Sully Guitars 24-Fret '71 Trella Singlecut
Sully Guitars announces the '71 Trella 24, a 24-fret singlecut evolution used by Smashing Pumpkins' Kiki Wong. Starting at $3,839.
Celebrating 15 years of its flagship model, Texas boutique builder Sully Guitars has announced the '71 Trella 24, a 24-fret evolution of its popular set-neck singlecut electric guitar.
24-Fret '71 Trella Singlecut
Designed to solve classic singlecut playability issues, the updated build delivers extended upper-register range while preserving the neck-to-body balance and upper-fret access of the original 22-fret layout.
A prototype of the '71 Trella 24 has already seen extensive road action in the hands of Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong, who integrated the instrument into her live setup for tracks like "1979."
Wong praised the guitar as "a work of art embodying all the beauty, versatility, and charisma I need from an instrument," noting it quickly became one of her all-time favorites.
Sully Guitars '71 Trella 24 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification Details |
| Body & Build | Set-neck singlecut with carved top; USA Custom Series |
| Neck Profile | Slim C profile with contoured neck heel for high-register access |
| Frets | 24 stainless steel frets (expanded from the original 22) |
| Electronics | Custom USA-wound Sully pickups |
| Hardware | Hipshot locking tuners; choice of Hipshot, TonePros, or Floyd Rose bridge |
| Custom Options | Sparkle finishes, heavy relic aging, custom inlays, baritone scales |
| Setup & Provenance | Precision PLEK’d; handwritten Certificate of Authenticity signed by Jon Sullivan |
"The '71 addresses the issues I had with the classic singlecut while adding my own flair," said builder Jon "Sully" Sullivan. "The design celebrates its 15th birthday this year, and it’s been rewarding to see it grow."
Hand-built by a small team in Texas, the USA Custom Series '71 Trella 24 carries introductory pricing starting at $3,839. Full build configurations and custom orders are available at sullyguitars.com.
- +24-fret extended upper-register access
- +Improved high-fret playability vs. original 22-fret design
- +Hand-built in Texas by small team
- +Custom USA-wound pickups
- +Multiple bridge options (Hipshot, TonePros, Floyd Rose)
- +Precision PLEK setup
- +Includes handwritten Certificate of Authenticity
What is the Sully Guitars '71 Trella 24?
The '71 Trella 24 is a 24-fret evolution of Sully Guitars' flagship singlecut model, celebrating 15 years of production. It expands the original 22-fret design with extended upper-register range while maintaining set-neck construction, slim C-profile neck, and Hipshot locking tuners. Pricing starts at $3,839.
Who has tested the '71 Trella 24?
Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong has extensively road-tested a prototype, integrating it into her live setup for tracks like "1979." She praised it as embodying the beauty, versatility, and charisma she needs from an instrument.
What are the key specs of the '71 Trella 24?
The guitar features 24 stainless steel frets, a slim C-profile neck with contoured heel for high-fret access, custom USA-wound Sully pickups, Hipshot locking tuners, and choice of bridge hardware. It comes PLEK'd with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by builder Jon Sullivan.
