Description
The Chord CAL63-3TS is a traditionally styled electric guitar built around three single coil pickups. It follows a familiar shape that plenty of players know well, with a contoured basswood body and a bolt-on maple neck. The neck carries 22 medium frets and comes with a choice of HPL rosewood or maple fingerboard, so you can pick the feel and look that suits you. The scale length is 648mm, which is the standard length most players will already be used to.
Wiring is kept simple and useful. You get two tone controls, a master volume and a five-way lever selector, giving you the range of pickup combinations that the three single coils are known for. The bridge uses a chrome vintage style vibrato (tremolo) system, letting you add pitch movement to chords and notes. Tuning is handled by six-a-side chrome closed gear button machine heads, and the nut width measures 42mm. All of this makes for a versatile guitar that covers a lot of ground without asking too much of you.
We think the CAL63-3TS is a sensible pick if you want an affordable, honest electric guitar for practice, band work or learning the ropes. It weighs 3.84kg and measures 330 x 995 x 60mm, so it sits comfortably whether you play seated or standing. The woods are drawn from sustainable sources, which is worth knowing if that matters to you. It is a straightforward instrument that gets on with the job and gives you room to grow as a player.
Specification
| Controls |
2 tone, 1 volume, 5-way selector |
| Construction |
Contoured body, bolt-on neck |
| Body |
Basswood |
| Neck |
Maple |
| Scale length |
648mm |
| Pickups |
3 single coil |
| Hardware |
Chrome vintage style vibrato bridge |
| Tuning machine heads |
6-a-side chrome button closed gear |
| Frets |
22 medium |
| Nut width |
42mm |
| Dimensions |
330mm x 995mm x 60mm |
| Weight |
3.84KG |
Frequently Asked
What pickups does the CAL63-3TS use?
It has three single coil pickups, paired with a five-way lever selector so you can switch between the usual pickup combinations.
Can I choose the fingerboard?
Yes. The maple neck comes with a choice of HPL rosewood or maple fingerboard, so you can go for the look and feel you prefer.
Does it have a tremolo?
Yes. The bridge is a chrome vintage style vibrato system, sometimes called a tremolo, which lets you add pitch movement while you play.
What controls are fitted?
You get two tone controls, a master volume and a five-way selector switch.
What is the scale length and nut width?
The scale length is 648mm and the nut width is 42mm, both standard measurements for this type of guitar.
How much does it weigh?
The guitar weighs 3.84kg, making it comfortable to play seated or standing for longer sessions.