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: support@deviser.co.jpWeb Site: www.str-guitars.com