Bootlegger Guitar Gen 2 Absinthe Headless Tremolo Deep Purple Clear Gloss EMG Coil Split Case

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Bootlegger Absinthe | Full-Body Headless Electric Guitar

Experience the Bootlegger Absinthe: an ergonomic, full-bodied headless guitar with 5-piece neck-through construction, EMG pickups, African Ebony fretboard, and Alchemy Tremolo.

Bootlegger Absinthe Gen 2 : The Evolution of the Headless Guitar

Born from the acclaim of our original Spade design, the Bootlegger Absinthe takes headless guitar engineering to a bold new dimension. We expanded the classic travel-friendly headless concept into a perfectly balanced, full-bodied instrument built for players who demand stage command, uncompromising tone, and modern ergonomics.

Whether you’re stepping off a flight or onto a festival stage, the Absinthe is a progressive, high-end solid body designed to perform anywhere without limits.

Key Features & Highlights

 Full-Body Headless Balance: Engineered for flawless weight distribution and seamless access to the highest frets.

 Premium Tonewood Selection: 5-piece maple and mahogany stinger neck paired with resonant swamp ash body wings and a dense African Ebony fretboard.

 Versatile EMG Pickups: Factory-equipped with coil-splitting capabilities to transition effortlessly from warm, wooden jazz tones to aggressive, high-gain leads.

 Monorail Tuning System: Individual single-string head locks and monorail tuners with floating saddles minimize string transient vibration for enhanced sustain.

 Bridge Options: Available in a Fixed Bridge setup or equipped with our proprietary Alchemy Tremolo system (Sophia tremolo or other brand options also can be available).

 Flight-Ready Protection: Includes a fitted, premium hard case and graphite nut standard on every build.

Modern Ergonomics Meets Boutique Craftsmanship

The Absinthe isn't just a headless guitar—it’s an exotic boutique instrument crafted for absolute clarity, dynamics, and playing comfort.

Premium Tonewood Construction

At the core of the Absinthe is a 5-piece neck-through construction made of alternating maple and mahogany stingers, flanked by lightweight swamp ash body wings. This combination produces deep lower-mid punch, tight bass, and brilliant highs, all brought to life by the natural beauty of the wood's multi-colored grain.

Topping the neck is a ultra-dense African Ebony fretboard, providing maximum note definition, immediate dynamic response, and smooth playability across all 24 frets.

Advanced Hardware & Unmatched Sustain

Traditional headless hardware often compresses your natural acoustic resonance. The Absinthe solves this with our innovative individual head string locks and single-string monorail tuners featuring floating saddles. Because each tuner assembly is isolated from the adjacent strings, transient vibrations are drastically reduced, unleashing natural sustain and revealing the true voice of the tonewoods.

An intentionally thickened headstock lock zone delivers a solid, traditional headstock feel under your thumb when playing open chords, providing extra structural mass and tuning stability.

Custom EMG Sonic Versatility

We partnered with American pickup industry leader EMG to craft a versatile sonic profile custom-tailored to the Absinthe's resonance. Integrated coil-splitting controls allow you to instantly switch between single-coil chime and humbucking power—taking you from sweet, articulate jazz tones to raw, punchy overdrive at the flip of a switch.

Bootlegger Absinthe: Full Technical Specifications

The Bootlegger Absinthe combines lightweight ergonomic engineering with high-end tonewoods and boutique USA hardware. Below is the complete specification breakdown for the Absinthe headless electric guitar.

Body & Construction

 Construction: Neck-Through Body Design

 Body Wood: 3-Piece Mahogany (37mm thickness)

 Top Wood: Hard Maple Top (5mm thickness)

 Hardware Finish & Accents: Black aluminum control knobs, upgraded metal plate input jack

 Body Artwork: Custom Bootlegger Absinthe "Tattoo" body logo

Neck & Head

 Neck Construction: 5-Piece Canadian Hard Maple through-neck with Mahogany stingers

 Neck Profile: Ergonomic C-Shape

 Scale Length: 25.5” (Standard 648mm)

 Truss Rod: Dual-Way, 2-Piece Adjustable Truss Rod

 Nut Material: White Graphite

 Nut Dimensions: 42mm width x 3.4mm thickness

 Neck Thickness: 21mm at zero fret / 23mm at 12th fret

 Headstock System: Independent single-string head locks (compatible with standard single-ball strings)

Fingerboard & Frets

 Fingerboard Wood: Exclusive Bootlegger Black Ebony

 Fingerboard Radius: 13” (350mm R)

 Fret Count: 24 Frets (Full-fret easy-access neck heel design)

 Fret Wire: DHP – 24H / 2.7mm Silver Nickel

 Inlays: Fanned White Pearl position dots

 Side Markers: 1.5mm Black side dots

Electronics & Pickup Configuration

 Pickup Layout: HSH (Humbucker / Single-Coil / Humbucker)

 Brand & Series: EMG USA Passive Pickups

 Neck Pickup: EMG H4A (Alnico)

 Middle Pickup: EMG S4 (Ceramic)

 Bridge Pickup: EMG H4 (Ceramic)

 Controls:

 Master Volume

 Master Tone with Push/Pull Coil Split

 5-Way Slide Selector Switch

Hardware & Tuning System

 Tuning Bridge: Bootlegger Single-String Monorail Tuners Locking Mechanism: Independent single-string head locks

 Factory String Gauge: .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046 (Standard single-ball end.

Dimensions & Weight

 Guitar Weight: 6.6 lbs

 Guitar Dimensions: 32" × 13.5"

 Total Carrying Weight (Guitar + Case): 13.0 lbs

 Case Dimensions: 35" × 16" × 5"

Quick Review

1. Body Wood: Swamp Ash Wings

2. Neck Construction: 5-Piece Maple & Mahogany Stingers (Neck-Through)

3. Fretboard: African Ebony

4. Pickups & Controls: EMG Pickups with Coil-Splitting Controls

5. Tuning System: Monorail Single-String Tuners with Floating Saddles

6. Head Lock: Individual Single-String Locks

7. Nut: Graphite

8. Bridge Options: Alchemy Tremolo System, Sophia Tremolo, or Fixed Bridge

9. Case: Custom Hard Shell Case Included

Find Your Tone with the Absinthe

Offered in striking finishes like Deep Purple Clear & Phantom White Clear, the Bootlegger Absinthe delivers the ultimate balance of modern head-turning design and timeless boutique tone.

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