{"product_id":"rapier-33-electric-guitar-daphne-blue","title":"Rapier 33 Electric Guitar - Daphne Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe stunning new generation Rapier 33 is a product design from Alan Entwistle, the UK genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Rapier 33, instantly recognisable with its forward slanted middle pickup, was the solid bodied electric that played a major role in the industry of British guitars. This legendary guitar served countless up and coming 60’s British Beat groups and helped launch the careers of many guitarists in the 60's and 70's.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst Entwistle has successfully retained all the glorious charms and visual characteristics of the original ‘legendary’ Rapier 33, significant and meticulous attention has been made within hardware upgrades, construction and playability for this fabulous new model.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSelected specifically for its natural sonic characteristics, Okoume, from Central Africa, is the chosen tonewood for the body, whilst for speed, comfort and accuracy, the 4-bolt, soft ‘C’ profiled neck with fully adjustable truss rod, is now crafted from hard rock Canadian maple, with a 12in radius rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 23 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor accurate intonation, tuning stability and perfect return to pitch from the original vibrato design, the exciting new Rapier 33 now features a smooth, friction-free, precision cut 43mm nut, Wilkinson machine heads and high spec’d roller bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 3 ply scratchplate, immaculate Daphne Blue finish and new Rapier headstock logo, this guitar does indeed look visually very impressive. Stunning looks aside, modern upgrades also include pickups, internal wiring and controls which have all experienced Entwistle’s magical touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA trio of Entwistle low noise EWR64 mini-humbucker pickups, with exceptional tonal response, balanced output and clarity are now installed and, when used in conjunction with the ‘Bass Cut’ switch, delivers that classic and much-loved 60’s jangle.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“Both Volume and Tone controls are wired with 500k pots, linear and log respectively,” says Alan “And, with jazz and blues players in mind, the Tone control includes a 0.015 mfd cap which retains clarity when wound back, whilst also delivering that classic, rich response when played with overdrive or distortion.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Rhythm\/Solo toggle switch has been rewired as a 3 way pickup selector accessing neck, neck\/bridge and bridge units. With the middle pickup now introduced via the second slide switch, 7 pickup permutations are available for an extremely versatile guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow with upgraded hardware, exceptional playability and performance, the new generation Rapier 33, will not only evoke nostalgic memories for old-school players and collectors, it’s also the professional choice for Britains new young talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGear News talks to Alan Entwistle about the new generation Rapier 33\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gear News - Rapier 33 article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jhs.co.uk\/pages\/the-new-generation-rapier-33\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapier 33 Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOriginal double-cutaway solid body featuring Okoume, a central African tonewood chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrato:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Rapier Hi Lo design smooth action vibrato system, with chrome finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3 Alan Entwistle low-noise EWR64 mini-humbucker pickups, delivering exceptional tonal response, balance output and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:                                                                                                                      \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTwo Volume Controls and a Tone control. 3-way pickup selector switch. 2 slide switches: Middle pickup selector and bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6-inline Wilkinson WJN-05 machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 bolt hard rock Canadian maple with soft ‘C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel. Fully adjustable truss rod,\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e12\" radius rosewood fingerboard, fitted with 23 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25.5\" \/ 648 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e23 - including zero fret. Medium profile for added comfort, accuracy and an overall positive feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003cspan\u003e                                                                                                                                \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrecision cut, friction-free 43mm nut\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadstock:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClassic design with new generation Rapier logo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57195479597436,"sku":"RAP33DB","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/8461\/6889\/files\/f6d4b847-c2d3-4e8c-a535-94cd81f0b17e_9c2a1cf0-cd3f-4f59-9e85-d2a43c8ce8d2.jpg?v=1787743051","url":"https:\/\/hayesmusic.co.uk\/products\/rapier-33-electric-guitar-daphne-blue","provider":"Hayes Music Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}