Patina guitars PS-3 BK - black

Patina Guitars is an up-and-coming brand in the traditional electric guitar and bass market, and it has already made a name for itself thanks to the exceptional quality of its instruments in the 500- to 700-euro price range.

Overview

The Patina Guitars PS-3 BK model is designed with meticulous care, featuring high-quality materials and technical specifications that rival much more expensive models. Its construction and finish are a testament to true artisanal craftsmanship.

Premium Materials for an Optimal Sound Experience

The choice of wood species is crucial to the guitar’s tone and aesthetics. Here are some notable features of the PS-3 BK:

• Paulownia body, known for its lightness and exceptional resonance.
• Roasted maple neck, enhancing stability and acoustic performance.
• Rosewood fingerboard, offering superior playing comfort.
• Hand-wound AlNiCo V pickups for rich, warm tones.
• Stainless steel frets, ensuring durability and precision.
• Alpha potentiometers for precise tone control.
• Locking tuners for stable tuning.
• Bone nuts, contributing to better intonation.

High-quality finishes worthy of leading brands

The finishes on the Patina Guitars PS-3 BK are made with nitrocellulose lacquer, similar to that used on models from renowned brands such as Fender or Gibson USA. In addition, its luminescent side inlays add a touch of modernity while improving visibility on stage.

Paulownia: A Wood with Many Virtues

Highly regarded by the world’s leading luthiers, Paulownia is a wood on the rise, poised for a promising future in guitar making. Here’s why:

• Extremely lightweight and visually appealing.
• Fast-growing, contributing to a sustainable resource.
• Excellent stability and resonance, offering impressive volume.
• Warm mids, clear bass, and mellow highs, combining the best characteristics of ash and alder.

A torrefaction process for enhanced durability

Roasting the wood gives the guitar an elegant patina and enhances its acoustic properties. This process enhances stability, sustain, clarity, and resonance, while protecting the instrument from temperature fluctuations, humidity, and mold.