Suhr Classic JM - Vintage Yellow

The Suhr Classic JM in Vintage Yellow is a bold and expressive take on an offset design, blending iconic styling with forward-thinking craftsmanship. Built with a sleek 2-piece basswood body, this guitar offers a comfortable and resonant platform that supports a rich tonal foundation. Designed with the player in mind, its arm, hand, and tummy contours provide an ergonomic feel, making it equally suitable for long stage sets or intensive studio sessions. Finished in a striking Vintage Yellow, the Classic JM projects both retro cool and modern sophistication.

At the heart of the guitar is a roasted maple neck paired with a roasted maple fingerboard. This combination ensures incredible stability and resonance while also resisting moisture and environmental changes. The Even C Slim neck profile, measuring from .800" to .880", provides a fast and natural feel under the hand, enhanced further by the smooth satin finish and Suhr’s signature standard roll fingerboard edges. The black fingerboard inlays and Luminlay green side dots offer both a stylish and practical aesthetic, especially under stage lights.

The 10"-14" compound radius and 22 jumbo stainless steel frets deliver exceptional playability, making bends, chords, and fast lead work equally effortless. A reverse hybrid headstock, finished to match the body with a stepped contour, adds a touch of flair and attitude. This is paired with Suhr locking tuners for precise and reliable tuning, while a Suhr 2-post bridge with bent saddles and a steel block offers exceptional tone transfer, smooth tremolo action, and rock-solid performance.

Electronics include a rear-routed control layout with chrome knobs and a simple yet effective volume, tone, and 3-way toggle configuration. Loaded with a pair of Doug Aldrich humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, both with double white bobbins, this guitar roars with articulate power and clarity. Whether you’re digging into searing leads or heavy rhythm work, these pickups are known for their high output, harmonic richness, and vintage-meets-modern voice.

John Suhr’s legacy in the guitar world is one of precision, innovation, and relentless pursuit of perfection. From his early work as a master builder at Fender's Custom Shop to founding Suhr Guitars, his vision has always been to marry the best elements of traditional design with cutting-edge playability and reliability. The Classic JM reflects this philosophy perfectly, offering a refined and performance-ready offset that honors the past while standing firmly in the future.

Weighing in at 8 lbs 2 oz and shipped in a Suhr deluxe hardshell case, the Classic JM in Vintage Yellow is not just a guitar—it’s a complete, professional-grade instrument built to inspire.

Specifications include:

• Basswood body 2-Piece
• Arm, Hand, & Tummy
• Roasted Maple Neck
• Roasted Maple Fingerboard
• Even C Slim Neck Profile (.800" - .880")
• Satin Neck Finish
• Black Fingerboard Inlay
• Luminlay (Green) Side Dots
• 10"-14" Radius
• Standard Roll
• Tusq nut
• Reverse Hybrid Headstock - Matching with Step
• 22 Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets
• Suhr 2-Post, Bent Saddles, Steel Block Bridge
• 1.687" Nut Width
• Chrome Hardware
• Suhr Locking Tuners
• Chrome Knobs
• Rear Rout Electronics
• Vol, Tone, 3-way Toggle
• Aldrich Neck Pickup - Double White Bobbins
• Aldrich Bridge Pickup - Double White Bobbins
• White Outline Logo
• Suhr Deluxe Hardshell Case
• 8 lbs 2 oz
• #86091

For more information about this Suhr instrument, please contact us.

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