With this stunning Strat-style guitar, MB Guitars delivers a breathtaking replica of the original 1960 to 1962 models.
This custom order model is entirely handmade by Mike Bowes. No CNC machines here: the processes are identical to those of the era, with handwork pushed to the max.
The tonewoods are hand-picked to create perfect replicas. Weight, appearance, drying: nothing is left to chance. The 250-year-old Indian rosewood fingerboards are treated to match the look of original Brazilian rosewood. You could easily mistake one for the other.
The nitrocellulose finishes are meticulously worked for maximum thinness, with a feel and look identical to vintage models.
As for attention to detail, it is simply off the charts.
- Neck plate identical to 1960s vintage models
- Hand-dressed frets, slots cut with a hand saw
- Perfectly reproduced hardware and knobs. Even the screws and the holes drilled in the pickguards are identical to the originals.
- Pickguards made entirely by hand, as they were back then, with discoloration and warping
- Alan Dingwall pickups that capture every nuance of your playing. Smooth, twangy and warm, with that signature "bloomy" attack and a precise bridge pickup that never gets harsh.
Mike Bowes’ guitars are true "forger’s" guitars. All the magic of vintage instruments lives in his builds: the sound, the feel, the look. It’s like stepping back in time!
Want more information to design your own model? Feel free to contact us, we’re here to help.
MB Guitars '62-S Olympic White (85265)
BODY
Body Shape: S-Type
Body Wood: Selected Alder with correct 60's routing
Body Top Wood: None
Body Finish: Olympic White
* 100% Nitrocellulose
NECK
Neck Wood: Maple
Fingerboard Wood: Super dark reclaimed 250 years old Indian Rosewood
Neck Back Shape: FAT C shape (0.890” at the first fret / 0.990” at the twelfth fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5''
Frets: Jescar '6125’ Nickel, 21 frets
Nut: Tusq (42mm)
Non Matching Headstock
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Alan Dingwall 'Spirit of 62' (Aged White Cover)
Middle Pickup: Alan Dingwall 'Spirit of 62' (Aged White Cover)
Neck Pickup: Alan Dingwall 'Spirit of 62' (Aged White Cover)
1x Volume, 2x Tone, 5P CRL, CTS True Vintage, Luxe Orange
Pickguard: Correct specs, Aged Parchment
HARDWARE
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Vintage Klusons type
Bridge: Callaham Vintage Premium Repro
Color: Chrome
Case: Gator Vintage Deluxe Hard Case
Faster Than Music
For any product in stock, we deliver 90% of orders in less than 20 hours and at the latest within 48 hours (depending on the carrier's capabilities). If the product is not in stock, we will get back to you within 24 hours to give you the most precise deadline possible.
To Perfection
Every musician is different. At Guitars Rebellion, we inspect every pedal and amp before shipping and we adjust every instrument, according to your wishes. Do you have a specific need regarding the instrument you are buying? Do not hesitate to ask us when ordering.
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The Loud Room
52 dB of attenuation, triple-thickness walls, self-supporting ceiling and anti-vibration floor, this is our Loud Room. A room tuned to deliver neutral acoustics, capable of handling very high volumes. You can quietly try out the best amps in the world. And it's better than at home!