Music Man St. Vincent Goldie, Velveteen

Full Description

Revolutionary pickup design

The St. Vincent Goldie is equipped with a set of specially designed gold foil mini humbucking pickups that deliver a vintage tone replete with clarity and warmth. Each pickup uses Alnico 5 magnets, drawing inspiration from vintage single-coil and early Firebird mini humbucker designs. This configuration ensures a sound that is bright yet smooth, with enough output to handle both rhythm and lead playing. The wax potting process prevents unwanted microphonics, making it ideal for both studio recordings and live performances.

Ergonomic and aesthetic design

Goldie isn't just about sound; it also focuses heavily on player comfort and visual appeal. The lightweight okoume body makes the guitar manageable for extended gigs and sessions, while the eye-catching reversed headstock is not only a visual statement but contributes to the guitar's overall balance. The chrome hardware against the 3-ply parchment pickguard and matching colored headstocks, depending on the model, enhances its aesthetic appeal, making it a standout instrument on stage.

Advanced hardware integration

The integration of high-quality hardware such as Schaller locking tuners, stainless steel frets, and a Music Man tremolo with solid brass saddles, underscores Goldie's commitment to durability and fine tuning. This setup not only aids in maintaining stable tuning through vigorous playing but also enriches the tonal resonance, adding to the guitar's expressive capabilities.

Comfort meets functionality

This model continues to honor the St. Vincent lineage through thoughtful ergonomic design and functional advancements. The smooth-action tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and pitch modulation effects, complemented by a comfortable neck profile suited for various playing styles. The intuitive 5-way switching arrangement offers versatile tone shaping, making it easy for players to switch between sounds during performances.

Specifications

• Product Code: 852-V6-21-06-MB-CR

Body

• Size: 12-9/16" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 39-9/16" long (31.9 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 100.5 cm long)
• Body Wood: Okoume
• Body Finish: High gloss polyester
• Body Colour: Velveteen
• Bridge: Custom chrome plated Music Man St. Vincent Modern tremolo with solid brass saddles

Neck & Fingerboard

• Scale Length: 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
• Neck Radius: 10" (25.4 cm)
• Headstock Size: Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long, Reversed
• Frets: 22 - High profile, medium width, stainless steel
• Neck Width: 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at least fret
• Neck Wood: Figured roasted maple neck
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fret Markers: Custom St. Vincent Inlay
• Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
• Neck Colour: Natural with headstock painted to match body
• Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets

Hardware & Electronics

• Pickguard: Parchment
• Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons
• Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
• Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
• Controls: 250kohm volume and tone - .047µF tone capacitor
• Switching: 5-way lever pickup selector
• Pickups: HHH - 3 Music Man custom mini-humbucking with chrome covers and gold foil
• Left Handed: No
• Strings: 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)