Lovingly handcrafted by Brisbanite Louis Whelan, The Protostar II is the very first guitar he designed. He almost retired the Protostar all together but we are so glad it's made a return for this special entirely salvaged/scrap native timber build.
This one features a fantastic pair of pickups including a JM shaped Curtis Novak ’63 Mosrite reissue in the neck, and a raw nickel P-90 from Madlove in the bridge. Controlled by my all time favourite knob and 4-way rotary switch (for parallel and series options).
Finished in satin nitro with an Amber/Walnut tint, and paired with a back painted gold pickguard. Light, resonant and well balanced, Louis is super happy with how this one came out!
| Body Material | Recycled red cedar |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5” |
| Finish | Amber/walnut stain (satin nitro) |
| Neck Material | Salvaged QLD maple |
| Fretboard Material | Off-cut Burdekin plum |
| Drop Cap | Salvaged QLD Maple |
| Radius | 9.5” |
| Fret Count | 21 medium frets |
| Pickups | Curtis Novak JM-Mosrite (’63 Mosrite reissue) on neck, Madlove P-90 Modern on bridge |
| Bridge | Mustang-style bridge |
| Vibrato | Göldo DG Vibrato System |
| Tuners | Gotoh Vintage 6-in-line machine heads |
| Serial Number | W008 |
Shipping Info
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Returns Policy
Unopened items in brand new condition may be returned within 14 days from the delivery date for a refund, exchange or credit but may be subject to a 20% restocking fee. Items that have been opened may be accepted back at our discretion. For more information visit our returns policy page.
Warranty
Brand new items are covered under the Southside Guitars general warranty: A 3-month electrical warranty and a 6-month structural warranty, excluding accidental damage, misuse or broken strings. This warranty is overridden by those stipulated by the brand. Learn more at the bottom of the returns policy page.