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The Photobook 2014
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STR Guitars are created by Satoru Yatsuzuka, the master luthier at our Aska factory in Japan. It is the successor factory of our original Headway factory established in 1977.
We have been manufacturing both our own brands and OEM products of domestic and foreign high-end guitar makers for over 35 years, with the principle of complete handcrafting. The factories have been renowned for high quality craftsmanship and exquisite level of detail in guitar building.
We started STR guitars in 2006 to embody Satoru’s relentless pursuit for creating instruments that surpasses the player’s imagination, built to the highest level of precision, quality, tone and with the best available material. Satoru is deeply involved with every stage of the intricate manufacturing process from selection and processing of woods to setting up of the instruments. This photobook shows a part of STR guitars he has created so far.
Satoru Yatsuzuka
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ASKA Factory
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Index
DSC648/6p DSC549/8p DSC549/9p DSC548/10p
DSC536.5/11p DSC638/12p DLS549/13p DLS549/14p
DLS549/15p DLS549/16p SC548/17p LS549FL/18p
LS549FL/18p LS549/20p LS549/21p LS549/22p
LS549FL/23p LS549/24p LS549/25p LS549/26p
Electric Basses
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LS549/27p LS449/28p LS449/29p LS449/30p
LS549/31p LS648/32p LS648/33p LS549/34p
LS638/35p LS638/36p LS748/37p
OS624/42p OS624/43p OS622/44p SB-Hollow/45p
SB-Hollow/46p SB-Solid/47p SB-Hollow/48p
Electric Guitars
SB-Hollow/49p
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Anniversary Model
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DSC648#300
BODY TOP:Marble wood / BODY CENTER:Flame Mahogany / BODY BACK:Marble wood /NECK:Brazillian Rosewood/Flame Mahogany 5P / FINGERBOARD:Ebony&Brazillian Rosewood /MACHINEHEADS:Gotoh/GB350with Brazillian Rosewood Button /PICKUPS:STR JJ6 / BRIDGE:STR 618 / CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender, Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass, Preamp ON/OFF sw, Mid-Freq sw /FINISH:Natural
Anniversary Model
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DSC549#364
Quilted Mahogany Top
BODY TOP:5A Quilted MahoganyBODY BACK:Walnut-2PNECK:Thermo Maple/Purpleheart-5PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:HipshotPICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil 5BRIDGE:Hipshot Style-APREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp off),PU Blender, Master Tone(Pull:Coil-tap),Treble,Middle,Bass,Mid Freq FINISH:Natural
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DSC549#363
Claro Walnut Top
BODY TOP&BACK:Claro WalnutBODY CORE:Korina 2PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:HipshotPICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil 5BRIDGE:Hipshot Style-APREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp off),PU Blender,Master Tone(Pull:Coil-tap),Treble,Middle,Bass,Mid Freq SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
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DSC548#351
BODY TOP:Flame TamoBODY BACK:Flame Ash-Walnut 3PLYNECK:Wenge/ Flame Maple 5P(Neck through)FINGERBOARD:WengeMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil5BRIDGE:Hipshot/Style-APREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp OFF),PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle(Pull:Mid Frequency Change),BassPreamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
Quilted "Tamo" Ash Top
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BODY TOP:Buckeye BurlBODY BACK:Walnut 2PNECK:Maple/Wenge 5PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:SchallerPICKUPS:Nordstrand Dual Coil w/Wood coverBRIDGE:Hipshot style-APREAMP:NordstrandCONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Tone(stacked),Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid Freq SW,Coil tap SWFINISH:Natural
DSC536.5#352
Backeye Burl Top
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DSC638#346
BODY TOP:Flame Spalted MapleBODY CENTER:Flame Ash 2PBODY BACK:Flame Spalted MapleNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:NORDSTRAND Dual Coil6BRIDGE:STR 618PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Matt-Natural
Flame Spalted Maple Top
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DLS549#362
Spalted Maple Top
BODY TOP:Spalted MapleBODY BACK:Ash 1PNECK:Maple/Walnut 5PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:HipshotPICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil 5BRIDGE:Hipshot Style-APREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp off),PU Blender,Master Tone(Coil-tapping),Treble,Middle,Bass,Mid Freq SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
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DLS549#361
Buckeye Burl Top
BODY TOP:Backeye BurlBODY BACK:Ash 1PNECK:Maple/Walnut 5PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:HipshotPICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil 5BRIDGE:Hipshot Style-APREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp off),PU Blender, Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Mid Freq SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
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Hawaiian Koa Top
BODY TOP:Hawaiian KoaBODY BACK:Ash 1PNECK:Maple/Wange 5PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:HipshotPICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil 5BRIDGE:Hipshot Style-BPREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp off),PU Blender, Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
DLS549#356
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BODY TOP:5A Quilted MapleBODY BACK:Flame Ash 2PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR/JJ5BRIDGE:STR/519PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Brown
DLS549#355
5A Quilted Maple Top
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Bolt-on Single Cutaway
BODY WING:Claro WalnutBODY CENTER:Flame MapleNECK:Flame Maple/Walnut 5PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:HipshotPICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil 5BRIDGE:Hipshot Style-APREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp off),PU Blender, Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Mid Freq SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
SC548#358
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LS549#369
LS549#370
BODY TOP:SpruceBODY BACK:Flame MapleNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:Ebony fretless with LuminlayMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH / GB707PICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil 5BRIDGE:STR/519PREAMP:Bartolini/NTMBCONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp off),PU Blender, Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Mid Freq SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Blue
BODY TOP:Flame AshBODY BACK:Flame AshNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:Ebony fretlessMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH / GB707PICKUPS:Nordstrand/Dual-Coil 5BRIDGE:STR/519PREAMP:Bartolini / NTMBCONTROLS:Master Volume(Pull:Preamp off),PU Blender, Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Mid Freq SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:White Blonde
Fretless Model
*right
*left
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LS549#368
"Yoshino" Japanese Ceder Top
BODY TOP:Figured Yoshino Japanese CederBODY BACK:Ash-1PNECK:Birds Eye Maple / Purple heart 5PFINGERBOARD:Birds Eye MapleMACHINEHEADS:Gotoh/GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ-5BRIDGE:STR/519PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW,Mid Freq SWFINISH:Natural Oil Finish
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LS549#365
Quilted Maple Top
BODY TOP:5A Quilted MapleBODY BACK:Ash-2PNECK:Maple3PFINGERBOARD:Flame MapleMACHINEHEADS:Gotoh/GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ-5BRIDGE:STR/519PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW,Mid Freq SWFINISH:Purple
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BODY TOP:Buckeye BurlBODY BACK:Ash 2PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:Birdseye MapleMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR/JJ5BRIDGE:STR/519PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender, Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
Buckeye Burl Top
LS549#354
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BODY TOP:Pink IvoryBODY BACK:KorinaNECK:Maple/Wenge 5PFINGERBOARD:Ebony FretlessMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR/NEW DCBRIDGE:STR/519PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender, Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Pre ON/OFF SW,Mid Freq SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
LS549#353
Pink Ivory top, Fretless
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LS549#350BODY TOP:Buckeye BurlBODY CENTER:Ash 2PBODY BACK:Flame MapleNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:HipshotPICKUPS:STR/JJ5BRIDGE:Hipshot Style BPREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,BassPreamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
Buckeye Burl Top
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LS549#349
BODY TOP:Buckeye BurlBODY CENTER:Ash 2PBODY BACK:Flame MapleNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:HipshotPICKUPS:Nordstrand Dual Coil5BRIDGE:Hipshot Style BPREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
Buckeye Burl Top
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LS549#348
BODY TOP:Claro WalnutBODY BACK:Ash 1PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ5BRIDGE:STR 519PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Natural
Claro Walnut Top
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LS549#347
BODY TOP:Flame Spalted MapleBODY BACK:Ash 1PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:NORDSTRAND Dual Coil5BRIDGE:STR 519PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
Flame Spalted Maple Top
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LS449#345
BODY TOP:Hawaiian KoaBODY BACK:Honduras MahoganyNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:NORDSTRAND Dual Coil4BRIDGE:STR 419PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Series Parallel SWFINISH:Natural
Hawaiian Koa Top
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BODY TOP:Burl MapleBODY BACK:Ash 2PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ4BRIDGE:STR 419PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Blue
LS449#344
Burl Maple Top
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BODY TOP:5A Quilted MapleBODY BACK:Ash 2PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ4BRIDGE:STR 419PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Black
LS449#343
5A Quilted Maple Top
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LS449#338
BODY TOP:4A Flame MapleBODY CENTER:Thermo Ash 2PBODY BACK:4A Flame MapleNECK:Thermo Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ4BRIDGE:STR 419PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Green
Thermo Wood Neck
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LS648#337
BODY TOP:5A Quilted MapleBODY BACK:Flame Ash 2PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:Birdseye MapleMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ6BRIDGE:STR 618PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Matt-Natural
5A Quilted Maple Top
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LS648#332
BODY TOP:4A Flame MapleBODY CENTER:Thermo Ash 2PBODY BACK:4A Flame MapleNECK:Thermo Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ6BRIDGE:STR 618PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Pink
4A Flame Maple
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LS549#320
BODY TOP:KurogakiBODY BACK:Ash 1PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ5BRIDGE:STR 519PREAMP:Bartolini NTMBCONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Natural
Kurogaki Top
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LS638#325
BODY TOP:5A Quilted MapleBODY BACK:Flame Ash 2PNECK:Thermo Maple 5PFINGERBOARD:Thermo MapleMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ6BRIDGE:STR 618PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Faded Blue
LS539#323
BODY TOP:5A Quilted MapleBODY BACK:Flame Ash 2PNECK:Thermo Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:Thermo MapleMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ5BRIDGE:STR 519PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Faded Blue
Quilted Maple Top
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LS638#334
BODY TOP:5A Quilted MapleBODY BACK:Flame Ash 2PNECK:Thermo Maple 5PFINGERBOARD:Madagascar RosewoodMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ6BRIDGE:STR 618PREAMP:Aguilar/OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Amber Natural
Quilted Maple Top
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LS748#200
BODY TOP:Jacaranda BurlBODY CENTER:Ash 1PBODY BACK:Honduras RosewoodNECK:Flame Maple/Walnut 5PFINGERBOARD:JacarandaMACHINEHEADS:GB350PICKUPS:STR JJ7BRIDGE:STR 718PREAMP:Aguilar OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Natural
Anniversary Model
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LS449#318
BODY:Flame TochiNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:Ebony fretlessMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:NORDSTRANDBRIDGE:STR 419PREAMP:Aguilar OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Chacoal Burst
LS449#316
BODY TOP:KurogakiBODY BACK:Ash 2PNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:STR JJ4BRIDGE:STR 419PREAMP:Aguilar OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Natural
Kurogaki Top
Flame Tochi Top
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LS449#317
BODY TOP:4A Quilted MapleBODY BACK:African MahoganyNECK:Maple 3PFINGERBOARD:Ebony fretlessMACHINEHEADS:GB707PICKUPS:NORDSTRANDBRIDGE:STR 419PREAMP:Aguilar OBP-3CONTROLS:Master Volume,PU Blender,Master Tone,Treble,Middle,Bass,Preamp ON/OFF SW, Mid-Freq SWFINISH:Faded Purple
4A Quilted Maple Top
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CS549#290
LS449PJ#312
DSC549#279
DSC549#278
LS539#277
LS539#276
LS539#275
LS439#273
more
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LS549#301
LS439#270
LS549#267
LS449#265
LS549#259
LS648#234
LS449#001
LS449#005
LS449#097
LS449#147
CS549#153
LS549#258
LS439#272
CS549#165
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OS624#24
BODY TOP:Claro Walnut BurlBODY CENTER:African MahoganyBODY BACK:Claro Walnut BurlNECK:Thermo MapleFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH/SG381-EN01PICKUPS:STR L355,L356BRIDGE:GOTOH VG300CONTROLS:Master Volume,Master Tone,3way toggle SWFINISH:Natural
Claro Walnut Top
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OS624#23
BODY TOP:Buckeye BurlBODY CENTER:Thermo Flame AshBODY BACK:Buckeye BurlNECK:Thermo MapleFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH/SG381-EN01PICKUPS:STR L355,L356BRIDGE:GOTOH VG300CONTROLS:Master Volume,Master Tone,3way toggle SWFINISH:Natural
Buckeye Burl Top
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OS622#22
BODY TOP:Buckeye BurlBODY BACK:Honduras MahoganyNECK:Honduras MahoganyFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH/SG381-EN01PICKUPS:STR L355,L356BRIDGE:GOTOH VG300CONTROLS:Master Volume,Master Tone,3way toggle SWFINISH:Natural
Buckeye Burl Top
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SB-Hollow#21
BODY TOP:Flame Maple 1PBODY SIDE:Flame AshBODY BACK:Quilted MapleNECK:Maple Walnut 5PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH/SG381-EN01PICKUPS:STR L356BRIDGE:GOTOH AS103B-TTAILPIECE:GOTOH GE101ACONTROLS:Master Volume,Master Tone,3way toggle SWFINISH:Natural
Buckeye Burl Top
Flame Maple & Flame Ash
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SB-Hollow#20
BODY TOP:Flame RedwoodBODY SIDE&BACK:African MahoganyNECK:Honduras Mahogany 1PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH/SG381-EN01PICKUPS:STR L355BRIDGE:GOTOH AS103B-TTAILPIECE:GOTOH GE101ACONTROLS:Master Volume,Master Tone,3way toggle SWFINISH:Natural
Flame Redwood
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SB-Solid#12
BODY TOP:Silky OakBODY BACK:Sapele MahoganyNECK:Sapale Mahogany 1PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH/SG381-EN01PICKUPS:Lollar ImperialBRIDGE:GOTOH AS103B-TTAILPIECE:GOTOH GE101ACONTROLS:Volume x2,Tone x2,3way toggle SWFINISH:Brown
Sylky Oak Top
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SB-Hollow#6
BODY TOP:2A Flame MapleBODY BACK:MahoganyNECK:Mahogany 1PFINGERBOARD:EbonyMACHINEHEADS:GOTOH/SG301-EN01PICKUPS:Lollar ImperialBRIDGE:GOTOH AS103B-TTAILPIECE:GOTOH GE101ACONTROLS:Master Volume,Master Tone,3way toggle SWFINISH:Amber Natural
Flame Maple Top
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The Flat Head x STR Guitars Collaboration
SB-Hollow #5BODY TOP:3A Flame Maple / BODY BACK:Flame Maple /NECK:Flame Maple 3P / FINGERBOARD:Ebony /MACHINEHEADS:GOTOH/SG301-EN01 /PICKUPS:Lollar Imperial / BRIDGE:GOTOH AS103B-T /TAILPIECE:GOTOH GE101A /CONTROLS:Master Volume,Master Tone,3way toggle SW /FINISH:Sunburst
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Description of STR model names
Electric Basses
D S C 6 4 8Ex.
LS (Lead Style)24frets,3pcs or 5pcs neck, deep cutaways
CS (Classic Style)21frets,1pcs neck
SC (Single Cut)24frets, single cutaway and bolt-on construction
DLS (Deluxe Lead Style)24frets and set-neck construction
DSC (Deluxe Single Cut)24frets, single cutaway and set-neck construction
First digitnumber of strings
Second digitScale length. 4 = 34 inches , 5 = 35 inches.
Third digitString space at bridge. 9 = 19mm, 8 = 18mm
The three digit number stands for number of strings,scale length, and string space at bridge
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Electric Guitars
SB-Holloworiginal hollow body and set-neck construction
SB-Solidsolid body and set-neck construction
OS624/OS62224frets or 22 frets, solid body and bolt-on construction
Deviser co Ltd7072-6 Sasaga, Matsumoto Nagano, JapanMail: [email protected] Site: www.str-guitars.com