COMINS GUITARS

GCS-1

The GCS-1 is a solidly built semi-hollow guitar designed for musicians looking for a well-made practical and roadworthy musical instrument. Inherently versatile, it can produce a myriad of tonalities suitable for blues, rock, country, and jazz playing. It is adorned by a laminated flame Maple top with a laminated Sapele back, and the sides/internal block structure are routed from a solid wood core. This design yields a balanced and even articulation with enhanced sustain characteristics. Included is a TKL hard-shell case. A version with a U.S. made Bigsby vibrato is also available.

Price is $1699.00 USD

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Body Dimensions: 14 5/8” lower bout width, 1 5/8” depth
  • Top: Laminated flame Maple
  • Back: Laminated Sapele
  • Body and Neck Wood: Eastern Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12” radius, 24.75” scale length, 1.70” nut width, dot position markers
  • Neck:  Medium C shape, comfortably contoured
  • Pickups and electronics:    Custom wound Kent Armstrong humbucking pickups, 3 way toggle switch, (2) volume and (2) tone controls. One of the tone controls is a push/pull pot converting both pickups to single coil mode.
  • Hardware finish: Chrome
  • Tuners:  Wilkinson, smooth 19:1 gear ratio
  • Binding: Multi-ply ivory/black surround the peghead, neck, and body back with additional plies surrounding the body top
  • Average Weight: 7.5 lbs. (varies plus or minus 6%)
  • Available Colors: Vintage Blond, Tangerine Burst, Violin Burst, Autumn Burst, Black

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GCS-1ES

  • The GCS-1ES is of the same design as the GCS-1 although the fingerboard and top wood has been replaced with Ebony and Spruce respectively. This configuration tailors the instrument more specifically toward warmer/darker/thicker jazz tones. Included is a TKL hard-shell case.
  • Price is $1699.00 USD
  • SPECIFICATIONS
    • Body Dimensions: 14 5/8” lower bout width, 1 5/8” depth
    • Top: Laminated Spruce
    • Back: Laminated Sapele
    • Body and Neck Wood: Eastern Mahogany
    • Fingerboard: Ebony, 12” radius, 24.75” scale length, 1.70” nut width, dot position markers
    • Neck:  Medium C shape, comfortably contoured
    • Pickups and electronics:    Custom wound Kent Armstrong humbucking pickups, 3 way toggle switch, (2) volume and (2) tone controls. One of the tone controls is a push/pull pot converting both pickups to single coil mode.
    • Hardware finish: Chrome
    • Tuners:  Wilkinson, smooth 19:1 gear ratio
    • Binding: Multi-ply ivory/black surround the peghead, neck, and body back with additional plies surrounding the body top
    • Average Weight: 7.5 lbs. (varies plus or minus 6%)
    • Available Colors: Vintage Blond, Tangerine Burst, Violin Burst, Autumn Burst, Black

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GCS-16

Comins GCS-16: Archtop Guitar Specifications

Body Dimensions: 16” lower bout width, 2 3/4” depth
Top: Laminated Spruce
Back & sides: Laminated Flame Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony, 12” radius, 25.0” scale length, 1.70” nut width, dot position markers
Neck: Medium C shape, comfortably contoured
Pickups and electronics: Available in one and two pickup versions, volume and tone controls for each custom wound Kent Armstrong humbucking pickup
Hardware finish: Chrome Tuners: Wilkinson, smooth 19:1 gear ratio
Binding: Multi-ply ivory/black surround the peghead, neck, and body back, with additional plies surrounding the body top and back Like the GCS-1s, these guitars will all get a full fret dress and setup in Bill Comins shop. They will be available in the same colors as the GCS-1 guitars

One pickup $2199.00 USD
Two Pickup $2399.00 USD

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