Frank Brothers Arcade One | Charcoal Frost Satin/Competition Stripe
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The Frank Brothers Arcade One is a perfect example of boutique guitar design done right—refined, expressive, and built with the kind of craftsmanship that rewards players every time they pick it up.
Built around a 25" scale length and a comfortable 12" radius, the Arcade One strikes a sweet spot between vintage familiarity and modern playability. The genuine mahogany neck carved into Frank Brothers’ Classic Medium C profile feels substantial without being bulky, giving chords weight while keeping lead lines smooth and controlled. Paired with a Macassar ebony fretboard, the response is fast, articulate, and incredibly smooth under the fingers.
Finished in Charcoal Frost with a Competition Stripe, the look is bold yet refined. Solid off-white binding frames the body beautifully, creating a clean contrast that highlights the guitar’s elegant lines. One of the most distinctive visual touches is the use of clear acrylic components throughout the guitar. The pickup rings, pickguard, knobs, switch tip, and control cavity covers are all transparent, adding a modern design element that subtly reveals the guitar’s inner construction.
Hardware choices keep the design grounded in classic performance. An ABR-1 bridge with a stop tailpiece delivers excellent sustain and stability, while Kluson Deluxe tuners, a bone nut, and Jescar 51108 frets ensure precise feel and long-term reliability.
Tonally, the Frank Brothers V.O. humbuckers are voiced for clarity, warmth, and dynamic response. They move easily from rich cleans to thick, expressive drive, with touch sensitivity that makes the instrument feel alive in your hands. Dual volume controls, a master tone, and a 3-way switch keep the layout familiar while offering plenty of tonal flexibility.
Elegant, purposeful, and unmistakably boutique, the Frank Brothers Arcade One blends vintage-inspired tone with modern design sensibility.
| Serial | 1689-0326 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7lbs 2oz |
| Headstock Veneer | Ebony |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony |
| Neck | Genuine Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Classic Medium C |
| Nut Width | 1.685" |
| Neck Radius | 12" |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Inlays | Dot |
| Body Wood | Genuine Mahogany |
| Body Binding | Solid Off-White |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose Open Grain Satin |
| Colour | Charcoal Frost with Competition Stripe |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Nut | Bone |
|---|---|
| Frets | Jescar 51108 |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece | Stop Tail |
| Pickup Rings | Acrylic |
| Pickguard | Acrylic |
| Knobs | Clear |
| Switch Tip | Clear |
| Control Cavity Covers | Clear |
| Pickups | Frank Brothers V.O. Humbuckers |
| Pots | CTS 500k |
| Capacitors | NOS Soviet-era 0.015 |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Switch |
| Case | Custom Hardshell |
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