B3

b3 SL Deluxe Hollowbody Faded Cherry (USED, 2023)

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With its Strat-meets-Les Paul body, this SL Deluxe is just more comfortable to play than most Gibsons you're likely to encounter. Better balance, a tummy cut, effortless upper fret access...

The core of the b3 SL's design is simple - take a Stratocaster and a Les Paul and combine the best bits into something new. Simple in theory, hard in practice (read: easy to get wrong). Fortunately for you and me, fellow guitar enthusiasts, Gene Baker of b3 Guitars draws on his time at both the Gibson Custom Shop and the Fender Custom Shop to absolutely nail this idea.

The neck carve on this SL is a highlight, which is true of all b3's in truth. It's incredibly easy to play and immediately feels like home (especially for Gibson players). Gene calls it a '59 Soft V and it measures .89" to .98" with stainless 6105 frets (22).

Wired with a set of Lollar Imperial humbuckers and a two volume / two tone (push/pull coil taps) / 3-way setup, you can cover a wide range of tones, clean to fuzzed out (anything you'd call on a Gibson-style guitar for basically).

A fantastic guitar that will make Strat players looking for some Gibson flavor, or Gibson players looking to dip into a Strat, very happy.


Body
Style
Hollow (w/Talon Hole)
Body
Korina
Top
Figured Cherry
Binding
Cream
Color
Faded Cherry / Extra Light Aging

Hardware
Pickup
Lollar Imperial Humbuckers
Controls
Volume (x2) / Tone (x2 w/Push-Pull coil tap) / 3-Way Switch
Bridge
TonePros TOM
Tuners
Kluson

Neck
Neck
Korina
Carve
'59 Soft V Carve (.89-.98")
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Inlay
Trapezoid
Radius
12"
Frets
6105 Stainless Steel (22)
Nut
1.687" Bone
Scale Length
24.625"

Other
Condition
Very few signs of prior ownership present. A very well-cared for guitar. No fret wear
Serial #
23 021
Weight
6lbs 11oz
Case
Hardshell

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