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CP Thornton Classic II Hot Rod - Sonic Blue / India Ivory #543 (Used)

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Used
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$30.00 (Fixed Shipping Cost)

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AUSTIN GUITAR HOUSE IS PROUD TO BE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OF

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*This is a used guitar in very good condition
*This is a consignment item
*Includes original hard shell case and build sheet

*Observations: Here we have yet another stunning, lightweight, resonant, great-playing guitar from master builder Chuck Thornton! This one is in terrific condition aside from a few very tiny dimple-like dents on the top and a 1/2 long finish crack at the neck heel. The beautiful nitro finish is very thinly applied, so the outline of the body's mid seam is visible. There is almost no fret wear and the set up feels great.

The original two-knob control panel was replaced at the original owner's request by Chuck Thornton himself with a three knob panel that provides separate volume knobs for the neck and bridge pickups and a master tone control. Everything works great and sounds fantastic!

$2799 plus $30 for shipping (consignment item)

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Model: Classic II Hot Rod Series
  • Serial Number: #543
  • Body Wood: Torrefied Nootka Cedar
  • Neck Wood: Two Piece Torrefied Rock Maple with Rosewood veneer fingerboard with matching headstock 
  • Neck Profile: C-shape (.842" @1st fret, .944" @12th fret)
  • Fingerboard:  Rosewood veneer 
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Radius: 10" 
  • Frets: 21, EVO fretwire 0.104" x 0.047"
  • Inlays: Dots 
  • Nut: 1.687" width
  • Heel: 2.250" width
  • Tuners: Gotoh Kluson style Staggered 
  • Bridge: Kluson 1/2 Tele
  • Pickguard: Single Ply - Parchment
  • Pickups: Harmonic Design Z-90's - Parchment 
  • Controls: 2 Volumes, 1 Tone, 3-way Pickup Selector Switch
  • Finish: 'Hot Rod' finish w/ Nitrocellulose Sonic Blue and India Ivory Sides, matching headstock, hand rubbed oil/varnish neck finish
  • Case: Access III Hard Shell Case
  • Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz
  • Observations: Sonic Blue Paint from 1956 Bel Air
  • Handmade In Sumner - Maine

ABOUT THE CLASSIC II HOT ROD SERIES 

The C.P. Thornton Hot Rod Series Guitars are the result of years of experience in building and craftsmanship,  and promise to be one of the best “Teles” you have played. Chuck Thornton has taken all he has learned about the right choices of tone wood for the right model of guitar, matched with the right electronics, and then applied that to these quality builds, using very old growth Nootka Cedar from Alaska. Unlike Western Red Cedar, Nootka is a very dense Cedar and has a tone that is incredibly rich and full. Paired with beautifully torrefied Rock Maple necks which supplies an awesome feel and incredible stability. As there are many things to love about these guitars, the thing we love the most are the looks! Inspired by classic cars from the 50’s. These 2 tone finishes are flawless and wonderfully gorgeous!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE AT (512) 243.6036 OR sales@austinguitarhouse.com