Tehachapi, CA – November 2, 2020 – Adding to the company’s well-established line of custom instruments, b3 Guitars has teamed up with Okada International Inc, their partners of over 20 years, to unveil the addition of the new SL-K to their model lineup.
This fruitful collaboration between Gene Baker and master builder Yoshiyuki Kikuchi is available in ten premium finishes and includes a custom fit hardshell case. This Japanese hand-crafted version of their SL is built with the exact same specs, tooling, and commitment to excellence that they employ every day in their US custom shop.
The b3 SL-K features include:
- Maple Top
- Mahogany Body/Neck
- Pau Ferro Fretboard
- Ebony Headstock Overlay
- Jescar 6105 Frets
- b3 Original Design Humbucking Pickups
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch, 2 Push/Pull Coil Taps
- Gotoh Nickel Hardware
- Light Urethane Finish
Every b3 guitar is a result of the fruitful collaboration between Gene Baker, Michael Rinkenberger, and the player. Â A former master builder at both the Fender and Gibson Custom Shops and world-renowned luthier, Gene is creating some of the finest handmade instruments on the planet. Â Crafted in their new state of the art shop in California, b3 instruments embody vintage quality and modern guitar building techniques with a master luthier’s expertise and attention to detail.
