A PLYWOOD SEMI-HOLLOW ELECTRIC HMS Vanguard

HMS Vanguard was inspired by the famous Danelectro Masonite guitars. This is also a semi-hollow design, but the main difference is the use of Baltic Birch plywood instead of Masonite. There’s also the Deluxe version, with solid wood on top and in the back. I’d define the plywood version as more ”working class” compared to the solid wood, the "tuxedo” version, but the decision is yours. You know what suites your own playing style.

HMS Vanguard, specs

Body: Semi-hollow Plywood construction

Neck: Birch (bolted neck joint)

Fretboard: Pau Ferro

Scale length: 25”

Radus: 10”

Tuners: Kluson

Bridge: Gotoh

Pickups: HMS "ScaT-RoLL"

Finish: PU-lacquer, Hard Shellack Varnish or Monocoat oil

Length: 1020mm

Width: 335mm

Depth: 56mm (body 38mm)

Price: Starting from €1150