Xotic Guitars XSC-1 RW BLK Super Heavy Aged
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Xotic Guitars
XSC-1 RW BLK Super Heavy Aged
Product Info
Article Number:
446976
Brand:
Xotic Guitars
Model:
XSC-1 RW BLK Super Heavy Aged
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,068.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Xotic XSC-1 is a seriously well-made instrument, aiming for that vintage Fender vibe but with modern touches. The roasted maple neck is a game-changer for playability, and the Raw Vintage pickups capture a really sweet, articulate tone. It's perfect for players who appreciate a meticulous build and that classic, slightly jangly ST sound.
Product Description
- Xotic Guitars XSC-1 RW BLK Super Heavy Aged
- Electric Guitar
- California Classic Series
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Roasted maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Neck profile: Medium "C"
- Dot fretboard inlays
- 9.5" Fretboard radius
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42.8 mm (1.69")
- 22 Jumbo frets (6100)
- Bone nut
- Pickups: 3 Raw Vintage RV-50 single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Mint green pickguard
- Gotoh vintage tremolo
- Chrome hardware
- Gotoh Locking Vintage machine heads
- Finish: Super Heavy Aged
- Colour: Black
- Incl. case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Raw Vintage RV-50 pickups deliver authentic, bell-like clarity.
- • Super Heavy Aged finish replicates decades of wear and tear beautifully.
- • Gotoh locking tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability.
CONS
- • The Super Heavy Aged finish may not appeal to players seeking a pristine look.
- • Ash body contributes to a potentially heavier overall instrument.
- • RV-50 pickups, while excellent, lack the extreme high-output of modern pickups.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
Raw Vintage RV-50 single coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
22 Jumbo (6100)
Bridge
Gotoh vintage tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself doesn't dramatically alter the tone, but the thinner nitrocellulose lacquer allows the wood to breathe more, potentially contributing to a slightly more resonant sound.
Absolutely. They make string changes a breeze and drastically improve tuning stability, particularly when using a tremolo.
Roasted maple is kiln-dried at high temperatures, making it incredibly stable, resistant to warping, and often feels smoother than traditional maple.
