We are proud to be the Nashville dealer for Pensa Custom, NYC. Below is a note about this guitar and story behind the brand. Contact us with any questions or inquiries into a custom Pensa order:
Rudy Pensa opened "Rudy's Music Stop" on 48th Street in New York City in 1978 and began turning his passions into tangible artistry. It wasn't long before "Rudy's Music" became a well-known and highly-respected guitar shop to guitarists around the world.
The earliest "Pensa" electric guitar was called the "R Custom". He built the first one in 1982 and sold many in his shop. It was in 1985 that Rudy, collaborating with his then employee, John Suhr, began building many amazing instruments that are considered classics today.
Rudy met Mark Knopfler in the 1980s during the height of Dire Straits fame. They shared the same passion for the guitar and formed a friendship that still endures. In 1987, Rudy and Mark sat down in a luncheonette on 48th St. and, over a cup of coffee, drew the blueprints on a napkin for what would become one of the most sought-after custom-made guitars in the world: the Pensa "MK".
The MK-I Plus is a five way, three single coil, strat style take on the MK-I. With Lindy Fralin Stratocaster pickups, a tone knob partial series switch, and all the right Pensa appointments. This guitar catch’s your ears, fingers and eyes. The craft of electric guitar building is peaked with an instrument like this. This used MK-I is in fantastic condition with minor signs of wear. Setup ready to play and comes with the OHSC.
SPECS
Model: Pensa MK-I Plus
Serial: 0642 / 092116
Finish / Color: Nitrocellulose Lacquer / 3 Tone Cherry Burst
Top Wood: Wild Maple
Body Wood: Chambered Mahogany
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Shape: C 12” Radius
Scale Length: 25.5”
Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple Cap, Gold side Markers
Binding: .090” Ivoroid
Pickups: Lindy Fralin Custom Strat Set
Electronics: 5 way PU Selector, Volume, Tone w/ Pull Engage Series Neck and Bridge
Nut: Bone / 1 5/8”
Frets: Dunlop 6105 / 22
Bridge: Hipshot Tremolo
Tuners: Schaller Locking
Knobs: Q-Parts W/ Red Abalone Caps
Weight: 7.4lbs
Case: Cedar Creek Custom Pensa Hardshell
