Frank Brothers Sonar Candy Apple Red - NEW - Authorized Dealer
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This Frank Brothers Sonar is an exceptionally well-balanced electric, blending vintage-informed design with thoughtful modern execution. Finished in Faded Candy Apple Red with a matching headstock, the light relic full-gloss nitrocellulose finish gives the guitar an easy, played-in feel while still presenting beautifully. The swamp ash body keeps the response open and resonant, with plenty of snap and clarity.
The quartersawn 5A flame rock maple neck is a standout, finished in a stripped vintage amber that feels smooth and familiar in the hand. The Classic Medium C carve has a comfortable, substantial shape, measuring .880” at the first fret and .960” at the twelfth, offering excellent support without feeling bulky. An Indian rosewood fingerboard with large block inlays and off-white binding on both the fretboard and headstock adds a refined, timeless look.
Electronics are centered around a set of Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups, delivering a unique voice that blends Telecaster articulation, P-90 midrange presence, and vintage Dynasonic clarity. The control layout is both intuitive and flexible, featuring three mini switches: a high-pass filter that bleeds low end to ground for added focus, a series/parallel switch for the in-between sounds, and a blower switch that routes the bridge pickup straight to the output jack for maximum harmonic clarity. Paired with a Mastery bridge and vibrato, this Sonar is articulate, expressive, and exceptionally responsive across a wide range of styles.
Specs:
Finish: Faded Candy Apple Red
Finish Type: Light relic full-gloss nitrocellulose
Body Wood: Swamp ash
Neck Wood: Quartersawn 5A flame rock maple
Neck Finish: Stripped vintage amber
Neck Profile: Classic Medium C
Neck Depth: .880” at 1st fret / .960” at 12th fret
Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5”
Inlays: Large block
Binding: Off-white binding (fretboard & headstock)
Scale Length: 25.5”
Nut Width: 1.650”
Nut: Bone
Frets: Jescar 51108 (.051” x .108”)
Pickups: Ron Ellis Ellisonic set
Controls: Master volume, master tone
Switching:
– Three mini switches
– High-pass filter (bleeds lows to ground)
– Series/parallel switch for in-between positions
– Blower switch (bridge pickup direct to output jack)
Bridge: Mastery bridge
Vibrato: Mastery vibrato
Hardware: Aged nickel
Case: Hardshell case
Weight_ 8lbs
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