Vintage VSA500W Pro Shop One Off~ Heavy Relic Semi Hollow 335 Guitar~ Ex Demo

Vintage VSA500W Pro Shop Custom Heavy Relic – One-Off JHS Showroom Ex-Demo

ONE-OFF PRO SHOP CUSTOM | JHS SHOWROOM GUITAR | £349.00

Something Rather Different from the Vintage Pro Shop

We’re delighted to offer something a little unusual from the Vintage Pro Shop – a one-off, heavily relic’d Vintage VSA500W semi-hollow electric guitar, specially customised by the JHS Pro Shop and previously displayed in the JHS showroom.

Originally built as a standard VSA500W, this guitar was given an extensive custom relic treatment, transforming it into a distinctive, vintage-inspired instrument with a character all of its own.

The finish, hardware and even the plastic appointments have been deliberately aged, creating the appearance of a guitar that has spent decades on stage.

Rather than being offered through the usual retail range, this particular instrument was used as a showroom display and demonstration piece at JHS.

It’s now available exclusively as an ex-demo, one-off Pro Shop guitar, priced at just £349.00.

A Heavily Distressed Satin Finish

The most striking feature of this guitar is undoubtedly its finish.

The original VSA500W has been transformed with a deep, faded burgundy colour and a satin finish, extensively distressed to reveal contrasting areas of the underlying wood.

Large sections of the body have been deliberately worn back, while smaller scuffs, scratches and aged areas create a heavily played appearance.

The relic treatment extends across the front, back, sides and neck, giving the guitar a consistent, well-worn character.

It’s an intentionally bold finish, with the kind of irregular wear that makes each angle of the instrument look a little different.

Cream body binding provides a lovely contrast against the darker burgundy finish, while the traditional double-cutaway semi-hollow body retains its classic appearance.

Aged Hardware, Pickups and Plastics

The JHS Pro Shop didn’t stop at the body.

The guitar’s hardware has received extensive ageing, including the Wilkinson humbucker covers, bridge, tailpiece and machineheads.

The plastic appointments have also been treated, with a heavily worn black scratchplate, distressed pickup surrounds and aged control knobs.

These details are an important part of the guitar’s overall character, helping the entire instrument look cohesive rather than simply having a distressed body with modern, shiny fittings.

It’s a thoughtful approach to the relic treatment and gives this particular VSA500W a very distinctive appearance.

Classic Semi-Hollow Construction and Tone

Beneath the custom finish is the familiar Vintage VSA500W semi-hollow design.

The traditional double-cutaway body features twin F-holes, cream binding and a centre-block construction, offering the familiar blend of resonance and sustain associated with this style of guitar.

A set mahogany neck and bound fingerboard with block inlays provide the classic semi-hollow playing experience.

The two Wilkinson humbuckers deliver warm, rounded tones through the neck position and plenty of clarity and bite from the bridge.

A traditional two-volume, two-tone control arrangement and three-way pickup selector make it easy to explore everything from mellow blues and jazz-inspired sounds to classic rock and more driven tones.

The Tune-o-matic-style bridge and stopbar tailpiece provide a straightforward, familiar setup.

A One-Off JHS Showroom Guitar

What makes this guitar particularly interesting is its history.

The instrument was originally a standard Vintage VSA500W before being extensively customised by the JHS Pro Shop.

It was then displayed in the JHS showroom as a demonstration and showpiece guitar rather than being offered as part of the regular production range.

As such, this is not a standard production relic model, but a one-off Pro Shop customised example.

The Vintage Pro Shop branding on the headstock adds another distinctive detail.

For somebody who appreciates unusual guitars, custom finishes and instruments with a story behind them, this is an appealing opportunity to own something a little different.

Condition – Ex-Demo / Heavy Custom Relic

This guitar is being sold as ex-demo, having previously been displayed and demonstrated in the JHS showroom.

The extensive wear visible across the body, neck, hardware and plastics is part of the deliberate custom relic treatment carried out by the Pro Shop.

Given the nature of the finish, it’s difficult to distinguish every small mark that may have developed during showroom handling from the original relic work.

However, we haven’t identified any obvious damage beyond the distressed appearance.

The frets look particularly fresh, the guitar plays very nicely, and all the electronics are working as they should.

Please bear in mind that this is a heavily relic’d instrument by design, with substantial exposed wood, distressed surfaces and aged components throughout.

The photographs show the actual guitar available from Chordplay Guitars. We’d encourage you to study them carefully, as they give the best impression of the extensive custom finish.

Specifications

Brand: Vintage

Model: VSA500W

Customisation: JHS Vintage Pro Shop

Edition: One-Off Custom Heavy Relic

Type: Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar

Condition: Ex-Demo / Showroom Display

Finish: Custom Heavy Relic Satin Burgundy

Body Shape: Double Cutaway, 335-Style

Body Construction: Semi-Hollow with Centre Block

Neck: Set Neck

Fingerboard: Bound Fingerboard

Fingerboard Inlays: Block

Pickups: Two Wilkinson Humbuckers

Pickup Configuration: HH

Controls: Two Volume, Two Tone

Pickup Selector: Three-Way Toggle

Bridge: Tune-o-matic Style

Tailpiece: Stopbar

Hardware: Heavily Aged / Relic’d

Pickup Covers: Aged Wilkinson

Scratchplate: Custom Relic’d Black

Pickup Surrounds: Custom Aged

Control Knobs: Aged / Relic’d

Machineheads: Vintage-Style, Aged Finish

Orientation: Right-Handed

Previous Use: JHS Showroom Display and Demonstration

An Unusual Guitar at an Attractive Price

This is certainly not your everyday Vintage semi-hollow.

With its extensive custom relic work, satin burgundy finish, aged hardware and plastic appointments, and interesting JHS showroom history, it offers something quite different from a standard VSA500W.

It’s also a guitar that plays beautifully, with fresh-looking frets and fully functioning electronics.

Whether you’re a fan of heavily aged instruments, enjoy unusual custom guitars or simply want something that stands out from the crowd, this one-off Vintage Pro Shop creation is well worth a look.

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