Patina PS-7 PP R

A Modern "Super-Strat" with Vintage Character

With its silhouette designed for versatility and its nitro relic finish, the PS-7 PP R fits into the great tradition of "super-strat" style electric guitars: an ergonomic and efficient base, enhanced with modern elements to meet current demands. The combination of a tremolo-type vibrato, an HSS configuration, and a roasted neck perfectly illustrates this philosophy: preserving the immediate playability and responsiveness of an expressive guitar while gaining tuning stability, precision, and endurance on stage and in the studio.

Which Guitarists and Styles is the PS-7 PP R Made For?

The Patina Guitars PS-7 PP R is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a responsive guitar capable of switching between genres without changing instruments. The HSS configuration makes it a natural ally for rock, modern blues, pop, funk (with punchy, percussive clean tones), as well as for more saturated styles thanks to the bridge humbucker.

Its Modern C neck and jumbo stainless steel frets promote fluid playing: open chords, legato lines, strong vibratos, and clean bends. The tremolo adds an extra expressive dimension (subtle vibrato, more pronounced effects), while the locking tuners help maintain stable tuning during dynamic playing.

Sound and Electronics: HSS Versatility Serving Tone

The sonic heart of this PS-7 PP R lies in a set of Custom handwound pickups in Alnico V with an HSS configuration. The two single coils deliver detailed clean sounds with good attack definition, ideal for precise rhythms and arpeggios. The humbucker, rated more powerful, targets a denser, more compressed range, suitable for riffs, singing leads, and thick saturations.

The electronics rely on Alpha potentiometers and a simple, effective control layout (1 Volume, 2 Tone) to quickly shape your sound without getting lost in complex settings. The pickup/electronics combination allows switching from bright and cutting tones to rounder, mellower sounds by adjusting volume and tone controls, which is particularly useful in live contexts.

Regarding craftsmanship, the paulownia body is valued for its lightness and resonance, making the guitar easy to handle during long sessions and often very "alive" in hand. The roasted maple neck contributes to a stable feel and a dry, fast touch, while the rosewood fingerboard adds a touch of warmth and softness to the attack perception. Finally, the 22 jumbo stainless steel frets offer excellent longevity and smooth playability, with comfort enhanced by rounded edges.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this 6-string electric guitar, you can prepare a spare set of strings in 10-46 gauge (same gauge as original, convenient to maintain the feel), a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, a strap, and a tuner (pedal or clip-on) to secure tuning, especially if you use the tremolo.

Technical specifications

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

Type	6-string electric guitar	Radius	13.75" / 349.25 mm
Wood	paulownia	Number of frets	22
Bridge	tremolo	Material	stainless steel
Finish	nitrocellulose with relicing	Details	rounded edges
Color	Purple Nitro (relic)	Hardware finish	chrome
Neck finish	satin	Tuners	locking tuners
Profile	Modern C	Tuner ratio	1:19
Truss rod	double action	Pickup configuration	HSS
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickups	Custom handwound
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Magnets	Alnico V
Nut material	bone	Output level (claimed)	7k / 16K
Fingerboard	rosewood	Potentiometers	Alpha
Inlays	luminescent side dots	Controls	1 Volume, 2 Tone