A pair of Mojo Goldfoil pickups are direct-mounted to the pickguard along with a simply control layout, keeping the minimalist approach at the forefront. The pickups may look like a dressed up P90 in a humbucker sized ring, but they have a distinct voice all their own - open, clear, and woody, with a unique treble response that it shares with the originals. They're super dynamic in this model, allowing the player to transition from smooth warm tones to bright, cutting bite with ease.

At a 26" scale length, there's an added clarity, focus, and fundamental snap that makes this guitar absolutely sing with single-note runs and complex chords. Still, it feels relaxed in a "vintage" way, meaning the extra string tension isn't felt but heard. A tough task to overcome, but Nic has done it quite gracefully with this model.

No. 6 has a gorgeous varnish-like Sunburst top finish that reminds us a bit of the early 20th Century Gibson flat tops like the L-1 and L-2 models - a bit of the Argentine Grey look, but combined with the large tortoise guard pulls some of the lighter hues right out. Against the medium tones of the Machiche back and sides, it's a dynamic and exciting aesthetic that suits the model's identity so well.

The DelAir Express occupies a special place amidst the boutique guitar landscape, offering something unlike other hollowbody electrics we've encountered.