USED BLACK SMOKER / SIGMA-SSH VWH [06]

A ST-type guitar with an SSH pickup configuration from Black Cloud’s Black Smoker brand.
Based in Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, “Black Smoker” is one of Japan’s premier high-end guitar brands, crafted by two highly experienced artisans.
This is the “SIGMA,” a classic model that embodies the playability envisioned by builder Mr. Kuroiwa!

It features an SSH pickup configuration, with Kuwabara Pickups / BCST-TEX in the front and middle positions, and Kuwabara Pickups / BCH-AL5 in the bridge position.
The front and middle pickups deliver a sparkling, well-defined single-coil sound, while the bridge pickup produces a powerful, full-bodied humbucker sound; coil tapping is also possible via a mini-switch. It handles a wide range of genres, from clean to distorted tones.
There is a slight chip/dent at the tip of the back of the headstock; a minor paint crack on the 1st-string side of the neck pocket; what appears to be minor dirt beneath the paint on the 6th-string horn; scratches on the pickguard; a crack on the front pickup cover; and somewhat noticeable linear scratches/stains on the middle pickup cover.The body top has scattered, barely noticeable dents and scuffs; the body back also has barely noticeable dents and scuffs, while linear scratches, stains, and dents are noticeable along the area near the endpin. Additionally, there are pink stains on the contour that appear to be color transfer, and there are noticeable dents and scratches on the side near the elbow. There are also dents, including paint cracks, near the back panel, and linear scratches are noticeable on the back panel itself, resulting in an exterior condition that shows signs of use.
The instrument has been adjusted and cleaned at our repair center and is in good playing condition.
Product Grade: B+: Some scratches are present, but the instrument is suitable for normal use.

Serial Number: 17E02
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Soft case
Weight: 3.72 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 42.1 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string action adjustment, fret leveling

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple online marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
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