Sting D330
MSRP 289.00 USD
Solid top-upgraded guitars for performers
Cedar top, a softer and less stiff wood
The excellent price performance
KEY FEATURES
Dreadnought body
Solid-cedar top
African sapele body
Woofer Line for a rich bass
Fretboard with rounded edge profile
Rosewood headplate with bevel cut
Solid hard maple bridge plate with hexagonal holes
Multiple bindings
Abalone and brown ABS rosette
Oiled bone nut and saddle
Light matte finish
Standard gigbag
For the serious players or musicians
In order to maximize the resonation of the Sting series' solid wood sound table, careful attention is given to its most meticulous details. From the woofer line to the bold sound and thinly applied light matte finish, both the sound and aesthetics of this instrument have been thoroughly considered in its design.
Body
Soft and warm
Solid cedar tone woods will give you sonic warmth and softness due to less dense than spruce. The Sting D330 provides more sparkle and more nuance when played more softly, and are the most ideal guitar for the person who plays fingerstyle, or plays with a pick using softer attacks on the strings.
| Shape | Dreadnought |
| Top | Solid cedar w/ Woofer Line |
| Sides & Back | African sapele |
| Bracing | HEX® scalloped X-brace |
Body inside
Woofer Line
The Woofer Line along the inside edge of the top wood helps to further deepen the central area around the groove. It is the similar effect as woofer loudspeakers, which makes the presence of bass sound one step clear.
Craftsmanship
Natural woodworking
Vacuum pressing & natural wood drying combined technology gives you a more solid sound. After the glue penetrates the pores of the wood sufficiently, it is bonded by slowly applying pressure to increase vibration and durability.
※ Although heat-drying and hot-press methods expedite the building process, they cause the adhesives to harden, interfering with the wood’s natural resonant qualities.
Neck
Sturdy without deformation
The Indonesian mahogany neck is built of three-stage drying to minimize deformation. It has a standard-C type profile with players prefer.
| Species | Indonesian mahogany |
| Profile | Standard C-shape |
| Thickness | 1 3/4-inch at nut |
| Truss rod | 2-way action |
| Joint | Dovetail |
| Construction | Joint at 14th fret |
Wood drying
Three stages of drying
The wood is dried by natural, thermal and high frequency vacuum drying. In the case of high-frequency vacuum drying, moisture is removed from the inside of the wood, so there is little splitting or distortion coming from drying.
※ Only carefully selected timber that is well dried and seasoned is used.
Fretboard
Hard and even frets
On rosewood fingerboard, the 160Hv frets with 30% increased hardness deliver a durable and clear sound. It also reduces the risk of the fret lifting.
| Species | Rosewood |
| Scale length | 25 1/2-inch |
| Radius | 12 3/5-inch |
| Profile | Round edge |
| Frets | 20 / 160Hv hardness |
| Inlays | Hexagon wood at 3rd fret / white PVC dot on side |
Rounded edges
Comfortable grip
Both sides of the fingerboard are gently curved for more comfortable playing. In addition, the rounded corners give you easier to play.
Headstock
Layered with bevel cut
The rosewood top affixed to the headstock contributes to the instrument’s aesthetic quality while helping to improve sustain, and in concert with the binding gives off a feeling of luxury. The 15:1 gear ratio die-cast head machines allow for precise tuning.
| Type | HEX® special |
| Angle | 14 degrees |
| Logo | Silver metal “HEX” |
| Top | Rosewood 3mm thickness |
| Tuners | Chrome diecast |
| Tuning ratio | 15:1 |
| Binding | Bevel cut |
Nut and saddle
Premium oiled bone
The natural material, oiled bone gives clear tone, is easy to set it up and less discolored. The nut with a width of 44mm and E to E spacing of 37.2mm is optimized for both finger style and strum-based performance.
| Material | Oiled bone |
| Nut | 1 3/4-inch width |
| E to E | 1.464-inch |
| Saddle | 2 13/16-inch width |
Bridge
Traditional solid rosewood
A special cut is placed in front of the bridge-pin hole to prevent pins from protruding. It also reduces dents on the bridge by string tension. By the increased angle of strings to the saddle, it will be in tune though powerful strum.
| Type | HEX® shape rosewood |
| Plate | Solid hard maple w/ honeycomb holes |
| Pin | ABS BK w/ white dot |
Bridge plate
Vibrating structure
Just beneath the bridge on the underside of the sound board is a discreetly affixed honeycomb-shaped solid hard maple bridge plate. Because the hexagonal structure reduces weight while reinforcing the sturdiness of the instrument, it contributes to elongating the time of sustained vibration from the sound board. Additionally, this unique bridge plate assists in balancing the whole sound of the instrument, maintaining it’s tonal character.
Decoration
Premium grade details
It is decorated with a abalone rosette and multiple body bindings. Transparent pickguard is enclosed, and the D'Addario® EXP16 coated strings are installed.
| Rosette | Black/ivory ABS + abalone 1 ring |
| Bindings | Black & Ivory ABS 4-ply |
| Pickguard | Clear teardrop shape |
| Strings | D'Addario® EXP16 |
Finish
Thin and light
Thin finished body will give you a more enriched sound. Electrostatic painting is sprayed thinly and evenly on the surface of the guitar, and the final matte finish has been applied neatly by master builder's hand spray.
| Color | Natural |
| Process | Light matte |
Gig-bag
Light weight, serious protection
Our gig bag will protect the instruments from collisions and contaminants with special paddings and waterproof outer-fabrics. Its neat design and fine fabrics provide premium performances and appearances.
| Type | HG100 standard gig bag |
| Pad | 10mm sponge |
| Exterior | Black polyester fiber |
| Interior | Black fabric |
| BODY | |
|---|---|
| Shape | Dreadnought |
| Top | Solid cedar w/ Woofer Line |
| Sides & Back | African sapele |
| Bracing | HEX® scalloped X-brace |
| Rosette | Black/ivory ABS + abalone 1 ring |
| Top binding | Black & Ivory ABS 4-ply |
| Back binding | Black & Ivory ABS 3-ply |
| Center binding | Black & Ivory ABS 5-ply on back & side |
| NECK | |
|---|---|
| Species | Indonesian mahogany |
| Profile | Standard C-shape |
| Thickness | 1 3/4-inch at nut |
| Truss rod | 2-way action |
| Joint | Dovetail |
| Construction | Joint at 14th fret |
| FINGERBOARD | |
|---|---|
| Species | Rosewood |
| Scale length | 25 1/2-inch |
| Radius | 12 3/5-inch |
| Profile | Round edge |
| Binding | Black ABS |
| Frets | 20 / 160Hv hardness |
| Inlays | Hexagon wood at 3rd fret / white PVC dot on side |
| NUT & SADDLE | |
|---|---|
| Material | Oiled bone |
| Nut | 1 3/4-inch width |
| E to E | 1.464-inch |
| Saddle | 2 13/16-inch width |
| HEAD | |
|---|---|
| Type | HEX® special |
| Angle | 14 degrees |
| Logo | Silver metal “HEX” |
| Top | Rosewood |
| Tuners | Chrome diecast |
| Tuning ratio | 15:1 |
| Binding | Bevel cut |
| BRIDGE | |
|---|---|
| Type | HEX® shape rosewood |
| Plate | Solid hard maple w/ honeycomb holes |
| Pin | ABS BK w/ white dot |
| HARDWARES | |
|---|---|
| Pickguard | Clear teardrop shape |
| Strap buttons | Chrome color |
| Strings | D'Addario® EXP16 |
| FINISH | |
|---|---|
| Color | Natural |
| Process | Light matte |
| Case | |
|---|---|
| Type | HG100 premium gig bag |
| Pad | 10mm sponge |
| Exterior | Black polyester fiber |
| Interior | Black fabric |
| A | 1033 mm |
| B | 505 mm |
| C | 289 mm |
| D | 394 mm |
| E | 459 mm |
| F | 44 mm |
| G | 100 mm |
| H | 120 mm |
| I | 648 mm |
