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Suhr USA Custom Modern Nova "Purple Nova + Pau Ferro" (2008)
Specifications
Model: Custom Modern Nova
Year: 2008
Finish: Purple Nova
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro with Dot Inlays
Neck Profile: Modern Elliptical
Frets: 24 Stainless Steel Jumbo
Radius: 10"-14" Compound
Pickups: JST Aldrich Neck & Bridge
Electronics:
Master Volume
Master Tone (Push/Pull for Coil-Split)
5-Way Selector Switch
Bridge: Gotoh 510 Tremolo
Tuners: Suhr Locking Tuners
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut: Tusq
Hardware: Chrome
 
Personal Thoughts
The Suhr Custom Modern Nova is a stellar instrument that blends boutique craftsmanship with modern playability. The Purple Nova finish is visually stunning The alder body provides a warm, balanced tone, while the pau ferro fingerboard adds a touch of brightness and smoothness to the playing experience.
The Modern Elliptical neck profile and compound radius fretboard ensure effortless playability, making this guitar perfect for fast leads and complex chording. The Suhr pickups deliver incredible tonal versatility, with the humbuckers providing powerful, articulate tones and the middle single-coil adding extra dynamics and clarity.
 
Condition Report
This guitar is in very clean condition, with only a few minor signs of play-wear visible under close inspection. The Purple Nova finish is vibrant and well-preserved, and the frets, fingerboard, and hardware are in excellent shape. You’d need to be extremely fussy to find any fault here.
 
Why It’s Special
Suhr’s Custom Modern Nova represents the pinnacle of modern guitar design. Its combination of premium tonewoods, stunning aesthetics, and world-class craftsmanship make it a standout instrument. Whether you’re looking for a high-performance guitar for the stage or a collector’s piece that exudes boutique charm, this Suhr delivers on all fronts. A true joy to play and own.