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

Introduction

The Keipro KS-Deluxe Ash-M S.S.H is a modern electric guitar with an organic soul, created for players who value the natural voice of the instrument.

Its select swamp ash body features prominent natural grain beneath a thin satin finish. This understated treatment allows the player to see and feel the wood while preserving its open, resonant character. There is no pickguard—the wood itself becomes the central visual element.

A roasted maple neck and fingerboard, versatile S.S.H pickup configuration, coil-splitting bridge humbucker and two-point tremolo complete a guitar that combines vintage-inspired character with modern clarity and performance.

Main Features

• KS-S1 double-cutaway body contour

• Select swamp ash body

• Thin satin body finish

• No pickguard

• Roasted maple neck and fingerboard

• Slim C-shaped neck profile

• 25.5-inch scale length

• 9.5-inch fingerboard radius

• Medium nickel frets

• S.S.H / HSS pickup configuration

• Two YHL Mercury single-coil pickups

• YHL Marsbucker S2-07-B bridge humbucker

• Alnico 5 magnets

• ESSW pickup-winding technology

• Pull control for bridge-pickup coil splitting

• Five-way pickup selector

• One volume and one tone control

• Non-recessed two-point tremolo

• Staggered locking tuners

• Polymer nut

• Black ABS fingerboard inlays

• .011–.046 string gauge

Product Overview

The KS-Deluxe Ash-M S.S.H strips away unnecessary ornamentation and places the focus on the heart of the guitar: the wood.

Its select swamp ash body is protected by a thin satin finish that showcases the natural grain and allows the player to experience the instrument’s resonance directly. The absence of a pickguard reinforces its clean, honest aesthetic.

The S.S.H pickup system combines classic 1960s-style single-coil sounds with a modernized PAF-inspired bridge humbucker. This configuration gives the guitar access to vintage chime, distinctive in-between-position “quack” and the articulate punch required for modern rock.

Body

• Body contour: KS-S1

• Body wood: Swamp ash

• Body/top colors: NT / BK

• Body finish: Satin

• Aging treatment: None specified

• Pickguard: None

The swamp ash body is intended to provide an open and resonant response with strong note definition. Its thin satin finish preserves the tactile character and visible grain of the wood.

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 color: Silver

The roasted maple construction provides a stable and responsive playing platform. Its slim C profile and satin finish are designed for a smooth, comfortable feel across the entire neck.

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard wood: Roasted maple

• Fingerboard radius: 9.5 inches

• Scale length: 25.5 inches

• Fret material: Nickel

• Fret size: Medium

• Number of frets: Not stated in the supplied specifications

• Fingerboard inlays: Black ABS

• Side dots: Black ABS

Nut and Strings

• Nut material: Polymer

• Nut width: 1.65 inches

• Nut color: Vintage white

• String gauge: .011–.046

• String manufacturer: Not specified

Pickup Configuration

The KS-Deluxe Ash-M uses a versatile S.S.H configuration with two vintage-inspired single coils and a modernized PAF-style bridge humbucker.

Neck Pickup

YHL Mercury S2-60-N

• Position: Neck

• Pickup type: Single coil

• Magnet: Alnico 5

• DC resistance: 6.2K

• Character: Warm, clear and vintage inspired

• Purpose: Classic neck-position cleans, expressive leads and rounded rhythm sounds

Middle Pickup

YHL Mercury S2-60-M

• Position: Middle

• Pickup type: Single coil

• Magnet: Alnico 5

• DC resistance: 6.2K

• Character: Clear, articulate and chime-focused

• Purpose: Classic single-coil sounds and distinctive combined-pickup tones

The Mercury neck and middle pickups are voiced to capture the chime and expressive response associated with classic 1960s single coils.

Bridge Pickup

YHL Marsbucker S2-07-B

• Position: Bridge

• Pickup type: Humbucker

• Magnet: Alnico 5

• DC resistance: 7.8K

• Construction: Modernized PAF-inspired design

• Winding technology: ESSW

• Coil split: Yes

• Character: Warm, articulate and dynamically responsive

The Marsbucker S2-07-B retains the warmth and character associated with a vintage PAF while using ESSW winding to provide tighter lows, denser midrange and greater high-frequency transparency.

This voicing produces strong note separation and clarity, including when complex chords are played with substantial gain.

Modern Classic Voice

The KS-Deluxe Ash-M bridges traditional and contemporary guitar sounds.

Its Mercury single coils provide vintage chime and the distinctive character of classic combined-pickup positions. The Marsbucker bridge humbucker adds focused output and articulate punch for modern rock, overdriven rhythm work and lead tones.

Pulling the split-coil control converts the bridge humbucker to a brighter single-coil-style sound, extending the instrument’s tonal range.

Electronics and Controls

• Pickup configuration: S.S.H / HSS

• Neck pickup: YHL Mercury S2-60-N, Alnico 5, 6.2K

• Middle pickup: YHL Mercury S2-60-M, Alnico 5, 6.2K

• Bridge pickup: YHL Marsbucker S2-07-B, Alnico 5, 7.8K

• Pickup selector: Five-way

• Volume controls: One master volume

• Tone controls: One master tone

• Additional function: Pull control for bridge-pickup coil splitting

Bridge

• Bridge style: Two-point tremolo

• Bridge recess: None

• Saddles: Die-cast zinc

• Tremolo block: Zinc

The non-recessed two-point tremolo provides smooth pitch control while retaining a familiar playing feel and stable mechanical foundation.

Tuning Machines

• Type: Staggered locking tuners

• Configuration: Six in line

• Manufacturer: Not specified

The staggered posts improve the strings’ break angle across the nut, while the locking mechanism supports tuning stability and simplifies string changes.

Tonal Character

Neck and Middle Positions

The Mercury S2-60 single coils provide:

• Classic 1960s-inspired chime

• Clear and articulate note definition

• Sweet upper frequencies

• Vintage-style combined-pickup “quack”

• Dynamic clean and lightly overdriven sounds

Bridge Position

The Marsbucker S2-07-B provides:

• Vintage PAF-inspired warmth

• Tightened low frequencies

• Denser and more focused midrange

• Transparent high-frequency response

• Clear separation within complex chords

• Articulate performance under heavy gain

• Additional single-coil-style sounds through coil splitting

Complete Specification Summary

General

• Model: Keipro KS-Deluxe Ash-M S.S.H

• Body contour: KS-S1

• Pickup configuration: S.S.H / HSS

• Scale length: 25.5 inches

• Fingerboard radius: 9.5 inches

• Pickguard: None

Body

• Wood: Swamp ash

• Colors: NT / BK

• Finish: Satin

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck wood: Roasted maple

• Neck finish: Satin

• Profile: Slim C

• Thickness: 0.80–0.85 inches

• Fingerboard: Roasted maple

• Radius: 9.5 inches

• Frets: Medium nickel

• Inlays: Black ABS

• Side dots: Black ABS

• Headstock finish: Satin

• Logo: Silver

Nut and Strings

• Nut material: Polymer

• Nut width: 1.65 inches

• Nut color: Vintage white

• String gauge: .011–.046

Electronics

• Neck pickup: YHL Mercury S2-60-N, Alnico 5, 6.2K

• Middle pickup: YHL Mercury S2-60-M, Alnico 5, 6.2K

• Bridge pickup: YHL Marsbucker S2-07-B, Alnico 5, 7.8K

• Pickup technology: ESSW winding in the bridge humbucker

• Selector: Five-way

• Controls: One volume and one tone

• Coil split: Pull control

Hardware

• Bridge: Non-recessed two-point tremolo

• Saddles: Die-cast zinc

• Tremolo block: Zinc

• Tuners: Staggered locking tuners

Final Overview

The Keipro KS-Deluxe Ash-M S.S.H is an honest, purpose-built guitar that places the natural character of swamp ash at the center of the playing experience.

Its beauty lies in its authenticity, while its tonal strength comes from a flexible combination of vintage-inspired single coils and a modernized PAF-style humbucker. For players seeking a direct connection to their instrument and a clear, uncolored wood response, the KS-Deluxe Ash-M offers a thoughtful balance of simplicity, versatility and modern 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.

 

 

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