Powers Electric A-Type Flame Top - Desert Dawn

The Powers Electric A-Type in Desert Dawn reimagines what an electric guitar can be — blending vintage soul, forward-thinking design, and the creative pulse of Southern California. Designed by master luthier Andy Powers, the A-Type channels the surf, skate, and hot-rod spirit of San Diego into a sleek, ultra-lightweight, and sonically dynamic instrument.

Finished in Desert Dawn and weighing an astonishing 5 lbs 13 oz, this example feels incredibly responsive and effortless on a strap — lively, resonant, and perfectly balanced.

Built with Powers’ innovative trussed hollow body construction, the A-Type delivers a remarkable blend of resonance, sustain, and feedback resistance. This model features a striking Flamed Maple top paired with an urban ash back, offering enhanced snap, airy highs, and organic warmth with exceptional articulation. The mahogany neck and Honduran rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth, broken-in feel that’s fast, comfortable, and deeply inspiring.

Every contour is purpose-driven — from the asymmetrical fretboard radius that makes bends feel natural and controlled to the silky Velvet neck finish that feels smooth and alive in your hands.

Equipped with Partial Faraday pickups, this A-Type emphasizes added clarity and snap while maintaining balance and touch sensitivity. The result is crisp attack, focused low-end response, and brilliant top-end shimmer — all with impressive noise control and dynamic range. Whether you’re after glassy cleans, percussive rhythm tones, or articulate overdrive, this guitar responds with precision and depth.

This Hardtail configuration enhances sustain, tuning stability, and direct string-to-body resonance. The fixed bridge design provides a solid, immediate feel under the picking hand — translating every nuance of your touch with clarity and authority.

In Desert Dawn, the Powers Electric A-Type stands as a bold expression of modern guitar craftsmanship — featherweight, resonant, and exceptionally articulate. A refined performance instrument with stunning aesthetics, it delivers pure connection between player and sound.

Model: A-Type
Condition: Mint
Color: Desert Dawn
Body Construction: Trussed Hollow Body 
Body Top: Flame Maple
Body Back: Urban Ash
Body Finish: Gloss  
Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany
Fingerboard: Honduran Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Italian Acrylic 
Nut: Delrin, 1 11/16" 
Neck Profile: Powers Electric Carve 
Headstock: Honduran Rosewood Veneer 
Headstock Logo: Powers "Truss Cover"
Frets: Jumbo 21
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable 
Radius: Asymmetrical
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Neck Finish: Velvet 
Tuners: Powers Electric 
Hardware Color: Nickel
Tailpiece: Hardtail
Bridge: High Carbon Steel Base with High Density Derlin 
Pickguard: Pearloid
Pickups: PF42 (Partial Faraday) 
Switching: 3-Way 
Controls: Vol, Tone
Weight: 6lbs 9oz. 
Case: Custom Leather Softshell Case