fingerboard attended to, frets cleaned and polished and everything carefully put back together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe has then been restrung and given a complete professional setup, with her action, relief, intonation and pickup heights dialled in so she’s ready for her next person, and that Eriza Verde top? It has been carefully cleaned and polished until the flame started doing THAT again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*gestures vaguely at photographs *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause LOOK AT HER.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolly is a used guitar, so there are naturally signs that she has had a life before us rather than spending several years sealed inside a vault. Any marks worth knowing about are shown honestly in her photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, though, she presents beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe failed foster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe should probably confess something. Polly has been hanging around The Stray Chord for rather longer than was strictly necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot because she needed months of rehabilitation, and not because we couldn’t identify her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot because anything was wrong with her, either, Sarah just really likes her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere was a brief period where Polly’s prospects of ever appearing on Stray Of The Day were becoming increasingly questionable. Apparently there’s a technical term for this - a failed foster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately for Sarah, The Stray Chord cannot function as a guitar rescue if every particularly pretty green guitar mysteriously becomes a permanent resident, we checked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo after an entirely unreasonable amount of procrastination… Polly is officially up for adoption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease take her before ‘somebody’ changes their mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what are you adopting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA PRS SE Custom 24-08 in frankly outrageous Eriza Verde.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA flame maple veneered maple top over a mahogany body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA set Wide Thin maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 24 frets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose beautiful PRS bird inlays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo TCI “S” humbuckers with independent coil splitting and eight available pickup combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRS patented tremolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer tremolo arm and accompanying original accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete Stray Chord workshop inspection, clean, fret treatment and professional setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SE Custom 24-08 is one of those guitars that makes an awful lot of sense once you actually play one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s comfortable, it’s beautifully made, it’s enormously versatile, and in Eriza Verde, it has precisely zero interest in quietly blending into the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich, frankly, we respect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolly has been cleaned, polished, set up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdmired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdmired again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlmost accidentally adopted by the person who was supposed to be rehoming her, and finally wrestled onto the adoption list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolly is ready for her next home… Probably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarah would like it formally recorded that this decision was made under protest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE STRAY CHORD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESCUE • RESTORE • REHOME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58512955343112,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_5f9e797d-37a7-4755-9a68-d403d1cb253d.jpg?v=1787511076"},{"product_id":"1996-jackson-rhoads-rr3-professional-mij-transparent-blue","title":"Poseidon! - 1996 Jackson Rhoads RR3 Professional MIJ in Transparent Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Poseidon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome guitars make waves. Poseidon appears to have brought the entire ocean with him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoseidon is an older \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese-built Jackson Rhoads RR3 Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining a spectacular Transparent Blue finish with period Japanese hardware, a pair of genuine Bare Knuckle humbuckers and his original Jackson hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen he arrived at The Stray Chord, however, we wanted to know exactly what was hiding beneath the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring Poseidon’s restoration, we dismantled the guitar sufficiently to inspect and document the factory markings hidden beneath the neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck heel carries an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRR-3 marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by corresponding production markings within the neck pocket, providing physical evidence from inside the instrument supporting his identification as a Japanese Jackson Rhoads RR3 Professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoving the bridge revealed another piece of his history: a period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakeuchi double-locking tremolo stamped MADE IN JAPAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn other words, we haven’t simply looked at an old Jackson logo, made an educated guess and called it a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve been inside Poseidon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich sounds considerably more invasive when written down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething Dangerous Was Lurking Beneath the Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoseidon’s original pickups are long gone. In their place sits a pair of genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBare Knuckle humbuckers, handwound in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pickups were removed during his restoration and their Bare Knuckle-marked baseplates photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeither carries a surviving model designation, and we’re not going to invent one to make an advert sound more exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey’re Bare Knuckles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s exciting enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s plenty of power and aggression when the gain comes up, but with the definition and clarity needed to stop individual notes disappearing when things get heavy. Frankly, putting polite pickups into a Japanese Rhoads would have been a terrible waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan. Built for Considerably Less Sensible Behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rhoads shape needs very little introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffset V body. Sharkfin inlays. Reverse pointed headstock. Huge upper-fret access. Enough sharp extremities to make walking through a doorway an occupational hazard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Jackson doing exactly what Jackson does best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoseidon has a bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, 24 frets and that wonderfully quick, slim Jackson feel. His Japanese Takeuchi double-locking tremolo provides all the dive-bombing nonsense you could reasonably require, while the twin-humbucker layout keeps things refreshingly straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo humbuckers. Three-way selector. Volume. Tone. Whammy bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo committee meeting required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stray Chord Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere’s the other thing that makes Poseidon rather special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a Japanese Jackson of his age, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe is in genuinely impressive condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are naturally small marks and signs of use accumulated over the years, but nothing approaching the sort of abuse these pointy old Jacksons so often suffered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis Transparent Blue finish remains beautifully vibrant, his overall presentation is excellent and, perhaps most miraculously of all, those numerous Jackson extremities have survived remarkably well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause every point on a Rhoads is essentially an invitation to accidentally introduce it to a door frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoseidon has clearly been played, but he has equally clearly been looked after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe haven’t attempted to erase that history. Instead, we’ve concentrated on preserving what was already a particularly well-kept example while making sure everything underneath is exactly as it should be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoseidon was stripped down and thoroughly inspected. His hardware was removed and serviced, his electronics checked, his Bare Knuckle pickups removed and verified, and the neck removed so we could inspect and document the original factory markings hidden underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis Japanese Takeuchi tremolo was removed, identified and serviced, his fingerboard and fretwork attended to where required, and everything carefully rebuilt before receiving a complete professional setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has been restrung and adjusted so his next person gets to enjoy him rather than immediately reaching for an Allen key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny remaining signs of age and use are represented honestly in our photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, particularly when you’re adopting something with quite this many pointy bits, Poseidon also comes with his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Jackson hard case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, included in his adoption fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jackson Rhoads RR3 Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Transparent Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bolt-on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jackson Sharkfin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 x genuine Bare Knuckle humbuckers, exact models unidentified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Master volume, master tone and 3-way pickup selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Takeuchi double-locking tremolo, Made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tremolo arm and original Jackson hard case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used, remarkably well preserved for its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspected, serviced, restored where required and professionally set up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe God of the Sea Resurfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoseidon isn’t a museum piece, and his Bare Knuckles mean he isn’t completely factory-original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat he is, however, is a remarkably well-preserved older Japanese Jackson with sympathetic high-end pickup upgrades, period Japanese Takeuchi hardware, his original Jackson hard case and hidden factory markings still present to help document exactly what he is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese older Japanese Jackson Professionals have earned an enthusiastic following for good reason. Finding one this well preserved is lovely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding one this well preserved with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBare Knuckle pickups, its original Jackson hard case, period Japanese Takeuchi hardware and surviving internal factory markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes Poseidon considerably more interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has history and provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has been upgraded enough to be dangerous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd after several decades, one complete workshop rehabilitation and a fairly invasive archaeological expedition into his hidden factory markings, the God of the Sea has resurfaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoseidon is ready to make waves again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE STRAY CHORD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESCUE • RESTORE • REHOME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58525078585608,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_f414865b-e743-4add-af4b-2bba6b0fd88e.jpg?v=1787584145"},{"product_id":"2007-squier-affinity-stratocaster-hss-metallic-red","title":"Valentine! - 2007 Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS in Metallic Red","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMeet Valentine\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe may have started life as an Affinity, but after nearly two decades and a trip through our workshop, Valentine has developed rather expensive tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine is a 2007 Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS in Metallic Red, Crafted in Indonesia and equipped with a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and versatile HSS pickup configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome guitars arrive needing major surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers simply need somebody to take them seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine belongs firmly in the second camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Older Affinity With Plenty to Offer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly twenty years later, Valentine has survived remarkably well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer Metallic Red finish still has a deep sparkle beneath the gloss, paired beautifully with cream-coloured plastics, a traditional rosewood fingerboard and the familiar large Stratocaster headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe looks considerably more expensive than the word Affinity on the headstock might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath is one of the most useful pickup arrangements available on a Strat-style guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine's HSS configuration combines two traditional single coils in the neck and middle positions with a bridge humbucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means access to everything from clear cleans, blues and familiar Strat sparkle through to thicker rock sounds and considerably more convincing higher-gain tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five-way selector makes moving between them straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne guitar. Quite a lot of musical personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thankfully, all of them are useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stray Chord Treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAffordable guitars often contain fundamentally good ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere manufacturers frequently have to save money is in the amount of finishing time each individual instrument receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo we supplied the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine's frets have been levelled, crowned and polished, with the fret ends carefully refined and the fingerboard edges rolled to remove the sharper production-guitar feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer rosewood fingerboard was thoroughly cleaned and conditioned, restoring the richness and smooth feel of timber that has now seen nearly two decades of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer electronics and hardware were inspected, the tremolo checked and adjusted, and the pickup heights carefully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck relief, action and intonation were then dialled in as part of a complete professional setup before she received a fresh set of strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly why we enjoy working on guitars like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe still says Squier Affinity on the headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe simply no longer feels like somebody's compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a guitar dating from 2007, Valentine is in genuinely lovely overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are naturally some small signs of previous use and age, all of which are represented honestly in our photographs, but the Metallic Red finish has survived beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a new guitar pretending to have history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe actually has some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Valentine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes the badge on the headstock doesn't tell the whole story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA properly prepared Affinity can make an excellent first guitar, dependable backup or everyday instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine has already received the fretwork and setup that can make the difference between an affordable guitar somebody struggles against and one that actively encourages them to keep playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is approachable without feeling disposable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile without becoming complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thanks to that HSS layout, she can accompany somebody from their first clean chord right through to the moment they discover distortion and the neighbours begin reconsidering their life choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter nearly twenty years, Valentine is polished, rehabilitated, professionally set up and ready to fall hopelessly in love with somebody new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust try not to break her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Affinity Stratocaster HSS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e HSS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume and tone controls with 5-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synchronised tremolo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used, very well preserved for its age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full fretwork and professional setup completed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STRAY CHORD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRESCUE • RESTORE • REHOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58525157327112,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_bdde221d-eab5-4144-b224-d6c5386400b4.jpg?v=1787584702"},{"product_id":"ibanez-tmb100-talman-bass-black-active-pj","title":"Bruno! 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Jackson then paired it with factory pink pickup bobbins and a matching pink headstock logo, producing one of the most unapologetically colourful Dinky models of recent years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 2021, the Jackson X Series DK3XR HSS takes much of its inspiration from the brightly coloured shred guitars of the 1980s while incorporating a thoroughly modern playing specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poplar Dinky body features Jackson’s sculpted shredder’s heel for easier upper-fret access and is paired with a bolt-on maple Speed Neck with graphite reinforcement and a scarf joint for additional stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laurel fingerboard has a 12”-16” compound radius, rolled edges, 24 jumbo frets and large inverted pearloid sharkfin inlays. The progressively flatter radius is designed to remain comfortable for chords lower down while providing a flatter surface for bends and faster playing higher up the neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeiger uses an HSS pickup configuration, with Jackson single coils in the neck and middle positions and a high-output humbucker at the bridge. A five-way selector provides a useful range of sounds, controlled by master volume and tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the bridge is a Jackson-branded Floyd Rose-licensed double-locking tremolo, providing the wide pitch range and tuning stability expected from a modern shred guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeiger has received the full Stray Chord treatment. 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No elaborate electronics. No pretence that you bought a black Rhoads because you have recently developed an interest in jazz standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 24 frets, two humbuckers and twenty years of darkness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stray Chord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58557323084040,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/image0_b9244058-9cb1-43dc-ac96-462edf321780.jpg?v=1787847350"},{"product_id":"ibanez-gsr200b-walnut-flat-bass-2018","title":"Rufus! - Ibanez GSR200B-WNF GIO Soundgear | Walnut Flat | 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome basses arrive demanding pyrotechnics, pointy headstocks and enough switches to launch a moderately sized satellite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRufus has turned up looking like an extremely nice piece of furniture, and we mean that as the highest compliment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in Walnut Flat, Rufus is a 2018 Ibanez GSR200B from the GIO Soundgear range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe understated satin finish allows the grain of the mahogany body to remain visible, while black hardware and the warm jatoba fingerboard give the whole instrument a simple, cohesive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GSR200B takes the familiar Ibanez Soundgear formula and makes it particularly accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts sculpted body and deep cutaways provide comfortable access across the neck, while the slim GSR4 maple neck makes it an excellent option for newer players, guitarists moving across to bass, or anyone who simply prefers a fast and manageable neck profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 34-inch scale length keeps the instrument full-sized, paired with a jatoba fingerboard and 22 medium frets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup duties are handled by an Ibanez Dynamix P\/J combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA split-coil P-style neck pickup provides warm, rounded low-end punch, while the J-style bridge pickup adds extra definition and attack. 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He is simply doing the important things very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is comfortable, versatile, easy to play and capable of covering everything from warm traditional bass tones to something considerably punchier when the Phat II circuit gets involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo glitter. No pointy bits. 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More importantly, the truss rod cover, which on many examples from this family carried the retail branding, had been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than assigning him an identity because one looked plausible, we took the guitar apart and followed the evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur conclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe Moriarty is, with very high confidence, an early-to-mid 1970s FujiGen-built Flying V belonging to the model family sold by Ibanez as the 2387, Rocket Roll and Super V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cannot responsibly describe him as a definitively authenticated Ibanez 2387 because the original branding has been lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosely related FujiGen instruments also reached the UK carrying names including Antoria. Without the original truss rod cover, we cannot prove which retail badge this particular guitar originally wore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we can demonstrate is why the 2387 \/ Rocket Roll attribution is so strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExhibit A: Construction and specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez 2387 was introduced in 1972 and manufactured in Japan by FujiGen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts documented specification included a Flying V body, solid mahogany construction, Transparent Cherry finish, bolt-on mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, pearloid dot markers, Gibson-style scale length, large three-ply white scratchplate, Tune-o-matic style bridge, stop tailpiece, twin humbuckers, two volume controls, one master tone, three-way selector, front-mounted output jack and chrome hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoriarty corresponds extraordinarily closely to that specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt some point, coincidence becomes a less convincing explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExhibit B: Made in Japan, but no serial number\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck plate is simply stamped \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in Japan”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Ibanez instruments were not consistently serialised until around the middle of the 1970s. Earlier examples frequently carried only a country-of-origin marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the 2387 was introduced in 1972, Moriarty’s lack of a serial number is entirely compatible with early production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the construction and specification, we believe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1972 to 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most defensible date range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExhibit C: The bridge pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoriarty’s bridge pickup has two complete rows of adjustable polepieces together with unusual resin-backed construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod Rocket Roll advertising specifically referred to its original humbuckers as dual-pole pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumentation for the 2387 identifies the pickups used between 1972 and 1975 as Ibanez Hi-Power humbuckers before the model later moved to Super 70 pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoriarty’s bridge pickup therefore possesses exactly the unusual visible feature described in contemporary material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no surviving factory code allowing us to prove that this exact pickup has remained in this exact guitar since new. We therefore describe it as \u003cstrong\u003estrongly consistent with the period Ibanez Hi-Power dual-pole pickup fitted to early 2387 models\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExhibit D: The Gibson patent-number pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving the neck pickup revealed a metal baseplate stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAT. NO. 2,737,842\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the famous Gibson patent number found on vintage Gibson humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamped metal baseplate, long mounting legs, braided single-conductor shielded lead and chrome cover are strongly consistent with a genuine vintage Gibson patent-number humbucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped patent-number baseplates are particularly associated with the later period of Gibson T-Top production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are not advertising the pickup as a confirmed T-Top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirming that identification would require further disassembly to inspect the bobbins, and we chose not to unnecessarily disturb a roughly fifty-year-old pickup simply to obtain a more impressive description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur conclusion is therefore deliberately restrained:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrongly consistent with a genuine vintage Gibson patent-number humbucker, probably from the T-Top family, exact model unconfirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe likely age of the Gibson pickup is also slightly later than Moriarty’s probable manufacture date, suggesting a very plausible history in which the original neck pickup was replaced with a quality American Gibson unit during the guitar’s working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExhibit E: The missing name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difficulty in proving Moriarty’s original retail branding is precisely why we stopped short of simply calling him an Ibanez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFujiGen produced instruments for several brands and closely related Flying Vs reached the British market under more than one name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn examples from this family, identification could appear on the removable truss rod cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoriarty’s cover is not original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe could have installed an Ibanez-branded replacement and made the guitar appear more certain than the evidence allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe didn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur description therefore remains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese FujiGen 2387 \/ Rocket Roll-family Flying V, probably sold through the Ibanez\/Antoria network, with original retail branding unconfirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExhibit F: The vintage hard case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoriarty is accompanied by an enormous shaped black Flying V hard case with golden-yellow plush lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar fits extremely closely, with internal supports positioned specifically for this style of instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurviving original 1970s Ibanez Rocket Roll cases are documented with yellow and golden plush interiors and very similar shaped construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor that reason we believe this case is contemporary with the guitar and strongly consistent with documented period Ibanez\/Rocket Roll cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, there is no evidence allowing us to prove that this exact guitar and this exact case were originally sold together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is therefore described as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage fitted Flying V hard case, strongly consistent with documented period Ibanez\/Rocket Roll cases. Original pairing unconfirmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExhibit G: Vintage Schaller tuners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar carries six genuine Schaller machine heads stamped with the manufacturer’s \u003cstrong\u003e“S” logo and “Made in W. Germany”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional mounting holes confirm that these are replacements rather than the original Japanese tuners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir construction and markings are consistent with vintage West German Schaller M6-family machine heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey therefore represent another high-quality period modification made during Moriarty’s working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and restoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter approximately fifty years, Moriarty carries genuine signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are scratches, marks and age-related wear throughout, all of which were shown clearly in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Transparent Cherry finish has aged beautifully and still allows the wood grain underneath to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur restoration was deliberately sympathetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets were gently levelled and polished to remove the worst wear while preserving the characteristic vintage flat-top feel rather than attempting to make a 1970s instrument feel artificially modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosewood fingerboard was thoroughly cleaned and conditioned, the electronics inspected and serviced, hardware cleaned and the entire guitar professionally set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAction and intonation were properly adjusted and both pickups inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurrent attribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1972 to 1975 Japanese Flying V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFujiGen 2387 \/ Rocket Roll family: very high confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbanez-branded when new: probable, but unproven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible Antoria or other FujiGen-associated UK branding cannot be excluded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid mahogany construction consistent with documented 2387 specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent Cherry finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge three-ply scratchplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTune-o-matic style bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan neck plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo serial number, consistent with early Japanese production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge pickup strongly consistent with period Ibanez Hi-Power dual-pole design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck pickup strongly consistent with vintage Gibson patent-number humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Top family identification probable but deliberately unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage West German Schaller tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage fitted golden-yellow-lined Flying V hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase strongly consistent with documented period Ibanez Rocket Roll cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal guitar and case pairing possible but unproven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets sensitively levelled and polished while retaining vintage flat-top character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced and professionally set up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoriarty may never provide the final surviving piece of evidence required to put \u003cstrong\u003e“Ibanez 2387”\u003c\/strong\u003e across his adoption papers without qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat remains is nevertheless a genuinely fascinating piece of early-1970s Japanese guitar history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction matches. The hardware matches. The dimensions and control layout match. The manufacturing period matches. The lack of serial number matches. The surviving Japanese bridge pickup corresponds with the unusual dual-pole specification described in contemporary Rocket Roll advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe replacement neck pickup appears to be a desirable vintage Gibson patent-number unit. The tuners are vintage West German Schallers. Even the fitted golden-yellow case provides further supporting evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis attribution is not based on somebody looking at the guitar from six feet away and deciding that it looks vaguely like an Ibanez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe disassembled the instrument, compared its construction, researched the components and production timeline, and deliberately stopped every conclusion at the point where the evidence stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur finding is that Moriarty is, \u003cstrong\u003ebeyond reasonable guitar-shop doubt, a member of the early-to-mid-1970s Japanese FujiGen 2387 \/ Rocket Roll family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether his missing truss rod cover originally said Ibanez or something else may remain Professor Moriarty’s final secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREHOMED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Stray is thoroughly inspected, professionally set up and honestly described before adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeer review welcomed. 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Pearl appears to have been rather more carefully supervised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarkably, she still retains her original Standard Strat factory sticker on the rear of the body, along with the Fender Super Bullets sticker on her tremolo cover. After surviving for more than two decades, we decided they had earned the right to stay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearl pairs her Arctic White body with a maple neck and fingerboard and the classic Stratocaster arrangement of three single-coil pickups and five-way switching. From clear, glassy neck tones and the unmistakable sounds of positions two and four to the extra bite of the bridge pickup, this is the familiar Strat formula for very good reason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe has been played and carries some evidence of her previous life. A small area of finish damage has been carefully colour-matched, touched in and stabilised during her restoration. It remains visible on close inspection, along with some minor age-related marks, and has been photographed clearly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of her preparation for adoption, Pearl’s frets have been levelled, crowned and polished, her fret ends dressed, her fingerboard edges carefully rolled, and her electronics and hardware checked and cleaned. 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The result is exceptionally comfortable without sacrificing the substance and sustain of its mahogany construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMephisto pairs this with Ibanez’s slim Wizard II neck, a bound rosewood fingerboard, 22 jumbo frets and the distinctive S470DX wave inlays, which flicker down the fingerboard like little mother-of-pearl flames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn HSH set of Ibanez Infinity pickups provides plenty of versatility, from warmer neck humbucker sounds through clearer single-coil tones to the considerably less diplomatic bridge humbucker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there is the ZR tremolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIbanez’s Zero Resistance double-locking tremolo dispenses with conventional knife-edge pivots in favour of a ball-bearing system. It is paired with the Zero Point System to help the bridge return to centre and, viewed from the back, looks reassuringly like somebody has installed a small piece of industrial machinery inside the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMephisto is now twenty years old and remains in genuinely excellent condition for his age. There are very light signs of previous use, but the Red Viking finish remains superb and its quilted top is particularly vivid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of his rehabilitation, his frets have been levelled, crowned and polished, the fret ends dressed and fingerboard edges carefully rolled. His electronics have been checked and cleaned, his hardware attended to and his ZR tremolo properly set up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has then received a complete professional setup and intonation before being restrung and declared ready to cause trouble again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beautifully preserved Korean-built Ibanez S-Series with one of the most interesting tremolo systems Ibanez ever produced, an absurdly handsome quilted top and enough curves to make a Les Paul feel geometrically inadequate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMephisto has been rescued, he’s been restored, and now he’s ready to make a deal with somebody new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour soul is entirely optional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£425 will do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ibanez S470DXQM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mephisto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Korea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Viking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany with quilted maple top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wizard II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bound rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e S470DX wave inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ibanez Infinity HSH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZR Zero Resistance double-locking tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ibanez Zero Point System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Locking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent for age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdoption fee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £425\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull fret level, crown and polish; fret ends dressed; fingerboard edges rolled; electronics checked and cleaned; hardware attended to; ZR tremolo system set up; full professional setup and intonation; freshly restrung.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58588647096584,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/A4AC6FBF-AF5C-4C33-8B6B-676FB65604AE.jpg?v=1788289560"},{"product_id":"scarlet-b-c-rich-mockingbird-nj-neck-thru-c-1999-2002-transparent-red","title":"Scarlet! - B.C. 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It gives the whole guitar a wonderfully solid feel, excellent upper-fret access and the sort of sustain you would hope for from a guitar shaped like an elaborate medieval weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there is that top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder normal light Scarlet is a deep, glossy transparent red. Move her slightly and the figuring underneath suddenly comes alive, shifting across the body depending on the angle. Dark longitudinal stripes remain visible through the back, making her almost as interesting from behind, which is quite an achievement considering what is happening at the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp the neck you’ll find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 frets, a bound fingerboard and B.C. 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Rich-branded humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the noise, controlled through the switching and control layout on the lower wing. Tonally, she’s exactly what her appearance suggests: powerful, punchy and very comfortable once the gain starts heading in an antisocial direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite being roughly a quarter of a century old and consisting almost entirely of things that look extremely easy to knock into doorframes, Scarlet has survived in remarkably good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is some very minor age-related wear, most notably to the end of her long body point and a little around the rear edge of the headstock. We’ve photographed these areas closely because we’d much rather you know exactly what you’re adopting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtherwise, just look at her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet has now been through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stray Chord workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where she has received our usual comprehensive treatment. 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Alistair appears to have spent them in a drawing room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe found this extraordinarily handsome gentleman at auction, and frankly, we’re still slightly confused about what he was doing there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlistair is a Vintage V100TSB, dressed appropriately for a gentleman of his standing in Tobacco Sunburst, cream binding and plastics, and enough gold hardware to suggest that subtlety has never been terribly high on his list of priorities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite apparently being somewhere around twenty years old, he is in remarkable condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot give Alistair an exact birthday because his serial number is no longer present. Earlier V100s used a serial-number sticker on the rear of the headstock rather than the more permanent markings found on later guitars, and those stickers had an unfortunate habit of disappearing over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis construction and older specification point towards an early-to-mid 2000s example, approximately c.\u003ca href=\"tel:2000-2006\"\u003e2000–2006\u003c\/a\u003e, but we are keeping that as an educated estimate rather than pretending Alistair brought his birth certificate to the auction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderneath all that gentlemanly tailoring is the classic single-cut recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial mahogany body is joined to a set mahogany neck, giving Alistair the warmth and sustain this style of guitar became famous for, while the bound rosewood fingerboard carries 22 frets and pearloid crown inlays across a familiar 24.75-inch scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the other end, those gloriously ostentatious gold Wilkinson Deluxe machine heads suit him perfectly, while a Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar keep everything anchored at the business end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlistair is still carrying his original pair of Wilkinson MWVC double-coil humbuckers, controlled in the traditional manner with independent volume and tone controls and a three-way Rhythm\/Treble selector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck gives you all the warm, thick blues and classic-rock goodness you would expect from a mahogany set-neck single-cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlick him over to the bridge and the respectable country gentleman remembers that Led Zeppelin exists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really stopped us in our tracks, though, was his condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are a handful of tiny marks proving that he has actually existed outside a display cabinet, but look at that back. Look at the neck. Look at the binding. Look at the gold hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold hardware normally needs approximately eleven minutes in the presence of a guitarist before it starts looking like an archaeological discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomehow, Alistair has escaped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course, being remarkably well preserved does not exempt anyone from rehabilitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected, his frets have received our usual full level, crown and polish, his fret ends have been attended to, and he has been completely set up before being declared fit for adoption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beautifully preserved, likely early-2000s V100 with the reassuring weight, warmth and sustain of the classic set-neck single-cut formula, original Wilkinson humbuckers, period-correct Wilkinson hardware and considerably more dignity than most things that arrive here via an auction house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlistair may technically be a Stray, but we’re fairly certain he thinks we’re the staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58603809734920,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/52B35139-36F8-4E48-B003-0F85EE674653.jpg?v=1788467741"},{"product_id":"ibanez-rg370ahmz-2017-blue-moon-burst-mirage","title":"Mirage! - Ibanez RG370AHMZ | 2017 | Blue Moon Burst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome guitars are subtle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirage has a spectacular Blue Moon Burst finish, visible ash grain, a maple fingerboard, a double-locking tremolo and enough pointy bits to make subtlety largely irrelevant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in Indonesia in 2017, Mirage is an Ibanez RG370AHMZ finished in Blue Moon Burst. Depending on the light, the finish moves through turquoise, electric blue and deep violet, with the grain of the ash body remaining beautifully visible underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind the looks is a proper RG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ash body is paired with Ibanez’s slim and fast Wizard III maple neck, topped with a maple fingerboard and 24 jumbo frets. It’s the familiar RG formula: flat, quick and designed to make getting around the neck as effortless as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirage is fitted with an HSH pickup configuration, combining neck and bridge humbuckers with a middle single coil and a five-way selector. It gives her considerably more versatility than the unapologetically shred-oriented appearance might suggest, covering heavier sounds, brighter cleans and plenty in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the bridge is Ibanez’s Edge-Zero II double-locking tremolo with the Zero Point System. It offers the freedom of a floating trem for everything from gentle vibrato to full-scale dive-bomb nonsense, while the stabilising system helps the bridge return to its zero position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisually, the combination of Blue Moon Burst, natural body edge, black hardware and maple fingerboard makes this particular RG especially striking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with every guitar that passes through The Stray Chord, Mirage received far more than a quick clean and a fresh set of strings. 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