Spira Guitars S-500 QFB Quilted Maple - Fireburst
Introducing the Spira Guitars S-500 — a masterpiece that harmoniously blends eye-catching aesthetics with top-tier performance, crafted for musicians who demand excellence in both form and function.
At the heart of the S-500 is a mahogany body adorned with a stunning quilted maple top, delivering exceptional resonance and a visual allure that's sure to captivate. The Canadian roasted maple neck and fretboard provide unparalleled stability and a smooth, responsive playing experience, making it ideal for advanced techniques.
Equipped with a pair of Spira Villain™ humbuckers, this guitar offers powerful and articulate tones that excel across genres, particularly shining in rock and metal. The 24 jumbo frets facilitate effortless playability and tonal clarity, while premium components ensure superior tuning stability and precision, making the S-500 a reliable choice for both live performances and studio sessions.
A Stunning Blend of Tonewoods and Craftsmanship
The S-500 features a solid mahogany body, prized for its rich, resonant tone and warm sustain. Capping this powerhouse is a quilted maple top, offering both stunning visual depth and an added brightness to the tonal profile. The eye-catching gloss finish highlights the intricate figuring of the maple, ensuring that this guitar looks as breathtaking as it sounds.
A Canadian roasted maple neck and fretboard add both aesthetic appeal and rock-solid stability. The roasting process enhances the wood’s durability and resistance to humidity changes while giving it a gorgeous caramel hue. The smooth modern D-profile neck allows for effortless playability, making fast runs, expressive bends, and intricate chord voicings feel second nature.
Powerful Pickups for a Versatile Sound
Under the hood, the S-500 packs a serious punch with a set of Spira Villain™ humbuckers. These custom-designed pickups deliver high-output aggression with articulate clarity, making them perfect for anything from searing lead work to tight, percussive rhythm playing. Whether you're diving into hard rock, progressive metal, or blues-infused shredding, the Villain™ pickups respond with impeccable dynamic range and definition.
Precision Hardware for Flawless Performance
A fixed bridge ensures rock-solid tuning stability and optimal string resonance, while locking machine heads make string changes quick and effortless. The 24 jumbo frets on a 25.5” scale length provide exceptional control and precision, allowing you to execute even the most demanding techniques with ease.
Whether you’re in the studio crafting your next masterpiece or lighting up the stage with a ferocious solo, the Spira S-500 offers the perfect combination of playability, tone, and visual flair.
The Spira Guitars S-500 is a modern masterpiece, designed to inspire and empower players at every level. Available now at Musicmaker, where we’ve been providing musicians with the best gear and expert advice for over four decades.
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Features
- Body: Solid mahogany with a quilted maple top for a balanced, resonant tone
- Finish: Gloss—stunning, vibrant, and visually striking
- Neck: Canadian roasted maple with a sleek modern D shape for comfort and speed
- Fretboard: Roasted maple for enhanced stability and a smooth playing experience
- Frets: 24 jumbo frets—perfect for lead guitarists and technical players
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches—offering precise note articulation and tight low-end response
- Pickups: Dual Spira Villain™ custom humbuckers with ceramic magnets for high-output clarity
- Controls: Simple and effective—1 volume, 1 tone
- Bridge: Fixed bridge for tuning stability and sustain
- Hardware: Black locking machine heads for quick and reliable tuning
Specifications
- Machine Head Black, Locking
- Neck Canadian Roasted Maple
- Shape Modern D
- Fretboard Roasted Maple (QAB, QFB) or Ebony Tech (QGY E)
- Radius 14″
- Nut Width 43mm
- Nut Bone
- Truss Rod Double Action
- string Scale 25,5″
- Number of Frets 24 Jumbo
- Body Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
- Pickup HH, Spira Villain, Custom Made, 12k output, Ceramic Magnet
- Bridge Fixed
- Controls 1 Volume, 1 Tone
- Hardware Black
- Finish Gloss