Tejas-S
S-style shaped custom electric — double-cutaway body with Alsip's Sustain Enhancement System.
About this guitar
The Tejas-S is C.R. Alsip’s take on the classic double-cutaway S-style shape, built to order with a choice of stoptail/tune-o-matic, T-style, or Floyd Rose bridge configurations and Alsip’s patent-pending SES sustain system.
Specs
| Neck | 1-piece maple, 22 fret, rosewood or maple fretboard |
|---|---|
| Headstock | 6-in-line |
| Scale | 25.5" |
| Radius | 10" or 14" |
| Truss Rod | Dual action |
| Tuners | Grover |
| Electronics | CTS 250k pots or low-friction 500K volume/500K tone |
| Switching | 5-way blade or 3-way blade switch |
| Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Tone |
| Sustain System | SES (Sustain Enhancement System), patent pending (excluded on T-style and Kluson bridge configs) |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan or DiMarzio (Bare Knuckle, Lollar, TV Jones available as custom option) |
| Custom Options | Build-to-order — wood (maple, mahogany, alder, basswood, or exotic woods), hardware finish, droptop/carved-top/caps, matching headstock, pickups, electronics, and finish are all chosen per build. 22 or 24 fret available. |
| Bridge | Tone Pros Stoptail Tunematic, traditional or half T-style bridge with compensated brass saddles, or Floyd Rose tremolo |
Quick answers
- How much does the Tejas-S cost?
- C.R. Alsip Guitars lists it at $2,699 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Tejas-S still available?
- Yes. C.R. Alsip Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Tejas-S?
- C.R. Alsip Guitars, building gear since 2012. Where it's built: Custom made to order in the USA, with hand-shaped necks and hand fretwork. It's listed here as an electric guitar.