Woodrite Switchblade HT Electric Guitar – Satin Black
Behold the evolution of the Woodrite Switchblade...
This offset double-cut powerhouse takes the spirit of the original and sharpens it into a doom riff ma. . .
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Woodrite Switchblade HT Electric Guitar – Satin Black
Behold the evolution of the Woodrite Switchblade...
This offset double-cut powerhouse takes the spirit of the original and sharpens it into a doom riff machine built for battle. Outfitted with a classic Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece, streamlined 1 Volume / 1 Tone controls, and a 3-way toggle, it delivers raw simplicity with uncompromising power. The Switchblade HT combines classic offset aesthetics with modern heavy music performance.
All-Mahogany Construction for Maximum Sustain
The Switchblade HT features a solid mahogany body paired with a mahogany neck, delivering the thick, warm midrange and sustain that heavy music demands. Mahogany's natural compression and rich harmonic content make it ideal for downtuned playing, providing clarity and definition even at lower tunings. The all-mahogany construction ensures consistent tonal response with excellent note definition and powerful low-end punch perfect for doom, sludge, and stoner rock.
Woodrite Barbarian Humbuckers: Crushing Tone
Armed with a set of Woodrite Barbarian humbuckers, the Switchblade conjures everything from searing high-gain riffs to dark, crushing doom tones. The neck pickup (7.8k, Alnico 5, 42AWG) provides thick, articulate rhythm tones with excellent clarity, while the bridge pickup (13.0k, Alnico 5, 43AWG) delivers devastating high-output distortion and tight low-end response perfect for palm-muted riffs and soaring leads. These pickups are voiced specifically to handle downtuned aggression while maintaining note separation and harmonic detail.
Streamlined Controls for Pure Tone
The Switchblade HT features a no-nonsense control layout: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, and a 3-way toggle switch. This simplified approach puts you in direct control of your tone without unnecessary complexity. The 3-way toggle delivers classic humbucker switching—neck pickup for thick rhythm tones, bridge pickup for cutting leads and heavy riffs, and both pickups together for maximum power and depth.
Offset Body with Classic Aesthetics
The Switchblade's offset double-cutaway body shape combines vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern ergonomics. The asymmetrical design provides comfortable playing position whether sitting or standing, while the dual cutaways offer excellent upper-fret access for lead playing. The 3x3 headstock configuration nods to tradition while reinforcing the guitar's sinister silhouette. The Satin Black finish with black pickguard creates a menacing, stage-ready appearance.
Premium Hardware for Reliability
The Switchblade HT is equipped with professional-grade components built for the demands of heavy music. TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece provide rock-solid intonation and sustain, while Grover Keystone tuning machines ensure precise tuning stability with heavier gauge strings. The GraphTech TUSQ XL nut enhances sustain and reduces string binding for smooth bending and stable tuning.
Factory Setup for C-Standard Tuning
The Switchblade HT comes factory-tuned to C-Standard (C, F, A#, D#, G, C) with D'Addario EXL145 strings (.012-.054), making it ready for doom, stoner rock, sludge metal, grunge, and heavy rock right out of the case. The setup is optimized for downtuned performance with proper intonation and action for aggressive playing.
Bridge: TonePros Tune-O-Matic with stop bar tailpiece
Tuners: Grover Keystone (3x3 headstock)
Pickguard: Black
Finish: Satin Black
Hardware: Chrome
Factory Tuning: C-Standard
Strings: D'Addario EXL145 (.012-.054)
Weight: Approximately 8.5 lbs
Case: Custom fitted Woodrite hardshell case included
Built: Indonesia by PT Wildwood (PRS, ESP)
Who Should Play the Switchblade HT?
The Switchblade HT is designed for players who live in the heavy realm—doom, sludge metal, stoner rock, grunge, and heavy alternative rock. If you appreciate offset body aesthetics but need the crushing tone and reliability for downtuned heaviness, this guitar delivers. From earth-shaking sludge and doom to cutting grunge and heavy rock, the Switchblade HT is locked and loaded for every riff you can throw at it. The combination of all-mahogany construction, high-output Barbarian pickups, and streamlined controls makes this an exceptional value for players seeking professional-grade performance with distinctive style.
Made by Woodrite Guitars – built in Indonesia by PT Wildwood.
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Take your instrument to the next level with an optional Plek fret-leveling upgrade. This advanced precision process scans your fingerboard and frets with micron-level accuracy, creating a perfectly optimized fret profile for unmatched playability, sustain, and consistency across the entire neck.
If you want the smoothest possible setup and the most accurate fretwork available, the Plek upgrade is the ultimate performance enhancement.
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Return Policy Overview
All returns must be authorized by our team before being shipped back. Contact sales@veraguitars.com with your order number to request a return authorization.
Used Gear
Eligible for return within 72 hours
Subject to a 10% restocking fee
New Gear – 30-Day Return Window
Eligible for return within 30 days of purchase
Must be in new, unused condition with all original packaging
Subject to a 10% restocking fee
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