Patina PT-3 BK

Essential Information About the Patina Guitars PT-3 BK Guitar

• Black nitro finish: lively feel, premium aesthetics, and beautiful patina over time.


• Modern comfort: roasted maple neck with a "Modern C" profile, rosewood fingerboard, and 22 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges.


• Tuning stability: locking tuners with a 1:19 ratio and a fixed bridge for exemplary tuning retention.


• Dynamic and punchy tones: SS configuration with custom handwound (Alnico V) pickups and simple, effective electronics (1 volume, 1 tone).

A PT-3 Designed as a "Modern Player": Classic Look, Contemporary Feel

The Patina Guitars PT-3 BK embodies the spirit of timeless guitar design while embracing decidedly modern choices to meet the expectations of today's guitarists. Its black nitro finish highlights clean, assertive lines, while the combination of a paulownia body and roasted maple neck aims for a balance of lightness, resonance, and stability. The result: a player-oriented electric guitar built to withstand hours of rehearsal, studio work, and stage performance without fuss.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

With its modern ergonomics, jumbo stainless steel frets, and reliable hardware, the PT-3 BK suits both the serious beginner seeking a solid, evolving foundation and the intermediate to advanced player looking for a stable, precise, and easy-to-set-up instrument. The SS configuration emphasizes attack, clarity, and responsiveness to playing: perfect for rock, blues, pop, funk, indie, and all rhythmic parts that require sharpness. Clean tones remain articulate and reactive; with overdrive, it maintains good definition for crisp riffs and leads that cut through the mix.

Sound Character: Custom SS, Alnico V, and a Responsive Platform

The heart of this electric guitar lies in a simple and effective combination: two single-coil pickups (SS) custom handwound, rated around 7k, paired with Alpha potentiometers and minimalist controls (1 volume / 1 tone). This approach emphasizes responsiveness and dynamics: lowering the volume naturally cleans up the sound; playing harder immediately delivers more bite. The Alnico V magnets generally provide a balance of precision, tight lows, and present highs, ideal for detailed clean tones and expressive crunch.

The paulownia body contributes to a lightweight and vibrant feel, with quick response and good resonance, while the quarter sawn roasted maple neck promotes stability and a crisp attack. The fixed bridge enhances consistency, tuning stability, and vibration transfer: a real plus if you play with a pick and tight palm mutes or if you need a reliable instrument for recording. Finally, the stainless steel frets improve smoothness and longevity, offering a precise feel under the fingers, especially appreciated during repeated bends and vibratos.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, you can opt for D'Addario EXL110 10-46 string sets, perfectly suited to the 25.5" scale length and versatile playing styles (rhythm, bends, standard tuning). This gauge offers an excellent compromise between comfort, tuning stability, and attack, whether playing clean tones or heavier overdrive.

Technical specifications

Category	TL	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel

Type	6-string electric guitar	Radius	13.75" / 349 mm
Body	paulownia	Inlays	luminescent side dot inlay
Finish	nitro (Black Nitro Finish)	Frets	22 jumbo stainless steel, rounded edges
Bridge	fixed	Tuners	locking chrome, 1:19 ratio
Wood	roasted maple, quarter sawn	Hardware finish	chrome
Neck finish	satin	Pickup configuration	SS
Profile	"Modern C"	Pickups	custom handwound, Alnico V
Truss rod	double action	Output level	7k
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Potentiometers	Alpha
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Nut material	bone