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Condition Used, Good. At some point in its life, this instrument sustained a headstock break. This is pictured in the listing (see: picture of back of headstock, around the Volute area). This break was mended and repaired by our luthier, and its stability has been verified.
This customized 'M' Model is an ideal fingerstyle instrument for the discerning player. With a Venetian cutaway and Laskin-style arm bevel, the ergonomic design allows the player effortless access to the higher register while reducing right hand and arm fatigue in exquisite style. The tone is rich and warm; notes bloom powerfully and sustain with excellent separation and clarity.
SP Luthier Notes: A crack was present on the neck around the volute of the guitar. As such our luthier stabilized, filled, and refinished the affected area. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. No further work was required.
From Beneteau Guitars
The best way to describe my "M" model is to say that it is the same shape as my 0M but enlarged to a full 16" width giving it an expanded bass response. Like the Mini Jumbo and Concert Standard, this model offers another choice in a full sized guitar suitable for fingerstyle playing or full strumming. I'm also offering the "M" as an alternate Baritone choice for those players who find the 17" Jumbo body a bit too large.
Model: 'M' Model
Serial: 290614
Top: Engelmann
Back/Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Scale Length: 25.4"
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Binding: Rosewood
Tuners: Gotoh Gold 510 w/Ebony Buttons
Headplate: Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: Pearl "B"
Bridge: Ebony
Fingerboard: Ebony
Pickguard: None
Fret Markers: None
Side Markers: Pearl Dots
Frets to Body: 14
Cutaway: Venetian
Armrest: Laskin Bevel
Upper Bout: 11 5/8" (29.7cm)
Waist: 9 11/16" (24.7 cm)
Lower Bout: 16" (40.7cm)
Body Depth: 4 1/8" (10.5cm), 4 1/2" (11/4cm)
Case: Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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