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Switch Vibra Cell Stein-III - Red Fire Burst - $350 (Rochester)
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Launched in 2001, Switch was a new brand launched by legendary designer Trev Wilkinson, utilizing a revolutionary material called Vibracell. This provides a unique advantage to the builder as they have complete control of the density and consistency of an instrument. The key word here is consistency. Certain species of wood can vary by as much as 300% in weight alone.
Although having conventional fret formats, neck profile, rosewood fingerboard and popular pick-up configurations the Switch series presents some revolutionary new concepts.
The guitar bodies have three distinct surface levels, Level 1 is on the top bouts and is the highest surface. This allows the playing hand to access the strings at the same height as the bridge, making a smooth transition for the picking / strumming hand. Level 2 is slightly lower and is the normal level you would find on conventional guitars. Level 3 is lower again: here is where the controls are mounted, taking them out of the strumming arc and making it more difficult to catch them accidentally.
In Very Good Shape. Close to Excellent but when viewed up close has a few blemishes. Belt Buckle rash on the back, a small dark speck on the rear of the lower horn, some small dings along the bottom rear edge of the body, a tiny chip near the control cavity, and a missing T in switch. Also does not include Wilkinson Tremolo Bar.
8lbs 3.5oz