One of the best Strat-style guitars out there? We’d say so.

This stunning Grosh NOS Retro in Sonic Blue takes inspiration from Mark Lettieri’s personal build (the brilliant guitarist behind Snarky Puppy and countless other projects) and features Grosh’s new Timeworn relic finish—a subtle, broken-in look that makes the guitar feel like an old friend from the first chord.

From the moment you pick it up, this guitar checks every box: lightweight, resonant, chimey, and perfectly balanced even before you plug in. The satin-finished neck is pure joy to play, effortlessly smooth under your fingers, while the Timeworn finish adds just enough wear to the entire guitar to remove the fear of that first inevitable ding. Instead of babying it, you just focus on the music—exactly how it should be.

And plugged in? This NOS Retro delivers everything you love about a great Strat, with one huge upgrade: a Grosh 327 humbucker in the bridge. That means you get fat, humbucker tones where most Strats can feel thin (the bridge position), without losing an ounce of the SRV/Hendrix neck pickup magic, Knopfler-esque “cluck,” and classic quack. It’s all here—vintage vibe, effortless playability, and a sound that inspires.

Oh, and you can access a coil-split for the humbucker via the 1st tone control (push-pull) - icing on the cake!