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Name: SX SEF1 HSS Transparent Red Electric guitar
Brand: SX
SKU: 1240272
Price: 259.00 USD
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SSS has three single-coil pickups and gives the classic bright, glassy Stratocaster sound. HSS adds a bridge humbucker, making it more suitable for harder rock, higher gain and more versatile playing.

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SX SEF1 HSS Transparent Red Electric guitar

Brand: SX

Product code: 1240272

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SX SEF1 HSS Transparent Red Electric guitar

Brand: SX

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SX SEF1 HSS Transparent Red Electric guitar

US$259

SX SEF1TWR is a full-size ST-style electric guitar from the Flextone series, designed for players who want classic looks, versatile tones, and comfortable playability in one inspiring instrument. Finished in a striking Transparent Red polished gloss, it shows off the character of its lightweight USA swamp ash body while delivering a bold...

Body: USA Lightweight Swamp Ash
Neck: Canadian Hard Maple, Rosewood
Fretboard: Rosewood
Bridge Pickup: Alnico 5 Classic Humbucker
Middle Pickup: Alnico 5 Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Alnico 5 Single-Coil

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US$259

SX SEF1 HSS Transparent Red Electric guitar

SX SEF1TWR is a full-size ST-style electric guitar from the Flextone series, designed for players who want classic looks, versatile tones, and comfortable playability in one inspiring instrument. Finished in a striking Transparent Red polished gloss, it shows off the character of its lightweight USA swamp ash body while delivering a bold stage-ready appearance.

The bolt-on neck is crafted from Canadian hard maple with a smooth satin finish and a comfortable C profile, making it easy to navigate for beginners and enjoyable for more experienced players alike. Its rosewood fingerboard features 22 medium frets, dot inlays, a 12\" radius, and a 42 mm synthetic bone nut, offering a balanced feel for chords, riffs, and expressive lead playing across the full 647.7 mm scale length.

This model uses a passive HSS pickup configuration with Alnico 5 magnets, combining a Classic humbucker at the bridge with single-coils in the neck and middle positions. Together with the 5-way switch, master volume, tone control, and push/pull tone function, the SX SEF1TWR provides a wide range of sounds, from sparkling clean tones to thicker, more powerful rock textures. The vintage-style tremolo bridge adds further expression, while sealed die-cast tuners help maintain dependable tuning stability.

Thoughtful details such as chrome/nickel hardware, aged white control knobs, and a 3-ply mint green pickguard complete its refined vintage-inspired character. Supplied without a gig bag or case, this right-handed 6-string electric guitar is an excellent choice for players looking for an affordable, flexible, and visually distinctive instrument.

Transparent Red polished finish over lightweight USA swamp ash
Versatile HSS pickup setup with Alnico 5 pickups and push/pull tone control
Comfortable C-shaped maple neck with satin finish and rosewood fingerboard
Vintage-style tremolo and sealed tuners for expressive yet stable performance
Ideal for beginners seeking a stylish and flexible ST-model guitar

Тype: ST-Model

ST model is a general term for electric guitars similar in design and construction to the Fender Stratocaster. These guitars typically feature a triple single-coil pickup, a tremolo lever, and an iconic body shape. This type of guitar is popular in many musical genres for its versatility and pure tone.

Finish: Polished

The glossy finish gives any surface an elegant and luxurious look. This type of finish is achieved by applying several layers of lacquer or resin, which are then polished to a high gloss. This provides a smooth, reflective finish, enhancing color and structure of substrate. The glossy finish not only improves aesthetics, but also protects against dust, moisture and minor scratches.

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Canadian Hard Maple
Rosewood

Fretboard: Rosewood

Rosewood is a dark, dense wood that offers a warm, rich tone with excellent response and sustain. The rosewood fingerboard is valued for its smoothness and comfortable feel while offering durability and longevity. It is popular for its rich sound and classic aesthetic.

Pickups Configuration: HSS

The humbucker-single-coil-single-coil configuration means that the guitar is equipped with one humbucker pickup and two single-coil pickups. This combination offers a powerful and full tone from the bridge humbucker, along with bright and crisp sounds from the single-coil pickups, giving you a wide range of tonal possibilities, ideal for a variety of musical styles.