Pin-Up Custom Guitars Chelsea T-Style - Butterscotch | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Pin-Up Custom Guitars "Chelsea" is a handcrafted T-style electric guitar built by acclaimed Idaho Falls luthier Eric Daw, featuring a single-piece ash body and classic butterscotch finish that delivers timeless vintage tone and aesthetics. With its carefully selected 6.8k bridge and 7.2k neck pickups wired through a standard 3-way switching system, this custom guitar offers authentic T-style twang with the warmth and resonance that only premium ash construction can provide. No Limit Guitar Co proudly presents this exceptional locally-crafted instrument to players seeking professional-grade vintage-inspired tone.

Product Overview

Handmade with exceptional craftsmanship, the Chelsea features a lightweight single-piece ash body finished in traditional butterscotch that showcases the wood's natural grain patterns and inherent tonal qualities. The one-piece ash construction provides superior resonance and sustain compared to multi-piece bodies, while delivering the balanced frequency response ash is renowned for—bright, articulate highs, present midrange, and solid low-end punch. The butterscotch finish pays homage to classic T-style guitars from the 1950s, offering vintage aesthetics with modern playability.

The all-maple neck construction delivers bright attack and excellent note definition, with a comfortable medium C profile that suits diverse playing styles from chicken-picking country to aggressive rock leads. The 10" radius fingerboard provides vintage character while accommodating modern techniques like string bending and faster lead work. Standard .080" x .050" fret wire offers familiar tactile response for players accustomed to traditional T-style specifications, ensuring comfortable fretting and precise intonation.

The Chelsea's electronics feature a balanced pickup configuration with a 6.8k bridge pickup for cutting twang and a warmer 7.2k neck pickup for smooth lead tones and rich rhythm work. Wired through a standard 3-way switch, this traditional setup delivers classic T-style tones—biting bridge position for country and funk, blended middle position for rhythm guitar, and warm neck position for blues and jazz. True-Tune Gotoh locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, while the unbleached bone nut enhances sustain, harmonic clarity, and tuning accuracy. A lacquered bakelite pickguard adds vintage authenticity and visual appeal.

Ideal For

• Vintage tone enthusiasts seeking authentic butterscotch T-style aesthetics with handcrafted quality
• Country and rockabilly players who demand classic twang and cutting bridge pickup clarity
• Blues guitarists appreciating warm neck pickup tones and responsive single-coil dynamics
• Professional musicians seeking lightweight, resonant instruments for extended playing sessions
• Collectors of boutique, locally-crafted guitars valuing luthier-built precision and one-piece body construction

Key Features

Single-Piece Ash Body

The one-piece ash construction provides superior tonal consistency and sustain compared to multi-piece bodies, with no glue joints to impede vibration transfer. At 7 lbs 1 oz, this lightweight body delivers exceptional balance and comfort for extended playing while producing the bright, articulate tone ash is celebrated for. The butterscotch finish beautifully displays the wood's natural grain character, offering vintage aesthetics that improve with age.

All-Maple Neck Construction

The maple neck and fingerboard combination delivers maximum brightness and clarity, creating snappy attack and excellent note separation essential for country, rock, and funk styles. The medium C profile provides all-day comfort for both rhythm and lead playing, while the 10" radius fingerboard balances vintage feel with modern playability for string bending and technical passages.

Balanced Vintage-Style Pickups

The 6.8k bridge pickup delivers classic T-style bite with clear high-end sparkle and midrange presence, cutting through dense band mixes with authority. The 7.2k neck pickup provides warmer tones perfect for lead work and jazz voicings, while the middle position blends both pickups for versatile rhythm tones. This thoughtful pickup selection covers the full spectrum of traditional T-style sounds with authentic vintage character.

Standard 3-Way Switching

The traditional 3-way switching system offers straightforward tone selection—bridge position for cutting twang and country leads, middle position for blended rhythm tones and funk, and neck position for warm blues and jazz. This classic configuration eliminates complexity while delivering the essential tones that made T-style guitars legendary across multiple genres.

Premium Hardware and Components

True-Tune Gotoh locking tuners provide exceptional tuning stability even during aggressive playing, while the unbleached bone nut enhances sustain and harmonic richness. The lacquered bakelite pickguard adds vintage authenticity and protects the butterscotch finish. Every component is selected for reliability, tonal contribution, and period-correct aesthetics, ensuring this handcrafted instrument performs at professional levels.

Handcrafted by Eric Daw

Built by renowned Idaho Falls luthier Eric Daw, this guitar represents decades of expertise in custom guitar building, restoration, and repair. Each Pin-Up Custom Guitar receives meticulous individual attention throughout the build process, ensuring optimal setup, intonation, and playability. The included certificate of authenticity documents the guitar's specifications and confirms its handcrafted heritage.

What's Included

• Pin-Up Custom Guitars Chelsea T-Style Electric Guitar
• Certificate of Authenticity with build specifications
• Case (contact for details)
• Eric Daw Custom Guitars warranty

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Custom T-Style Today

Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to experience the authentic vintage tone and exceptional craftsmanship of this Pin-Up Custom Guitars Chelsea. As a locally-built instrument by Eric Daw, this guitar represents the finest in Idaho luthiery and offers a unique opportunity to own a professional-grade custom guitar with classic butterscotch aesthetics. Contact us today to schedule a playing session or learn more about this handcrafted masterpiece.