What is the neck profile like on the Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog?

The Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog features a comfortable C-shaped neck profile, which is ideal for players who prefer a classic feel and easy playability across the fretboard.

What kind of tones can I expect from the SSS pickup configuration?

The SSS pickup configuration on the Salty Dog provides bright, clear tones with a wide dynamic range, making it versatile for genres like rock, blues, and funk.

Is the Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog suitable for beginner guitarists?

Yes, the Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog is suitable for beginners due to its comfortable neck and versatile sound, offering an excellent platform for learning various playing styles.

How does the alder body material affect the guitar's tone?

The alder body of the Salty Dog contributes to a balanced tone with pronounced midrange and excellent sustain, which is great for both rhythm and lead playing.

Does the Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog come with a tremolo bridge?

Yes, the Salty Dog is equipped with a tremolo bridge, allowing for expressive pitch modulation and vibrato effects in your playing.

Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog

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Average Price: $694

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In the Solid Body Electric Guitars category, Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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A classic shaped American Alder SSS body, finished in Albatross white and adorned with John Washington’s signature sailor tattoos, makes the Salty Dog immediately stand out from the crowd, but this guitar does way more than just look good. A one piece hard rock Maple neck, shaped into a classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile, adds to the exceptional comfort and positive feel of this highly versatile guitar, while a 22 medium profile fret Maple fingerboard completes the ensemble to make an incredibly sounding, and playing instrument.

Easing the voyage from calm seas to mountainous waves are are a trio of Joe Doe custom designed Single Coil pickups with vintage magnets in the bridge, and hotter bars in the middle and neck; all easily manipulated via the single master Volume, two Tone controls, and five-way pickup selector switch. The tough and reliable Wilkinson WVC Distressed Vibrato bridge is made from hard dependable steel, while Wilkinson WJ55 E-Z-Lok machine heads provide simple and effective tuning action, which when combined with the smooth and friction free Graphtech nut, give a reliable and dependable tuning stability. Also included is a Joe Doe luxury hardshell case with case candy, and a Certificate of authenticity. Each guitar is also individually set-up by the Vintage ProShop team.

Product specs

Brand	Vintage
Model	Joe Doe Series Salty Dog SSS
Finish	White
Year	2010s
Categories	Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material	Alder
Body Shape	S-Style
Body Type	Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type	Tremolo Bridge
Color Family	White
Finish Style	Gloss
Fretboard Material	Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Material	Maple
Number of Frets	22
Number of Strings	6-String
Offset Body	Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration	SSS
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed
Scale Length	25.5"

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog?: The Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog features a comfortable C-shaped neck profile, which is ideal for players who prefer a classic feel and easy playability across the fretboard.
What kind of tones can I expect from the SSS pickup configuration?: The SSS pickup configuration on the Salty Dog provides bright, clear tones with a wide dynamic range, making it versatile for genres like rock, blues, and funk.
Is the Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog suitable for beginner guitarists?: Yes, the Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog is suitable for beginners due to its comfortable neck and versatile sound, offering an excellent platform for learning various playing styles.
How does the alder body material affect the guitar's tone?: The alder body of the Salty Dog contributes to a balanced tone with pronounced midrange and excellent sustain, which is great for both rhythm and lead playing.
Does the Vintage Joe Doe Salty Dog come with a tremolo bridge?: Yes, the Salty Dog is equipped with a tremolo bridge, allowing for expressive pitch modulation and vibrato effects in your playing.