Suhr Mateus Asato Classic S MN BK

Suhr Mateus Asato Classic S MN BK review

The Suhr Mateus Asato Classic S MN BK is a black, U.S.-made signature guitar built around the Classic S platform. Its specification combines an alder body, a bolt-on maple neck, a roasted maple fingerboard, and an HSS pickup layout. The guitar has 22 stainless steel frets, a Gotoh 510 tremolo, and Suhr's SSCII Silent Single Coil System, designed to reduce 50 and 60 Hz hum without changing the sound. It has been available since December 2018.

There is a substantial price to consider: the listed price is $4,999. That puts the details of the construction and hardware firmly in focus. In field feedback, the owner had waited months for the guitar and felt the wait was worthwhile, describing the neck as comfortable and the instrument as beautiful. Those comments are subjective, but they point to the areas that make an immediate impression when assessing this model.

Neck and playing details

The maple neck has an Even C Medium profile, measuring.840 inches at the first fret and.920 inches at the twelfth. The fingerboard is roasted maple, with white dot inlays and a compound radius that changes from 9 inches to 12 inches. Suhr equips it with 22 jumbo stainless steel frets. The scale length is 25.5 inches, or 648 mm, and the nut width is 1.65 inches, or 41.9 mm.

These dimensions offer a clear picture of the neck's shape and layout without making assumptions about how every player will find it. The owner's report that the neck feels very comfortable is a useful firsthand impression, especially for anyone weighing a signature model at this price. The guitar also has a Graph Tech TUSQ saddle, and its factory stringing is.010 to.046 gauge.

HSS pickups and hum reduction

The pickup arrangement consists of a Suhr Custom Mateus Asato humbucker at the bridge and two Suhr ML single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions. A five-way selector works alongside one volume control and two tone controls. That layout gives the instrument its HSS configuration, pairing a bridge humbucker with two single coils.

For players concerned about single-coil hum, the SSCII system is a notable part of the specification. Suhr says it reduces 50 and 60 Hz hum without affecting the sound. It requires no batteries, so there is no battery to replace or charge as part of the system. The supplied information describes the effect as transparent hum suppression; it does not provide measured noise-reduction figures, so expectations should stay within that claim.

Body, tremolo, and appointments

The body is alder, finished in black, with no top. A three-ply parchment pickguard provides contrast against the finish. Gold-plated hardware gives the guitar a distinct visual detail, while the Gotoh 510 tremolo handles vibrato duties. Suhr locking tuning machines are fitted, and the bridge saddle is made by Graph Tech from TUSQ material.

The overall design follows an ST-style body shape with a T-style designation in the supplied specifications. Those labels describe the stated style categories rather than a different model name. The guitar is listed as a Suhr Classic S and carries Mateus Asato's signature-model designation.

What comes with it

The owner reports that the guitar arrived with one of Suhr's newer travel cases and found it appealing. The product information also lists a bag as included, while its case fields are inconsistent: one says no case is included, and another says a case is included. Buyers should confirm with the seller exactly what is supplied with the specific instrument before ordering.

There is no limited-run designation in the provided specifications. The item number is 447396, and the sales unit is one piece. The listed price and included accessories may vary by retailer, so those details are worth checking directly when comparing offers.

Verdict

The Suhr Mateus Asato Classic S MN BK brings together a detailed neck specification, an HSS pickup set, passive hum reduction, and premium hardware in a U.S.-made signature guitar. The firsthand feedback is strongly positive about the neck, appearance, and travel case, with the owner saying the long wait was worth it. At $4,999, this is a considered purchase rather than a casual upgrade. For players drawn to the specific combination of roasted maple, stainless steel frets, the Asato pickup set, and SSCII noise control, the specification is compelling. Confirm the case arrangement before buying, since the supplied product details do not agree on that point.