EKO ST401-SB

Eko ST401 GuitarVintage "Type S" Look: timeless double cutaway, ergonomic and reassuring for beginners.Paulownia Body: very lightweight, comfortable for rehearsals and at home, with beautiful vibrations.3 Single-Coil Pickups + 5-Position Selector: a true palette of clear, funky, blues, and rock tones.Vintage Vibrato with individual saddles: precise action and intonation adjustments, plus expressive vibrato effects.A "Type S" in the Spirit of the 1950s, Revisited by EkoThe ST401 follows the lineage of electric guitars that have shaped music since the 1950s: an iconic silhouette, three single-coil pickups, a vintage vibrato, and a pickguard with an aged look. Eko embraces these codes with an accessible approach, designed to offer a guitar that is pleasant to hold, well finished, and versatile enough to accompany the first years of playing.For Whom and Which Styles?Designed for beginner guitarists (and perfect as a simple and effective second guitar), the ST401 suits styles where attack and definition are sought: pop, funk, blues, classic rock, indie, as well as clear rhythms and light crunches. Thanks to the 5-position selector, you can quickly explore different tonal colors and learn to "shape" your sound via the two tone controls.The SoundThe combination of paulownia body and maple neck/fretboard emphasizes a lively response, with a sharp attack and good note clarity. The 3 Eko standard single-coil pickups deliver bright, precise, and dynamic clear tones, very comfortable for arpeggios and rhythms. With slight overdrive, you get a nervous and articulated grain; with stronger distortion, the typical "biting" character of single coils stands out more. The 5-position selector allows switching between neck, middle, bridge pickups, and two intermediate positions that often sound scooped and smooth, ideal for funky riffs and crisp accompaniments. The vintage vibrato finally adds extra expressiveness (subtle effects, vibratos, slightly "floating" chords), while maintaining the retro spirit of the instrument.Technical SpecificationsBodyShape: Type SBody: paulowniaBody Finish: glossyPickguard: vintage white (aged look)NeckNeck: 4-bolt American maple, 22 fretsNeck Shape: low CFretboard: mapleInlays: dotsScale Length: 650 mm / 25.59 inchesNut Width: 42 mm / 1.65 inchesFretboard Radius: 14 inches / 355.6 mmNeck Finish: glossyHardwareBridge / Tailpiece: vintage vibrato with individual saddlesTuners: vintage diecastHardware Finish: chromeElectronicsPickups: 3 Eko standard single coilsElectronics: passive, 5-position selectorControls: 1 volume, 2 tone knobsMiscellaneousNumber of Frets: 22