Shabat Lion Special Korina Body w/ Stainless Frets & Flame – Gold/Black Sparkle

Information

Brand New w/ Warranty. We are an authorized Shabat Dealer.

Like what you see? All photos are of the exact instrument you will receive.

What Do We Think?

This one is loaded with all the accoutrements, and to superb effect. It was to be a custom order for a client of ours, signed personally by Avi Shabat. Sadly the customer’s finances went sideways before the build was complete, so we have the opportunity to offer it to the public instead.

The body is 1pc Korina outfitted with a Rutters 1/2 bridge, a favorite of ours though not a standard option. Tummy cut and neck heel contour for added comfort. The neck is Master Grade roasted flame maple topped with a dark slab of ebony and 22 effortlessly smooth stainless steel frets. The profile is a slim ‘60s C that meets the fretboard with nicely-rolled edges.

Everything about this guitar is responsive, from the feel to the tone. It boasts solid articulation and big dynamic range. The body has an aged “dryness” that is given a bit of extra spark from the ebony fretboard and pair of Lollar Imperial humbuckers.

The bridge pickup sings with control and precision. It favors a balanced EQ over your conventional midrange snarl. Even the neck humbucker remains tight and true. But at the same time, it offers a crushingly big bottom end with plenty of riffing power. Or if you are looking to go the opposite direction, engage the coil split for some serious spank.

How Does It Play?

Nice and low with zero fretbuzz. The string action at the 12^th fret measures just 4/64” on the low E and even lower on the high E. The neck is a fast C with good shoulder. No trouble holding on here!

Weight: 7lb 12.9oz

The G&G custom hard case pictured is included!

Specifications

Body: 1pc Korina

Contours: Tummy Cut & Neck Heel

Binding: Body Top (Cream)

Bridge: Rutters ½ Bridge

Pickups: Lollar Imperial Humbuckers

Headstock: 6-in-Line

Inlay: 1/8” Bullseye

Radius: 9.5-12” compound

Neck: Master Grade Flame Roasted Maple

Fretboard: Ebony

Frets: 22, Jescar 55090 stainless steel fretwire

Nut: 42mm (1.65”) TUSQ

Neck Profile: ‘60s Slim C (0.79-0.92”)

Hardware: Aged Nickel

Covers/Knobs: Nickel

Finish: Gold Sparkle over Black nitro finish

Pickguard: 5-Ply Black

Aging Level: Light

Electronics: CTS Pots with MOD Oil-Filled Capacitors, Switchcraft input jack, 5-Way pickup selector

Strings & Tuning: 10 gauge, E standard

Case: G&G custom hardshell

Notes:

Matching lower step on headstock

Master coil-split for both humbuckers

Signed by Avi Shabat

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