Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Very Good

This Artisan has opened up beautifully from years of regular use. This fine boutique archtop guitar now exhibits a mature tone. It responds very well to changes in dynamics and has a remarkably even response from top to bottom. The tone is warm, woody, and complex. 

This is a rare opportunity to own a well-maintained and incredible sounding piece from one of the world's most accomplished archtop luthiers! Call or email Sound Pure today for more details!

SP Luthier Notes: Partial refret, tailpiece crack repair, binding repair, buff, and setup

From Buscarino Guitars

Designed with the working musician in mind, the Artisan is our entry level Archtop which stands on its own as a quality player's instrument. Its statement of elegance and simplicity makes this guitar a pleasure to own and play. Made with the highest quality tone woods, an attention to detail that is beyond compare and an intuitive design that just begs to be played the Artisan will be your go to guitar for years to come.

Model
Artisan
Serial
B0641397
Year
1997
Weight
5.6 lbs
Body Wood
Big Leaf Flame Maple
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Cutaway
Single Venetian
Neck
3-Piece Rock Maple
Nut Width
1 3/4"
Neck Radius
12"
Body Width
17"
Body Depth
3"
Finish
High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Purfling
Ebony/Maple/Ebony/Maple/Ebony
Binding
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale
25"
Number of Frets
22
Headstock
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Tuners
Schaller w/Ebony Buttons
Truss Rod
Two-Way Adjustable
Pickups
Buscarino Floating Humbucker
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.

Returns

Try Before You Buy: take it home, commit only when it's right. Program details →

Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

Come hear it in our control rooms.

Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.