Suhr Modern Plus HSH PF TWBB

Suhr Modern Plus HSH PF TWBB review

The Suhr Modern Plus HSH PF TWBB is a U.S.-made, ST-style electric guitar built around a modern playing feel and a broad range of pickup sounds. Its specifications combine a flamed maple top with a basswood body, a roasted maple bolt-on neck, and a Pau Ferro fingerboard. The HSH layout places two humbuckers around a middle single-coil pickup, while a push-pull tone control splits the humbuckers for additional options.

The model has been available since June 2019. Its listed price is 4,499, and the item number is 458749. The guitar ships with a gig bag; a hard case is not included. The detailed specification identifies the finish as Faded Trans Whale Blue Burst, although a separate listing field says Sunburst. That color discrepancy should be checked with the seller before ordering.

Neck, frets, and playing feel

The roasted maple neck has a Modern Elliptical profile and a matching headstock. The Pau Ferro fingerboard carries white dot inlays, natural wood binding, and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets. Its compound radius changes from 10 to 14 inches, giving the board a rounder feel near the nut and a flatter surface farther up the neck. The scale measures 25.5 inches, or 648 mm, and the nut width is 1.65 inches, or 41.9 mm.

Those dimensions point to a layout suited to contemporary playing styles, including work that uses the upper frets. Field feedback describes the neck as comfortable and the fretwork as particularly impressive. Stainless steel frets also provide a durable playing surface. One owner reported that the guitar arrived perfectly set up and in tune, though that is a single delivery experience rather than a guarantee about every instrument.

The instrument was also described as comfortable in weight and well balanced. No weight figure is supplied, so there is no basis for a precise comparison with other guitars. Still, the reported balance is relevant for players who spend long sessions standing or prefer a guitar that does not feel excessively heavy.

HSH pickups and switching

Suhr's pickup combination consists of an SSH+ humbucker at the bridge, a V60LP single-coil pickup in the middle, and an SSV humbucker at the neck. A five-way switch selects the pickup arrangements, while the volume knob and tone control keep the main controls straightforward. The tone knob's push-pull function splits both humbuckers, adding single-coil-style options to the standard HSH palette.

The split function is a useful detail for players who want to move between fuller humbucker sounds and leaner, more focused tones without changing guitars. An owner specifically noted that splitting the bridge humbucker was an option they did not often use on other instruments, but appreciated having here. The available information does not specify the exact wiring combinations at every switch position, so buyers who need a particular configuration should confirm the wiring with Suhr or a dealer.

Hardware and construction

A Gotoh 510 tremolo provides the vibrato system, with chrome hardware and Suhr locking tuning machines. The nut is made from Graph Tech Tusq. Together, these parts form a practical hardware package for a guitar intended for active playing, although the supplied data does not establish how any individual unit will perform under a particular setup, string gauge, or playing style.

The body and neck details deserve a quick check when comparing listings. One specification line names the body as Linden and the neck as maple, while the more detailed construction description identifies basswood and roasted maple. The latter also supplies the top as flamed maple and the fingerboard as Pau Ferro. Since the finish and body descriptions conflict elsewhere as well, confirm the exact build and color of the offered instrument before purchase.

Verdict

The Modern Plus HSH PF TWBB makes its case through a comfortable modern neck, stainless steel jumbo frets, and a pickup system that can cover humbucker and split-coil territory. Field feedback praises the setup, finish quality, balance, and playing feel. The Gotoh tremolo and locking tuners round out a specification aimed at players who want a versatile, performance-focused instrument.

At a listed price of 4,499, buyers should verify the precise finish and wood specifications, particularly because the supplied listing fields do not agree. Once those details are confirmed, the Suhr stands out as a thoughtfully equipped guitar for players who value upper-fret access, a polished feel, and multiple pickup sounds in one instrument.