Sisu #007: Soapbar P90s & wraparound bridge
If you love the vibes of an offset electric guitar – but would rather go for fixed bridge than whammy bar, take a closer look. If you’re not afraid of a few extra toggles to make the guitar more versatile, with a couple of tones that at first sight might sound outright weird, then read further!
While we’re busy building custom-ordered Sisu guitars, we’ve reserved a few of the very first serial numbers for special stock instruments. These guitars appear on our website from time to time, each one featuring something we’ve never done before — and Sisu #007 is no exception.
The standout features of Sisu #007 are: 1) The BBBB (Bare Bone Baby Blue) colour, 2) The ABM wraparound fixed bridge with our trademark Lock-Thru-Body bushings that make the guitar super stable, and 3) The three-pickup configuration with our Ukko & Rauni soapbar P90s – the middle pu being a customized Rauni for hum-canceling in-between positions and matched output with the other pickups.
We’ve also modified the Sisu Switcheroo switching system to get the most out of the 3 soapbar P90s. The 3-way pickup selector above the neck controls the bridge and neck pickups. The 4 toggles are as follows: 1) 2-way Lassifier Mid-Focus toggle, 2) 3-way toggle adds the middle pu to the mix either in series or in parallel with the other pickups, 3) 2-way toggle bypasses the pickup selector and puts on the middle pickup alone, and 4) Bridge & Neck pu 60% out-of-phase – or High Pass Filter, if the neck pu is on alone. In other words: A ton of cool sounds and vibes to explore..!
Both the maple neck and alder body are Thermally Aged – a process that gives you peace of mind regarding the stability of your guitar. The neck is our Fast C profile with smooth satin lacquer – a slim shape that feels right at home for most hands.
Interested in making this guitar yours? Reach out for an offer—or if you have any questions about the guitar or the buying process, I’ll be happy to help!
Specifications
Amount of frets: 21
Body construction: Solid
Body finish: Bare bone™
Body wood: Thermally Aged Alder (Alnus Glutinosa)
Bridge: ABM 3024 wraparound / Lock-Thru-Body bushings
Colour: Baby Blue
Controls: Sisu Switcheroo Custom
Fret marker style: Clay Dots
Fret material: Stainless Steel
Fret size: Narrow High
Fretboard: East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Fretboard finish: Oil / Wax
Fretboard radius: 12″
Handedness: Right Handed
Hardware: Nickel plated
Headstock colour: Natural
Knob type: White S-style
Neck construction: Bolt-on / rounded, no neck plate
Neck finish: Satin
Neck profile: Fast C
Neck wood: Thermally Aged Rock Maple (Acer Saccharum)
Nut: Moose Shin Bone
Pickguard: 3-ply White
Pickup set: Ruokangas Ukko/Rauni/Rauni
Scale length: 25.5″
Strap buttons: Regular strap pins w/ silicone straplocks
String gauge: Elixir Nanoweb 010-046
Tuners: Non-locking Gotoh SD91
Tuning: Standard
Weight: 3.23kg / 7.12lbs
Price: 4 400€

