Patina PS-6 PP R

Essential Information About the Patina Guitars PS-6 LPB R Guitar

• "Purplee" Nitro Finish with Relicing: credible vintage look, lively feel, and an instrument that already feels "played" from the first time you pick it up.


• Custom Handwound SSS Configuration (Alnico V, approximately 7k output): clarity, dynamics, and versatility, from crystalline cleans to punchy overdrives.


• Modern Comfort: roasted maple quarter sawn neck, Modern C profile, 22 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges.


• Reliable Hardware: locking tuners with 1:19 ratio and tremolo-style vibrato for expressive playing without compromising tuning stability.

A Modern "S-style": Vintage Spirit, Contemporary Details

The PS-6 LPB R follows the tradition of "S" format electric guitars: familiar ergonomics, vibrato, and a trio of single-coil pickups to cover a wide palette of sounds. Here, the approach is clearly focused on modern playability and reliability, while maintaining a "roadworn" aesthetic thanks to the nitro relic finish. The result: a guitar with a strong character, designed for those who want the immediacy of an inspiring instrument without waiting years of playing to achieve that feel.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

Thanks to its long scale length and SSS configuration, this guitar excels in registers where precision, attack, and definition are expected: funk, pop, indie, blues, classic rock, country, and all styles where chord playing and arpeggios need to remain clear. The jumbo stainless steel frets facilitate bends, left-hand vibrato, and a faster "feel," which will particularly appeal to intermediate to advanced players. Beginners can also find an excellent learning instrument here, especially for working on intonation, dynamics, and tuning stability, provided they appreciate the feel of a 25.5" scale.

Sound: The SSS Trio, Paulownia Resonance, and Roasted Maple Attack

The PS-6 LPB R's sonic personality is primarily based on its custom handwound single-coil pickups. Made with Alnico V and rated around 7k output, they offer an interesting balance: enough level to make an amp sing while retaining the transparency and responsiveness typical of an SSS setup. Expect firm lows, present mids (without muddiness), and detailed highs, ideal for nuanced cleans, articulate crunches, and rhythms that need to cut through a mix.

The paulownia body generally provides a very lightweight guitar feel and a lively response, with resonance that favors attack and "snap." Combined with a roasted maple quarter sawn neck, you get a stable and responsive setup, with a clear attack and a precise feel under the fingers. The rosewood fingerboard rounds out the tone by adding a softer grain in the upper spectrum, helping maintain musical highs even on very open clean sounds.

In terms of expressiveness, the tremolo bridge allows you to add inflections, from subtle vibrato to more pronounced dives depending on your setup. The electronics with 1 volume and 2 tone controls (Alpha potentiometers) provide smooth control to shift from bright and snappy tones to rounder textures, very effective in blues and rock. Finally, the locking tuners contribute to better tuning stability, particularly appreciated if you use the vibrato or have an energetic attack.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes strung with D'Addario EXL110 10-46: if you want to maintain the same balance of tension and response, plan for a 10-46 electric string set identical (or equivalent) for your regular replacements.

Technical specifications

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

Type	6-string electric guitar	Nut	bone
Body	paulownia	Number of frets	22
Finish	"Purplee" nitro with Relicing	Fret type	jumbo stainless steel, rounded edges
Wood	roasted maple quarter sawn	Tuners	locking, 1:19 ratio
Profile	Modern C	Hardware finish	chrome
Truss rod	double action	Bridge	tremolo
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickup configuration	SSS
Fingerboard	rosewood	Pickups	custom handwound set, Alnico V, approximately 7k output
Inlays	luminescent side dots	Potentiometers	Alpha
Radius	13.75" / 349 mm	Controls	1 volume, 2 tone
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Original strings	D'Addario EXL110, 10-46