The John Browne Tao-8 Left-Handed Satin Trans Purple electric guitar is designed for demanding guitarists seeking versatility and comfort. With its 8 strings, it offers a broad tonal palette ideal for modern and progressive styles, especially in the studio or on stage. Its ultra-thin maple and paduak neck facilitates fast, precise playing, while the ebony fingerboard with X-Jumbo frets ensures excellent playability. The satin finish and Schecter humbucking pickups deliver a powerful, clear sound, perfect for left-handed musicians seeking to combine performance with distinctive aesthetics.
| Type | Electric Guitar |
|---|---|
| Number of Strings | 8 |
| Neck | Bolt-on, Ultra Access type |
| Neck Wood | Multi-ply Maple and Paduak |
| Neck Shape | Ultra-thin ''U'' |
| Nut Width (mm) | 53 mm |
| Thickness at the Nut (mm) | 19 mm |
| Thickness at the 12th Fret (mm) | 20 mm |
| Nut Type | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius (mm) | 406 mm |
| Fret Type | X-Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Number of Frets | 24 |
| Scale Length (mm) | 685 mm |
| Inlays | Luminlay Glow in the Dark |
| Body Wood | Ash with flamed maple veneer |
| Finish | Satin Trans Purple |
| Tuners | Hipshot Grip-Lock |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed Bridge |
| Bridge Finish | Satin Black |
| Pickups | Schecter USA Colossus / Schecter USA Chaosbreaker, humbucker |
| Selector | 3 positions |
| Controls | Volume (Push-Pull) |
| Strings | Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 2624 (.009/.012/.016/.026/.036/.046/.064/.080) |
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