TE449 #498
COLOR
BLK on STG-Relic
Specification
- Body
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Flame Tochi
- Neck
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Maple3P
- Fingerboard
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Ebony
- Nut
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Bone
- Bridge
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Hipshot®/B Style Bass Bridge
- Machineheads
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GOTOH®/GB707
- Fret
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JESCAR®/9662NS
- Pickups
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Aguilar® Hot Jazz
- Preamp
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Aguilar® OBP-3
- Pickup Position
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60’s style
- Controls
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2Vol, 1Tone, Treble, Middle, Bass
Preamp Switch(Neck vol pot, up = passive),
Mid frequency Swtich
(Middle pot, down/up = 800hz/400hz)
- Scale
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34inch
- Width at Nut
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38mm
- Fingerboard Radius
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310
- Finish
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Layered Aging
- Strings
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STR Original Strings
Introduction
STR’s reinterpretation of tradition – “T.E” models, a new standard
The new STR Custom Shop model “TE” was developed based on the concept of “An Evolution on Tradition”. The TE incorporates elements of traditional bass designs and specifications in a unique interpretation and sublimates them into a new standard.
Newly developed body shape
The STR body shape has evolved through numerous fine-tuning processes, taking into consideration the balance between playability and appearance. As the latest form, we have arrived at a refined shape that accentuates the pickguard design. The combination of the pickguard and the paint also offers a wider range of options for custom orders.
2 volume, 1 tone placement + active circuit
The 2-volume + 1-tone control layout that is commonly used on most passive basses and loved by many players has been preserved for this design, with the 3-band EQ arranged in parallel. The layout is also designed for ease of use and sound creation in passive mode, making it easy for players accustomed to passive bass operation to get used to the layout.
Neck joint
Redesigned neck joint to match the same depth as traditional basses. This contributes to a sound output that is more vintage-oriented than previous STRs, and allows for versatile sound-making in both active and passive modes.
Avalon dot mark & wood binding
The ebony fingerboard is matched with beautiful Avalon dot position marks. To enhance the fit when gripping the neck, the edges of the fingerboard and frets are carefully rounded with a wood binding process.
Circuit
STR uses a combination of Aguilar’s OBP-3 preamp and Hot Jazz pickups, which STR has full confidence in. This provides a versatile sound that can be used in any situation.
Modern Aging Process
The “modern” aged finish is a new way of expressing the original significance of the aging process, which is to “reproduce the look of vintage guitars”. The layered white finish on top of the see-through blue color that makes the most of the flame grain gives the guitar a unique look.