Spira Guitars S500QFB Fireburst
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Spira's top-tier 6-string: performance and aesthetics front and center
Positioned as the pinnacle of Spira's 6-string range, the S-500QFB was designed to combine playing demands and luxurious finish. The mahogany and quilted maple pairing provides a strong visual identity and a rich tonal foundation, while the choice of a roasted maple neck and fingerboard aims for enhanced stability and a very direct playing feel.
Who is it for, and what styles?
The Spira S-500QFB targets intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a modern electric guitar comfortable with current techniques (fast alternate picking, legato, controlled bends, tight riffs). With its high-output humbuckers and 24 frets, it excels particularly in rock, metal, and styles requiring precision and attack, while remaining versatile enough for rounder tones via the tone control.
The sound
The mahogany body delivers density in the low mids with natural sustain, while the quilted maple top promotes a sharper attack and better clarity in the upper spectrum. The Spira Villain humbuckers (ceramic magnets, 12k output) are geared towards a powerful, tight, and precise sound, ideal for modern distortion: firm palm mutes, prominent harmonics, and chord definition. The simple electronics with 1 volume, 1 tone keep it straightforward, allowing quick shifts from cutting tones to more subdued registers without complicated adjustments.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Body | mahogany with quilted maple top | Nut | bone |
| Bridge | fixed | Fingerboard | roasted maple |
| Finish | glossy | Radius | 14" / 355.6 mm |
| Neck | roasted Canadian maple | Number of frets | 24 jumbo |
| Profile | Modern D | Pickups | HH, Spira Villain, custom made, 12k output, ceramic magnets |
| Truss rod | double action | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm | Tuners | black, locking |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Hardware | black |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Spira S500QFB suitable for rock and metal?
The Spira Villain humbuckers with ceramic magnets and a 12k output are designed for modern high gain, offering tight palm-mutes and clear chord definition. The mahogany body supports mid-low frequencies and sustain.
What neck does this guitar have?
A roasted Canadian maple neck with a Modern D profile is paired with a roasted maple fingerboard. The 25.5-inch (647.7 mm) scale length, 14-inch radius, and 24 jumbo frets support contemporary playing techniques. The double-action truss rod allows adjustment of the neck relief.
Does the Spira S500QFB Fireburst feature a fixed bridge?
This model comes with a fixed bridge paired with black locking tuners. This setup is designed for stable tuning without a vibrato system.
What woods are used for the body and top?
The body is made of mahogany with a quilted maple top under a glossy Fireburst finish.
What electronics and controls are available?
The HH electronics include two custom made Spira Villain pickups, with one volume control and one tone control. The bone nut is 43 mm wide.
