{"product_id":"andy-taylor-custom-gold-bastard-goldtop-aus-2016","title":"Andy Taylor Custom “Gold Bastard” | Goldtop | AUS | 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Taylor is a craftsman from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. In his workshop he has turned out a number of beautiful and unique instruments that play, sound and look fantastic. This latest offering, new to the market is his 2016 ATC “Gold Bastard”. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis attractive instrument is a hardtail, single coil, strat inspired design. The all nitro finish sports black back and sides, and attractive gold top (redone by Andy in 2025), showcasing its unique top contours. Clear nitro on the neck shows off a beautiful quilted maple neck and rosewood fretboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relatively light instrument, with very comfortable balanced feel. 2 degree neck angle gives a nice, subtle back sweep. The neck on this guitar is straight and is currently set up with 10-46 gauge strings with a nice, ultra low 1.6mm action at the 12th fret. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar sports 3 Mark Davis Classic Strat Alnico 5 pickups. These are wound with formvar wire. This durable, thermoplastic resin coated wire is what was used by Fender through the 1950s and early 60s and plays a significant part in that classic “pre CBS” Fender tone. These pickups are configured with a Fender style 5 way pickup selector. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is wide and slim, with a medium\/wide nut width of 42.5mm, tapering out to 52.3mm at the 12th fret. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing just 3.33kg, this Andy Taylor Custom is a one off, light weight, killer sounding and fab looking instrument. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: This guitar does not currently come with a case, and one will need to be purchased for an extra $120 if this guitar is to be shipped. We can arrange this for you. Drop us a line!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e______________________________\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBrand: Andy Taylor Custom\u003cbr\u003eModel: Gold Bastard\u003cbr\u003eCountry: AUS\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2016 (Top refin 2025)\u003cbr\u003eCase: N\/A\u003cbr\u003eBody: Goldtop\/Black back and sides\u003cbr\u003eNeck: Natural\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Nitro\u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Solid Alder\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Quilted Maple\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25.5”\u003cbr\u003eFrets: 22 x medium nickle frets\u003cbr\u003eRadius: 12”\u003cbr\u003eProfile: C\u003cbr\u003eAction (Low E): 1.6mm\u003cbr\u003eNut: 42.5mm\u003cbr\u003e12th Fret: 52.3mm\u003cbr\u003eString Width at Bridge: 52.6mm\u003cbr\u003e1st Fret Depth: 20.3mm\u003cbr\u003e12th Fret Depth: 22.1mm\u003cbr\u003ePickups: Mark Davis Strat . Classic strat A5 set with formvar wire. Made in Melbourne\u003cbr\u003eResistance: Neck = 5.76k, Mid = 5.8k, Bridge = 5.92k\u003cbr\u003eKnobs: Chrome knurled with pearl buttons\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Hipshot hard tail through body\u003cbr\u003ePick Guard:\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Schaller \u003cbr\u003eHardware: Chrome\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3.33kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Taylor Customs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67859165118526,"sku":null,"price":2340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7489\/2350\/files\/1AndyTaylorCustomGoldBastardGoldtop.jpg?v=1791802063","url":"https:\/\/fretboardjungle.com\/products\/andy-taylor-custom-gold-bastard-goldtop-aus-2016","provider":"Fretboard Jungle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}