Keipro KS-Custom Ash-M S.S.H

Introduction

The Keipro KS-Custom Ash-M S.S.H is an electric guitar where visual beauty and sonic versatility converge. Its two-piece swamp ash body displays intricate natural grain patterns beneath a carefully applied translucent finish, complemented by the refined shimmer of a pearl-white pickguard.

Its roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide a stable, responsive playing platform, while the slim C-shaped profile offers a fast and comfortable feel. A versatile S.S.H pickup configuration, coil-splitting capability, professional Gotoh locking tuners, and a two-point tremolo system complete an instrument designed for expressive and dependable performance.

Every contour and component has been selected with a clear purpose: to create a guitar that is as inspiring to look at as it is to play.

Main Features

• KS-S1 double-cutaway body contour

• Two-piece swamp ash body

• Translucent finish showcasing the natural wood grain

• Roasted maple neck

• Roasted maple fingerboard

• Slim C-shaped neck profile

• 22 medium nickel frets

• 25.5-inch scale length

• 9.5-inch fingerboard radius

• S.S.H pickup configuration

• Alnico 5 YHL Mercury S1 60 NR pickups

• FSSW stacked-coil noise-cancelling technology

• Bridge-pickup coil split

• Five-way pickup selector

• Two-point tremolo bridge

• Steel tremolo block

• Gotoh SG381 MG-T 07 locking tuners

• Abalone fingerboard inlays

• Three-ply pearl-white pickguard

• D’Addario .010–.046 strings

Body

• Body contour: KS-S1

• Body construction: Two-piece

• Body wood: Swamp ash

• Body colors: HB / TW

• Body finish: Translucent gloss finish

• Pickguard: Three-ply pearl white

• Body character: Visible natural swamp ash grain

The swamp ash construction provides a resonant and responsive foundation with clear note definition. Its translucent finish allows the distinctive grain of the wood to remain an important part of the guitar’s appearance.

Neck

• Neck wood: Roasted maple

• Neck color: Natural/original

• Neck finish: Satin

• Neck profile: Slim C

• Neck thickness: 0.80–0.85 inches

• Headstock finish: Satin

• Logo: Silver inlay

The roasted maple neck is heat-treated to improve dimensional stability and resistance to environmental changes. Its satin finish and slim C profile are designed to provide a smooth and comfortable playing feel.

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard wood: Roasted maple

• Fingerboard radius: 9.5 inches

• Scale length: 25.5 inches

• Number of frets: 22

• Fret material: Nickel

• Fret size: Medium

• Fingerboard inlays: Abalone

• Side dots: White

Nut and Strings

• Nut material: Polymer

• Nut width: 1.65 inches

• Nut color: Vintage white

• String brand: D’Addario

• String gauge: .010–.046

Pickup Configuration

The KS-Custom Ash-M uses an S.S.H configuration consisting of two single-coil pickups and a split-capable bridge pickup.

Neck Pickup

YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-N

• Position: Neck

• Magnet type: Alnico 5

• Resistance: 11.2K

• Construction: FSSW stacked coil

• Character: Glassy chime, bell-like sweetness and early-1960s-inspired single-coil tone

• Noise performance: Designed to eliminate 60-cycle hum

Middle Pickup

YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-M

• Position: Middle

• Magnet type: Alnico 5

• Resistance: 11.2K

• Construction: FSSW stacked coil

• Character: Clear and articulate single-coil response

• Noise performance: Designed to eliminate 60-cycle hum

Bridge Pickup

YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-B

• Position: Bridge

• Magnet type: Alnico 5

• Resistance: 11.7K

• Coil-splitting capability

• Dynamic and touch-sensitive response

• Cleans up with a lighter picking touch

• Produces harmonically rich warmth when played more aggressively

• Coil split provides a traditional single-coil-style bridge sound

FSSW Stacked-Coil Technology

This version of the KS-Custom Ash-M features FSSW stacked-coil technology. The system is designed to eliminate 60-cycle hum while retaining the clarity and tonal character associated with traditional single-coil pickups.

This provides quiet performance under clean settings as well as heavier gain, without sacrificing the glassy chime, sweetness and dynamic response of the Mercury S1 pickup set.

Electronics and Controls

• Pickup configuration: S.S.H / HSS

• Neck pickup: YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-N, Alnico 5, 11.2K

• Middle pickup: YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-M, Alnico 5, 11.2K

• Bridge pickup: YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-B, Alnico 5, 11.7K

• Pickup selector: Five-way

• Volume controls: One master volume

• Tone controls: One master tone

• Additional function: Bridge-pickup coil split

Bridge

• Bridge style: Two-point tremolo

• Bridge recess: None

• Saddles: Die-cast steel

• Tremolo block: Steel

The non-recessed two-point tremolo offers expressive pitch control while retaining a traditional playing feel. Its steel saddles and steel block contribute to solid vibration transfer, clarity and sustain.

Tuning Machines

• Manufacturer: Gotoh

• Model: SG381 MG-T 07

• Type: Locking tuners

• Configuration: Six in line

The Gotoh locking tuners provide improved tuning stability and make string changes faster and more convenient.

Tonal Character

The Mercury S1 neck and middle pickups capture the recognizable character of early-1960s single coils, delivering glassy chime and bell-like sweetness.

The bridge pickup is dynamic and highly responsive to picking strength. It cleans up when played gently and develops harmonically rich warmth when played more aggressively. Its coil-split function unlocks a more traditional single-coil bridge tone, increasing the guitar’s overall versatility.

Combined with the naturally resonant swamp ash body and articulate roasted maple construction, the instrument is capable of covering pristine clean sounds, expressive blues tones, defined rhythm parts and gain-driven lead sounds.

Complete Specification Summary

General

• Model: Keipro KS-Custom Ash-M S.S.H

• Series: KS Custom Series

• Body style: KS-S1

• Pickup configuration: S.S.H / HSS

• Number of strings: Six

• Scale length: 25.5 inches

• Number of frets: 22

Body

• Wood: Two-piece swamp ash

• Colors: HB / TW

• Finish: Translucent gloss

• Pickguard: Three-ply pearl white

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck wood: Roasted maple

• Neck finish: Satin

• Neck profile: Slim C

• Neck thickness: 0.80–0.85 inches

• Fingerboard: Roasted maple

• Radius: 9.5 inches

• Frets: 22 medium nickel

• Inlays: Abalone

• Side dots: White

• Headstock finish: Satin

• Logo: Silver inlay

Nut and Strings

• Nut: Polymer

• Nut width: 1.65 inches

• Nut color: Vintage white

• Strings: D’Addario

• Gauge: .010–.046

Electronics

• Neck pickup: YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-N, Alnico 5, 11.2K

• Middle pickup: YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-M, Alnico 5, 11.2K

• Bridge pickup: YHL Mercury S1 60 NR-B, Alnico 5, 11.7K

• Technology: FSSW stacked-coil noise cancellation

• Selector: Five-way

• Controls: One volume and one tone

• Additional function: Coil split

Hardware

• Bridge: Non-recessed two-point tremolo

• Saddles: Die-cast steel

• Tremolo block: Steel

• Tuners: Gotoh SG381 MG-T 07 locking tuners

Final Overview

The KS-Custom Ash-M S.S.H is more than a collection of premium components. It is a thoughtfully integrated musical instrument built to serve as a reliable and inspiring partner throughout the player’s musical journey.

Its combination of swamp ash, roasted maple, noise-cancelling Mercury pickups, coil-splitting capability, Gotoh locking tuners and professional tremolo hardware creates a guitar focused equally on visual refinement, tonal flexibility and dependable performance.

 

Standard Setup at Kairon Guitar Store

At Kairon Guitar Store, we understand the importance of receiving a guitar that's ready to play. That’s why we take care of the final details that manufacturers might overlook, ensuring your instrument reaches you in perfect condition.

Our Standard Setup includes:

• Visual Inspection: We meticulously inspect the entire instrument to identify and address any issues.
• Tuning Pegs: We check and adjust the tuning pegs for optimal performance.
• Electronics and Pickups: We ensure all electronics and pickups are functioning correctly.
• Neck and Frets: We examine the neck and frets for any imperfections and make necessary adjustments.
• String Height and Pickup Height: We set the string and pickup height for optimal playability and sound.
• Intonation: We adjust the intonation to ensure the guitar plays in tune across the entire fretboard.

Every detail is scrutinized so your new guitar arrives in perfect condition. This service would normally cost around $60, but we're offering it to you for free with the purchase of one of our guitars.

Note: This standard service does not include string changes. If you need to replace strings, we can provide D'Addario XL Series strings. Please inquire with us about the additional cost for this service.

For more customized adjustments, we recommend taking your guitar to a luthier who can tailor the setup to your specific preferences.

We take care of packaging your order for you!

 After preparing your guitar, we securely pack it inside an additional cardboard box to ensure it is protected throughout its journey and arrives safely in your hands.

 

 

Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use or a 15%-25% restocking fee will be held. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless the item was not received as described. Any and all inquiries of receiving an item "in a different condition than described" needs to be addressed immediately upon receival of item in question.