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Description

Discover the Norma EG 403-2, a solid body electric guitar meticulously crafted for musicians seeking a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Engineered for both novice guitarists and seasoned shredders, this model features a classic design with modern enhancements that ensure a smooth playing experience. The Norma EG 403-2 is recognized for its versatile sound profile, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of music genres, from rock to blues and beyond.

This guitar is equipped with dual humbucker pickups that deliver a rich, full-bodied tone with minimal noise interference, allowing you to capture every nuance of your performance. The robust solid body construction not only provides durability but also enhances sustain, ensuring that your notes ring out with clarity and presence. The neck is designed for comfort, featuring a smooth fingerboard that facilitates fast, intricate playing without sacrificing accuracy.

With its combination of high-quality components and thoughtful design, the Norma EG 403-2 empowers you to fully express your musical potential. Its user-friendly controls and reliable hardware make it a dependable partner for both practice sessions and live performances.

Key Features:

  • Dual humbucker pickups for a dynamic sound range
  • Solid body construction for improved sustain and durability
  • Smooth fingerboard for fast and accurate playing
  • Versatile tone suitable for various music genres
  • User-friendly controls for easy sound customization
Kimber the Shaman

Kimber the Shaman

1960s Teisco Norma EG 403-2

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1960s Teisco Norma EG 403-2

Kimber the Shaman

Kimber the Shaman

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1968 Norma EG 403-2 Guitar Demo

drowninginguitars

drowninginguitars

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Owner Insights

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Build quality

  • The guitar's original metal components often seize, affecting tuners and string port access hatches, requiring extensive polishing and maintenance to restore functionality.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Restoration required comprehensive electronics work, including rewiring and re-soldering due to original wires being barely attached.

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  • Fretboard rehydration and lemon-oiling are essential for maintaining neck quality and playability on aged Normas.

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Features and functionality

  • The Norma EG 403-2 excels in producing a smooth low end and crystal-clear high register, ideal for clean surf rock.

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Use cases and applications

  • Though tailored for surf rock, the guitar also handles overdrive remarkably well, showcasing its versatility beyond its primary genre.

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See how Jay Jay Pistolet uses Norma EG 403-2

Jay Jay Pistolet

Guitarist, Singer

The Vaccines

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This guitar was used by Justin during the 2017 Festival tour, in the lead up to the Combat Sports tour - as seen in this photo. Although it was not used for the Combat Sports tour, it occasionally appeared at shows as a back-up to the Eastwood Spectrum 5 Pro.

The guitar made a reappearence as part of Justin's side-project, Halloweens. It can be seen being played by Justin at various intervals throughout the music video for Hannah, You're Amazing, released in late 2019.

See how Elliott Sharp uses Norma EG 403-2

Elliott Sharp

Guitarist, Composer

Mofungo

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In this Instagram post, Elliott Sharp is using a Norma EG 403-2 to record Terraplane overdubs, and mentions the exact model in the caption.

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