Essential Information About the Wilkinson S-Style Electric Guitar
- Body in American alder, bolt-on neck in maple and rosewood fingerboard for an exemplary balance of attack and warmth.
- Expressive Wilkinson WVC vibrato and Wilkinson WJ55S E-Z-Lok tuners for reliable tuning stability.
- Three Wilkinson single-coil pickups + 5-position selector: clarity, dynamics, and great versatility.
- Modern comfort: 25.5" / 648 mm scale length, 22 medium frets, ivory fingerboard inlays.
A Legacy of 1950s Solid-Body Guitars, Updated
Inspired by the iconic "S-Type" models, this guitar incorporates the features that shaped pop, funk, and blues sounds since the 1950s: alder body, bolt-on maple neck, trio of single-coil pickups, and vintage vibrato. Wilkinson components update the formula with improved stability, refined electronics, and contemporary playability.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Ideal for
beginners to intermediate players seeking an inspiring guitar, it also suits experienced guitarists looking for a versatile instrument. The single-coils shine in
funk,
pop,
blues,
indie rock, and
surf, while remaining comfortable with clean tones, light crunch, or moderate overdrive.
The Sound
The
Wilkinson single-coil pickups deliver precise attack, sculpted highs, and airy mids. The
5-position selector covers silky neck tones, very funky "quack" intermediate positions, up to the sharper bridge position. The
alder provides balanced lows and great projection, the
maple neck adds snap, while the
rosewood softens the overall tone. The
WVC vibrato allows subtle vibrato and shimmer, with natural sustain supported by chrome hardware and E-Z-Lok tuners.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For immediate playability: a set of
nickel electric guitar strings in 9-42 or 10-46 gauge (compatible with the 25.5" scale),
6.35 mm instrument cable (jack-to-jack), and a
standard guitar strap with reinforced strap locks. These essentials cover most rehearsal and stage uses while maintaining stability and comfort.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Wood: American alder
- Pickguard: tortoise
- Bridge / vibrato: Wilkinson WVC
- Hardware finish: chrome
Neck
- Construction: bolt-on neck
- Wood: maple
- Fingerboard: rosewood
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Frets: 22 medium frets
- Inlays: ivory
- Tuners: Wilkinson WJ55S E-Z-Lok
Electronics
- Pickups: Wilkinson single-coil x3
- Selector switch: 5 positions
- Controls: 1 volume / 2 tone
Miscellaneous
- Type: solid-body electric guitar
- Hardware finish: chrome
en 
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