Combining vibrant vintage tone and appearance with premium appointments, the Xotic California Classic® XTC series is a made by Xotic team, vintage inspired guitar that unites the modern player with a time tested classic.
INTRODUCING THE XOTIC
CALIFORNIA CLASSIC®
XTC SERIES
WE DIDN’T REINVENT THE WHEEL …
WE ONLY IMPROVED IT.
“The goal isn’t to reinvent the wheel but redefine a legendary guitar by making modern adjustments with custom specs that improve playability and tone.”
~Andy Hicks, Xotic Master Luthier
Please note that we do not take individual orders from Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, Philippines, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey and UK users. Please contact our exclusive Xotic Guitar Dealers list here Xotic Guitar Dealers.
CHECK OUT THE XTC
Nashville guitarists Luke McQueary, Jack Ruch and Michael Britt play the Xotic California Classic® XTC
CONFIGURATIONS
This series features premium ash or weight relieved alder bodies that come with a nitrocellulose finish and is available in light, medium, heavy and super heavy aging options.
Period Specific Contours
Premium Ash Body
Our premium ash bodies are hand selected for the best grain and acoustic properties.
Weight Relieved Alder Body
Weight Relieved Alder Body
Alder bodies are weight relieved for a light, natural feel and resonant tone.
NECK
The roasted flame maple necks are heated to perfection. All XTC guitars come fitted with an ultra stable roasted flame maple necks with stunning 5A and Master grade options available.
Necks are coated with a natural oil finish for smooth, unhindered playability. Maple and Rosewood fingerboard options are available as well as a 9.5” or 12” radius option.
FINISH AND WEAR
Thin nitro finish and available in light, medium, heavy and super heavy aging options. The aging process includes authentic checking patterns and wear marks for a naturally worn in appearance.
Standard Finishes
Butterscotch, 2 Tone Burst, 3 Tone Burst, Black, Olympic White, White Blonde, Fiesta Red, Dakota Red, Sea Foam Green, Surf Green, Sonic Blue
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Vintage White, Shell Pink, Burgundy Mist, Lake Placid Blue, Desert Sand, Shoreline Gold, Candy Apple Green, Candy Apple Red, Metallic Purple
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The XTC series combines classic looks with top-end hardware for the modern player.
Vintage Locking Tuners
Improve tuning stability, Quicker string change
Custom Xotic bridge
With brass saddles for better intonation and tone.
Raw Vintage USA Pickups
Handwound Raw Vintage TE Single Coils
Body Wood: | Ash or Alder option |
Aging: | NOS, Light, Medium, Heavy, or Super Heavy option |
Neck: | Roasted Flame Maple with 5A and Master Grade option |
Fingerboard: | Roasted Flame Maple or Indian Rosewood option |
Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5” or 12” |
Neck Shape: | Modern C |
Neck Thickness at 1st fret: | .825”(±.0050) |
Neck Thickness at 12th fret: | .925”(±.0050) |
Nut Space: | 1.66” (1-21/32”) 42.2mm |
Frets: | Jescar Tall-Narrow, Medium Jumbo, Jumbo option |
Tuner: | Gotoh Locking Vintage |
Bridge: | Xotic Custom Bridge |
Saddles: | Raw Vintage Brass Saddles |
Pickups: | Raw Vintage RV-TE SET |
Controls: | 1 Volume, 1 Tone |
Switch: | 3-way switch |