Ergonomic Neck-Body Joint
The traditional single coil guitar forces the player to change hand position when playing in the upper register because of how the neck bolts to the body. The Fusion uses a patented ergonomic shape just like our archtops to let you freely reach the highest frets without effort.
Angled Neck-Body Joint
Traditionally, there is no neck angle built into a single coil guitar, placing the strings close to the top of the guitar. Whenever I play one, my little finger rubs against the volume knob and turns it down. The Fusion has the neck angled back 4.5 degrees and the pickguard curves down away from you, giving you more room and freedom to play. The Fusion’s pickguard is raised above the body of the guitar to makes the geometry work, keep the body thin and light, and to emphasize the unique design.
The Cp Thornton Inset Neck™
Our attractively-styled Fusion neck-body joint offers improved high-fret access, along with the benefit of increased stability and strength when compared to traditional single coil style construction. The neck bolts are accessible from under the pickguard and screw into precision-machined brass inserts in the neck, providing a structural advantage over traditional wood screws. The spring claw attaches directly to the neck, and the tight manufacturing tolerances mean that you won’t need shims to get the neck angle right.
16″ Fretboard Radius
The traditional fretboard radius is so tight that you have to raise the action so that the strings don’t fret out when bending.
Angled Headstock
Traditionally, you have to use string trees or special tuners to put enough down pressure on the nut to prevent string buzz. The Fusion has an angled headstock, like our Archtop guitars.
String Change Access
No need to remove the back cover plate to change strings - just use the smoothly-beveled access hole.
3 + 3 Tuners
The tuners aren’t jammed together, making it easier to find each tuner without having to look at the headstock. The additional space makes tuning more comfortable.
Easy Truss Rod Access
No more struggling to take the neck off to adjust the truss rod. The Fusion offers the simplest possible truss rod access right between the strings. The volute on the neck and the arched headplate, along with the smallest possible truss-rod cavity, maximize neck strength to prevent breakage.
Quartersawn 2 Piece Neck
Our necks are more stable and less likely to warp than the traditional 1 piece slab-sawn neck. The neck extends quite far into the guitar to add stability and strength.