Australian Boutique Craftsmanship with Vintage Soul
The Pratley AP11-NR is a handcrafted Australian electric guitar that combines premium native tonewoods, world-class components and traditional nitrocellulose finishing to create an instrument full of character, responsiveness and individuality.
Built from solid Queensland Maple and finished in a thin satin nitrocellulose lacquer, the AP11 delivers the resonance, sustain and organic feel that serious players expect from a boutique instrument. Combined with a Queensland Maple Silkwood neck, Johnstone River Teak fingerboard and a carefully selected Seymour Duncan pickup set, the result is a guitar that feels immediately familiar while offering a voice all its own.
From articulate cleans and expressive blues leads to roots rock, country and indie tones, the AP11 responds beautifully to pick attack and volume adjustments, rewarding players who value touch, dynamics and musical expression.
Why You'll Love It
- Solid Queensland Maple Body – Shares many of the tonal characteristics of mahogany, delivering warmth, sustain and rich midrange response while maintaining excellent clarity.
- Queensland Maple Silkwood Neck – Provides outstanding stability and a comfortable, substantial playing feel.
- Johnstone River Teak Fingerboard – A premium Australian hardwood that feels smooth and responsive under the fingers.
- Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Neck Pickup – Produces a sweet, open and almost hollow-sounding voice with exceptional clarity for clean and overdriven tones alike.
- Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Bridge Pickup – Delivers classic Telecaster snap and articulation with a warmer, smokier high end and enhanced touch sensitivity.
- Graph Tech RW-1 Wraparound Bridge – Combines vintage simplicity with modern tuning stability and accurate intonation.
- Graph Tech Nut – Improves tuning consistency and reduces friction during bends and aggressive playing.
- Premium Satin Nitrocellulose Finish – Allows the timber to resonate freely while developing natural character as the instrument ages.
- Premium Electronics Package – Fitted with DiMarzio pots, a switch, and a jack socket for dependable long-term performance.
- Australian Handcrafted Character – A boutique instrument built with exceptional attention to detail and individuality.
Our Take
The AP11 isn't trying to compete with mass-produced brands. It's the sort of instrument players discover after years of chasing specifications and realise that the real magic is in the way a guitar feels and responds in the hands.
The combination of Queensland Maple, native Australian hardwoods and the Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups creates a voice that's warm, dynamic and expressive. There's plenty of Tele-style articulation available, but without the sometimes harsh top-end that can accompany more traditional vintage designs.
The nitro finish makes the guitar feel alive and resonant, while boutique-level component selection ensures every part of the instrument contributes to the overall experience.
For players seeking a premium Australian-built electric guitar with genuine individuality, the AP11 stands confidently alongside many respected international boutique brands.
Specifications
Body & Construction
- Body: Solid Queensland Maple
- Body Shape: AP Double Cut
- Finish: Premium Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Colour: Natural Red / Natural Amber Stain
- Binding: White
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck: Queensland Maple Silkwood
- Fingerboard: Johnstone River Teak
- Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7mm)
- Nut Width: 43.5mm
- Neck Thickness: 22mm
- Width at 12th Fret: 52mm
- Inlays: 5mm White Mother of Pearl Dots
- Headstock Face: Black
Hardware
- Bridge: Graph Tech RW-1 Tune-O-Matic Wraparound
- Nut: Graph Tech
- Tuners: Premium Pratley Chrome Machine Heads
- Strap Buttons: Chrome
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Neck
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele Bridge
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Components: DiMarzio Pots, Switch and Jack Socket
Included
- Pratley Moulded Hard-Foam Case
- Elixir 10-46 Strings