Freedom Custom Guitar Research Retrospective Series R.S.ST 2023 - Antique Finish Daphne Blue ≒3.41kg [GSB019]

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FREEDOM CUSTOM GUITAR RESEARCH is highly regarded for its reliable manufacturing and high-quality sound.

It is a manufacturer that continues to produce one of a kind instruments that not only looks good, but is also a manufacturer that puts all of its passion into its craftsmanship.

As the best example of this, the company does not use a mass production system, but rather a small number of craftsmen who make no compromises in their work.

As proof of this, guitars are made by a total of six builders: two woodworkers, one assembler, one fretworker, one set upper, and one paint and final checker, and are assembled with an average monthly production of 20 pieces!

The reason for this is the manufacturer's goal of a 100-year warranty.

The reason for this is the manufacturer's goal of a "100-year warranty," which means that the guitars are made to be passed down to the next generation.

To achieve this goal, we are particular about the grain and the grain graining of the wood,

One-third of the wood we receive is not used to make guitars.

Each and every one of our craftsmen is a specialist in his or her own section, and they demonstrate their skill and expertise without regret,

Each and every guitar is built with the utmost care and attention to detail.

Finally, only guitars that have passed the strict check by Mr. Funakoshi, who is also the factory manager, are released to the market.

Mr. Funakoshi himself is a big music lover (for music with instrumental music), and he used to be a band member himself,

The guitars are made from the perspective of a ...... player who is very close to the scene of the crime.

The guitars are made from a player's point of view. Freedom Custom Guitar Research is a group of professionals who love guitars, but never forget the player's point of view.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of the ST type from the Retrospective Series, which creates traditional models with relatively simple specs.

This time, we have in stock a ST type from the Retrospective Series, which creates traditional models with relatively simple specs, and a model we custom-ordered based on it.

In fact, we did not use rare woods such as Hakaranda, nor did we order any special wiring or aging.

The wood specs are the standard: alder body, maple neck, and Indian rosewood fingerboard.

However, we have carefully selected the best materials from the manufacturer's stock from our staff.

Alder wood is selected based on its light weight, and then selected for its excellent resonance.

Rosewood is also selected for its black color, but we also select only the hardest woods that produce a metallic tap tone.

The color of rosewood is not as important as the wood itself, but whether or not the wood is "packed" is very important.

A good tone has a good bounce, and a good sound is obtained with a good sound through and a shimmering high-mid component.

In addition to this, it is visually pleasing, with a moist and luxurious dark color, making it an unquestionably superb wood.

The concept of the order is to reproduce the Vintage style, so we have also taken care of the other aspects of the look.

The headstock is not the original Freedom headstock, but a small headstock just like the original. In recent years, many makers have adopted the original headstock for various reasons, but we believe that many people prefer the simple small headstock.

We are also very particular about the color of the small head.

The color name is Daphne Blue, and it is a reproduction of the state of yellowing due to the aging of the color.

The color is not just a single color, but there is unevenness in the color in some areas, and the original light blue color can be seen in some areas.

The finish in this area is one of the best." I can recommend it to even the "connoisseurs".

It is hard to convey in the photo, but the actual color is a bit more greenish.

All nitrocellulose lacquer was chosen for the paint. The finish is thin, so the sound is excellent, and the vibration that is transmitted from one side to the other is very pleasant.

The guitar has not been aged, so you can expect a lot of changes in the future.

The fingerboard radius is 254mm, which is about 10mm in inches.

The fretboard radius is 254mm, which is about 10mm in inches, making the fretboard relatively flat.

The 22 frets are the same as those used on Freedom fretboards, and the SP-SF-07Warm stainless steel frets provide both a nickel-like sound and the advantage of being maintenance-free.

The size is also medium jumbo, so it is easy to play.

Although at first glance it appears to be a Vintage spec, the parts that are actually strongly related to playing are designed for playability, achieving both a Vintage-like look and playability.

While the standard ST Vintage pickups are used, the ST Vintage FAT pickups are used for the rear pickups, which have a thicker sound.

This overcomes the weakness of the rear pickup, which is too thin and sharp to handle, as is often the case with the 3S ST type, and produces a warm, crisp, high-quality ST tone in all positions.

You can enjoy the superb tone that expands the possibilities of the ST type.

The number of Japanese guitar makers has increased so much that it has become a difficult journey to choose one among them.

Among these Japanese guitar makers, Freedom is one of the most popular among professionals and amateurs alike.

The price is not cheap, but you will realize that the cost performance is quite reasonable considering the quality of the guitar.

If you are worried about ST type, you should definitely try this one.

Body: Alder 2pc

Neck:Maple, 25.5" Scale

Grip:FCGR U

Fingerboard:Indian Rosewood

Radius:254R

Nut:Silicone Oiled Bone

Fret:FCGR Stainless SP-SF-07Warm / 22F

Finish:C.O. Daphne Blue (N.C. Lacquer)

Pickup:FCGR ST Vintage (N & M), ST Vintage FAT (B)

Weight:3.41kg

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