Spira - X500TBKE Transparent Black

The Spira Guitars X500TBKE Black is a guitar that catches the eye even before it’s plugged in! Its distinctive offset shape and glossy black finish give it a modern, bold look, whilst allowing the magnificent hues of the flamed maple top to shine through. It’s the sort of instrument that naturally finds its place in the hands of a guitarist who likes something a bit different from the classics.

Its mahogany body provides a rich, deep tonal foundation, whilst the roasted Canadian maple neck offers precision and a quick response. The Ebony Tech fingerboard, fitted with 24 jumbo frets, allows you to move easily along the entire neck, whether for powerful rhythm playing or fast solos. The Modern D profile offers a comfortable grip, with a familiar feel right from the start. With its 24.75" scale length, it retains a pleasant feel and makes techniques such as bends and vibratos easier. What a brilliant idea! The X500 retains a very powerful character whilst remaining accessible to play.

The two Spira Villain humbuckers deliver a massive yet well-defined tone, with enough power for modern overdrive without losing note definition. The fixed bridge provides excellent stability and generous sustain, whilst the locking tuners ensure reliable tuning even when pushing the guitar to its limits. It’s particularly at home in heavy rock, metal and styles where the attack needs to remain precise.