Patina PT-3 SB Electric Guitar Sunburst
Series: 3 Series
Body Shape: Single Cutaway
Orientation: Right-Handed
Finish: Sunburst Nitrocellulose

Overview

The Patina PT-3 SB combines classic single-cutaway styling with modern performance features, delivering the familiar bite and twang of dual single-coil pickups with a lightweight paulownia body and premium roasted maple neck. Custom-wound Alnico V pickups provide clear, articulate tones, while the satin-finished neck and stainless steel frets offer a smooth, comfortable playing experience. The thin nitrocellulose finish is designed to naturally age and develop character over time.

Key Features

Playability and Comfort

• Quarter-sawn roasted maple neck with smooth satin finish
• Modern C neck profile for comfortable playability
• 13.75" fingerboard radius for a modern playing feel
• 22 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges
• Luminescent side dots for improved visibility in low-light environments

Tonewoods and Construction

• Body: Paulownia for lightweight comfort and resonance
• Neck: Quarter-sawn roasted maple for stability and response
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Double-action truss rod for precise neck adjustment
• Classic single-cutaway construction

Electronics

• Dual custom handwound Alnico V single-coil pickups
• Approximately 7k pickup output for clear, dynamic tones
• Alpha potentiometers
• SS configuration delivers classic bite, twang, and articulation
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
• 3-way pickup selector

Hardware and Setup

• Fixed bridge for reliable tuning stability and sustain
• Chrome locking tuners with 1:19 gear ratio
• Bone nut for improved resonance and response
• Chrome hardware throughout
• Factory-fitted D'Addario EXL110 strings (.010–.046)

Design Details

• Classic Sunburst finish
• Thin nitrocellulose lacquer designed to age naturally
• Lightweight paulownia body
• Rosewood fingerboard with luminescent side dots
• Vintage-inspired styling with modern performance appointments

Specifications

Why Choose This Guitar?

The Patina PT-3 SB is ideal for players who want:

• Classic single-cutaway tone and styling with a modern playing feel
• Clear, articulate Alnico V single-coil tones
• A lightweight paulownia body for comfortable extended playing
• Premium stainless steel frets and locking tuners
• A genuine nitrocellulose finish that can naturally develop its own character over time

Decades of Musical Expertise

Established in 1936, Matchetts Music has spent nearly a century supporting musicians across the UK and Ireland. We are a team of passionate players and specialists who curate our inventory to ensure every instrument and accessory meets the highest standards for quality and performance.

Reliable Nationwide Shipping

We understand the importance of getting your gear safely and quickly. Every high-value instrument undergoes a professional multi-point inspection and setup by our in-house technicians before it leaves our doors, so it arrives ready to play.

Personalised Support & Aftercare

Whether you need advice on a first guitar or technical support for a complex rig, our expert team is available via phone or email to provide the honest, professional guidance that has made us a trusted name for generations.

Authorised Main Dealer

Shop with total peace of mind. As an authorised dealer for world-leading brands like Fender, Taylor, Martin, and Yamaha, every product we sell is 100% genuine and backed by a full manufacturer’s warranty and our own commitment to customer satisfaction.

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