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Elite

Elite

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*The Elite, Jazz Elite, The Professional, and Blues Queen models are undergoing a slight transformation to bring you even more incredible features. There has been lots of hard work behind the scenes. Can’t wait to share the updates with you. Stay tuned for more details and updated photos coming soon!

The Elite offers an unparalleled playing experience, combining the warmth and depth of a semi-hollow body with the stability of a through-neck design.

The Elite is the pinnacle of semi-hollow body guitar design, meticulously crafted to deliver the perfect balance of resonance, sustain, and playability. Featuring a stunning 5A Western Curly Maple top, back, and 5A Eastern Curly Maple sides and neck, this instrument is built for discerning players who demand the finest in tonewoods, aesthetics, and performance. Whether you’re exploring intricate jazz voicings, soaring leads, or dynamic rhythms, this guitar responds with unmatched articulation and sustain.

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Additional information

Model

Elite

Body Wood

• 5A Western Curly Maple Top
• 5A Western Curly Maple Back
• 5A Eastern Curly Maple Sides

Neck Wood

• 5A Eastern Curly Maple
• Fingerboard – Macassar Ebony
• Headstock Ebony
• Brazilian Rosewood (If Available)

Neck Profile

• C shape, 0.830" depth @ 1st fret, 0.890" @ 10th
• Headstock Angle – 13°

Scale Length

25"

Radius

12"

Frets (22)

• 6100
• 6150
• 6130

Inlays

MOP Dot Inlay

Nut

• 1 11/16" Width
• 1 3/4" Width (Upon Request)

Tuners

Gotoh 510 Tuners

Bridge

• Tone Pros Stop Tailpiece
• Tone Pros Bridge

String Spacing

• @ Nut – 1.435"
• @ Bridge – 2.025"

Pickups

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Controls

• Neck Volume
• Bridge Volume
• Neck Tone
• Bridge Tone
• 3-Way Switch

Finish

• Natural
• Honey Burst
• Light Tobacco Burst
• Darker Tobacco Burst
• Vintage Tobacco Burst

Average Weight

6 lbs 8 oz

Case

Deluxe Hardshell Tweed Case

Handmade

Sumner, Maine

Make

CP Thornton

Prices

• $5,800 (base price)
• Gold Hardware (+$110)

Other

• Strap Buttons – Oversize
• Upper Bout – 9 7/8"
• Lower Bout – 13 5/8"
• Side Thickness – 1 3/4"
• Overall Length – 39 1/4"

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