Genthry SC Custom
guitars are works of art and modern production. The SC Custom guitar is
probably the most recognised, and preferred guitar design.
The extra over a standard or traditional is the
finest workmanship money can buy. Sure, there are a couple of extra flourishes
in Genthry SC Custom, like the binding on the headstock, which does a lovely
job of complementing the body and neck binding, and a slightly thicker body
design and a double body binding with Gold Hardware and a bigger headstock. We
use Ebony Wood for the Fingerboard because they are generally favoured by
guitarists who prefer a very bright, razor sharp top end or a very tight, well-defined
low end. But really, most of the advantages of this guitar are of the kind
you’d have to pick up the guitar and feel to appreciate. Whereas Genthry SC
Custom models represent the high end of mass production when it comes to
quality musical instruments, the Genthry SC Custom Custom shop still practices
the traditions of fine craftsmanship, build with passion.
Today’s SC Custom Custom is based on the model
from the mid-1950s, but with several modern appointments. The body is crafted
with a hand-carved maple top, which is fitted to a body made from a solid piece
of mahogany, resulting in a SC Custom with enhanced acoustic qualities and
improved resonance. The 24 ¾-inch scale length neck is also made from one solid
piece of mahogany wood then topped by Ebony wood fingerboard outfitted with
pearl block inlays and given Genthry SC Custom’s traditional rounded slim
profile.
The pickups in the neck position, which offers the
tonal characteristics of the original vintage humbucker, and bridge position pickup,
is slightly hotter with emphasis on mid-ranges and highs. Other appointments
include Genthry SC Custom’s choice of Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar
tailpiece, metal tulip tuners, multi-ply white and black binding on both the
top and back, gold hardware and a 43mm nut width. The SC Custom Custom is
available in various color in our E Shop with emphasize availability of custom
colors in beautiful flametops and elegant plaintops
Genthry SC Custom use Mahogany wood chosen for the
construction of the body because it is dense, yet relatively light. Maple was
used as a top cap in quite a few of the models, as this best combination of
wood for electric guitars that have define the Rock and Roll and many other
genres for the sound of electric guitar.
The neck of every model is constructed of one
piece of mahogany wood in Rounded Slim Neck profile that so many musicians have
come to love.Our Necks are all one piece wood neck with no scarf joints.
Genthry reinforces the connection between the neck and body by using the Mortis
and Tenon joint, which is said to be stronger than if it were a single slab of
wood. All Genthry guitars is approximately 24 3/4″ scale. Genthry uses luthier
glue to form a solid connection at the Mortis and Tenon joint, and uses extremely
accurate measuring devices to make sure the angles are within .005″ tolerance.
The fingerboard is made of Ebony Wood and consists of 22 alloy wire frets. The
markers are inlaid on fingerboard for a nice guiding and visual appearence. Sc
Standard models are even tweaked by hand at the end of production so that there
is a slight angle near the top of the neck and body. This gives the musician a
more comfortable feel and increased playability on the Standard models and also
the increase sustain in playing.
The Genthry electric guitar are finished with a
special thin finish process that increases output clarity with a “natural
resonance”, according to Genthry. Not only is the finish conducive to superior
sound, it brings out the luster in the deepest grains of the maple top. It is
considered one of the most durable and classic guitar finishes in the industry,
usually enhanced by various sunburst color patterns for visual appeal. We have
selected the most favourable colors that is available for you in Flametop Maple
and Plaintop Maple.
Genthry SC Custom body design on models includes
an arched top, flat back, double body bind and a non chambered back to add
resonance. The Single Cutaway of the treble side, where the neck joint meets
the body,increases playability tremendously and decreases weight. The body
weighs just under 7 lbs before it is fitted with necessary hardware.
The hardware of the adds to it’s elegance and
durability with Modern Keystone tuners, black/white vinyl truss rod, aluminum
strap buttons, raised pickguard, bell knobs, and the thin post tune-omatic
bridge and stop tailpiece like the ABR 1 bridge usually found in high end
guitars. Our choice of Bridge Hardware allow for maximum tone performace and
transfer of vibration and resonance for the guitar's wood to the pickup for the
best tones.
Most Genthry electrics have two pickups. The
volume and tone for these pickups are controlled by four knobs on the top of
the guitar. A pickup selector switch allow total control over pickups at flick
of the finger. Increased bass is achieved by reducing the treble on the tone
controls, rather than increasing bass only. When turned to full treble, the
guitar’s full tonal spectrum will be available with clear sounding high notes.
The pickup selector switch can be moved toward the neck to enable the neck
pickup only, and toward the bridge to enable the bridge pickup only. Leaving
the switch in the middle position will enable both pickups. The tone and volume
controls will shut off if a pickup is not activated.
The tune-o-matic bridge is standard on every
model, and allow for easy adjustment of the bridge by adjusting a pair of nuts
with a screwdriver. String action, Intonation and Neck Bow adjustment are all
featured and available in Genthry Guitars for your preferred playability and
own setup preference.
The most important appealing feature of the
Genthry electric guitars is the quality hand craftsmanship that makes each
guitar custom-like and unique. All Genthry model are quality built and crafted.
The veteran guitar builders take pride in testing each and every guitar before
it leaves the factory. Using time intensive techniques such as body binding,
constant sanding, and multiple coat finishing processes gives these guitars a
look and feel that can be found in any Custom Shop factory made guitar. The
maple and mahogany wood goes through a drying and monitoring process to ensure
it is kept at low humidity throughout the production process. Our luthier are
committed to making each guitar crafted and assembled and painted well. Maple
top. Mahogany body. Rosewood fretboard with trapezoidal inlays. Tune-o-matic
bridge for perfect intonation and tone trasnfer. A pair of Genthry pickups for
lots of warm meaty bite with a high enough output to push a tube amp into nice,
natural distortion. All for you to play and enjoy music.
Genthry retain 2 important things for the purist,
a non chambered weight relief body and slim neck profile. The non chambered
body makes the guitar a solid built with great resonance and without
compromising tone in the slightest. The slim neck profile is also a win. It
still has the solid, meaty feel of a Genthry neck, but without the finger
strain when playing solos high on the neck.Genthry pickups are great, with high
enough output to keep the heaviest shredder happy without sacrificing that
great classic Genthry tone and they sing and react to subtle changes in pick
attack or tweaks on the guitar’s control.
Genthry SC Custom result is a great mix of classic
Black Tie, Formal instrument with visual and tone upgraded looks with subtle,
modern touches which make for a great player’s guitar and a fantastic
instrument which could hold its own on any professionals guitar rack. Each
piece made result like a custom shop piece.
