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Artist AS79 Violet Burst Electric Guitar w/ Single Coil Pickups
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Artist AS79 Violet Burst Electric Guitar w/ Single Coil Pickups
If you love the sound and versatility of the Artist AS69 but you're after something a little more unique, the Artist AS79 is the guitar for you! Featuring a mahogany body with a tiger stripe veneer and finished in a striking violet burst, the AS79 might look straight out of the 21st century, but with a set of vintage output Alnico V single-coil pickups, it sounds right at home among the very finest vintage instruments from the golden age of electric guitars.
Sharing the same quartersawn roasted maple neck as the renowned AS72 range, the AS79 plays like butter, courtesy of an ultra-smooth satin nitrocellulose finish and comfortable C-shape neck profile. A stunning dark rosewood fretboard is the bed for 22 medium jumbo stainless steel frets, ensuring a refret won't be needed until the AS79 becomes a vintage classic itself! The 14" fingerboard radius allows for super low action and effortless bends.
A set of vintage output Alnico V single coil pickups delivers classic chime and jangle, with a five-way switch unlocking those lush, out-of-phase sounds immortalised by generations of iconic players. And when you’re craving extra punch, flipping to the bridge unleashes a rich, throaty growl packed with strong mids and a spanky, cutting high end. With a traditional control layout, vintage six-screw tremolo, and ultra-durable modern block saddles, we've kept things simple to ensure the AS79 feels like a refreshing take on a classic design.
Hand-applied copper-foil shielding throughout the cavities significantly curbs 50-cycle hum, giving you the best of that magical single-coil tone while dampening the hum that it comes with. A set of high-grade locking tuners and a 42mm bone nut keep tuning incredibly stable, even under heavy tremolo use. With a set of strap locks included, the AS79 is truly a professional-grade instrument that yearns to be played night after night.
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The Tech Features
Body
Body Material: Bound Mahogany w/ Tiger Veneer
Body Finish: Violet Burst
Body Paint: Poly
Body Construction: Solid
Neck
Neck Material: Quarter-Sawn Roasted Maple
Neck Construction: One-Piece
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Finish: Satin Nitro
Neck Shape: C Profile
Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 350mm / 14"
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Material: Stainless Steel
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm / 1.65"
Position Inlays: Pearloid Fret Dots
Binding: Black and White Checkered ABS
Side Dots: Pearloid
Truss Rod: Dual Action 2-Way
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Alnico V Vintage Single Coil - 7.58K
Middle Pickup: Alnico V Vintage Single Coil - 3.34K
Neck Pickup: Alnico V Vintage Single Coil - 3.34K
Switching: 5-Way Switch
Configuration: SSS
Special Electronics: Copper Foil Shielded Cavity
Hardware
Bridge: Classic Tremolo w/ Block Saddles
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Machine Heads: Chrome Premium Locking w/ White Button
Pickguard: Tiger Veneer
Miscellaneous/Special Features
Weight: 3.8-4.2kg / 8.4 - 9.25lbs
Strings: D'Addario 10-46
Accessories
Included Accessories: Instrument Cable, Tremolo Arm, Truss Rod Adjustment Key, Tremolo Adjustment Key, Picks, Strap Locks
Optional Hard Cases: REC300RC, REC350FTB, EC500
Optional Bags: HGBAGST, BAGST
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If the issue can be fixed by replacing a part, we will send it to you free of charge. Spare parts are shipped from our office in Sydney, Australia. If more extensive work is required our Customer Happiness department will arrange a free return slip or courier collection to get your item returned for further assessment.
Also included in your warranty is our industry leading 100 Days Change of Mind Policy
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