Comments and Tags
This electric guitar features an HSS pickup configuration (humbucker at bridge position, single coil at middle and neck positions) with a single volume control, two tone control knobs, and a 5 way pickup selector switch, a Floyd Rose "floating tremelo" system, fine tune mechanisms on the bridge, a string locking system at the nut, and most likely a rosewood fretboardScott Warren, 1/12/2020
Collection Tier:
Tier 2Musical Instruments ➔ Electric Guitar
Identifier:
1992.68.1Description:
This electric guitar was made by Alvarez Instruments and features a white body with an HSS pickup configuration. It also has a volume control knob, two tone control knobs, a 5-way selector switch, and a Floyd Rose floating tremolo. Fine-tuning mechanisms can be seen on the bridge and there is a string locking system at the nut.Date:
1987 – 1992Materials:
Wood, MetalDimensions:
4" h 12" w 1.5" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Gift Of Klq 94.5 Fm Radio Station;Photo Credit: Tom Wagner and ArtifactGRRights:
Exhibit/Program
Artifact GR (2012 – 2013)Artifact GR was a project which invited members of the community into the archives of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and asked them to write about their experiences. The resulting submissions were cataloged in an interactive website (www.artifactgr.org) and in a published book (http://www.blurb.com/b/4400444-the-artifact-projectsoftcover).
Makers/Donors
Alvarez Instrument CompanyKLQ 945 FM Radio Station
