Built in Port Fairy to the specs of Australian guitarist and all round nice lovely guy Jimi Hocking, this one-off custom pairs ancient Tasmanian Huon Pine with a stripped-back control layout and a seriously resonant feel. The 2500-year-old Huon Pine body keeps things light at 3.6kg, while the handwound David Paul Orpheus P90s cover everything from dry, woody cleans to thick midrange grind. The wraparound bridge and 24 3/4" scale give it a slinky, immediate response, and the blackwood appointments and subtle pearl inlays keep the whole thing understated without feeling plain. A beautifully made Australian custom with a lot of personality.
Specs
Custom made in Port Fairy by Justin Sutcliffe
Built to Jimmy Hocking specifications
2500 year old Tasmanian Huon Pine body
24 3/4" scale length
2 x handwound David Paul Orpheus P90 pickups
3-way pickup selector
Individual volume controls for each pickup
Bridge pickup tone control
Wraparound bridge with adjustable saddles
Waverly open gear tuners with butterbean knobs
Blackwood fretboard & headstock cap
Mother-of-pearl moon inlay at 12th fret
Mother-of-pearl fret markers
3.6kg weight
There are some very light indentations/scratches on the top of the guitar, near the 15th fret on the treble side. Includes SKB hard case.
