Gibson / Frank Zappa Roxy SG / 2013 / Cherry / Guitar
The Frank Zappa Signature "Roxy" SG, released in 2013 by Gibson, is a limited edition guitar paying homage to a classic period in Zappa's career and the album Roxy and Elsewhere.With only 400 units produced, this guitar captures the classic look of the SG Special he used during this time.
Body:
Crafted from solid Honduran Mahogany, the Roxy SG features a beveled design reminiscent of the '61 Reissue style. Its Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish offers a subtle satin sheen, highlighting the natural grain of the wood.
Neck:
The one-piece quartersawn Honduran Mahogany neck is joined to the body at the 22nd fret, providing stability and resonance. Its slim profile and Indian Rosewood fretboard ensure comfortable playability across 22 jumbo frets.
Electronics:
The Roxy SG is equipped with two Super '57 humbuckers featuring AlNiCo II magnets, delivering a versatile range of tones. Its electronics configuration includes a 3-way pickup switch, mini-toggle phase switch, and mini-toggle coil split, offering flexibility in sound shaping.
Hardware:
Chrome hardware, including Grover Rotomatic tuning machines and a Zamak Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, adds to the guitar's durability and functionality. The guitar also features a unique 5-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard and a Maestro tremolo system for expressive pitch modulation.
The Gibson Frank Zappa Signature "Roxy" SG embodies the spirit of one of music's most innovative artists, making it a prized instrument for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
ATB Guitars, UK
Hello we’re ATB Guitars.
We are one of Europes leading sellers of vintage and rare guitars. We only sell vintage Gibson and Fender electric guitars from 1950 until 1975 and have an extensive inventory to browse in our bricks and mortar store in Cheltenham, UK or in our online web store.
Payment and p/x:
All prices are in UK GBP £ Sterling. Payment can be made by Paypal, bank transfer, cash, or money order cashiers cheque etc.
Should you not be absolutely delighted with your purchase you may return it to Cheltenham, at your own expense, within 7 days from the date of delivery for a full refund. The item must not have been altered or tampered with in any way, and it must arrive in the same condition as it left us.
Postage and shipping:
We ship within the UK by Royal Mail Recorded (small items under 2Kg), TNT or UPS and Worldwide by Royal Mail Airmail Signed For (small under 2Kg) Parcelforce, UPS or FedEx. All shipping prices include expert packing, cartons and packing materials but not insurance which is typically around 2% of items value. Currently approx shipping rates for a single guitar are as follows:
UK excluding Northern Ireland and Highlands £29
Most of mainland Europe £49
U.S.A. £129
Asia £149 - £190
Rest of World including S. America £149 - £275