Patina guitars PS-6 LPB R - lake placid blue relic

If you're looking for a high-quality electric guitar or bass without breaking the bank, the Patina Guitars PS-6 LPB R might just be the perfect instrument for you.

Overview

Although Patina Guitars is a newcomer to the traditional electric guitar and bass market, the brand—judging by the quality of its instruments—seems determined to make its mark in the entry-level and mid-range price segments.

High-Quality Materials for Exceptional Sound

The careful selection of woods, pickups, and hardware is no small matter and is often found in the specifications of much more expensive instruments. Here are a few features that make the PS-6 LPB R a smart choice:

• Paulownia body: Lightweight and resonant, it produces impressive volume.
• Roasted maple neck: improves stability, sustain, and tonal clarity.
• Rosewood fingerboard: for optimal playability and enhanced comfort.
• Hand-wound AlNiCo V pickups: for a warm, harmonically rich tone.
• Stainless steel frets: for increased durability.
• Alpha knobs and locking tuners: ensure precision and reliability.
• Bone nut: promotes better vibration transmission.

Finishes on par with the top brands

The finishes on the Patina Guitars PS-6 LPB R are no exception. The use of nitrocellulose lacquer, as found on Fender or Gibson USA models, gives the instrument a refined aesthetic. Additionally, the luminescent side inlays add a modern touch while preserving the model’s vintage authenticity.

A favorite choice among luthiers

Acclaimed by leading luthiers such as Suhr and Sandberg, Paulownia is fast becoming a benchmark wood. This wood, which is extremely lightweight and visually appealing, offers numerous advantages:

• It grows quickly, making it a sustainable choice.
• Stable and highly resonant, ideal for high-quality performances.
• Warm mids, clear bass, and mellow highs.

An innovative roasting process for enhanced performance

In addition to giving the wood an elegant patina, the roasting process significantly improves the instrument’s stability, sustain, clarity, and resonance. It also protects the instrument from temperature fluctuations, humidity, and mold, ensuring greater longevity.