SBC Cygnus “Solar Nomad” — One-Off Semi-Hollow by Stuart Robson w/ Sunbear Gold Foils — Mint
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A true one-off from Stuart Robson / SBC Guitars, built as both a serious instrument and a fully realized design statement.
The Cygnus “Solar Nomad” blends retro-futurist styling, resonant semi-hollow response, and a thoughtful reclaimed-materials story into a build that feels genuinely uncommon. Constructed with reclaimed elm, a wenge top, and a roasted maple neck with carbon fiber reinforcement, it delivers an airy, lively voice with excellent stability and a strong sense of character in hand.
The pickup choice pushes the concept even further. Equipped with Sunbear TT gold foils, this guitar has a clear, articulate, harmonically rich response that works beautifully for clean textures, chimey semi-hollow tones, and driven sounds that still retain detail. Visually distinctive and musically versatile, this is the kind of custom build that feels difficult to replace once it is gone.
Highlights
- Built by Stuart Robson / SBC Guitars
- One-off Cygnus “Solar Nomad”
- Semi-hollow construction
- Reclaimed elm body
- Wenge top
- Roasted maple neck, carbon fiber reinforced
- African rosewood fingerboard
- Sunbear TT gold foil pickups — 12k bridge / 7.5k neck
- 25" scale, 24 frets
- Aged chrome Schaller hardware
- 500k CTS volume, Alpha tone, coil-split mini switch, RS Pro closed 3-way
- Light shellac finish with intentional wear and checking
- Mint condition
This is an ideal fit for players or collectors looking for a boutique semi-hollow that feels visually bold, sonically distinctive, and genuinely one of one.
Open to clean trades / partial trades.
Fast shipping via Beyond Tone Instruments.
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| Listed | a year ago |
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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