Spira Guitars S500QAB Trans Aqua Blue
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The Spira Flagship: Performance and Aesthetics Without Compromise
The S-500 positions itself as the pinnacle of the Spira range in six-string format, with a clear focus on demanding guitarists: luxurious finishes, premium wood choices, and components designed for stability. The mahogany + quilted maple duo provides a very high-end visual identity, while the torrefied Canadian maple neck and fingerboard aim for consistent response and ultra-smooth feel, even with low action.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Spira S-500QAB is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a modern, fast, and reliable guitar. Its HH configuration and 24 frets make it an excellent foundation for contemporary techniques (precise riffing, palm muting, legato, fast solos), with a natural preference for rock and metal, while remaining versatile enough for broader genres thanks to simple and effective controls (1 volume, 1 tone).
The Sound
The luthiery combines a mahogany body (full lows, solid low-mids, generous sustain) with a quilted maple top that adds attack and extra definition, ideal for keeping chords clear under heavy distortion. The torrefied maple neck and fingerboard enhance the feeling of precision and immediate response, useful for tight rhythms and harmonics.
On the electronics side, the pair of custom Spira Villain humbuckers with ceramic magnets emphasize power and clarity, with a biting character that stands out particularly well in high-gain settings. The HH configuration favors a dense, quiet, and punchy sound, while the fixed bridge enhances tuning stability and note sustain, a real plus for dropped tunings and sharp attacks.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Body | mahogany with quilted maple top | Nut | bone |
| Finish | glossy | Truss rod | dual action |
| Neck | torrefied Canadian maple | Bridge | fixed |
| Profile | Modern D | Tuners | black, locking |
| Fingerboard | torrefied maple | Hardware | black |
| Radius | 14" / 355.6 mm | Pickups | HH, Spira Villain, custom made, 12k output, ceramic magnets |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm | Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Tone |
| Number of frets | 24 Jumbo | Model / finish | S-500QAB Trans Aqua Blue |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69", 48 mm / 1.89" at the 7th string | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Spira S500QAB suitable for metal and rock?
The HH configuration features two Spira Villain custom 12 kΩ ceramic magnet humbuckers designed for a powerful and defined output under distortion. The mahogany body supports the lows and sustain, while the quilted maple top adds attack. Precise rhythm playing, palm mutes, and fast solos are at the core of its design.
What type of neck does this guitar have?
The neck is made of roasted Canadian maple with a Modern D profile, and a roasted maple fingerboard with a 14-inch (355.6 mm) radius. Its 24 jumbo frets and 25.5-inch (647.7 mm) scale length promote a modern playing approach.
Does this model have a tremolo?
No, this guitar has a fixed bridge paired with black locking tuners to enhance tuning stability.
What pickup controls are available?
The electronics provide a volume control and a tone control for the HH pickup set. No additional selector switches or wiring are specified in the provided features.
What is the finish of the S-500QAB Trans Aqua Blue?
The Trans Aqua Blue finish is glossy and highlights the quilted maple top of the mahogany body. The black hardware, including the locking tuners, completes the look.
