Suhr Modern Carve Top Set Neck - Natural Koa #86088

The Suhr Modern Carve Top Set Neck in Natural Koa is a masterfully crafted instrument that blends exotic beauty, refined elegance, and uncompromising performance. Every detail reflects Suhr’s dedication to precision, resulting in a guitar that feels as inspiring to play as it is captivating to behold. Crowned with a stunning two-piece figured koa top measuring 3/4" thick, the guitar showcases dramatic grain patterns and warm organic character beneath a flawless gloss finish. The natural presentation allows the koa’s unique visual depth to take center stage, while the two-piece Black Limba body provides a rich tonal foundation filled with resonance, warmth, and harmonic complexity. Comfortable hand and tummy contours ensure the instrument sits naturally against the player, inviting hours of effortless performance.

The set-neck construction creates a seamless connection between body and neck, enhancing sustain and delivering a remarkably responsive playing experience. Crafted from roasted flame maple and finished in high-gloss, the neck offers exceptional stability while displaying striking visual figure that complements the koa aesthetic. The Modern Elliptical profile, measuring .780" to .830", provides a fast and comfortable feel that supports both technical precision and expressive phrasing. Topped with a luxurious Macassar ebony fingerboard, the neck delivers a smooth playing surface with a compound 10" to 14" radius that transitions effortlessly from rhythm work to soaring lead lines. Twenty-four jumbo stainless steel frets provide exceptional durability and effortless bends, while Luminlay green side dots offer enhanced visibility in low-light environments.

Tonally, the Modern Carve Top Set Neck is designed for versatility without compromise. The neck position houses a gold-covered Suhr SSV humbucker, renowned for its rich warmth, articulate midrange, and expressive dynamics. In the bridge position, the powerful SSH Plus humbucker delivers authoritative output, focused lows, and singing sustain that excels in everything from classic rock to modern high-gain applications. Controlled through a five-way blade selector, the pickup configuration offers a broad palette of sounds, while the push-push tone control enables bridge pickup splitting for sparkling single-coil-inspired textures. Suhr’s SSCII system further refines the experience by minimizing unwanted noise while preserving the guitar’s natural character and responsiveness.

Premium hardware complements the instrument’s sophisticated design. A Wilkinson WVS130 two-post tremolo with locking saddles and a steel block provides smooth, stable vibrato performance with excellent sustain and tuning reliability. Gold Suhr locking tuners ensure precise tuning and quick string changes, while the side-mounted gold input jack and matching hardware contribute to the guitar’s luxurious appearance. The figured koa headstock overlay, gloss-finished original headstock design, cream-outlined logo, and elegant gold appointments create a cohesive visual statement that radiates class from every angle.

Weighing 8 lbs 14 oz and protected by a deluxe hardshell case, the Suhr Modern Carve Top Set Neck in Natural Koa is an instrument built for players who demand exceptional tone, flawless craftsmanship, and striking visual presence. It is a guitar where exotic woods, modern innovation, and timeless artistry converge to create an inspiring musical companion capable of elevating every performance.

Other specifications include:

• Guitar Model: Modern Carve Top Set Neck
• Body Wood: Black Limba. 2-Piece
• Body Top Wood: Figured Koa. 2-Piece. 3/4"
• Body Contours: Hand & Tummv
• Body Binding: Scraped Binding . n/a
• Body Finish / Aging: Gloss
• Input Jack: Side Jack. Gold
• Bridge: Wilkinson WVS 130 - 2-Post. Locking Saddles. Steel Block. Gold. No
• Strap Button / Screw Color: Gold
• Electronics Mount: Rear Route
• Control Cavity Cover: Black Satin
• Neck Wood: Roasted Flame Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Back Shape: Modern Elliotical .780 - .830
• Fingerboard Wood: Macassar Ebonv
• Fingerboard Radius / Roll: 10" - 14". Standard Roll
• Frets: 24. Stainless Steel. Jumbo
• Side Dots: Luminlav Green 2.5mm (Ring)
• Fingerboard Inlay: Face Dots. Clay
• Headstock: Original
• Headstock Top Wood: Figured Koa
• Headstock Finish: Gloss
• Nut: 1.650". White
• Decal. Cream Outline
• Tuning Gears: Suhr Locking. Gold
• Neck Pickup: SSV. Neck. Gold
• Bridge Pickup: SSH Plus. Bridge. Gold
• Pickup Selector: 5-Wav Blade. Black
• Optional Electronics: SSCII
• Controls: Volume. Tone
• Knobs: Gold
• Control Option 1: Push-Push. Split Bridge Pickup
• Deluxe Hardshell Case
• 8 lbs 14 oz
• #86088

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