Fabulous Superlative MS
Fabulous Superlative MS
Fabulous Superlative MS
Fabulous Superlative MS
Fabulous Superlative MS
Fabulous Superlative MS
Fabulous Superlative MS
Fabulous Superlative MS
Fabulous Superlative MS

Fabulous Superlative MS

Regular price $ 5,495.95 Sale price$ 4,495.95
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Note: All RS Guitarworks Guitars and Basses may also be ordered in left-handed configuration at no additional charge!

RS Guitarworks is proud to announce the only authorized and endorsed guitar by Country music legend Marty Stuart and his band, the Fabulous Superlatives. RS Guitarworks got together with Marty, Cousin Kenny Vaughan and Chris Scruggs to create a series of instruments that meets Marty and the Fabulous Superlatives’ desire for classic feel, tone and build quality.

The RS Superlative guitar has a one piece maple neck with dimensions taken directly from Marty’s favorite Tele, ‘Clarence’ (the late Clarence White’s bender-modified 1954 Esquire). A lightweight pine body with a silver sparkle nitrocellulose finish makes the RS Guitarworks Superlative a picker’s dream. The RS Superlative MS is also equipped with a Custom B-Bender handmade by Gene Parsons, just like the one found in Marty's favorite 'Clarence'. Lindy Fralin custom-wound SuperlaTone pickups and world-renowned RS Guitarworks electronics round out this amazing guitar.

The RS Superlative guitars and basses were used extensively on Marty and the Fabulous Superlatives’ new album, Nashville, Volume 1: Tear The Woodpile Down (2012, Sugar Hill Records).

Contact RS Guitarworks to get your own RS Superlative guitar or RS Superlative bass today!

Model: Fabulous Superlative MS
Condition: Played But Loved
Color: Silver Sparkle
Pickguard: Black Sparkle (Live Guard) and Black Bakelite (TV)
Body Wood: Heart Pine with Removable Back
Neck Wood: One-piece Maple
Fret Size: Vintage
Radius: 7.25″
Neck Shape: Clarence
Pickups: Lindy Fralin Superlatone Set
Electronics: RS Superpot , CTS Audio Tone, CRL Switch, Switchcraft Jack, and RS/Luxe Cap
Bridge: Glendale/RS with Brass Saddles, Custom Bender by Gene Parsons to Match Feel and Pull of Clarence
Hardware: Aged Nickel
Tuners: Klusons on 2-5, and Keith Banjo Tuners on 1&6
Case: Reunion Blues Gig Bag

When you have decided on the model and specifications of your dream guitar or bass, you can either place the order online, or call us to discuss any details or specific questions/requests. Once your build has been finalized, a minimum of a 50% deposit is required to start the build.  If you’ve purchased the guitar outright from us – this deposit does not apply. 

From the time you have placed your order or deposit, you have two weeks to make any changes. After that, all specifications are final. Actual build time is based on the exact options chosen, but typically our build time is about four months.

Month 1

  • Choose your model and options. After determining what you want and you have either placed your order online or confirmed options with us, your deposit will be due.
  • After the deposit is made, you will have two weeks to make any changes.

  • Once the all details have been finalized, all preliminary woodworking is started.

  • Necks are fretted and final shaped. Body is finish sanded and prepped for paint.
  • All necessary parts/hardware are ordered.

 

Month 2

  • Body and neck go to paint. This stage can take several weeks to properly apply lacquer depending on color and aging level. 
  • Due to the nature of nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitars are allowed to cure for four weeks.

 

Month 3

  • In the middle of month 3 the bodies and necks, once completely dry, come out of the booth for wet sanding and buffing. 
  • Depending on the level of aging requested, the body, neck and all hardware are put in the aging process.

 

Month 4

  • Frets are leveled and crowned. The nut is cut. 
  • After all appropriate aging is complete the guitar will go into final assembly. 
  • After final assembly, we allow a minimum of one week for the guitar to acclimate before we perform the final setup. 
  • When everything is completed, you will be contacted to pay the balance and submit any final details in regards to shipping.

When you receive your guitar or bass, you have 2 days to contact us with any concerns you might have. We strive for 100% satisfaction, so any issues or concerns you may have will be addressed promptly. All of our instruments come with a lifetime warranty to the original owner.