The Hutchins Fury in Red Paisley is an unusual and eye-catching solid-body electric built around a highly distinctive combination of three pickups, individual pickup switching and elaborate paisley and abalone-style detailing.

Its double-cutaway body is paired with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, while three Entwistle Retro Coil pickups are controlled by individual on/off switches. This gives the Fury an unusually flexible switching arrangement, allowing combinations that are not normally available from a conventional three-pickup guitar.

The elaborate Red Paisley finish, decorative fingerboard detailing and pearlescent scratchplate give the Fury an unmistakable boutique-retro appearance.

This Pre-Owned example is offered in Good condition and includes a hardcase. There is visible tarnishing to the hardware, which has been reflected in the condition grade.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Hutchins
Model	Fury
Finish	Red Paisley
Body Style	Double-Cut Solid Body
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Frets	22
Pickup Configuration	Triple Pickup
Pickups	Entwistle Retro Coil
Switching	3 Individual Pickup On/Off Switches
Condition	Pre-Owned, Good
Included	Hardcase
Notable Condition Point	Tarnishing to Hardware
Main Appeal	Rare paisley-finished electric with unusual three-pickup switching
Best For	Rock, blues, indie, alternative and players wanting something unusual

Pre-Owned Condition Report

Good Condition

This Hutchins Fury Red Paisley is offered in Good condition.

Good condition means there is clear evidence of regular previous use and age, while the guitar remains fully functional and suitable for continued playing.

Notable Condition Point

There is visible tarnishing to the hardware.

This is cosmetic ageing rather than something that should be hidden within a general condition description, and it has been taken into account when assigning the guitar its Good condition grade.

No other faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.

What’s Included?

✔ Hutchins Fury Red Paisley
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

The guitar shows evidence of previous ownership consistent with its Good grading.

Of particular note is tarnishing across areas of the metal hardware, giving parts of the instrument a naturally aged appearance.

The paisley detailing remains a major part of the visual appeal and makes this a far less conventional choice than the usual Strat-style double-cut electric.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This Pre-Owned Hutchins Fury has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.

Our checks include:

• All three pickups
• Individual pickup on/off switches
• Volume control
• Tone control
• Output socket
• Frets
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Neck condition
• Tuning machines
• Bridge
• Hardware
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Overall playability

The supplied hardcase is also checked for basic usability.

Service / Setup Work

All Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

Our assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup balance, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.

Please remember that wooden instruments can respond slightly to temperature and humidity changes during delivery.

Why Choose The Hutchins Fury?

Unmistakable Red Paisley Styling

The Fury is not a guitar designed to disappear into the background.

Its Red Paisley body treatment is complemented by decorative detailing across the fingerboard and scratchplate, creating an unusual mixture of retro styling and flamboyant boutique character.

For players tired of conventional black, sunburst and natural-finished instruments, it certainly stands apart.

Three Entwistle Pickups

This Fury uses three Entwistle Retro Coil pickups rather than the conventional Strat-style SSS arrangement found on most three-pickup guitars.

The configuration gives the guitar plenty of tonal scope for clean, driven and effects-based sounds.

Independent Pickup Switching

Instead of relying entirely on a traditional five-way selector, the Fury uses three individual on/off switches, one for each pickup.

This means pickups can be combined in ways that are not normally possible on a conventional Strat-style circuit.

Depending on the switches selected, you can move from individual pickup sounds to two-pickup combinations or all three simultaneously.

Straightforward Volume And Tone Controls

Despite the unusual pickup switching, the main controls remain refreshingly simple.

A single master volume and master tone keep adjustments intuitive once you have selected the desired pickup combination.

Decorative Fingerboard

The rosewood fingerboard features distinctive abalone-style decorative detailing, giving the guitar a much more individual appearance than conventional dot or block inlays.

What Makes The Pickup Switching Different?

On a conventional three-pickup guitar, a five-way switch normally restricts you to five predefined pickup combinations.

The Fury approaches things differently.

Each pickup has its own on/off switch, allowing greater control over which pickups are active at any given time.

That opens up combinations such as the neck and bridge pickups together, plus the possibility of running all three pickups simultaneously.

It is a simple concept, but one that gives the Fury a genuinely different electronic personality.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Hutchins Fury vs Fender Stratocaster

Both use a double-cut body and three pickups, but the Fury's independent switching allows combinations unavailable from a standard Stratocaster. Its paisley styling is also considerably more elaborate.

Hutchins Fury vs Burns-Style Electric

The retro decorative approach and unusual electronics may appeal to players who enjoy British-inspired alternative electric-guitar designs rather than conventional American shapes.

Hutchins Fury vs Modern Boutique Guitar

The Fury has many of the visual traits associated with boutique instruments – unusual finishes, elaborate decoration and non-standard electronics – but occupies its own niche within the Pre-Owned market.

Who Is It For?

Players Looking For Something Different

The Red Paisley finish and elaborate detailing ensure the Fury looks unlike the overwhelming majority of guitars on stage.

Indie And Alternative Guitarists

Its unusual switching lends itself particularly well to effects, clean textures and less conventional guitar sounds.

Blues And Rock Players

The straightforward volume and tone controls make it easy to use through more traditional amplifier and pedal setups.

Collectors Of Unusual Guitars

Hutchins guitars are encountered far less frequently than mainstream Fender, Gibson or Ibanez models, making the Fury an interesting addition to a varied collection.

Studio Players

Independent pickup switching gives the instrument useful tonal alternatives when layering multiple guitar parts.

Suitable Genres And Uses

The Hutchins Fury works particularly well for:

• Rock
• Blues
• Indie
• Alternative
• Psychedelic
• Garage rock
• Pop
• Effects-heavy guitar
• Studio recording
• Rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Live performance

A Guitar With Genuine Visual Personality

Some guitars are primarily differentiated by specification.

The Hutchins Fury Red Paisley is different because its visual identity is every bit as important as its electronics.

The paisley pattern, pearlescent detailing and decorative fingerboard immediately give it a retro psychedelic flavour, while the three pickups and unconventional switching ensure that the unusual appearance is backed up by an equally interesting control system.

The visible hardware tarnishing on this example also adds some naturally aged character to what is already a highly individual instrument.

Story & Context

Hutchins occupied an unusual position within the British guitar market, producing instruments that frequently drew on classic shapes while adding much more adventurous visual treatments.

The Fury is one of the models that best demonstrates that approach.

Rather than simply recreating a familiar three-pickup guitar, Hutchins combined its double-cut outline with decorative paisley finishes, abalone-style details and a much less conventional switching system.

Red Paisley examples are relatively uncommon on the Pre-Owned market, and the combination of the finish and three-pickup layout makes them particularly recognisable when they do appear.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Hutchins
Model	Fury
Finish	Red Paisley
Body Style	Double Cutaway
Neck Material	Maple
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Number of Frets	22
Fingerboard Detailing	Decorative Abalone-Style Inlays
Pickup Configuration	Triple Pickup
Pickups	3 Entwistle Retro Coil Pickups
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching	3 Individual On/Off Switches
String Configuration	6-String
Condition	Pre-Owned, Good

Specification Note

Published information on the Hutchins Fury is relatively limited, and surviving examples are not always documented consistently.

For that reason, details such as body timber, exact manufacturing location, scale length and smaller hardware specifications have not been guessed or included as confirmed facts.

The specification above concentrates on details supported by documented Red Paisley Fury examples.

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The pickups and control system operate passively.

Connect the guitar directly to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Unusual guitars such as the Hutchins Fury are one of the most interesting parts of the Pre-Owned market.

Rather than choosing another widely available production instrument, models like this provide a combination of individual styling and unconventional features that may no longer be readily available new.

Every Pre-Owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually checked and assessed before sale.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Hutchins Fury Red Paisley is one of those guitars that immediately starts a conversation.

Its elaborate finish and decorative details provide the visual impact, while the three Entwistle pickups and individual switching system give the design more substance than a purely cosmetic special edition.

This particular example is very much a player's guitar rather than a pristine collector piece. The visible hardware tarnishing contributes to its Good condition grading and should be considered part of the current cosmetic presentation.

For the right player, that simply gives an already unusual guitar even more personality.

Best suited for: Indie, alternative, rock and blues players looking for something genuinely uncommon.

Customers usually upgrade from: Conventional Strat-style guitars and mainstream three-pickup electrics.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, fuzz, overdrive, modulation, delay and reverb.

Our tip: Experiment with the neck and bridge pickups together. Independent pickup switching gives you combinations that a traditional five-way three-pickup guitar normally cannot access.

Showroom feedback: The Red Paisley finish is what initially grabs your attention, but the unusual switching is what makes the Fury interesting to actually play.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

You can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians
• Carefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment
• Birmingham showroom
• More than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Friendly support before and after your purchase
• Decades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment

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Your existing gear could help reduce the cost of this Hutchins Fury. Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and we'll be happy to discuss your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What pickups are fitted?

Documented Red Paisley Fury examples use three Entwistle Retro Coil pickups.

How are the pickups selected?

There are three individual on/off switches, allowing each pickup to be activated separately.

Can the neck and bridge pickups be used together?

Yes. The independent switching allows pickup combinations that are not normally possible with a conventional Strat-style five-way selector.

Does it have a rosewood fingerboard?

Yes. Documented examples specify a rosewood fingerboard with decorative abalone-style detailing.

What condition is this guitar in?

It is offered in Good condition, meaning there is noticeable cosmetic evidence of age and previous use while the guitar remains fully functional.

Is there any notable cosmetic wear?

Yes. There is tarnishing to the metal hardware, and this has been reflected in the condition grade.

Is a hardcase included?

Yes. This Pre-Owned example includes a hardcase.

Where was the Hutchins Fury made?

Published information is contradictory regarding the manufacturing location of these guitars. Rather than provide potentially inaccurate information, the country of manufacture has not been stated as a confirmed specification.

Can I request a closer look before purchasing?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo option is particularly useful for this guitar if you'd like to see the exact Red Paisley finish, hardware tarnishing and Good-condition presentation before purchasing.