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 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 FF42 pickups, Andy's own creation. are engineered for full-range warmth and hi-fi clarity, offering a voice that's familiar but never derivative. 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 tight, responsive, and inspiring; equally ready for shimmering ambient textures or articulate jazz voicings.
Crafted with a solid maple top and urban ash body, the A-Type brings a uniquely resonant character that reacts beautifully to dynamics. The Honduran rosewood fretboard flows over a comfortable, asymmetrical split-radius carve that flattens on the treble side for seamless bending. Jumbo frets, a 24-7/8ths" scale length, and a one-piece mahogany neck give this instrument a feel that's endlessly playable and immediately intuitive. Whether seated or standing, the body contours and featherweight balance make it feel like an extension of your musical self.
Visually, this guitar turns heads. The polished Mint top contrasts with the darker, oceanic Fjord Green back and sides; both are rich, automotive-inspired finishes that echo classic customs and mid-century surfboards. The white pearloid pickguard and white FF42 pickups framed in ebony pickup rings create a refined, almost architectural palette, punctuated by the artful burst of red, gold, black, and white resin knobs and tips. It's a piece that looks as expressive as it sounds.
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
- Body Style: Trussed Hollowbody
- Color and Finish: Polished Top ( Mint) with Polished Body (Fjord Green)
- Weight: 6lbs 8.6oz - Top Wood: Solid Maple
- Back & Sides: Urban Ash
- Top Color: Two-Tone Mint (Polished)
- Back/Sides Color: Fjord Green (Polished)
- Pickguard: White Pearloid
- Neck Wood: One-piece Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Honduran Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24 and 7/8ths" or 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: FF42 (Full Faraday)
- Pickup Rings: Ebony
- Controls: Volume & Tone with 3-way Switch
- Knobs: Resin (White, Red, Gold, and Black swirl)
- Switch Tip: Matching Resin
- Tremolo Tip: Matching Resin
- Tailpiece: Camshaft Tailpiece (CamTail Vibrato)
- Tailpiece Material: Machined Aluminum
- Bridge Base: High-carbon Steel
- Saddle: Brass
- Case: Custom Leather Softshell Case
Sku: A975
