Kz Guitar Works SS-1 Custom 2025 - Natural

The SS-1 with a stop tailpiece is a strictly limited-edition custom model from MGK.

True to its status as a top-of-the-line custom model, it features a lavish specification utilizing rare natural materials.

With its long-scale maple neck and stop tailpiece, this SS-1 series stands out from other ST models in more ways than one.

The custom model features Kz Guitar Works’ treasured quilted maple on the top and lavishly uses big-leaf mahogany—the same species as Honduran mahogany—on the body back.

The fingerboard is crafted from genuine ebony, a jet-black wood that has become rare today. True to its status as a top-of-the-line model, the distinctive split-diamond position marks are inlaid with white mother-of-pearl, another natural material that has become increasingly scarce in recent years.

For the solid-body construction, lightweight woods were deliberately selected, and the newly developed RS joint (rear-mounted) delivers a rich body resonance. The newly developed Versa pickups produce a sound that is both modern and vintage.

A pin switch was deliberately chosen for the pickup selector. In addition to turning each pickup on and off individually, it allows all three pickups to be engaged simultaneously—a feature not available with a standard toggle switch. Combined with the rear coil tap, you can find your preferred combination and use it as a preset, or conveniently switch combinations when you want to add a unique touch in a recording environment.

This instrument, finished in a natural tone to make the most of the premium quilted maple befitting the top model of the SS-1 series, features a back that showcases the rich hue of mahogany. The maple neck is finished in a brown tone that matches the back, creating a unified and meticulous finish.

To bring out the coloring to its fullest, this guitar features an all-lacquer finish—a first for Kz Guitar Works—carefully applied from the base coat up.

It’s designed to let you enjoy the changes in sound and appearance that come with age, offering the joy of long-term use.

A natural finish has been adopted to maximize the beauty of the quilted maple grain, which can be described as a work of natural art.

Combined with the beauty of the all-lacquer finish, this guitar exudes an aura reminiscent of a work of art.

Neck: Maple

Neck Grip: Bolt-on Slim Medium

Fingerboard: Ebony

Scale: 648mm (25.5")

Fingerboard Radius: Compound Radius 10“-14”R (254-356mm)

Frets: Jescar FW55090

Machine Head Tuners: GOTOH SG381-05PW MG-T L6

Nut: Cowbone

Body Top: Selected Quilted Maple 2-Piece with Ivory Binding

Body: Big Leaf Mahogany 3-Piece with Back Contour

Solid Body Construction

Pickups: Kz Versa Single (N&M), Kz Versa Humbucker (B)

Controls: Volume x1, Tone w/Push-Pull (Coil-Tap) x1, 5-Way Lever Switch

Bridge: T.O.M

Hardware: Gold

Finish: All-Lacquer Finish

Gig bag included

3.50 kg

Kz Guitar Works SS-1 Series

Exclusive order for MGK (Miyaji Guitars Kanda).

The Kz Guitar Works SS-1 Series is a special model developed during the creation of the Kz Versa, incorporating the specifications of an ST model we had long envisioned at our shop.

Paying homage to the US-1 once sold by Company G, we have recreated the pure maple top and mahogany back that was not possible at the time.

We’ve selected Big Leaf Mahogany from Honduras as our premium wood. Furthermore, we’ve chosen a TOM bridge and aluminum tailpiece to ensure the wood’s natural characteristics aren’t compromised. The unique sound resulting from the top wood is another highlight to enjoy.

*The SS-1 Standard features a mahogany body.

The use of a TOM bridge allows for a neck angle similar to that of a set-neck guitar, offering a playing feel and string tension distinct from conventional Strat-type guitars. The sound benefits of the newly developed reverse-mounted RS joint are also noteworthy.

The newly developed Kz Versa pickup, equipped with coil tap, offers versatility suitable for everything from cutting to solo playing.

The Kz Guitar Works SS-1 is a special series crafted by Kz Guitar Works—a company renowned for its guitar-making skills, officially endorsed by Queen guitarist Brian May—using a generous amount of carefully selected wood.

This model will evoke nostalgia for those who lived through the heyday of 80s super-Strats, while offering a fresh appeal to modern players. If you’re looking for a Strat-style guitar that stands out from the crowd, this is definitely an option worth considering.