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SKU: RAP33DB
Designed by Alan Entwistle, the new generation Rapier 33 is inspired by the iconic British guitar that helped launch the careers of many guitarists and British Beat groups in the 60's and 70's. Boasting sleek aesthetics with plenty of vintage mojo, the Rapier 33 is sure to inspire a new generation of players!
Construction
The Rapier 33 features an Akoume body from Central Africa, selected for its natural sonic characteristics, and the sleek "S" type body shape allows for easy access to the upper frets. The soft "C" shape Canadian Maple neck is extremely playable and is topped with a 12" radius Rosewood fingerboard, perfect for both rhythm and lead playing. Featuring 23 medium jumbo frets, including a zero-fret, the Rapier 33 is built for speed, comfort and accuracy.
Electronics
True to the original design, the Rapier 33 features three pickups including the instantly recognisable forward slanted middle pickup. A trio of Entwistle Low Noise EWR64 mini-humbuckers offer exceptional tonal response, balanced output and clarity. With the ‘Bass Cut’ switch engaged, the Rapier 33 delivers that classic and much-loved 60’s jangle. The original Rhythm/Solo toggle switch has been rewired as a 3 way pickup selector and by utilising the second slide switch, you'll have seven pickup options on hand, making the Rapier 33 incredibly versatile.
Hardware
The Rapier 33 features a high-spec roller bridge and original Rapier Hi Lo design smooth action vibrato bridge, perfectly delivering those iconic '60s warbles and flutters. A smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm GraphTech Nubone nut and Wilkinson machine heads ensure accurate intonation and solid tuning stability.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Double Cutaway
- Body Material: Okoume
- Finish: Gloss
Neck
- Material: Canadian Maple
- Profile: Soft "C"
- Scale Length: 24.74" (62.83mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number Of Frets: 23 (Including Zero-Fret)
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: GraphTech Nubone, precision cut, friction free
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Inlays: Pearl Dots
- Joint: 4-Bolt
Hardware
- Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: High-Spec Roller Bridge w/Original Rapier Hi Lo design smooth action vibrato
- Tuning Machines: 6-in-line Wilkinson
- Pickguard: 3-Ply White
- Control Knobs: Chrome
- Strap Buttons: 2
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
- Middle Pickup: Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
- Controls: Two Volume Controls, Tone control. 3-way pickup selector switch, 2 slide switches: Middle pickup selector and bass
- Output Jack: 1/4"
- Hardware Colour
- Chrome
- Number of Strings
- 6 String Guitars
- Case/Gigbag
- None
- Body Wood
- Okoume
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fretboard Wood
- Rosewood
- Brand
- Watkins
- Pickup Config
- H/H/H
- Neck Pickup
- Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
- Middle Pickup
- Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
- Body Shape
- S Style
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Bridge Type
- Classic Tremolo
- Bridge Pickup
- Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
Customer Reviews
Ric Woods18th Jan 2022
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