The Model 1 Custom Offset Guitar Hand-Made manufactured by Trent

The Trent Model 1 is a purpose-built, workhorse guitar crafted from raw materials start to finish, embodying a love for functional mid-century design. Conceived as a ‘tool-like’ instrument, it delivers a straightforward, dependable playing experience equally suited to studio work and life on the road. Its clean, uncomplicated lines and time-proven construction make it a reliable and timeless companion for professional musicians. The Model 1 has proven itself on major stages worldwide, including performances with Hester Chambers (Wet Leg) at Wembley Stadium and Jessica Dobson (Deep Sea Diver) at Dickies Arena. While rooted in simplicity, it offers a high level of configurability, allowing players to tailor pickups, bridge systems, and core specifications. Overall, it strikes a balance between classic design philosophy and modern versatility.

Specs:

• Handmade from start to finish by Elliott Trent
• Body: Obeche (other timbers available on request)
• Neck: Full “C” carve maple neck (21mm at 1st fret to 23mm at 12th; other options available)
• Neck Attachment: 4 bolts into steel threaded inserts
• Scale Length Options: 24”, 24.75”, 25.5”, 27”
• Fingerboard Radius Options: 7.25”, 9.5”, 12”
• Fingerboard Options: Indian Rosewood or Maple
• Inlays: Dot inlays or block inlays (blocks at additional cost)
• Frets: 21 or 22 Jescar 47095 (similar to Dunlop 6105)
• Pickups: Hand-wound in-house P90 pickups (standard dual P90, custom options available)
• Bridge Options: Custom hardtail or custom bridge with vibrato
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe style
• Nut: 43mm TUSQ (narrower options available)
• Electronics: CTS 500k pots with treble bleed as standard
• Switching: Electroswitch 3-way toggle or 3-way blade (dependent on pickup choice)
• Hardware: Custom brushed stainless steel neck and control plate
• Finish: Fully water-based “thin skin” finish
• Case Options: Choice of hard or soft case