WELCOME to the debut of a new generation of guitars designed by Ned Steinberger. NS FIN Guitars are headless multiscale instruments that harness the latest advances in electric guitar technology. Conventional norms of style and construction are replaced by a vision of what is possible rather than what is known, resulting in instruments with extraordinary tonal range and playability, providing exciting new opportunities for musical expression and exploration.
The SCT6 FIN Guitar is a Limited Edition model, fabricated entirely from carbon fiber composite, resulting in a structure that delivers extraordinary sonic properties characterized by long sustain, brilliant harmonics, well defined bass, and a rich, powerful midrange. Carbon fiber is unaffected by humidity and temperature variations, resulting in a durable instrument that will continue to perform at the highest level despite the rigors of the road and the passage of time.
This special model is made in Detroit, Michigan by Sankuer Composite Technologies, noted in the auto and music industry for producing carbon fiber products to the highest standard. Production from the SCT6 FIN Guitar mold will be limited to twelve units, after which the mold will be permanently retired.
FIN Guitar Highlights
The multiscale fret configuration increases the tension and clarity for the low strings while reducing the tension on the high strings for more supple string bending techniques. Due to the natural arc of the hand as it pivots from the elbow, playability is further enhanced by the fan-like fret geometry.
Individual Fulcrum™ tuning machines provide precise and stable tuning. Low friction, up-facing tuning knobs are convenient and rotate with minimal finger pressure. Machined from aircraft aluminum and hardened steel by RWB, the patented, self-clamping tuning mechanism allows for quick and easy string changes without the need for tools.
The FIN Guitar is balanced so that when it is hanging on a strap the neck remains at whatever angle the player chooses without having to hold it in place. For playing while seated, a folding leg rest is placed so that the guitar is balanced for use with both the right and left leg.
The single pickup housing contains three individual dual coil hum canceling pickups by EMG™. A five-way pickup selector allows the player to choose the neck pickup, the middle pickup, the bridge pickup, the bridge and middle pickup, and all three pickups at once. A push-pull tone pot provides coil splitting for single coil sound when desired.
Versatile dual mode electronics allow for a choice between passive or active output. Pulling up on the master volume control switches the Activator™ circuit on, providing low impedance output with 6 DB boost. Rechargeable supercapacitor technology eliminates the need for batteries and requires only one minute for a full charge.
Specifications
Length Overall: 33.75 inches
Width Overall: 9.18 inches
Weight: 5.5 lbs.
Scale length:
- High E string – 25.0 inches
- Low E string – 26.0 inches
String width:
- Nut – 1.42 inches
- Bridge – 2.06 inches
Neck width:
- Nut – 1.65 inches
- 12th fret – 2.01 inches
Fingerboard:
- Unidirectional carbon fiber
- 12 inch radius
- 24 medium jumbo frets
Nut: Aluminum
Body and neck structure: Monocoque 245GSM 2×2 twill carbon fiber
Bridge/Tuners:
- NS Fulcrum™ Self-Clamping Tuning System with up-facing knobs
- Accepts all standard guitar strings, no tools required
- Height and intonation adjustment with locking saddles
- Made in USA by RWB Precision Engineering
- US Patent No. 9,564,110
Truss rod: dual action with differential thread
Electronics:
- 3 passive humbucker pickups by EMG (neck, middle, bridge) in one housing
- Pickup selector with 5 positions:
- neck only
- neck, middle, and bridge
- middle only
- middle and bridge
- bridge only
- Supercapacitor-powered Activator™ preamp by Mi-Si: provides a 6 Db boost and a clean low impedance output. A small charger plugs directly into a 110 or 220 volt outlet. To charge, a ¼” phono plug wired to the charger is plugged directly into the output jack of the guitar. A full charge requires only one minute and delivers 16 hours of continuous playing time. When the Activator is switched off, it has no effect on the passive sound. No batteries are required.
- Push-pull tone knob switches to single coil pickup configuration
- Push-pull master volume knob for active/passive option
Folding leg rest
Made in the USA
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Customers in the U.S. and Canada can also email sales@nedsteinberger.com for purchase inquiries. Customers in other countries can email export@nedsteinberger.com.