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SKU: RAP33FR

Product Description

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!

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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"

Written by Chris Toft

Specifications
Brand
Watkins
Hardware Colour
Chrome
Middle Pickup
Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
Number of Strings
6 String Guitars
Neck Pickup
Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
Case/Gigbag
None
Body Wood
Okoume
Neck Wood
Maple
Fretboard Wood
Rosewood
Pickup Config
H/H/H
Body Shape
S Style
Bridge Pickup
Alan Entwistle Low-Noise EWR64 Mini-Humbucker
Scale Length
24.75"
Bridge Type
Classic Tremolo

Customer Reviews

4.5

2 reviews

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Trusted Customer15th Jul 2022

Rapier 33 är tillbaka....hur kul är det.....Många bra minne från min första, och den nya verkar levererar...bra gjort....

Value 4Looks 5Sound 5

Ray Hardy18th Dec 2021

I wanted to buy one of these in the 60's when I was 14 but didn't have the £36 needed to buy it. Couldn't resist the opportunity. I have a Strat, Tele and Taylor acoustics. Really surprised how good this sounds with great playability out of the box.

Value 5Looks 4Durability 4Sound 4

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