Suhr Classic T Antique Trans Butterscotch, (Used, Comm)

The Suhr Classic T Antique in Trans Butterscotch is a premium boutique T-style electric guitar built for players who want vintage-inspired tone, worn-in character and modern Suhr precision. With its swamp ash body, lightly aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish, tinted maple neck and fingerboard, 9"–12" compound radius, medium stainless steel frets, Suhr Classic T pickups, SSCII hum-cancelling system and Wilkinson 3-saddle bridge, it delivers classic T-style snap with refined playability and excellent tuning stability.

This pre-owned example is listed in Very Good condition, meaning it shows light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

Supplied with a Suhr gigbag, this Classic T Antique is a superb choice for country, blues, rock, pop, indie, worship, studio work and players looking for a boutique T-style guitar with vintage feel and professional reliability.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Suhr
Model	Classic T Antique
Finish	Trans Butterscotch
Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Body Shape	Classic T
Body Wood	Swamp Ash
Neck	Tinted Maple
Fingerboard	Tinted Maple
Neck Profile	60’s C Vintage Medium
Fingerboard Radius	9"–12" Compound
Frets	Medium Stainless Steel
Pickups	Suhr Classic T Single Coils
Electronics	Passive with SSCII Hum-Cancelling System
Bridge	Wilkinson 3-Saddle Bridge
Tuners	Suhr Locking Tuners
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Included	Suhr Gigbag
Main Appeal	Boutique T-style tone with antique nitro finish and modern Suhr playability
Best For	Country, blues, rock, indie, pop, worship, recording and live performance

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Suhr Classic T Antique is in Very Good condition. This means it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership, but remains fully functional and ready to play.

The Classic T Antique is designed with a factory-aged finish, including light checking and vintage-style wear. This intended Antique treatment should be distinguished from later owner wear.

What’s Included?

✔ Suhr Classic T Antique Trans Butterscotch Electric Guitar
✔ Suhr Gigbag

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar shows light signs of previous use such as small marks, light surface scratches or minor handling wear consistent with Very Good condition.

As an Antique model, the nitrocellulose lacquer finish includes factory ageing, checking and light wear as part of the intended look and feel.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing. The guitar has been checked for playability and functionality before sale.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Suhr Classic T Antique has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Electronics tested
• Suhr Classic T pickups checked
• Pickup selector tested
• Volume and tone controls checked
• SSCII system checked for normal operation
• Output jack tested
• Frets inspected
• Maple fingerboard checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Suhr locking tuners checked
• Wilkinson 3-saddle bridge checked
• Hardware inspected
• General playability assessed
• Suhr gigbag checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

This Suhr Classic T Antique has been assessed for playability, with the following checked:

• Action checked
• Neck relief checked
• Frets inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Electronics tested
• Pickup output checked
• Hardware checked
• Bridge setup checked
• Intonation checked

Please note that guitar setup can sometimes shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. We take this into account during our checks, but wood can naturally move in transit.

Why Choose The Suhr Classic T Antique Trans Butterscotch?

Boutique T-Style Tone

The Suhr Classic T Antique takes the familiar T-style formula and refines it with boutique-level craftsmanship, precise fretwork, upgraded hardware and excellent playability. It gives players the snap, punch and clarity expected from a great T-style guitar, but with the consistency and feel associated with Suhr.

Trans Butterscotch Finish

Trans Butterscotch is one of the most iconic finishes for a T-style guitar. It shows off the swamp ash body while giving the instrument a classic, vintage-inspired look that suits country, blues, rock and roots-based playing beautifully.

Antique Nitrocellulose Finish

The Antique finish gives the guitar a played-in look and feel straight away. The thin nitrocellulose lacquer is designed to feel more open and vintage-style than a heavy modern finish, while the light ageing adds character without making the guitar feel overly worn.

Suhr Classic T Pickups

The Suhr Classic T single-coil pickups deliver the essential T-style voice: bright bridge pickup snap, warm neck pickup roundness and a balanced middle-position sound. They are excellent for clean rhythm work, country picking, blues phrasing and driven rock tones.

SSCII Hum-Cancelling System

The SSCII system helps reduce traditional single-coil hum while keeping the guitar’s classic single-coil character intact. This makes the Classic T Antique especially practical for live performance, recording and pedalboard-based rigs.

60’s C Vintage Medium Neck

The 60’s C Vintage Medium neck profile gives the guitar a comfortable, substantial feel without being oversized. It suits rhythm work, lead playing, bends, hybrid picking and players who want a vintage-inspired neck with modern consistency.

Compound Radius And Stainless Steel Frets

The 9"–12" compound radius offers comfortable chord work lower down the neck and smoother bending higher up. Medium stainless steel frets add durability, clarity and a slick playing feel.

Wilkinson 3-Saddle Bridge

The Wilkinson compensated 3-saddle bridge keeps the traditional T-style look and attack while improving intonation compared with a basic vintage-style 3-saddle design.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Suhr Classic T Antique vs Fender Custom Shop Telecaster

A Fender Custom Shop Telecaster offers Fender heritage and traditional collectability. The Suhr Classic T Antique gives players boutique precision, stainless steel frets, SSCII hum reduction, locking tuners and a highly refined modern-vintage feel.

Suhr Classic T Antique vs Fender American Vintage Telecaster

An American Vintage-style Telecaster leans into period-correct Fender design. The Suhr Classic T Antique keeps the vintage inspiration but adds modern playability improvements such as a compound radius, stainless steel frets and improved hardware reliability.

Suhr Classic T Antique vs Suhr Classic T

The standard Suhr Classic T has a cleaner, less aged presentation. The Classic T Antique adds nitrocellulose lacquer and light factory ageing for players who want a more worn-in, vintage-style look and feel.

Suhr Classic T Antique vs Xotic XTC

An Xotic XTC is another boutique T-style option with high-end build quality. The Suhr Classic T Antique stands out for its SSCII system, Suhr locking tuners, Wilkinson compensated bridge and highly consistent Suhr fretwork.

Who Is It For?

Country And Roots Players

The Classic T pickup layout, Trans Butterscotch finish and T-style bridge response make this guitar ideal for country, Americana and roots-based playing.

Blues And Rock Guitarists

The bridge pickup bite, neck pickup warmth and dynamic response make it excellent for blues, blues-rock and classic rock tones.

Session And Studio Players

The SSCII system, tuning stability and clear T-style voice make this a useful recording guitar, especially when clean definition and mix-friendly attack are needed.

Worship And Pedalboard Players

The clear single-coil response works beautifully with overdrive, delay, reverb and modulation, making it suitable for modern worship and ambient playing styles.

Players Wanting A Boutique Tele-Style Guitar

This is ideal for guitarists who love the T-style format but want premium Suhr craftsmanship, modern playability and a factory-aged finish.

Suitable Genres And Uses

This Suhr Classic T Antique is well suited to:

• Country
• Blues
• Blues-rock
• Classic rock
• Pop
• Indie
• Alternative
• Americana
• Roots music
• Worship music
• Funk
• Soul
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Rehearsals
• Clean rhythm guitar
• Hybrid picking
• Overdriven rhythm tones
• Pedalboard-based rigs
• Players wanting a boutique T-style electric guitar

Why Choose A Boutique T-Style Guitar?

A T-style guitar is one of the most useful electric guitar designs ever made. It is simple, direct and incredibly responsive, with a bridge pickup that cuts through a mix and a neck pickup that can deliver warmer, rounder tones.

A boutique T-style guitar like the Suhr Classic T Antique keeps that essential formula but improves the details that serious players notice every day: fretwork, neck feel, tuning stability, bridge intonation, noise reduction and overall consistency.

The result is a guitar that feels familiar, but performs at a much higher level. It gives you the classic sound and look of a vintage-inspired T-style guitar with the reliability required for modern stage and studio use.

Looking for advice on choosing the right Suhr, boutique T-style guitar or pre-owned electric? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: Suhr Classic T Antique

Suhr has built a strong reputation among professional players for creating guitars that combine classic inspiration with modern precision. The Classic T Antique is Suhr’s aged, vintage-inspired take on the traditional T-style platform.

It is designed to feel like a trusted old guitar while avoiding the inconsistency often associated with genuine vintage instruments. The combination of a lightly aged nitro finish, Classic T pickups, SSCII hum reduction, stainless steel frets and premium hardware makes it a serious working guitar rather than just a vintage-style display piece.

This Trans Butterscotch example, supplied with a Suhr gigbag and listed in Very Good condition, is a superb choice for players who want classic T-style tone with boutique reliability.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Suhr
Model	Classic T Antique
Finish	Trans Butterscotch
Body Shape	Classic T
Body Wood	Swamp Ash
Body Finish	Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Factory Ageing	Light Ageing with Checking and Light Dings
Neck Wood	Tinted Maple
Fingerboard Wood	Tinted Maple
Neck Back Shape	60’s C Vintage Medium
Neck Measurements	.830"–.950"
Fingerboard Radius	9"–12" Compound
Frets	Medium Stainless Steel
Fret Measurements	.055" x .090"
Nut	1.650" Tusq
Neck Finish	Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Pickup Configuration	SS
Bridge Pickup	Suhr Classic T
Neck Pickup	Suhr Classic T Chrome
Electronics	Passive
Hum-Cancelling System	SSCII Equipped
Controls	Volume, Tone
Switching	Pickup Selector
Bridge	Wilkinson 3-Saddle Bridge
Tuners	Suhr Locking Tuners
Hardware Finish	Chrome
String Configuration	6-String
Included	Suhr Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Specification Note

This listing is based on the supplied product details and published Suhr Classic T Antique specifications. Exact serial number, production year, weight and any original build sheet or paperwork have not been supplied for this listing.

The Antique finish includes factory ageing, checking and light dings as part of the intended specification. Additional player wear should be assessed separately from the factory ageing.

Power Requirements

No power supply or battery is required. This is a passive electric guitar and only needs a standard 1/4" instrument cable and a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard or audio interface.

The SSCII hum-cancelling system does not require a battery.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Suhr Classic T Antique Trans Butterscotch is a superb boutique T-style guitar for players who want vintage-inspired tone, premium playability and modern reliability. Its swamp ash body, nitro Antique finish, Suhr Classic T pickups, SSCII system, compound radius, stainless steel frets, locking tuners and Wilkinson 3-saddle bridge make it a serious instrument for stage, studio and home use.

This Very Good condition example, supplied with a Suhr gigbag, is ideal for country, blues, rock, pop, indie and session players who want a professional T-style guitar with real character and high-end refinement.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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FAQ

What condition is this Suhr Classic T Antique in?

This guitar is listed in Very Good condition, meaning it shows light signs of previous use while remaining fully functional.

Does this guitar come with a gigbag?

Yes. This Suhr Classic T Antique comes with a Suhr gigbag.

What finish is this guitar?

This guitar has a Trans Butterscotch finish with Suhr’s Antique nitrocellulose lacquer treatment.

What pickups are fitted?

The published Classic T Antique specification lists Suhr Classic T single-coil pickups.

Does the SSCII system need a battery?

No. Suhr’s SSCII hum-cancelling system does not require a battery.

What does the Antique finish mean?

The Antique finish includes factory ageing, checking and light dings as part of the intended look and feel of the guitar.

What styles does this guitar suit?

It suits country, blues, rock, pop, indie, Americana, worship music, studio recording and live performance.

Is this suitable for professional use?

Yes. The Suhr Classic T Antique is built as a professional-quality boutique instrument with premium hardware and high-end playability.

Does it require a power supply?

No. This is a passive electric guitar and does not require a power supply.

Can I try this guitar in-store?

Fair Deal Music has a large Birmingham showroom, and our team can offer advice on Suhr guitars, boutique T-style instruments and pre-owned electric guitars.