Machine 6 Offset Eucalyptus Top #2502OSM

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This is a right-handed solid-body electric guitar built from alder with a eucalyptus top and finished in a natural finish that highlights the wood’s character. The guitar features set-neck construction, and the body measures 1.75 inches thick. It was hand-shaped on a sander and finished with a ¼-inch round over along the entire edge. The total weight of the instrument is 6.4 pounds.

The guitar uses a string-through-body design with a black Hipshot hardtail bridge, and all hardware is finished in black. The pickup configuration consists of a humbucker in the neck position and a humbucker in the bridge position. Both pickups were hand-wound and use Alnico 5 magnets. The neck pickup measures 7.2k and produces a clear, clean tone on its own, while the bridge pickup measures 12.2k and delivers a warm, gritty sound.

The electronics are wired with one volume control, one tone control, and a three-way selector switch.

The neck is maple with a 9.5-inch radius and 22 frets, paired with a maple fretboard and abalone position markers. It features a dual-action spoke-wheel truss rod located at the heel. Each of my necks is hand-carved with a comfortable “C” profile. This neck measures .804″ (20.421 mm) at the 1st fret and .892″ (22.656 mm) at the 12th fret. From the back, you can see that the fretboard is incorporated into the overall neck profile. The frets are medium nickel-silver, measuring .084″ wide by .039″ high.

The guitar is fitted with black Hipshot open-gear staggered inline tuners, and the nut was hand-shaped from buffalo horn.

My guitars are carefully set up for excellent playability. The frets have been leveled, crowned, and polished for a smooth feel. The string height measures .012″ at the 1st fret and .065″ at the 12th fret, making the instrument feel smooth and responsive right away.

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