Description
The Chord CAL63-CS is a traditionally styled electric guitar finished in cherryburst, built around three single coil pickups and a familiar body shape. It suits players who want that classic tone and feel at a price that keeps things sensible. The contoured basswood body sits comfortably against you, and the bolt-on maple neck carries 22 medium frets for easy movement across the fretboard (fingerboard). We think it works well for beginners finding their feet and for players after an affordable second guitar.
Tone shaping comes from two tone controls, a master volume and a 5-way lever selector, giving you a good spread of sounds from the three pickups. The bridge uses a chrome vintage style vibrato system, so you can add pitch dips and wobble to your playing. Tuning is handled by 6-a-side chrome closed gear machine heads with button tuners, and the nut measures 42mm across. The scale length is 648mm, a standard measurement that keeps string tension and spacing comfortable for most hands.
The neck is maple with a choice of HPL rosewood or maple fingerboard, bolted onto the basswood body for a solid, serviceable join. At 3.84kg it has a reassuring weight without being a burden over longer sessions. All woods are sourced from sustainable sources, which we're glad to pass on. Overall dimensions are 330 x 995 x 60mm, so it packs down to a manageable size for storage and transport. If you want a versatile, honest guitar that covers plenty of ground, the CAL63-CS is worth a look.
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-CS use?
It has three single coil pickups, giving you the bright, classic tones associated with this style of guitar. A 5-way lever selector lets you switch between pickup combinations.
Does it have a tremolo or vibrato system?
Yes, the bridge uses a chrome vintage style vibrato system, sometimes called a tremolo. It lets you add pitch changes and subtle wobble to notes and chords.
What controls are fitted?
You get two tone controls, one master volume and a 5-way lever selector. That combination covers a wide range of sounds from the three single coil pickups.
What woods is the guitar made from?
The body is contoured basswood with a bolt-on maple neck. You can choose between an HPL rosewood or maple fingerboard, and all woods come from sustainable sources.
Is this guitar suitable for beginners?
Yes. It's an affordable and versatile guitar with a comfortable 22-fret neck and standard 648mm scale length, so it suits both new players and those after a second instrument.
How much does the CAL63-CS weigh?
It weighs 3.84kg. That gives it a solid feel without being too heavy to play over longer sessions.