Novo Guitars Serus J Custom | Purple Stranger Burst
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The Novo Serus J Custom in Purple Stranger Burst blends vintage inspired offset design with Novo’s unmistakably modern Nashville approach. From the tempered woods to the hardware choices, everything about this build feels intentional and player focused. It captures the spirit of old school American guitars while delivering the refinement, feel, and personality that has made Novo one of the most respected boutique builders in the game.
Purple Stranger Burst gives this Serus J a bold, unmistakable presence that feels equal parts vintage and custom shop. Paired with the matching headstock, black P90 covers, black 3-ply pickguard, and black witch hat knobs, the aesthetic is sleek, cohesive, and effortlessly cool. The extra light distress treatment keeps the guitar feeling comfortably broken in while allowing the finish and burst to remain the star of the show.
The tempered pine body gives the guitar a lively, resonant character with plenty of openness and snap, while the tempered maple neck and East Indian rosewood fingerboard add warmth, balance, and a smooth playing feel. The Fralin P90s deliver rich cleans, punchy mids, and the unmistakable growl that makes a great P90 guitar so addictive. Combined with the Mastery M1 bridge and NV vibrato with Lightning Bolt arm, this Serus J feels expressive, responsive, and ready for everything from chiming cleans to raw, edge-of-breakup tones.
| Serial | 26773 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6lbs 12oz |
| Finish | Purple Stranger Burst |
| Distress Level | Extra Light |
| Body Wood | Tempered Pine |
| Neck Wood | Tempered Maple |
| Fingerboard Wood | East Indian Rosewood |
| Peghead | Matching |
| Inlays | MOTO Dots |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5"-14" |
|---|---|
| Frets | (MED- N/S) .095 X .047 Jescar 47095 |
| Pickups | Fralin P-90s |
| P-90 Covers | P90 Pickup Cover - Black |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black |
| Bridge | Mastery M1 bridge & NV Vibrato w/ Lightning Bolt Arm |
| Knobs | Black Witch Hat - Tone, Black Witch Hat - Volume |
| Tips | Switch Tip - Toggle, Black |
| Strings | Stringjoy 10-48 |
| Case | Novo Deluxe Padded Soft Case |
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