Description
The Chord CAL63/LH-BK is a traditionally styled electric guitar built for left-handed players. It follows a familiar single-cutaway shape, with a contoured basswood body finished in black. Three single coil pickups sit under the strings, giving you the bright, clear tone that this style of guitar is known for. Wiring is straightforward: two tone controls, a master volume and a 5-way lever selector, so you can move between pickup positions quickly while you play.
The neck is maple with a bolt-on construction, and you can choose an HPL rosewood or maple fingerboard depending on the model. There are 22 medium frets across a 648mm scale length, with a 42mm nut width that suits most hands. Tuning is handled by six-a-side chrome closed gear machine heads, and the vintage style chrome vibrato bridge (also called a tremolo in the US) lets you add pitch bends and vibrato. All of the woods used are from sustainable sources.
At 3.84kg it sits at a comfortable playing weight, and the overall dimensions of 330 x 995 x 60mm make it easy to handle for beginners and improvers alike. This is an affordable and versatile guitar that covers a wide range of styles, from clean rhythm parts to lead work. If you are left-handed and want a well-specified guitar without a high price, the CAL63/LH-BK is a sensible place to start.
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
Is this guitar suitable for left-handed players?
Yes. The CAL63/LH-BK is built specifically for left-handed players, with the body, bridge and controls set up accordingly.
What pickups does it have?
It has three single coil pickups, controlled by two tone knobs, a master volume and a 5-way lever selector.
Can I use the vibrato bridge?
Yes. The chrome vintage style vibrato bridge (sometimes called a tremolo) lets you add pitch bends and vibrato while you play.
What fingerboard options are available?
The maple neck comes with a choice of HPL rosewood or maple fingerboard, both with 22 medium frets.
What is the scale length and nut width?
The scale length is 648mm and the nut width is 42mm, which suits most players.
How much does it weigh?
The guitar weighs 3.84kg, a comfortable weight for both practice and longer sessions.