Sound Pure's Take

A piece of history, work of art, and a fantastically idiosyncratic instrument, all in one!  While it's not the final form of the Rhapsody that Buscarino ended up settling on, rest assured that this is a world class instrument in no ways incomplete or imperfect.  The one piece carved back, X-braced top, and graceful cutaway make for a playing experience offered by very, very few guitars out there, flattop or archtop.  Archtop players will enjoy the greater harmonic depth and tonal complexity; flattop players will marvel at the balance and precision across the entire dynamic spectrum, equal to the projection and punch that is apparent from the first note. Like nothing else!

Condition: Used, Excellent

 

SP Luthier Notes: Setup

Model: Carved Back Flat-Top

Serial: SBU592105

Year: Pre-2008

Top: Engelmann Spruce

Back & Sides: Bolivian Rosewood

Neck: 3-piece Maple

Body Binding: Wood

Fingerboard Binding: None

Peghead Binding: None

Bridge: Ebony - Pinless

Fingerboard: Ebony - Pinless

Bridge Pins/End Pin:

Nut: 1 3/4", Bone

Saddle: Bone

Frets: 21

Peghead Veneer: Ebony

Heel Cap: Snakewood

Tuners: Schaller w/Ebony Buttons

Rosette: Abalone Celtic Knot

Scale Length: 25"

Pickguard: Black

Side Port: Fleur De Lis

Pickup: B-Band

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

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Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

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