A unique piece from a very unique Irish builder!
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Wow! This is the first Avalon we've had the pleasure of having on our shelves but we certainly hope this won't be the last. A complex, cavernous voice makes this Alpine/Ebony titan extraordinarily well-suited to trad Irish styles of playing both in the solo and group contexts as well as just a fantastic muse for anyone interested in diving deep into the world of alternate tunings. Stunning!
Condition: Used, Excellent
Conditon: Used, Excellent (a few minor finish cracks, pictured)
In this video, Sound Pure guitar specialist Barrett Brooks tests out our very first Avalon L8 500 Spruce/Macassar Ebony, from Ireland.
The peak of our luthiers art, with subtle blends and uncompromising quality, fashioned from fine noble tonewoods
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
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Model: L8-500
Year: 2017
Serial: 62212
Collection: Ard Rí
Shape: Jumbo Non-Cutaway
Soundboard: Alpine Spruce
Back & Sides: Macassar Ebony
Bracing: Avalon 'AXE' Pattern
Bindings: Sycamore
Purflings: Rosewood & Sycamore
Rosette: MOP with Rosewood & Sycamore
End Pin Wedge: Ebony & Sycamore
Neck: Mahogany with Sycamore Centre Laminate
Fingerboard: Ebony & Sycamore
Nut & Saddle: Ox Bone
Truss Rod: B-Flex
Fingerboard Binding: Rosewood & Sycamore
Fretboard Side Dot Markers: Mother of Pearl
Bridge: Ebony
Bridge Pins: Ebony with MOP Dots
Machineheads: Gotoh SG381 with Black Buttons
No. of Frets: 20
Headstock Facing: Madagascar Rosewood
Headstock Facing Underlay: Sycamore
Fingerboard Inlay: N/A
Heel Cap: Ebony
Logo: MOP - Avalon Celtic Style
Finish: Nitrocellulose Satin
Case: Hiscox Prolite
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