Description
If you know the name Andy Powers, you already understand how deep the roots run. As Taylor's Master Guitar Designer turned visionary founder of Powers Electric, Andy didn't just build another electric guitar; he reshaped the concept entirely. These A-Types from Powers Electric are each a striking, one-off creation with tone, feel, and vibe that stands miles apart from anything else on the wall. Whether you're a tone chaser, a player searching for something fresh, or someone looking for a new muse, this is a guitar that'll pull you in and not let go.
Born from San Diego's swirl of surf culture, hot rod obsession, skate heritage, and musical rebellion, the A-Type is a lightweight, trussed hollowbody that feels like air in your hands yet rings with lyrical sustain. Its PF42 pickups, Andy's own creation, offer a slightly firmer, punchier voice than the warmer FF42s; delivering articulate top-end response and a bright, clear presence that's tailor-made for cutting through a mix. Paired with the proprietary CamTail tremolo system, you get expressive pitch modulation that keeps your strings in sync and your tuning locked. The sound is crisp, bold, and wide open; a perfect platform for players who value clarity and attack without sacrificing depth.
This A-Type's Chroma Silver Cranberry finish is futuristic, elegant, and completely unforgettable. A hand-selected quilted maple top lies beneath a deep silver burst that shifts toward a bright iridescent cranberry edge; the polished top gives it a glassy quality, while the satin-finished back and sides provide a warm, tactile contrast. A white pickguard anchors the visual center, echoed by custom PF42 pickups topped with matching pickguard material for a seamless, sleek aesthetic. The knobs and tips are cast in a stunning resin swirl of pink, red, orange, yellow, white, and clear-an unexpected colorway that brings a bold, expressive twist. Every detail, from the Delrin saddle to the ebony pickup rings and CamTail trem, is tailored for both tonal excellence and elevated design.
At Cream City Music, we see dozens of guitars every day, but instruments like this? They're rare. The Powers Electric A-Type isn't just a fresh voice; it's a whole new language. This custom, made-to-order guitar captures everything Andy Powers set out to create: a guitar that reimagines tradition, liberates creativity, and redefines the Rule of Cool. The Powers Electric A-Type is a must-see, must-play kind of instrument, and we've got them here, at Cream City Music.
Specifications:
- Model: A-Type Select Maple
- Body Style: Trussed Hollowbody
- Color and Finish: Polished Top with Satin Back and Sides (Chroma Silver Cranberry)
- Top Wood: Hand-Selected Quilted Maple
- Back & Sides: Urban Ash
- Pickguard: White
- Neck Wood: One-piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Honduran Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.875"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- Fingerboard Radius: Asymmetrical Split Radius
- Neck Profile: Powers Electric Carve
- Inlays: Twin Arch, Italian Acrylic
- Nut Material: Delrin
- Nut Width: 1-11/16" with Continuous Contour
- Pickup Set: PF42 (Partial Faraday) with Matching White Tops
- Pickup Rings: Ebony
- Controls: Volume & Tone with 3-way Switch
- Knobs and Tips: Resin (Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, White, and Clear Swirl)
- Tailpiece: Camshaft Tailpiece (CamTail Vibrato)
- Tailpiece Material: Machined Aluminum
- Bridge Base: High-carbon Steel
- Saddle: Delrin
- Case: Custom Leather Softshell Case
Sku: A929
