Sound Pure's Take
This just came in! We sold this instrument about a year ago and it's really in the same condition as it left the shop in. It's a 2010 model. Can't find a mark on it...
This is quite a special instrument from our friend John Buscarino. This particular Artisan features a new parallel bracing. The new bracing adds bass note sustain, more high-end overtones, and extra clarity when compared to a traditional X-braced archtop. Great for all styles, especially finger-style jazz and chord-melody. This instrument really sings!
The woods are upgraded to European cello woods. The fingerboard and tail-piece include Virtuoso inlays. It's got a Virtuoso side-port, figured maple binding, and new stainless frets.
This guitar is almost a Virtuoso Model at less than half the price! This is a steal!
From Buscarino Guitars
Especially designed with the working musician in mind, the Artisan is a practically-priced archtop that 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. The Artisan is constructed of single-A woods, and comes with a solid ebony tail-piece and pickguard, floating pickup, Custom 5-ply, plush lined double arched case. The Natural finish is standard (shown with optional plastic binding). Simply a great guitar.
Body depth 3”
High-gloss lacquer finish
Matching wood binding and perfling on body and fingerboard
Laminated 3-piece Flame Maple neck
Solid Ebony fingerboard, pickguard, tailpiece and truss-rod cover
25” fingerboard scale, 22 frets
Two-way adjustable truss-rod
Buscarino Signature floating Humbucker
Custom-made 5-ply double-arched plush-lined Signature case
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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