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Ormsby Guitars

CustomShop - Genesis Natural 6 String

CustomShop - Genesis Natural 6 String

$5,090.00AUD
$5,090.00AUD
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CUSTOMSHOP — Swamp Ash / Purpleheart (6-String)

This CustomShop 6-String combines modern playability with elegant tonewoods and premium hardware. Featuring a Swamp Ash body, Rock Maple bolt-on neck, and a stunning Purpleheart fretboard, this instrument delivers crisp articulation, rich resonance, and signature Ormsby craftsmanship.

Perth CustomShop Build 6-String 25.5” – 26.5” Swamp Ash Rock Maple Bolt-On Purpleheart Fretboard Hipshot Contour Trem 5-Way Blade

Stock pickup set

Bridge: CustomShop PVH A2 Bridge Humbucker
Neck: CustomShop De La Crème Humbucker

A classic-voiced pairing with modern control: the PVH A2 delivers punch and articulation at the bridge, while the De La Crème keeps neck tones smooth, clear, and musical — with the 5-way unlocking extra usable in-between sounds.

Build information
*Handcrafted by the Ormsby CustomShop team in Perth, Australia.
**Each instrument is built to order using carefully selected tonewoods and top-tier hardware.
***As with all CustomShop builds, slight variations in colour and grain pattern may occur.

Specifications

String 6
Scale Length 25.5” – 26.5”
Body Swamp Ash
Neck Type Bolt-On
Neck Rock Maple
Neck Shape Revised D Shape
Fretboard Purpleheart
Fretboard Radius 16"
Fretwire Jumbo Stainless Steel
Inlay Ovals
Side Dots White Dots
Hardware Colour Silver
Bridge Hipshot Contour Tremolo Bridge
Machine Heads Ormsby Locking Machine Heads
Electronics 500k Volume, 500k Tone + 5-Way Blade Switch
Pickup – Bridge Ormsby CustomShop PVH A2 Bridge Humbucker
Pickup – Neck Ormsby CustomShop De La Crème Humbucker
Finish Gloss Body, Gloss Neck
Case Gigbag Included (Hard Case Option Available)

Pickups: vintage-flavoured feel with modern clarity

Swamp ash and purpleheart naturally lean toward fast attack and strong note definition. This CustomShop pairing is chosen to complement that: a bridge pickup that stays punchy and articulate, and a neck pickup that stays smooth and expressive — all tied together by the 5-way blade for extra tonal colors.

PVH A2 — Bridge Humbucker
Punchy • Open mids • Sweet attack

A bridge voice that feels responsive and musical — great for articulate rhythm work and lead lines that cut without getting harsh.

  • A2 warmth + clarity: punch without brittle highs.
  • Great note separation: complex chords stay readable.
  • Dynamic feel: cleans up with picking and volume changes.
  • Trem-ready: stays defined with vibrato work and wide bends.
Best for

Rock to modern rock, articulate rhythm, crunchy riffs, and expressive bridge leads.

What you’ll hear

Open mids, punchy lows, and a sweet top end that cuts without sounding sharp.

De La Crème — Neck Humbucker
Smooth • Clear • Singing leads

A neck pickup designed for sweetness and definition — big, vocal lead tones and clean passages that don’t turn muddy.

  • Singing lead voice: smooth highs with a vocal midrange.
  • Clear cleans: chord separation for layered parts.
  • Warm but not woolly: stays articulate even with gain.
  • 5-way synergy: in-between tones stay genuinely usable.
Best for

Clean passages, melodic neck leads, warm solos, and smooth rhythm textures.

What you’ll hear

Sweet, open neck tone with musical mids and clarity that stays intact.

Why this pairing fits this build: swamp ash adds snap and resonance, purpleheart adds focus and definition — and these CustomShop pickups translate that into articulate bridge punch and smooth, expressive neck tones.
⚡ Refined Simplicity. Unmatched Clarity.
The Swamp Ash / Purpleheart CustomShop delivers expressive tone and world-class craftsmanship — a true example of Ormsby’s commitment to precision and performance.
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