Kz Guitar Works SS-1 Deluxe - Green Burst

The SS-1 series stands out from other ST models thanks to its long-scale maple neck and stop tailpiece.

The Deluxe model features a hard maple top and Big Leaf Mahogany, a variety of the same species as Honduran mahogany.

Furthermore, the fingerboard is crafted from rare Madagascar rosewood, making this a model that maximizes the wood’s inherent potential. The hard maple displays distinctive grain patterns, adding even more character.

Lightweight woods have been selected for the solid-body construction, and the newly developed RS joint (rear-mounted) delivers a rich body resonance. The newly developed Versa pickups produce a sound that is both modern and vintage.

For pickup selection, we’ve deliberately opted for a pin switch. Not only can you turn each pickup on and off individually, but you can also engage all three pickups simultaneously—a feature not available with a standard toggle switch. Combined with the rear pickup’s coil tap, you can find your preferred combination and use it as a preset, or conveniently switch combinations to add a unique touch during recording sessions.

The clicky, mechanical action makes playing it a joy and is surprisingly addictive.

This series is inspired by the 1980s. The Deluxe model features a color scheme that pays homage to Tokai’s VS series. This is the VS’s signature color: Green Burst!!

The burst finish on the top is stunning, and the deep green of the back and neck is equally captivating.

To make the most of the color scheme, this guitar features an all-lacquer finish—the first of its kind at Kz Guitar Works—meticulously applied from the base coat up. This specification allows you to enjoy the changes in sound and appearance that come with age, ensuring long-term enjoyment.

The distinctive hard rock maple top features classic grain and bird’s-eye patterns that appear when viewed from different angles, while the Madagascar rosewood fingerboard boasts beautiful, wavy stripes reminiscent of Brazilian rosewood, making this a truly unique instrument.

SS-1 Deluxe Features

・648mm (25.5-inch) scale length

・Neck & headstock binding

・Madagascar rosewood fingerboard

・Split diamond position marks

・Hard maple top

・Big-leaf mahogany body back

・Solid-body construction

・Body top binding

・Tune-O-Matic bridge & tailpiece

・Pins-tune selector

・Gold hardware

・All-lacquer finish

Kz Guitar Works SS-1 Series

MGK (Miyaji Guitars Kanda) Limited Order.

Developed alongside the Kz Versa, the Kz Guitar Works SS-1 Series is a special model that incorporates the specifications of the ST model we had long envisioned at our shop.

Paying homage to the US-1 once sold by G Company, it recreates the pure maple top and mahogany back that was not possible at the time.

The G Company US-1 from the 1980s featured a thin maple veneer on the surface, with a material similar to balsa wood underneath.

This model uses only select maple and mahogany. With nearly 40 years having passed, we believe this is the perfect opportunity to discover the true potential of this hidden gem.

For the wood, we’ve selected big-leaf Honduran mahogany. We’ve also chosen a TOM bridge and aluminum tailpiece to ensure the wood’s natural characteristics aren’t compromised. The unique sound resulting from the top wood is another highlight to enjoy.

The use of a TOM bridge gives the neck a set-neck-style angle, offering a playing feel and string tension distinct from traditional Stratocaster models. The sound benefits of the newly developed back-mounted RS joint are also not to be missed.

The newly developed Kz Versa pickup, equipped with a coil tap, handles a wide range of playing styles, from cutting to soloing.

The Kz Guitar Works SS-1 is a special series crafted by Kz Guitar Works—a company renowned for its guitar-making skills, endorsed by Queen guitarist Brian May—using a generous amount of carefully selected wood.

This model will evoke nostalgia for those who lived through the heyday of 80s super-strats, while offering a fresh appeal to modern players. If you’re looking for a Strat-style guitar that stands out from the crowd today, this is definitely an option worth considering.

We invite you to pick one up and experience it for yourself.

*Please note that as this is a display model, it may have minor scratches or imperfections. We appreciate your understanding.

Neck: Maple

Neck Grip: Bolt-on Slim C

Fingerboard: Madagascar Rosewood

Scale: 648mm (25.5")

Fingerboard Radius: Compound Radius 10“-14”R (254-356mm)

Frets: Jescar FW55090

Machine Head Tuners: GOTOH SG381-05PW MG-T L6

Nut: Cow Bone

Body Top: Hard Maple 2-Piece with Ivory Binding

Body: Big Leaf Mahogany 3-Piece with Back Contour

Solid Body

Pickups: Kz Versa Single (N & M), Kz Versa Humbucker (B)

Controls: Volume x1, Tone w/Push-Pull (Coil-Tap) x1, 5-Way Lever Switch

Bridge: T.O.M

Hardware: Gold

Finish: All-Lacquer

Gig Bag Included

3.56 kg