Bluebox Guitars Alba – Daphne Blue w/ Göldo G5 Tremolo
Handcrafted in Sweden, the Bluebox Alba is a modern boutique guitar built around exceptional tonewoods and uncompromising craftsmanship. While visually similar to the Bluebox Origin, the Alba follows its own philosophy. Rather than using reclaimed timber, every Alba is built from carefully selected premium woods sourced specifically for their tonal qualities.
The body and neck are crafted from Carpathian spruce and Carpathian maple, sourced from a renowned string instrument manufacturer in Transylvania. These are the same species prized by violin makers for centuries, celebrated for their resonance, strength, and musical response. The result is an instrument that feels remarkably alive, with outstanding sustain, clarity, and dynamic sensitivity.
An Indian rosewood fingerboard provides a warm, familiar playing feel, while a pair of hand-voiced Bluebox Single Coil pickups deliver everything from glassy cleans to rich vintage overdrive. The neck pickup measures approximately 5.5kΩ for sparkling articulation, while the hotter 7kΩ bridge pickup adds punch without sacrificing clarity.
This particular guitar is equipped with a Göldo G5 tremolo, offering smooth vibrato action and excellent tuning stability. Premium hardware throughout—including CTS potentiometers, a Switchcraft selector switch, Gotoh SD91 tuners, and compensated Gotoh saddles—ensures reliability worthy of a professional instrument.
Specifications
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Model: Alba
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Serial Number: 26A004
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Finish: Daphne Blue
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Body: Carpathian Spruce
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Neck: Carpathian Maple
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Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
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Scale Length: 25.5"
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Radius: 12"
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Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
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Neck Pickup: Bluebox Single Coil (~5.5kΩ)
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Bridge Pickup: Bluebox Single Coil (~7kΩ)
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Electronics: CTS 500K Pots
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Switch: Switchcraft
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Tuners: Gotoh SD91
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Bridge: Göldo G5 Tremolo with Gotoh Compensated Saddles
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Strings: Stringjoy 10–46
