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Traditional Classic II

Traditional Classic II

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With its superior craftsmanship, premium materials, and vintage-inspired design, the Traditional Classic II is an instrument that will inspire musicians across genres.

The Traditional Classic II is where vintage inspiration meets modern craftsmanship. Designed for players who appreciate classic tones with refined playability, this handcrafted guitar delivers exceptional sound, premium materials, and a feel that sets it apart from the rest. Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or playing at home, the Traditional Classic II is a reliable companion built for tone and comfort.

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Additional information

Model

Traditional Classic II

Body Wood

• Swamp Ash (When Available)
• Alder
• Nootka Cedar
• Old Growth Pine (When 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

Scale Length

25.5"

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
• Bakelite
• 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
• 3-Way Switch

Finish (Single-Color Standard)

• Amber
• Butterscotch Blonde
• White Blonde
• Two Tone Burst
• Three Tone Burst
• Translucent Brown

Average Weight

6lbs 4oz — 6lbs 10oz

Case

• Access Stage III Hard Shell
• Access Gig Bag

Handmade

Sumner, Maine

Make

CP Thornton

Prices

• $3,400 with one piece neck (base price)
• $3,650 with Rosewood Fingerboard
• $3,850 with Rosewood Fingerboard & Torrefied 3A Curly Rock Maple
• $4,000 with Rosewood Fingerboard & Torrefied 5A Curly Rock Maple

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