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Description

The 1964 Supro Sahara is a remarkable piece of musical history, offering a vintage-inspired charm that resonates with today's discerning guitarists. This semi-hollowbody electric guitar captures the spirit of the 1960s with an authentic retro design and modern playability. The Sahara is known for its unique single-coil pickups, delivering a bright and punchy tone that can cut through any mix, making it ideal for various genres from blues to rock. Its semi-hollowbody construction not only enhances the warm, resonant sound but also reduces the weight, providing a comfortable playing experience for long sessions on stage or in the studio.

Designed with a keen eye for detail, the Sahara features a set neck for improved sustain and a rosewood fingerboard that offers a smooth playing surface. The classic bridge design ensures stable tuning and intonation, while the vintage-style tuners add an extra layer of retro flair. Adding to its versatility, the guitar includes intuitive volume and tone controls for precise sound shaping, allowing musicians to effortlessly transition from clean, jangly chords to gritty, overdriven solos.

Key Features:

  • Semi-hollowbody construction for rich, resonant tones
  • Unique single-coil pickups for bright and punchy sound
  • Set neck design for enhanced sustain
  • Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
  • Classic bridge for stable tuning and intonation
  • Vintage-style tuners for a retro aesthetic
  • Intuitive volume and tone controls for versatile sound shaping
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Supro Sahara - Wedgwood Blue - 1964 - Review

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See how Brian Setzer uses Supro Sahara

Brian Setzer

Singer, Guitarist

The Brian Setzer Orchestra

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Verified via reverb.com
Color/Finish: Blue Year: 1960s

Brian Setzer is confirmed to have owned a Supro Sahara guitar, as detailed in a listing on Reverb.com. The guitar is noted to have a sizable paint chip on the neck's back behind the second fret, along with other minor dings and scratches. Despite these cosmetic issues, the guitar remains stable and fully functional, with the volume and tone knobs being slightly dusty.

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