Koll Super Cub NAMM 2019, Chrysler Green w/Novaks

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Description

"I didn't want to make Telecasters or Stratocasters or Les Paul copies, I wanted to do my own thing. Because these are original shapes, I had the flexibility to do anything I wanted." -Saul Koll

We love the new Super Cub model from Koll Guitar Co. for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is because it's the type of guitar that reminds us of why we picked up an electric guitar in the first place - it looks killer and is super fun to play. Great guitars simply make you want to play and before you know it, 45 mins have passed. This is one of those guitars.

Ultra-lightweight (6lbs 14oz to be exact), resonant and lively, the Super Cub embodies what makes models like vintage Melody Makers so great. Take that vibe and put it into a superbly crafted guitar and you'll get where this guitar is coming from.

The medium C neck feels great in hand - somewhere between a Gretsch Duo Jet and a Les Paul Special. Coupled with the impeccable fretwork, this Super Cub plays beautifully and feels fast and nimble. The Mastery Bridge/Trem works beautifully and really allows for some aggressive trem work for this style of bridge.

We have a guess as to what you're thinking at this point - what's the story with those pickups?! They are Curtis Novak GT-V's and they sound incredible - one part gold foil, one part Jazzmaster...they're both familiar and new at the same time. The tones we pulled from this guitar were muscular, full of chime, and excelled at both clean and overdriven tones. Fender, Vox, Marshall-style amps, it sounded amazing through every one. They can do lighter pick/finger-picking playing and can take a beating when you want to turn up the amp and crank out those jams. 

Players looking for a guitar that balances high-level build quality with the soul, spirit, and outright fun of the "student model" guitars, this is your guitar! 

Specs

  • SERIAL NUMBER: 18566
  • MODEL: Super Cub
  • FINISH: Chrysler Green nitro
  • BODY: Solid mahogany 
  • NECK: Alder, set neck, medium C shape
  • HEADSTOCK: Super Cub shape, match finish, Koll logo decal 
  • BINDING: Single layer binding on neck
  • FRETBOARD: Katalox, 10" to 14" compound radius
  • FRETBOARD INLAYS: n/a
  • FRETS: Jescar .090 x .055 medium jumbo
  • NUT WIDTH: 1.687" hand-cut unbleached bone
  • TUNERS: Gotoh Kluson six-on-a-side
  • SCALE: 24.625"
  • BRIDGE: Mastery bridge and trem
  • PICKUPS: Two Curtis Novak GT-V goldfoils 
  • CONTROLS: V-V-T / LP toggle
  • KNOBS: Koll custom, clear
  • PICKGUARD: aluminum 
  • WEIGHT: 6lbs 14oz
  • STRINGS: 10-46
  • CASE: Mono Softcase 

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