Spira Guitars S450TRD Transparent Red
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A Performance-Oriented S-450 in the Spira Universe
The S450TRD fits into Spira's approach focused on modern playability and big tone, with luthiery choices designed for stability and efficiency. The torrefied poplar body, combined with a flamed maple top and a glossy finish, aims for a balance between punch, aesthetics, and a "premium" feel to the instrument.
Who It's For and Suitable Styles
This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking quick handling and a responsive instrument. It excels in modern rock, hard rock, and metal, especially for tight riffs, clean palm mutes, and technical solos. Its ergonomics and relatively flat radius promote low action and smooth playing, perfect for fast runs and clear attacks.
Sound
The pair of Spira Villain humbuckers (ceramic, 12k) delivers a decidedly powerful range: tight lows, present mids, and precise highs to maintain clarity with distortion. The fixed bridge enhances attack and note sustain, with stable sustain and a direct feel under the fingers. The luthiery combining torrefied poplar and a flamed maple top provides a balanced character, while the simple electronics (1 volume, 1 tone) focus on efficiency: quick setup, instant playability.
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Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 24 |
| Category | ST | Body | Roasted poplar |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Red |
| Top | Flamed maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Roasted maple | Hardware | Black |
| Bridge | fixed | Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" |
| Finish | glossy | Width at 7th fret | 48 mm / 1.89" |
| Neck | Canadian torrefied maple | Nut | synthetic bone |
| Profile | Modern D | Tuners | black, locking |
| Fretboard | torrefied maple | Hardware color | black |
| Truss rod | dual action | Pickup configuration | HH |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm | Pickups | Spira Villain, custom made, 12k output, ceramic magnet |
| Radius | 14" / 355.6 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Number of frets | 24 Jumbo | Model | S450TRD Transparent Red |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Spira Guitars S450TRD suitable for metal?
The HH configuration features two Spira Villain ceramic magnet humbuckers rated at 12k. It delivers tight lows and precise highs, suitable for saturated riffs and palm-muting.
What playing comfort does the neck of this guitar offer?
The neck is made of torrefied Canadian maple with a Modern D profile and a 25.5-inch (647.7 mm) scale length. The 14-inch (355.6 mm) radius and 24 frets allow low action, favoring fast techniques.
Does the S450TRD have a vibrato?
No, this model is equipped with a fixed bridge, which contributes to a direct attack and stable note sustain.
What woods compose the Spira S450TRD Transparent Red?
The body is made of torrefied poplar with a flamed maple top. The fingerboard is torrefied maple, while the neck uses torrefied Canadian maple. The glossy Transparent Red finish displays the top's grain.
What controls and machine heads are installed?
The passive electronics include one volume and one tone control. Black locking tuners are fitted, with a 43 mm artificial bone nut.
