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Electrical Guitar Company EGC Standard Aluminum Electric Guitar The Original Innovation , Transparent, Defined, Indestructible Electrical Guitar Company was born out of a complete obsession of the aluminum neck and aluminum guitar world. This "world" was rather small 25 yrs ago, you could basically grab a Travis Bean and give it hell on the road. Then the unexpected, Travis Bean's shot up in value and in fear of my own guitar(s) getting stolen, I decided to make one by combining all my favorite parts of all the guitars I played into one and thus started EGC. Those who have had a chance to play an aluminum neck instrument rarely go back. With aluminum, you are capable of generating some of the most beautiful tones. Conversely, you can create some of the harshest sounds ever imagined. From Duane Denison to Tom Petersson to Ken Andrews, almost anything is available simply by the way you play and the response of the instrument. By making almost everything on the instrument in house, even down to the covers of the pickups, we have completely refined EGC and defined an entire category of instruments. Kevin Burkett continues the legacy of producing amazing aluminum instruments through Electrical Guitar Company building all aluminum guitars, hybrid aluminum guitars and aluminum bolt on necks. The flagship model from Electrical Guitar Company, the EGC Standard is an out-of-this-world guitar with a bold style and a clear, biting sound. If you're a seasoned guitarist seeking a boutique guitar with an eye-popping aesthetic, the Standard is exactly what you need to spice up your collection. SPECS: Nut Width: 1.59" 1st Fret: 0.58" 12th Fret: 0.65" Neck Type: Thin Finger Board: Aluminum Weight: 10lb 6oz

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The TB1000A reissue pickups are described as having output and clarity comparable to two overwound Tele bridge pickups turned into a humbucker.
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The 25.1 scale length balances Gibson's and Fender's, offering ideal string tension for C# or D Standard tunings with D’Addario NYXL 12-54s.
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The sustain on this guitar surpasses that of many Les Paul models, according to owner feedback.
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It’s noted that the guitar's stability matches traditional wooden guitars, countering concerns about metal expansion under stage lights.
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The guitar weighs 11 lbs, with a solid neck that is close to an inch thick and no taper, contributing to its neck-heavy balance.
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Owners find the double-cut design enhances fret access and playability, despite personal preferences for the body shape.
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Owners appreciate the low action and precise intonation, which can be maintained easily, although the weight and neck feel require adjustment.
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Owners report the guitar feels heavy compared to typical strats, which generally weigh between 6.5-8 lbs.
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The translucent bronze powder coat finish allows the aluminum grain to show, enhancing the guitar's visual appeal by highlighting its metal construction.
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Features and functionality

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The guitar features EGC 1000S Humbuckers with split coil tapping, offering a versatile range of tones from Albini's Shellac to piano-like cleans.
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The EGC Series 6 reportedly has the worst neck dive among owners, significantly affecting playability for some users.
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The strings pass through a hardtail bridge and neck block, creating a large vibrating mass that enhances sustain significantly.
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The guitar's pickups are custom-made humbuckers under-wound for clarity, providing a strat-like single coil character with a broad tonal spectrum.
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Setup and maintenance

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Owners report the guitar stays in tune well, even with temperature fluctuations, after allowing 20-30 minutes to acclimate at a venue.
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Rubber O-rings on the volume and tone knobs help maintain consistent settings, particularly beneficial for those who switch instruments frequently.
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The guitar is particularly suited for sludge/doom metal due to its clarity and sustained attack, enhancing genre-specific sound dynamics.
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The guitar offers a very immediate attack, similar to playing a chord on a piano, making it suitable for music requiring pronounced note clarity.
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Buzz Osborne (aka King Buzzo)

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Before EGC made the Buzzo signature, buzz osborne used a slightly modified EGC STANDARD circa 2007. This standard was equipped with 498T and 490R les paul pickups. Buzz also has an orange version