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FiveOThree

The FiveOThree: Big, Bold, and Built to Sing

The FiveOThree is Veritas’s take on the classic hollow-body electric, blending the warmth and resonance of a vintage archtop with the punch and clarity of a modern semi-hollow. Inspired by some of the most iconic hollow-body designs in history, the FiveOThree delivers a voice that is rich, open, and alive, making it just as comfortable playing smooth jazz chords as it is belting out roaring rock riffs.

With its hollow construction, the FiveOThree resonates deeply, offering rich overtones, natural sustain, and an acoustic-like response that breathes life into every note. Whether you’re laying down soulful melodies, classic rock rhythms, or dynamic fingerpicking, this guitar responds with depth, warmth, and unmistakable character.

Designed to turn heads and command attention, the FiveOThree isn’t just about sound—it’s about presence. Refined, expressive, and effortlessly cool, it’s a guitar that feels as timeless as the music it was built to make.

This is more than just a hollow-body—it’s a FiveOThree. Big sound. Big soul. Pure Veritas.

A GUITAR AS INSPIRING AS IT LOOKS

Faux Binding


Faux binding is a technique that creates the look of traditional wood binding without adding separate binding material. We achieve this by carefully taping off and scraping the edges of the top of the guitar, exposing the natural wood beneath the finish. This gives the illusion of real binding while maintaining a seamless feel.

While faux binding adds a clean, high-end look, it’s not recommended for all wood types. Some woods don’t always work well with the finish.

Pocketed Frets


We take fretwork to the next level with our pocketed frets—a meticulous process that enhances both the look and feel of every guitar we build.

Unlike traditional fret slots that run through the entire fretboard, we cut each slot to the exact depth and size, stopping precisely before the fret ends. This allows us to trim back the fret tangs, eliminating exposed edges and creating a seamless, clean aesthetic. The result? A smoother, more comfortable feel, with no rough ends to catch your hand as you play.

Pocketed frets aren’t just about looks—they’re about precision, durability, and craftsmanship. It’s one more way we ensure that every Veritas guitar plays as flawlessly as it sounds.

Carved Top / Not Plywood


Our carved tops are carved both inside and out, to ensure the wood vibrates freely, delivering a rich, open tone with incredible depth and sustain.

Unlike mass-produced alternatives that rely on plywood laminates, we use solid, tone-rich woods that let every note ring out naturally—no dead spots, no choked frequencies, just pure, organic sound. The result is a guitar that feels alive in your hands, responding dynamically to every nuance of your playing.

Built for tone. Designed to inspire. This is what a carved top should be.

Authentic Aging, Timeless Vibe

At Veritas Custom Guitars, we don’t just build guitars—we give them soul. Our aging process is designed to capture the feel, look, and character of a well-loved instrument that has seen years of play.

Using nitrocellulose lacquer, we carefully age each guitar to create natural checking, where the finish develops fine cracks just like vintage guitars that have aged over decades. We go beyond just surface wear—our process includes subtle wear-throughs, hand-worn edges, and just the right amount of patina to make each guitar look and feel like an old friend the moment you pick it up.

Whether you want light aging for a broken-in feel or a fully road worn warrior, our aging techniques bring history and personality to your instrument—without sacrificing playability or tone. Each aged Veritas guitar tells a story. Now it’s ready to tell yours.

Specs


Most popular specs are the first spec listed in each line.

Body Specs


Body Construction

Hollow body 

Body Wood

Mahogany, Others Upon Request

Top Wood Cap

Available Upon Request. Maple, Walnut, Figured, Others

Binding

Available Upon Request. Faux, White, Cream, Black, Others

Body Finish

Poly Gloss or Satin, Nitro Gloss Clean, Nitro Aged

Body Aging

Available Upon request. Light Aging, Med Aging, Heavy Aging

Neck Specs


Scale Length

25"

Number of frets

22

Neck Wood 

Mahogany, Others Upon Request

Fingerboard Wood 

Rosewood, Ebony, Others Upon Request

Neck Profiles

Med C (.82-.90 ), Big Med C (.84-.92), Thin C (.80-.85), Fat C (.95-1.0), Others Available Upon Request

Nut Width

1.6875"

Frets

47095, 47104, 37080. Available in Nickel Siver, Stainless Steel & Evo Gold

Fretboard Radius

12", Others Available Upon Request

Fretboard Inlay

MOP Dot, Others Available Upon Request

Nut

Bone

Neck Finish

Hand Rubbed Satin, Poly Gloss or Satin, Nitro Gloss Clean, Nitro Aged

Neck Aging

Available Upon request. Light Aging, Med Aging, Heavy Aging

Hardware


Bridge

Tunematic with Bigsby, Other Available Upon Request

Tuner

Kluson Vintage Style, Others Available Upon Request

Hardware Color

Nickel, Gold

Neck To Body


Neck Set

Set Neck

Setup


Controls

Master Volume, Maste Tone, 3 Way Toggle Switch, Custom Available Upon Request

Strings

D'Addario 10-46, Others Available Upon Request

Tuning

Standard  E, a, d, g, b, e