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 Nordic Gold Metallic finish is nothing short of regal- warm, radiant, and striking under any lighting. With a fully polished top, back, and sides, the entire body shimmers with vintage-meets-modern energy. This particular build features the new grey anodized plating on the CamTail tailpiece, backplate, and PF42 pickup covers, offering a sleek, industrial edge that perfectly offsets the warmth of the gold finish. The Firestripe pickguard adds a splash of retro-cool, while custom resin knobs and tips in red, black, white, and grey complement the hardware with a sharp, balanced palette. A Delrin saddle rounds out the build for precise intonation and smooth performance.
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 Standard
- Body Style: Trussed Hollowbody
- Color and Finish: Polished Top, Back, and Sides (Nordic Gold Metallic)
- Top Wood: Solid Maple
- Back & Sides: Urban Ash
- Pickguard: Firestripe
- 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) w/ Grey Anodized covers
- Pickup Rings: Ebony
- Controls: Volume & Tone with 3-way Switch
- Knobs and Tips: Resin (Red, Black, White, and Grey Swirl)
- Tailpiece: Camshaft Tailpiece (CamTail Vibrato) w/ Grey Anodized Plating
- Tailpiece Material: Machined Aluminum
- Backplate: Grey Anodized Aluminum
- Bridge Base: High-carbon Steel
- Saddle: Delrin
- Case: Custom Leather Softshell Case
Sku: B345
