Powers Electric A-Type FF42 - Anthracite Grey

Powers Electric A-Type FF42 - Anthracite Grey

Color Matched To: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

The Roadster design lent itself well to a simple guitar spec.  Anthracite Grey has just enough metallic in it to draw attention.  The chrome tailpiece and machine-turned pickup covers match the car’s bumpers and wheels.  Neutral knobs and an ebony bridge provide the subtlest inclusion of brown to the build which brings a touch of 50’s attitude to the overall aesthetic.  Elegance, Uncomplicated.

The one‑piece mahogany neck with its velvet finish feels broken‑in from day one, and the asymmetrical radius paired with the Powers Electric Carve profile makes the entire neck feel natural and predictable under the hand. Honduran rosewood on both the fingerboard and peghead veneer adds warmth and a classic visual continuity, while jumbo frets and the continuous‑contour Delrin nut keep bends smooth and intonation stable.

The FF42 Full Faraday pickups bring out the A‑Type’s warmest, most hi‑fidelity voice; rounded lows, articulate mids, and a top end that stays sweet even when pushed. They reward touch and dynamics, making clean tones shimmer and driven tones stay defined. Paired with the CamTail vibrato system, the guitar keeps chords and bends locked together with impressive tuning stability. It’s an expressive, musical build that feels as classic as it looks.