Description
Review of the LyxPro 39 Inch SB Series LP Style Solid Body Electric Guitar EGLPSB
This is a 39 inch single cutaway solid body electric with a mahogany body and neck, an arched top, two humbuckers and a three way rhythm and treble selector. It is sold as the guitar alone with two picks and a printed learning guide, and the listing states explicitly that no amplifier or cable is included. It sits in the electric guitars range.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- A set in neck rather than a bolt on. A glued neck joint transfers vibration between neck and body more directly than a bolted joint, and it removes the heel bulk that makes upper fret access awkward on bolt on guitars.
- Two humbuckers with a three way selector. Humbuckers cancel the mains hum that single coils pick up, and the classic rhythm and treble switch gives neck, bridge and both positions, which is the traditional arrangement for this body style.
- Mahogany body and neck. Mahogany is denser than the poplar and basswood common at this level, giving a warmer sound with more midrange weight and better sustain.
- Sealed tuners are specified. Sealed tuning machines keep dust and grit out of the gear housing, which is what makes cheap open tuners slip and feel gritty within a year.
- A 25.5 inch scale is published. Knowing the scale means replacement strings can be ordered confidently and fret spacing can be compared against other guitars.
- Integrated strap posts and a three ply pickguard. Both are standard fittings that are sometimes omitted at this price, and strap posts fitted at the factory are more secure than ones added later.
Cons
- The bridge system field records “HH Pickups”. That is a pickup configuration, not a bridge type, so the listing never actually states what bridge is fitted. On a single cutaway body that would normally be a Tune-O-Matic with a separate tailpiece, but the data does not confirm it, and the bridge is what determines whether intonation can be set per string.
- The fingerboard is listed only in the spec table. Engineered wood appears in the structured data while the manufacturer description never names the fingerboard material at all. Engineered wood is a compressed fibre and resin composite, stable but a cost substitute for rosewood.
- The size and scale figures describe different things. The size field reads 39 inches right handed while the scale length reads 25.5 inches. The 39 inch figure is the overall instrument length, and presenting the two together invites confusion.
- The stated weight of 11.13 pounds is the shipped package. A mahogany single cutaway is a heavy guitar, but not that heavy, and the figure includes packaging. The listing gives no usable indication of how the instrument feels on a strap, which matters most on this body shape.
- No amplifier or cable is included. The listing states this plainly, which is honest, but it means an electric guitar arrives that cannot be heard properly until further purchases are made.
- The colour field reads Honey while the model designation is SB Series. SB commonly denotes sunburst, and the listing refers to a variety of colours and sunburst patterns without confirming which finish this particular listing supplies.
Detailed Product Description
The body is mahogany with an arched top and single white binding around the edge. Mahogany is denser and heavier than the poplar or basswood used on cheaper instruments, producing a warmer sound with more midrange weight and longer sustain. The arched top is a shaped carve rather than a flat slab, which is the visual signature of this body style. The guide on guitar body shapes explained covers how the single cutaway compares with other outlines.
The neck is also mahogany and set into the body rather than bolted. The 25.5 inch scale is longer than the scale traditionally associated with this body shape, which raises string tension slightly at the same pitch and gives a marginally brighter attack.
The electronics are two humbuckers with a three way rhythm and treble switch and rotary volume and tone knobs. The listing describes the tonal range as running from warm and mellow on the neck pickup to thick and cutting on the bridge, which is a fair description of what a humbucker pair on a mahogany body delivers.
The output jack is a standard quarter inch connection for a guitar cable and amplifier, neither of which is supplied. An electric guitar produces almost no usable sound acoustically, so amplification is a requirement rather than an option.
What Comes with the Product
The listing states the purchase includes the guitar, two picks and a detailed learning guide. It also states explicitly that an amplifier and amp cable are not included.
Not included and not mentioned anywhere: a gig bag, a hard case, a strap, a tuner, spare strings, a stand and a string winder. That means an amplifier, a cable, a tuner and some form of case are all required additional purchases before the guitar can be used properly. Two picks will not last long. The learning guide is described only as detailed, with no page count, level or format given.
Who It Suits
This fits a player who already owns an amplifier and cable and wants a humbucker equipped single cutaway for rock, blues or heavier styles without paying for bundle items they already have. The mahogany construction and set neck make it a more substantial instrument than most guitars sold in beginner kits.
It does not suit a complete beginner buying their only guitar purchase, since nothing needed to hear the instrument is included. It does not suit a player after bright, glassy clean tones, which single coils handle better than humbuckers, and it does not suit anyone sensitive to weight on a strap, since mahogany single cutaways are heavy and this listing publishes no instrument weight. Comparable options include the LyxPro 39 inch TL style, the Epiphone Les Paul Special-II and the Leo Jaymz LJ-LP. The guide on guitar amp wattage for home practice is the place to start when choosing the amplifier this guitar needs.
How to Maintain
Wipe the strings after each session, since skin oils rather than playing wear are what dull electric strings.
Support the headstock when the guitar is not in use. Single cutaway guitars with an angled headstock are the shape most prone to headstock breaks when they fall over, so a stand or a case matters more here than on a flat headstock design.
Check the intonation if chords sound in tune in open position but drift higher up the neck. Because the listing never states the bridge type, identify it on arrival, since a Tune-O-Matic style bridge allows per string intonation and a fixed bar bridge does not. Keep the engineered fingerboard clean rather than oiling it, since composite material does not absorb conditioner the way rosewood does.
Tips and Recommendations
Budget for an amplifier, a cable and a tuner before the guitar arrives, since none is supplied and the instrument cannot be assessed properly without them.
Buy a wider strap than a basic nylon one. A mahogany single cutaway concentrates its weight on one shoulder, and a narrow strap becomes uncomfortable within half an hour. Add a case or padded bag early, because nothing is supplied to protect the finish or the headstock. Use the neck pickup with the tone rolled back for clean playing and the bridge pickup for overdriven parts, since that contrast is the main tonal tool on a two humbucker guitar.
Product FAQ
Is an amplifier included?
No. The listing states plainly that the amplifier and amp cable are not included. The purchase covers the guitar, two picks and a learning guide.
What bridge does it use?
The listing does not say. The bridge system field records “HH Pickups”, which is a pickup configuration rather than a bridge type, so the actual bridge should be identified on arrival.
What is the scale length?
25.5 inches. The 39 inch figure that appears alongside it is the overall instrument length, not the scale.
Does the guitar weigh 11 pounds?
No. The 11.13 pound figure covers the shipped package including protective materials. The listing gives no weight for the guitar itself.
