Stanford CR Thinline 30 VB

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Stanford CR Thinline 30 VB

Stanford

CR Thinline 30 VB

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Product Info

Article Number: 485101
Brand: Stanford
Model: CR Thinline 30 VB
Price: $1,208.90

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This Stanford Thinline 30 is a seriously cool instrument for players craving a vintage-inspired semi-hollow sound. The P90s give it a warm, growly character that's perfect for blues, rockabilly, and classic rock – it's a great option if you want a touch of hollow-body vibe without the full acoustic projection.

Product Description

  • Stanford CR Thinline 30 Vintage Blonde
  • Thinline Semi-Acoustic Guitar
  • Pickups: 2 P90 single coil
  • Crossroads Series
  • Back & Sides: Maple veneer
  • Top: Maple veneer
  • Neck: Solid maple
  • Neck profile: C-shape
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard inlays: Dot
  • Frets: 22 Medium jumbo
  • Nut: Bone
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Scale: 630 mm
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Trapeze tailpiece
  • Controls: 2 Volume
  • 2 Tone
  • Machine heads: Kluson-style tulips
  • Includes a case
  • Strings: D'Addario EXL 110
  • 10-46
  • Finish: Nitro matte
PROS
  • • Maple veneer construction delivers a focused, articulate tone.
  • • Crossroads P90s provide a thick, creamy vintage vibe.
  • • Solid maple neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar feel.
  • • Kluson-style machine heads ensure smooth, accurate tuning.
CONS
  • • Maple veneer can lack the resonance of solid wood bodies.
  • • Limited tonal flexibility compared to humbucker-equipped guitars.
  • • Nitro matte finish, while attractive, can be more prone to stickiness.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple veneer (back & sides), Maple veneer (top)
Neck Material Solid Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 x Crossroads P90 Single Coil
Scale Length 630 mm (24.8 in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Tune-O-Matic with Trapeze Tailpiece
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck profile is described as a ‘C’ shape, but it’s more akin to a vintage ‘C’ – slightly fuller and less aggressively tapered than many modern necks.
Yes, they possess the characteristic P90 hum, but it’s manageable and contributes to their vintage charm. Noise gates can be used if excessive noise is a concern.
Nitro matte finishes are inherently softer than gloss finishes, so it's more susceptible to minor cosmetic marks; careful handling is advised.

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