Hot Rod Series Classic II

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Hot Rod Series Classic II

The Hot Rod Series Classic II is a must-have for players looking for a reliable, high-performance instrument with a vintage vibe and a modern edge. Whether you’re after twangy cleans, dynamic overdrive, or rich sustain, this guitar delivers it all.

The Hot Rod Series Classic II is built for players who crave classic aesthetics with a bold, dynamic tone. Designed for versatility and comfort, this expertly crafted guitar delivers superior resonance, effortless playability, and a responsive feel that suits any playing style. Whether you’re performing live, recording in the studio, or jamming at home, the Hot Rod Series Classic II is engineered for pure musical expression.

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Model	Hot Rod Series Classic II
Body Wood	• Nootka Cedar • Alder • Eastern White Pine • Old Growth Pine (If Available)
Neck Wood	• 1 pc. Torrefied Rock Maple Standard • 2 pc. Torrefied Rock Maple neck with Rosewood Fingerboard [+$250] • Torrefied 3A Curly Rock Maple [+$200] • Torrefied 5A Curly Rock Maple [+$350]
Neck Profile	• Standard C-shape: 0.83” depth @ 1st fret, 0.92” @ 12th fret • C-shape: 0.86” depth @ 1st fret, 0.90” @ 12th fret • D-shape: 0.90” depth @ 1st fret, 1.0” @ 12th fret • Soft V-shape: 0.85” depth @ 1st fret, 0.94” @ 12th fret • V-shape: 0.83” depth @ 1st fret, 0.90” @ 12th fret
Fingerboard	• Rosewood
Scale Length	• 25.5" • 24.75" upon request
Radius	• 10” [Standard] • 9.5” • 9.5” to 12” [Compound Radius] • 10” to 12” [Compound Radius] • 10” to 14” [Compound Radius]
Frets	• 21 – Jescar Nickel Silver • 21 – Jescar EVO (If Available)
Fret Size	• #6230 .037 X .080 Vintage Small • #6130 .036 X.104 Low Wide Gibson Style • #6105 .047 X .095 Medium Narrow • #6150 .047 X .104 Medium Jumbo This is my standard fret size. • #6100 .055 X .110 Jumbo
Inlays	• Standard Dots – Black ¼” Dots for Maple fingerboards • Standard Dots – White ¼” Dots for Rosewood fingerboards • Dots – ¼” Mother of Pearl on Rosewood [+$30] • Dots – ¼” Green Flow [+$40]
Nut	• 1.650" Standard Width • 1 11/16" Width (upon request) • 1 3/4" Width (upon request)
Tuners	Gotoh SD 91 Staggered
Bridge	• Gotoh with Compensated Saddles • Rutters with Compensated Saddles [+$100] • Rutters Half Tele bridge if body has two Humbucker Routs or two P-90 Routs [+$100]
Pickguard (Single-ply or 3-ply)	• White • Parchment • Cream • Mint Green • Black • Tortoiseshell
Pickups	• Harmonic Design Vintage Plus Tele Standard • Harmonic Design Z-90’s • Harmonic Design Z-90 neck Super 90 bridge • Creamery Wide Range Baby 71s • Mojo Dual Foil • Ron Ellis Signature Neck and 52T Bridge [+$500] • Ron Ellis Humbucker Sized Ellisonics [+$500]
Control Plate	• Standard with 3-Way Switch forward, Volume & Tone • Reverse with Volume forward, Tone & Angled 3-Way Switch
Controls	• Volume • Tone • Blend Pot • 3-Way Switch
Finish	Your Choice of Opaque Colors • Single-Color (Standard) • Two-Tone Body [+200] • Top & Back – Choose opaque color of choice • Sides – Choose opaque color of choice • Matching Headstock [+$100]
Average Weight	6lbs 4oz — 6lbs 10oz
Case	• Access Stage III Hard Shell • Access Gig Bag
Handmade	Sumner, Maine
Make	CP Thornton
Prices	• $3,500 with one piece neck (base price) • $3,750 with Rosewood Fingerboard • $4,100 with Rosewood Fingerboard & Torrefied 5A Curly Rock Maple