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vintage body Stallion model (made in Germany), hardtail, 2 piece alder

This high quality hardtail ST-style body, based on vintage specifications, was manufactured in Germany. Alder has been the wood of choice since the 1960's for many guitar builders and current larger guitar factories.

Two-pieced bodies were mostly used for early electric guitar production before bodies were made from more pieces to save costs. It lends itself well for semi-translucent finishes like sunburst, blonde and other colours based on wood stains under a transparent top coat.

The quality of milling and detailing is remarkably high. Before finishing this body, it only needs minor sanding. The neck pocket may be very tight and may need some sanding to make a snug fit for the neck you will use. Even though this body is of the highest quality wood, wood is still a natural product and the body you order, may look a bit different than the picture.

The wood used for this body is PEFC certified. The PEFC certificate ensures the wood comes from controlled sources and sustainably managed forests. By closing the chain from the forest to the final product, for every tree harvested a new one comes back. This is because every PEFC-certified forest owner is obliged to ensure planting of young trees after harvesting. This keeps new trees continuously available and helps to maintain forests and combat climate change. CO2 remains stored in the certified wood products as new plantings absorb CO2 as well.

The weight of the bodies currently in stock of this type is 1,7kg +/- 10%