CP Thornton Traditional HTL 2 – Translucent Sonic Blue with Blue Sapphire Pearl

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Handmade in Sumner, Maine, the CP Thornton Traditional HTL 2 combines vintage-inspired design with modern precision, exceptional craftsmanship, and outstanding playability. Finished in a stunning Translucent Sonic Blue with Blue Sapphire Pearl incorporated into the clear coats, this instrument offers a distinctive appearance that beautifully complements its carefully selected tonewoods and premium components.

The lightweight swamp ash body delivers excellent resonance, clarity, and dynamic response, while the one-piece, torrefied 5A flame rock maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, comfortable playing experience. The vintage-inspired V-shaped neck profile measures .840" at the first fret and .900" at the twelfth fret, offering a substantial yet comfortable feel. A 10" fingerboard radius and 21 Jescar nickel silver medium jumbo frets provide effortless playability, smooth bends, and precise articulation.

Equipped with a set of Ron Ellis 50/60 single-coil pickups, the Traditional HTL 2 delivers the unmistakable character of a great vintage Strat-style guitar, with sparkling highs, articulate midrange, tight lows, and exceptional touch sensitivity. The traditional five-way switching and dedicated tone controls for the neck/middle and bridge pickups offer a wide range of expressive tones, from warm, rounded cleans to cutting, dynamic lead sounds.

Premium hardware includes a Gotoh Vintage Tremolo and staggered Gotoh SD91 tuning machines, providing dependable tuning stability and smooth tremolo operation. The pearloid pickguard adds a tasteful finishing touch to the striking translucent blue finish.

Weighing just 7 lbs 6 oz, this Traditional HTL 2 is exceptionally well-balanced and comfortable to play. Combining vintage character, modern refinements, and meticulous attention to detail, it is a versatile instrument equally suited for the studio or stage.

Includes an Access Stage III hardshell case.

Specifications

General

• Builder: CP Thornton

• Model: Traditional HTL 2

• Serial Number: 837

• Handmade In: Sumner, Maine, USA

• Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz

Body

• Body Wood: Swamp Ash

• Finish: Translucent Sonic Blue with Blue Sapphire Pearl in the Clear Coats

• Pickguard: Pearloid

Neck

• Neck Wood: One-Piece Torrefied 5A Flame Rock Maple

• Neck Profile: V Carve

• Neck Depth: .840" at 1st Fret, .900" at 12th Fret

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Fingerboard Radius: 10"

• Frets: 21 Jescar Nickel Silver

• Fret Size: #6150 Medium Jumbo (.047" x .104")

• Inlays: Black 1/4" Dots

• Nut Width: 1.650"

Electronics

• Pickups: Ron Ellis 50/60 Single-Coils

• Controls: Master Volume, Tone for Neck & Middle, Tone for Bridge

• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Switch

Hardware

• Tuners: Gotoh SD91 Staggered

• Bridge: Gotoh Vintage Tremolo

• String Spacing: 2 7/32"

Case

• Access Stage III Hardshell Case Included