Essential Information About the Juliet/v-B Guitar "Antique Black Finish"
- One-piece okoumé body and neck, ebony fingerboard: precise attack, warm mids, excellent tuning stability.
- Bigsby B5 USA vibrato and Goeldo Vario 3-point bridge for vintage expressiveness with stability.
- Two Bare Knuckle Old Guard humbuckers + premium CTS/Schaller/Switchcraft electronics for a classic, nuanced, and dynamic tone.
- Modern comfort: 25.5" / 648 mm scale length, 12" / 305 mm radius, factory-set low action.
An Offset Design with a Vintage Flair in the Juliet Family
The Juliet/v-B belongs to a line of original solid-body guitars combining a bold offset look with aged finishes. Its "antique black finish" and aged nickel hardware evoke well-worn stage instruments, while the high-end equipment places it at the top of the range for vintage-feel enthusiasts seeking modern reliability.
For Whom and Which Styles
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists looking for a versatile electric guitar oriented towards rock, indie, blues, and classic rock, the Juliet/v-B also responds well in jazz or pop thanks to its moderate output humbuckers. The long 25.5" scale length adds string tension and a firmer low end, perfect for precise rhythms and clear arpeggios, while the ebony fingerboard promotes speed in solos.
The Sound
The okoumé + ebony combination delivers silky mids, controlled lows, and a clear attack. The Bare Knuckle Old Guard pickups offer a PAF-type character: round and creamy neck pickup, biting bridge pickup without harshness, and an airy middle position. The wiring with CTS 500 k potentiometers, 0.047 uF capacitor, and Schaller 3-position switch preserves harmonics and ensures a wide tonal range. The Bigsby B5 adds subtle vibrato without sacrificing sustain, aided by the Goeldo Vario bridge which optimizes intonation and resonance.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain playing balance and original setup, opt for nickel strings 10-46 (such as the supplied D'Addario NYXL .010-.046). The included padded gig bag effectively protects the instrument during transport.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body wood: one-piece okoumé
- Finish: antique "black" lacquer
- Pickguard: "tortoise copper" acrylic inlay
- Hardware color: aged nickel
- Body dimensions: width 13 5/8" / 346 mm, length 16" / 406 mm
- Top: N/A
- Binding: N/A
- Binding material: N/A
Neck
- Neck material: one-piece okoumé
- Fingerboard: ebony
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 12" / 305 mm
- Nut width: bone 43 mm / 1.69"
- Fretwire: Jescar FW47104-P
- Inlays: dots
- Side dots: white
- Logo: pearl
- Truss rod: double action
- String height at 1st fret: 0.56 mm / 0.022"
Hardware
- Tailpiece: USA Bigsby B5
- Bridge: Goeldo HWG2N 3-Point Vario Bridge (nickel)
- Tuners: Gotoh SD91-05M-L
- Knobs: Goeldo KBG18N
Electronics
- Pickups: Bare Knuckle Old Guard humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Switch: Schaller 3-position Megaswitch (black tip)
- Potentiometers: CTS 500 k Audio Taper
- Tone capacitor: 0.047 uF Orange Drop
- Output jack: Switchcraft #11
- Pickup frame: N/A
- Pickup height: 11 mm / 0.43"
Miscellaneous
- Strings: D'Addario NYXL .010-.046
- String height at 12th fret: basses 1.98 mm / 0.078", trebles 1.57 mm / 0.062"
- Action height at 12th fret: basses 2.38 mm / 3/32", trebles 1.59 mm / 2/32"
- Case: padded gig bag
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