14.10.13

New Instrumental Offerings From Schertler For The Fastidious Guitarist

By Madeline Pittman


Drop the name Schertler and many musician's eyes will light up, from the professional musicians doing daily gigs to the dreamy eyed teen in their room air-guitaring all night. This company started with the idea of a collaboration between 2 musical icons Stephan Schertler and the famed Swiss guitar builder and designer Claudio Pagelli. Their theory was to craft then market smaller electric-acoustic guitars

They have a standard equipped hardware and high quality pickups, with some limited upgrades being available when purchased. The guitar bodies were planned to be made from the finest available spruces and hardwoods for sound quality and tone. The shapes were to be uniquely futuristic when viewed. While they have been engaged in business they have surpassed many of these prospects to craft a group of special instruments that every musician can be proud to own.

They have four distinct but similarly constructed guitars to make a unique instrument. Most guitars can be crafted to order by picking or choosing different options such as finishes and the hardware. The four models listed are the CP, SB, SM and the SP.

The CP is a nylon string model that is as much at home around a friendly campfire as it is on the stage in front of thousands of people. The top is constructed from solid Swiss spruce for tone and warmth. The sides and back solid Indian rosewood for added depth and warmth to the sound. The pickups are also electronic with the typical side mount controls.

The model SB is a steel string. It also has the alpine Swiss spruce top supplying better tone and depth. Both the backs and side are fashioned from a newer hard-wood called Bubinga. This hard-wood enhances the tone and sustain making them sharper. The veritable electronic controls are located on-board and do a fine job mixing the sound.

The SM model also uses six steel strings. It shares the Swiss spruce cut-away top to help with enhancing the sound depth and quality. The side and back are hand crafted with prime cut mahogany. This will give it a much fuller and richer sound when compared to many of its counterparts. Its built electronics and pickups work together nicely rounding the package out.

The SP model is another fine steel string player in their lineup. It has the classic spruce top giving it a rich sound quality. Its side and back are crafted using Indian rosewood. Playability is spot on for flamenco, classical or folk music. The on board power electronics offer a nice range of controls that are positioned for maximum playability.

One of the greatest selling points is an almost limitless combinations that are possible using the on board pre-amp and mixer. It will never replace an expensive foot board, it does try hard to. Every control performs nicely doing what it is expected do.

Lately more mainstream guitarists are embracing the sound qualities of acoustic guitars when plugged in or unplugged. From the way things look Schertler guitars are in front of the curve. With its solidly designed body and unique style it is unbeatable.




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