{"product_id":"suhr-classic-s-hss-maple-black-used","title":"Suhr Classic S HSS Maple Black, (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuhr Classic S HSS in Black with maple fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e combines familiar vintage-inspired S-style ergonomics with the precision, hardware and electronics expected from a premium modern Suhr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts HSS pickup configuration pairs two \u003cstrong\u003eSuhr V60LP single-coils\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003eSSV bridge humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it considerably more drive and thickness at the bridge than a traditional three-single-coil guitar while retaining clear neck and middle sounds. Suhr’s SSCII system helps reduce traditional single-coil hum without requiring a battery. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 60’s C Vintage Standard maple neck, 9\"–12\" compound-radius fingerboard, stainless-steel frets, locking tuners and 2-post tremolo make this a strong option for players who want classic styling without giving up contemporary playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned example is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuhr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Post Tremolo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium USA-built S-style guitar with modern HSS versatility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, rock, pop, fusion, funk, studio work and professional live use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSuhr Classic S HSS Maple in Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition reflects a carefully owned Pre-Owned instrument showing only very light evidence of previous use while remaining particularly well presented and ready for regular professional, studio or home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Suhr Classic S HSS Maple Black\u003cbr\u003e✔ Gigbag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Classic S has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a particularly appealing choice for players looking for a clean Pre-Owned example of Suhr’s premium S-style platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Suhr Classic S has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll three pickups tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-way pickup switching checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume and tone controls tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSCII system operation assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput socket checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple fingerboard assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck condition checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking tuners inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolo operation assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge and saddles checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning stability checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall playability assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigbag checked for basic usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning stability checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup output checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolo setup assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral playability assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that guitar setup can shift slightly during delivery because changes in temperature and humidity can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Suhr Classic S HSS?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHSS Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SSV bridge humbucker provides greater output and midrange weight for overdrive and lead work, while the V60LP neck and middle single-coils retain the clarity and response associated with vintage-style S guitars. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e60’s C Vintage Standard Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuhr’s 60’s C Vintage Standard profile measures approximately .810\" at the first fret to .930\" higher up the neck, giving it a comfortable vintage-inspired shape without feeling excessively bulky. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompound-Radius Maple Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e9\"–12\" compound radius\u003c\/strong\u003e gradually becomes flatter towards the upper frets, balancing comfortable chord work lower down the neck with easier bending and lead playing higher up. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStainless-Steel Frets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium stainless-steel frets provide a smooth feel for bends and vibrato while offering significantly greater wear resistance than conventional nickel-silver fretwire. Suhr specifies .055\" x .090\" medium stainless frets for the Classic S. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Tuning Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuhr locking tuners and a 2-post tremolo with steel block give the Classic S a more contemporary hardware specification than a strict vintage recreation. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuhr Classic S HSS vs Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fender American Ultra offers contemporary Fender features and switching, while the Suhr places greater emphasis on boutique-level construction, stainless-steel frets, SSCII noise reduction and Suhr’s own pickup system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuhr Classic S HSS vs Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fender Custom Shop Strat may appeal more strongly to someone prioritising Fender heritage or a historically specific recreation. The Classic S is better suited to players who want the traditional S-style concept deliberately refined for modern professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuhr Classic S HSS vs Suhr Classic S SSS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SSS version is the better choice for someone who wants three traditional single-coil voices. The HSS model is more versatile for players who regularly move between cleaner S-style tones and heavier bridge-pickup rock sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuhr Classic S HSS vs Suhr Modern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Modern is designed around more contemporary ergonomics and 24-fret performance, while the Classic S keeps the familiar vintage-inspired double-cut feel with 22 frets and traditional S-style control placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional And Gigging Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of versatile pickups, noise reduction, locking tuners and tremolo stability makes the Classic S particularly practical for players covering several styles during a live set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock And Blues-Rock Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SSV bridge humbucker gives the guitar enough power for driven rhythm and lead sounds without losing the dynamic response expected from a premium passive pickup. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunk, Pop And Soul Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V60LP single-coils provide the brighter attack and clarity required for clean rhythm work, while the five-way arrangement keeps familiar S-style combinations immediately accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHSS is one of the most useful configurations for studio work because it covers brighter single-coil textures and fuller humbucker sounds without changing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayers Moving Into Boutique-Level Guitars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone upgrading from a mainstream production S-style guitar, the Classic S brings together premium hardware, stainless frets, carefully developed pickups and refined neck geometry without abandoning a familiar format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedalboard rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmp modelling setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose An HSS S-Style Guitar?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HSS guitar is ideal when traditional single-coil sounds are important but you also need a bridge pickup with more output and body. The neck and middle positions remain suited to clean rhythm, blues and funk, while the humbucker handles heavier overdrive, lead work and thicker rhythm tones more naturally than a vintage-output bridge single-coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic S develops that familiar formula further through Suhr’s \u003cstrong\u003eSSCII Silent Single Coil System II\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is designed to reduce 60-cycle hum from the single-coil positions without using a battery. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right \u003cstrong\u003eSuhr Classic S, HSS electric guitar or premium Pre-Owned S-style guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: Suhr Classic S\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Suhr’s guitar-building career predates the Suhr brand by many years, including work in New York on Pensa-Suhr instruments and a period as Senior Master Builder at the Fender Custom Shop. He established his own Suhr manufacturing operation in \u003cstrong\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving him full control over instrument design and production. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic family reflects Suhr’s long experience refining traditional bolt-on electric-guitar designs rather than simply reproducing them. Features such as compound-radius fingerboards, stainless-steel frets, noise-reduction electronics and locking hardware address practical issues faced by modern working guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present \u003cstrong\u003eClassic S evolved from the earlier Classic Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Suhr specifically states that it retains several of that model’s defining features, including stainless-steel frets and the SSCII hum-cancelling system. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the Classic S less a strict vintage reissue and more a carefully modernised interpretation of one of the most familiar electric-guitar formats ever created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuhr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTinted Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60’s C Vintage Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.810\"–.930\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\"–12\" Compound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFret Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFret Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTusq\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.650\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuhr V60LP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuhr V60LP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuhr SSV Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise Reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuhr SSCII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-Way Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume, 2 Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuhr 2-Post Tremolo with Steel Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuhr Locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the documented standard specifications for the current Black\/Maple\/HSS Classic S configuration. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo serial number or production year has been supplied for this individual guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuhr specifications can vary between production periods and custom orders, so no unsupported year-specific or custom-build details have been added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required for the guitar’s pickups or SSCII system. Suhr specifically states that SSCII operates without a battery. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the guitar to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying Pre-Owned can be an excellent way to access a premium USA-built instrument while making your budget go further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Suhr Classic S is especially appealing for players who want a familiar S-style platform but place a high value on refined fretwork, modern hardware, versatile electronics and consistent professional playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Fair Deal Music, our Pre-Owned guitars are individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers buy premium and boutique instruments with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuhr Classic S HSS Maple Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb all-round professional guitar. It keeps the familiar response and ergonomics that make the S-style format so useful while solving several of the compromises players often accept with a traditional vintage-spec instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SSV\/V60LP HSS arrangement is particularly effective because it gives you genuine single-coil character where it matters while adding a much stronger bridge voice for rock and higher-gain work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional players, session guitarists and musicians who need one premium electric to cover a wide range of styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender Player, American Professional and similar production S-style guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality valve amplifiers, amp modellers, overdrive, compressor, delay, reverb and versatile pedalboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the bridge humbucker for your heavier lead and rhythm sounds, then move to the neck and intermediate positions for cleaner work rather than trying to make one pickup cover every part of a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Classic S feels immediately familiar, but the stainless frets, compound radius, locking hardware and quieter single-coil operation make it noticeably more refined than a traditional vintage-style S guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps players find the right equipment whether they're purchasing their first serious instrument, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something special within the premium Pre-Owned market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure UK-wide delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive experience buying, selling and assessing premium guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Suhr Classic S HSS still sound like a traditional S-style guitar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The V60LP neck and middle pickups retain the bright, dynamic single-coil character expected from this type of instrument, while the SSV bridge humbucker adds a fuller option when required. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a compound-radius fingerboard feel like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fingerboard is more curved towards the lower frets and gradually becomes flatter higher up. This provides comfortable chord playing while reducing the tendency for notes to choke during large bends further up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Suhr SSV a high-output humbucker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is better described as a vintage-output humbucker. Suhr characterises the SSV as dynamic and relatively uncompressed, with the bridge version wound hotter than the neck version for added sustain and midrange response. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs SSCII an active system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery is required. SSCII is Suhr’s proprietary system for reducing traditional single-coil hum while preserving the normal pickup response. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre stainless-steel frets suitable for frequent gigging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Their durability is one of their major advantages, particularly for players who play regularly or use lots of bending and vibrato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Classic S work with modern amp modellers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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