Shergold Masquerader Standard SM11

The Shergold Masquerader Standard SM11 brings iconic British guitar design into the 21st century with an unconventional pickup pairing and rock-solid modern hardware. 

Designed in the UK by renowned luthier Patrick James Eggle, this double-cutaway solidbody electric guitar combines a classic 1970s silhouette with an inviting roasted maple neck and flexible electronics. It provides gigging musicians, indie guitarists, and studio recording artists with an articulate, expressive voice that covers everything from vintage warmth to muscular overdrive.

Versatile P90 and Humbucker Pickup Pairing

Equipped with an Alnico V P90 in the neck position and an Alnico V humbucker at the bridge, the SM11 offers a wide dynamic spectrum that avoids traditional tonal overlap. The neck P90 delivers a fat, glassy tone with rich mid-range warmth and touch-sensitive articulation, while the bridge humbucker produces a punchy, strident output that cuts through dense mixes without becoming harsh. Wired with master volume and tone controls alongside a three-way selector switch, this setup handles clean rhythm work, bluesy crunch, and high-gain leads with ease.

Patrick James Eggle Design and Ergonomic Poplar Body

Crafted around a solid poplar body, the Masquerader Standard achieves comfortable weight distribution and balanced acoustic resonance. The ergonomic double-cutaway shape features forgiving body edge radii that melt against the player, while a sculpted neck heel allows smooth access across all 22 frets. A high-gloss lacquer finish provides long-lasting protective durability across heavy rehearsal schedules and stage use.

Solid Canadian Roasted Maple Neck and Laurel Fingerboard

The bolt-on solid Canadian roasted maple neck undergoes a specialized thermal treatment that enhances structural stability, reduces climate sensitivity, and yields a smooth, frictionless feel. Carved to a comfortable medium C profile with a satin finish, it is bound to an Indian laurel fingerboard featuring a flat 12" (30.5 cm) radius for effortless chord bends and low-action playability. Distinctive lined fret markers and medium-jumbo hard nickel frets deliver accurate visual and tactile feedback along the 25.5" (64.8 cm) scale length.

Fixed Hardtail Bridge and Staggered Locking Tuners

Sustain and tuning precision are anchored by a six-saddle fixed bridge with flush-fitting chrome string-through-body ferrules that hold string saddles securely in place. Staggered-height locking machine heads ensure fast string changes and exceptional pitch stability by maintaining optimal break angle over the synthetic bone nut without needing traditional string trees.

Shergold Masquerader Standard SM11 Specifications

• Model Number - SM11.
• Body Material - solid poplar.
• Finish Type - high-gloss lacquer.
• Neck Material - solid Canadian roasted maple with two-way truss rod.
• Neck Profile - C profile with satin finish.
• Neck Joint - bolt-on with contoured heel.
• Fingerboard Material - Indian laurel.
• Fingerboard Radius - 12" (30.5 cm).
• Nut Material - synthetic bone.
• Nut Width - 42.5 mm.
• Scale Length - 25.5" (64.8 cm).
• Frets - 22 medium-jumbo hard nickel frets.
• Inlays - lined fret markers with dot side position markers.
• Neck Pickup - P90 (Alnico V).
• Bridge Pickup - humbucker (Alnico V).
• Controls - 1 x volume (A500K), 1 x tone (A500K), 3-position blade switch.
• Bridge - 6-saddle fixed string-through-body hardtail with flush-fitting chrome ferrules.
• Tuners - staggered-height locking machine heads with large chrome buttons.
• Pickguard - 3-ply black ABS.
• Hardware Finish - chrome.
• Factory Strings - D'Addario XL110 Regular Light (.010-.046).
• Instrument Weight - 3.6 kg.
• Gigbag - Shergold gigbag available separately.

A dependable choice for players seeking British design heritage, roasted maple stability, and flexible P90/humbucker tones, the Shergold Masquerader Standard SM11 earns its place in any performance setup.