Castedosa Conchers Baritone Electric Guitar in Aged Purple Metallic with Mini Humbuckers

Founded in 2022, Castedosa is a brand new guitar company led by Carlos Lopez — a former Fender Master Builder who spent 16 years at the prestigious Custom Shop division. At Fender, Lopez was renowned for his eccentric builds and considered a specialist when it came to crafting niche, alternative electric guitars with some really twisted specs!

Lopez has brought his signature style over to Castedosa, and their flagship model — the hand-built 'Conchers' baritone — is a truly unique instrument designed to "help players express themselves artistically through both sound and aesthetic." Named after Carlos' late grandfather, who was a great mentor and inspiration in his life, the Conchers evokes a cool retro look and sports a variety of intriguing features that include a 27" scale, an aged finish, a triple threat of mini humbuckers, Kluson tuners, a rock-solid Roasted Maple neck and a high-end vibrato from Mastery.

But why a baritone? Carlos Lopez believes that more musicians are "gravitating towards different sonics" in order to discover their voice; naming Ariel Posen and Mark Lettieri as particular influences in the instrument's creation. The Castedosa Conchers really is a one-of-a-kind guitar — blending old-school '60s flair with a wealth of modern, player-centric appointments!

Key Features

• 27" Baritone Scale — Longer than a conventional electric guitar scale; allowing the instrument to be tuned down while retaining solid string tension. The perfect tool for adventurous musicians after inspiring new sounds!
• Alder Body — A classic guitar tonewood known for its balanced timbral qualities; forming a perfect sonic bed for the versatile trio of mini humbuckers.
• Quartersawn Roasted Maple Neck — "Roasting" is a modern guitar wood treating process whereby moisture is removed from a timber to reduce its weight and increase rigidity. This makes the Conchers' neck far less vulnerable to warping over time, and ensures incredible tuning stability.
• Medium "V" Neck Profile — A big, vintage-style shape that's exceptionally comfortable and supportive at all areas of the neck.
• Rosewood Fingerboard — Luxurious material that provides a smooth, silky touch under the fingers. Features block inlays for a classy look reminiscent of '60s guitars.
• Medium Jumbo Frets — Large size offers a controllable feel; enabling wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Mastery Tremolo — A high-end vibrato system that produces rich, piano-like harmonic overtones. Features a valve spring custom-made from high carbon steel, which precisely returns to pitch even after significant use. "Tabless" fulcrum plate ensures even distribution across entire string edge for a smoother pitch bend.
• Bone Nut — Traditional, low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips and boosts sustain.
• Castedosa Custom TS Mini Humbuckers — Hand-wound by Carlos Lopez's wife, Stephanie. These low-wind pickups beautifully capture the low-end frequencies, and yield a tight sound free from any of the "flabbiness" you'd experience with some baritone guitars.
• Crafted in Riverside, California — Every single Castedosa instrument is hand-built by Carlos Lopez at his workshop. You won't find many electric guitars made with as much love and attention-to-detail!

Specifications

Body

• Body Style: Conchers
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Contours: Belly & Arm
• Body Finish: Purple Metallic (Aged Lacquer)

Neck

• Neck Material: Quartersawn Roasted Maple
• Neck Shape: Medium "V"
• Neck Finish: Dark Mole Tint
• Neck Binding: Cream
• Scale Length: 27"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Block
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Type: Jescar Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.725"
• Truss Rod: Double

Hardware

• Bridge: Mastery Bridge & Tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Kluson
• Pickguard: Black Half-Guard
• Hardware Finish: Aged

Electronics

• Pickups: Castedosa Hand-Wound Custom TS Mini Humbuckers
• Controls: Volume, Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch
• Pots: CTS

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
• Case: G&G Classic White Leather Case
• Strings: 13-62