Patina PS-3 OW

Essential Information About the Patina Guitars PS-3 OW Guitar

• Premium Vintage Look: Olympic White Nitro finish for a refined feel and an aesthetic inspired by the classics.


• Modern Comfort and Stability: Quarter sawn torrefied maple neck, Modern C profile, double action truss rod.


• Fast, Durable Playability: 22 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges, perfect for bends and minimal wear.


• Expressive SSS Tones: set of custom handwound Alnico V pickups (output rated at 7k) + refined electronics (Alpha potentiometers).

PS-3: The "Classic" Spirit Revisited with Decidedly Modern Choices

With the PS-3 OW, Patina Guitars embraces the DNA of three single-coil guitars while adding details designed for today's musician. The Nitro finish and Olympic White color immediately evoke the timeless codes of rock, blues, and pop scenes, while the luthiery emphasizes comfort and reliability: quarter sawn torrefied neck, stainless steel frets, and locking tuners. The result is a guitar with an authentic style, yet built to withstand rehearsals, gigs, and demanding setups without flinching.

A 6-String Electric Designed for Expressive Playing (From Studio to Stage)

The Patina Guitars PS-3 OW caters to a wide range of guitarists: it is ideal for an intermediate player looking for a true upgrade (tuning stability, stainless steel frets, comfortable neck), and it clearly has the credentials to attract an advanced player seeking an inspiring, ready-to-play instrument. The SSS configuration and vibrato (tremolo) invite right-hand nuances, dynamic attacks, and subtle vibrato effects. Style-wise, it excels in blues, funk, pop, indie, classic rock, and anything requiring a clear, punchy, and articulated sound, including with pedals.

Sound: Controlled Brightness, Dynamic and Snappy SSS Character

The PS-3 OW combines a much-appreciated sonic recipe: a paulownia body (often sought for its lightweight feel and lively response) paired with a torrefied maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. This combination promotes a crisp attack and good balance: torrefied maple generally provides a sense of precision and stability, while rosewood tends to slightly round off the high end, helping maintain a musical treble without harshness.

The three custom handwound single-coil pickups, featuring Alnico V magnets and an output around 7k, aim for versatility: enough bite to highlight chicken picks and rhythm parts, while retaining body for solos. The electronics remain intentionally straightforward and effective with 1 volume and 2 tone controls: enough to shape character without losing touch with the playing. Finally, the tremolo bridge adds extra expressiveness (vibratos, inflections, "floating" chords) and, combined with locking tuners, helps maintain stable tuning during energetic playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, plan for 1 or 2 sets of D'Addario EXL110 10-46 strings (or any 10-46 nickel electric guitar strings) to maintain the same gauge, feel, and overall setup balance.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel

Type	6-string electric guitar	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Body	paulownia	Number of frets	22
Finish	Nitro Finish	Fret type	jumbo stainless steel, rounded edges
Color	Olympic White	Bridge	tremolo
Wood	torrefied maple (Quarter Sawn)	Tuners	locking (locking) 1:19
Neck finish	satin	Hardware finish	chrome
Profile	Modern C	Machine heads	chrome, locking 1:19
Fingerboard	rosewood	Pickup configuration	SSS
Inlays	luminescent side dot inlays	Pickups	Custom handwound, Alnico V, output rated 7k
Radius	13.75" / 349 mm	Potentiometers	Alpha
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Controls	1 Volume, 2 Tone
Nut material	bone	Original strings	D'Addario EXL 110, gauge 10-46
Truss rod	double action