- SBO FX
Infobox Guitar model|title=SBO FX
bgcolor=#FFFFFF
manufacturer=SBO Custom Guitars
period=due for release - Summer 2009
bodytype=Solid
necktype=Bolt-on
scale=25.5"
woodbody=Maple/Laminated Alder
woodneck=Mahogany
woodfingerboard=Rosewood
bridge=Fixed
pickups=2 Humbuckers, 1 Special
*Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401 (Neck)
*Bareknuckle Mississippi Queen Humbucker (Bridge)
*Roland GK-3 Midi Pickup (Bridge)
colors=Black, White (Others available on request)The SBO FX is the second instrument to be designed under
SBO Custom Guitars . This guitar is estimated to be released in 2009 and, because the specification is not fully confirmed, orders will not be taken for this guitar as of yet.Features
The SBO FX features a variety of components. These are:
Pickups
The FX features two Humbucking Pickups and a Special Midi Pickup [ [http://www.sbo-group.co.nr/forum/27257/ www.sbo-group.co.nr] - SBO FX Specification] . These are:
*Bareknuckle Mississippi Queen(Bridge) [ [http://www.sbo-group.co.nr/forum/27257/ www.sbo-group.co.nr] - SBO FX Specification] - [http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/ Bareknuckle site]
*Fernandes Sustainer FSK-401 (Neck) [ [http://www.sbo-group.co.nr/forum/27257/ www.sbo-group.co.nr] - SBO FX Specification] - [http://www.fernandesguitars.com/sustainer.html Fernandes Sustainer online]
*Roland GK-3 Midi Pickup (Bridge) [ [http://www.sbo-uk.co.nr/prod02.html www.sbo-uk.co.nr] - SBO FX Specification and costs] The FX, like the XY features a three-way pickup selector, allowing each pickup to be utilised individually or together. In addition the the pickup selector, the FX also features a 3-way Toggle Kill Switch (middle position functions as kill) which earths the signal from the pickups, cutting the sound. [ [http://www.sbo-uk.co.nr/prod02.html www.sbo-uk.co.nr] - SBO FX Specification and costs]Integrated FX
The SBO FX features a variety of internal effects. These are:
*Z-Vex Fuzz Factory - allows the user to create squealing sounds, or simple distortion/overdrive. This effect can be bypassed by using the button on the front of the guitar. [ [http://www.sbo-uk.co.nr/prod02.html www.sbo-uk.co.nr] - SBO FX Specification and costs]
*MXR Phase 90 - allows the user to add the Phasing effect to the guitar's output sound. This effect can also be bypassed by using the button on the front of the guitar. [ [http://www.sbo-uk.co.nr/prod02.html www.sbo-uk.co.nr] - SBO FX Specification and costs]
*Unconfirmed use of Graph Tech Acoustic Saddles - creates an authentic acoustic guitar sound.Fact|date=April 2008GK-3
The GK-3 Midi Pickup allows the user to convert the guitar's signal into a Midi signal, which can be output to a suitable pedal that will then allow the user to output any available Midi sound. [ [http://www.roland.com/products/en/GK-3/specs.html Roland.com] - Roland Wesbite's official GK-3 Specs]
Body & Neck
The whole guitar is based on the
Fender telecaster.On the head of the neck, the guitar features the words "SBO FX" under the tuning pegs.Fact|date=April 2008References
External links
* [http://www.sbo-uk.co.nr SBO official site]
* [http://www.sbo-group.co.nr SBO official group site]
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