Sound Pure's Take

This is the ultimate in 7-string perfection, and it is truly an honor to have this instrument in our inventory. Up until now, it has been pampered in a private collection. The Buscarino 7 String features wood that is truly “master grade” and produces a huge warm sound that must be heard to be believed. Its acoustics are truly awesome. The oval hole design (originally conceived of by Orville Gibson on his first archtop guitar) allows for maximum volume and projection. The warmth of this cedar is simply unbelievable. It's grain and tone epitomize the symmetric potential of nature. The rosewood is as regal and rich as it comes, imbuing every note in this guitar's wide frequency range with delicate overtones.
 
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Master Guitarist Craig Wagner's Reaction:
 
I remember that guitar fondly, so much so that the signature model guitar John Buscarino is getting ready to build for me is an oval hole archtop based on that very guitar. I always loved the sound of an oval hole archtop and you don't see them too often. The first one I remember hearing was Howard Alden's old Bennedetto that he played in the '90s (which I loved), but John took it to the next level with the carved cedar top and the rosewood back and sides. Its tone was bright, punchy and dark all at the same time, and loud too; it was warm but with that almost Maccaferri-esque kind of snap to it - and that was all before you even plugged it in! So yes... I guess I vaguely remember that guitar. :)

From Buscarino Guitars

As the crown jewel of our Archtop Collection, the Virtuoso is the standard by which all other archtops are set. Built to the most exacting standards, only the finest and highest grade materials are utilized for the crafting of this exquisite instrument. With the plethora of choices available on this guitar, from highly figured and exotic woods to unique inlays and custom colors, the only limit is your imagination. As much of a pleasure to look at as it is to play, the Virtuoso is the perfect blend of brains, beauty and acoustic excellence that forms an extraordinary combination that is impossible to equal.

Specs:
7-string Virtuoso Oval Hole Archtop:
17" Body Width, 3 3/8" Sides
2 11/16" Neck Width
Rosewood Back and Sides
Western Red Cedar Top
Oval Hole
Oval Rosette with Snakewood Inlay and Mother of Pearl Ribbons 
Hand Carved Fleur de Lis Sideport
Custom Humbucker Cover 
Bird's Eye Maple 3 piece neck Stained to match top
Cocobolo Wood Binding with Red and Black Purflings
Cocobolo fingerboard, tailpiece and bridge
Burl Headstock Veneer
Custom Acoustic Bridge Pickup
Snakewood Tuner Buttons
Buscarino signature pickup
Virtuoso Inlay on Tailpiece
Serial number: CA1069904

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.

Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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